Hikaru Utada’s Most Popular Songs Ranking [2026]

Let’s be happyUtada Hikaru81rank/position

Utada Hikaru – Let’s Be Happy

It’s a song released by Hikaru Utada in 2002, featuring a calm, gentle melody that gives it a mature feel.

However, the lyrics are upbeat, conveying the message, “Let’s be happier tomorrow than today!” The title phrase, “Let’s be happy,” is sung repeatedly, making it a track that fills you with energy for tomorrow just by listening.

Tokyo NightsUtada Hikaru82rank/position

utada hikaru tokyo nights lyrics in the description

This is a song included as the seventh track on the third album, Deep River, following First Love and Distance.

There have been many famous songs about Tokyo in the past—for example, Hiroshi Uchiyamada and the Cool Five’s “Tokyo Desert”—and this song also brilliantly captures the emptiness lurking in the city.

The lyrics are wonderful.

I think people who moved to Tokyo from the countryside will especially find it relatable.

Sweet TrapUtada Hikaru83rank/position

Utada Hikaru – Sweet Trap ~Paint It, Black

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

The song portrays a woman falling into a man’s sweet trap and gradually finding comfort in it.

It’s a cool, mid-tempo love song where you can enjoy the slightly youthful quality of early Hikaru Utada’s voice.

Rainbow-colored BusUtada Hikaru84rank/position

[everysing] Rainbow-colored Bus / Utada Hikaru cover

With its gentle, striking piano riff, the song unfolds a uniquely fantastical Hikaru Utada world, offering a soothing vibe.

It’s not complicated; the lyrics tenderly embrace a childlike heart, and the upbeat track is highly polished, resulting in an ear-catching piece that also stands out as a top-tier chillout song.

A feeling beyond wordsUtada Hikaru85rank/position

Wordless Feelings / Utada Hikaru: Piano (Solo) / Intermediate

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

It’s a song about wanting to convey a precious feeling you’re experiencing right now, yet not finding the words to express it.

A slow-tempo love song where these “feelings beyond words” blend with a melody that has a mysterious quality.

OathUtada Hikaru86rank/position

Oath

This commercial conveys the story of Kingdom Hearts III, which drew attention for its epic narrative and the appearance of Disney characters.

By gradually revealing scenes from the game and lines from the characters, it heightens anticipation for how the story will unfold.

The song that further accentuates the work’s grand and moving worldview is Hikaru Utada’s “Chikai.” Her vocals, tinged with a sense of longing, leave a strong impression and make you wonder how this title will tie into the work.

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Don’t tell anyone.Utada Hikaru87rank/position

Don't tell anyone.

One of Japan’s most iconic singer-songwriters, Hikaru Utada.

The song she created as the theme for a commercial she appears in is “Dare ni mo Iwanai” (“I Won’t Tell Anyone”).

It’s a 16-beat R&B track that blends a crisp, shuffling sound with elements like bongos and water-drop effects to create a relaxed atmosphere.

Another appeal is how it shifts across sections—building in intensity and drifting into jazz-tinged or hip-hop-tinged passages—so you can enjoy its changes.

It’s a track you’ll want to sit with and listen to carefully in a calm setting.

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Kick it!Utada Hikaru88rank/position

Kick it away

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

It’s a cool track that stylishly expresses the frustration of wanting to be with someone but not having things go your way.

With its sense of speed, it’s the kind of song that clears your head when you listen to it while driving.

First LoveUtada Hikaru (COVER: Kim Chaewon by LE SSERAFIM)89rank/position

[COVER] KIM CHAEWON – First Love (원곡 : Hikaru Utada)

You’ve heard Hikaru Utada’s “First Love,” right? It’s actually cherished in Korea as an enduring classic, too.

In 2022, it drew huge attention when Kim Chaewon of LE SSERAFIM covered it.

She’s been a fan of the song from the start and reportedly sang “First Love” even during her trainee days, so her performance is as polished as it gets.

She didn’t just do a straight cover, either—she added her own touches, like raising the key.

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Romance and the AbacusShiina Ringo, Utada Hikaru90rank/position

Ringo Sheena and Hikaru Utada – Romance and Abacus / Sheena Ringo & Hikaru Utada – The Sun & Moon

This song by Ringo Sheena and Hikaru Utada portrays the nobility of staying true to one’s convictions amid the gap between ideals and reality.

Its lyrics, which express the loneliness and inner conflict known only to those who strive for artistic heights through the words “romance” symbolizing passion and “abacus” signifying practicality, resonate deeply.

The track was included on the best-of album Newton no Ringo: Hajimete no Best Ban, released in November 2019.

The philosophical worldview woven by these two genius artists carries an unwavering sense of conviction.