Akiko Wada’s Most Popular Songs Ranking [2026]

Rainy SaturdayWada Akiko8rank/position

Rainy Saturday

“Ame no Saturday” is the kind of song that can put a spring in your step on a rainy Saturday.

It’s a 1976 single by Akiko Wada—who’s also active as a TV personality and boasts one of the most distinguished careers as a soulful vocalist.

The breezy rock sound, accented with brass, lightens the gloom that rainy weather can bring.

Her vocals, with their trademark power dialed back, feel smooth and stylish.

It’s great BGM not only for when you want to spend a quiet moment alone, but also for Saturdays that make you want to head out into the city!

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KEI

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Boy And GirlWada Akiko9rank/position

Boy And Girl

Released in April 1969 as the B-side to Akiko Wada’s second single “Doshaburi no Ame no Naka de,” this track showcases Wada’s powerful vocals.

With lyrics by Toshiko Obinata and music by Ryochi Ozawa, the song’s words—centered on the joys and pains of love—leave a strong impression.

Strongly influenced by overseas soul music, Wada’s truly “dynamite” singing combined with a rhythmic melody brought a fresh sensation to the music scene of the time.

Known as one of her early signature works, it captures the allure she exuded soon after her debut.

Everybody ShakeWada Akiko10rank/position

Akiko Wada / Everybody Shake

This is a commercial showing scenes from the “Japan’s Best Hair Growth Contest” held by Reve 21.

The footage features contestants expressing their excitement about growing new hair, and hearing real users’ voices like this really builds trust, doesn’t it? The background music is an original parody of the familiar song “Everybody Shake,” sung by Akko Wada (Akiko Wada).

You can’t help but be blown away by Akko’s powerful vocals riding the upbeat accompaniment.

It’s safe to say this is one of the most memorable commercial songs representing the 2000s.

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Hane Keisuke

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REACH OUTWada Akiko11rank/position

REACH OUT Akiko Wada

Tetsuya: The Man Called the Mahjong Saint is a mahjong manga serialized in Weekly Shonen Magazine.

It was adapted into an anime under the title Legendary Gambler Tetsuya and aired on TV Asahi.

The opening theme, REACH OUT, is sung by Akiko Wada.

ff (fortissimo)Wada Akiko12rank/position

Akiko Wada ff

This song was used in a 2011 commercial for “Jokki Nama” featuring Akiko Wada.

The original is by HOUND DOG, but Akiko Wada covered it specifically for the commercial, and it was also released.

Some say her powerful voice surpasses the original.

Time for an adventure!Wada Akiko13rank/position

Now for an Adventure - I Tried Singing It [Akiko Wada] [Ponkickies]

This song, “Saa Bouken da,” is known as an insert song from the children’s program Ponkikkies.

It sings about the spirit of taking on new challenges and the determination to keep going even when things are tough.

By the time children turn five, they become the eldest in their kindergarten and will be starting elementary school the following year.

They likely face more moments than younger children when they want to be brave and do their best.

In those times, we’d love for them to listen to and sing this song.

With its gentle feel, it’s also perfect for graduation ceremonies.

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sasashina

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Now, an adventure!Wada Akiko14rank/position

Now, an adventure!

With lyrics by Chisato Moritaka and composition by Tatsuya Ishii of Kome Kome Club, this song was created by a star-studded team.

When you hear the word “adventure,” you might imagine something grand, but this track mainly portrays everyday scenes.

It seems to tell us that even small, ordinary moments can become the greatest adventures when they lead to new encounters.

The song evokes childhood, a time brimming with new discoveries, and conveys a sense of hope and anticipation for the future.

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kappamaki

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