Hikaru Utada’s Most Popular Songs Ranking [2026]

Never Let GoUtada Hikaru51rank/position

Never Let Go - Hikaru Utada

Included on Hikaru Utada’s debut album First Love, released on March 10, 1999.

From the moment you hear the intro melody, you get the sense that something bad might be about to happen—a song that expresses the narrator’s wish not to lose someone precious.

Utada’s still-innocent, girlish high notes suit the bittersweet mood perfectly in this slow-tempo, sad love song.

B&CUtada Hikaru52rank/position

Utada Hikaru — B & C. 21. Live at Budokan 2004. ‘Hikaru No. 5’

Every song she makes has a signature “her-ness,” and Hikaru Utada continues to shine as a top artist.

Her track B&C was released in 1999 as the B-side to her second single, Movin’ on without you, and is also included on her record-breaking debut album, First Love.

“B&C” stands for Bonnie & Clyde, the protagonists of the film Bonnie and Clyde.

The song brims with feelings for someone she loves—meeting a destined person and feeling herself change, amazed to be experiencing emotions like these.

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Come Back To MeUtada Hikaru53rank/position

Utada – Come Back To Me (Official Video)

Hikaru Utada, who is hugely popular as one of Japan’s leading R&B artists.

While she’s labeled R&B, her music leaves a strong impression as a distinctly Japanese take with strong pop elements, rather than the full-on overseas R&B style.

Among her works, when it comes to “authentic” R&B, many people probably think of Come Back To Me.

It features a classic sound reminiscent of 2000s American R&B, with melodies crafted to be enjoyable even for listeners who aren’t deeply into Black music.

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Ryo

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Devil InsideUtada Hikaru54rank/position

Utada Hikaru – Devil Inside

For Hikaru Utada’s initial U.S.

debut, this was the first track on the album.

With drum arrangements that evoke Japanese taiko, bon odori, and a ritualistic feel, along with a sound and lyrical worldview that seem influenced by Björk, it generated quite a buzz.

For those who only know her recent, more subdued, expressive singing style, this might be an essential listen.

Dirty DesireUtada Hikaru55rank/position

Utada Hikaru – Dirty Desire

This is a song included on the second album released under the name “Utada,” titled “This Is The One,” which came out in 2009.

In 2010, Utada embarked on their first overseas tour to promote this album.

It was a major tour that visited Hawaii, North America, and London.

For the tour, remixes featuring DJ Mike Rizzo and others were produced, and the track was released as a U.S.-exclusive second single, available as a digital-only release on December 21.

Easy BreezyUtada Hikaru56rank/position

Utada – Easy Breezy

This is the only track released as a single from the album Exodus, with which she debuted in the U.S.

under the name Utada.

Although called a single, it was released as a DVD single.

It was also used in a Nintendo DS commercial, so it was a song people heard often.

While recording this album—specifically while laying down vocals for this track—Utada bought a new microphone, which is why the lyrics include references to a mic.

EternallyUtada Hikaru57rank/position

"Eternally" / Hikaru Utada cover

Included on Hikaru Utada’s second album, “Distance,” released on March 28, 2001.

This song expresses the wish for the moment with a precious person right in front of you to last forever.

It’s a beautiful, slow-tempo love song that showcases both Utada’s low and high registers, making it perfect for weddings.

Face My Fears – English VersionUtada Hikaru58rank/position

Hikaru Utada & Skrillex「Face My Fears(English Version)」(Short Ver.)/KINGDOM HEARTS Ⅲ Opening Trailer

When she made her striking debut, it was a moment when everyone sensed a breath of overseas air in a Japanese artist.

Within Hikaru Utada coexist a strong Japanese spirit and the sensibilities nurtured abroad, and that’s likely how that sound is born.

This song is the opening theme for the international version of the 2019 video game Kingdom Hearts III.

I’m proud that she is a Japanese artist.

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Yoshizaki Keiko

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Fight The BluesUtada Hikaru59rank/position

Hikaru Utada / Fight The Blues / cover

It was featured as a theme song for news programs and in music commercials.

The synthesizers are beautiful, and the lyrics, written from a female perspective, portray a strong woman.

It conveys a strong impression of “I can’t lose,” making it a song that gives you a push when you feel like you’re about to be defeated and frustrated, or when you’re standing still.

Fly Me To The MoonUtada Hikaru60rank/position

Utada Hikaru Fly Me to the Moon (In Other Words)

“Fly Me To The Moon” is one of the signature songs of the legendary singer Frank Sinatra.

It’s also been used in commercials and as an anime theme song.

And guess what—Hikaru Utada, one of Japan’s leading singers, has covered this song.

The cover is titled “REMIX: Fly Me To The Moon.” As the name suggests, it’s remixed and starts with a techno-like vibe.

The intro may feel different from the original’s atmosphere, but as you listen, it’s unmistakably “Fly Me To The Moon.” First, give it a listen and experience the power of that voice!

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