Akiko Wada’s Most Popular Songs Ranking [2026]
She’s now a hugely popular TV personality and host, but when she debuted she was known as the “Japanese Queen of Rhythm and Blues,” showcasing a powerful singing voice.
In 1972, she won the Best Vocal Performance Award at the 14th Japan Record Awards for “Anokane o Narasu no wa Anata” (“You Are the One Who Rings That Bell”).
Here’s a roundup of some of her popular songs.
Playlist
| Akiko Wada’s Most Popular Songs Ranking [2026] | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| show_chart | Title | Playlist | Review |
| 1 | You Are the One Who Rings That BellWada Akiko |  play_arrow | A masterpiece filled with hope and love, a moving vocal performance |
| 2 | YONA YONA DANCEWada Akiko |  play_arrow | Dance-rock: Akiko Wada × Frederic collaboration |
| 3 | In the pouring rainWada Akiko |  play_arrow | Expressing the deep sorrow of heartbreak, passionately amid the pouring rain… |
| 4 | KANPAI FUNKWada Akiko |  play_arrow | Cheers to Akiko Wada’s fun dance song! |
| 5 | The Yokan coupleWada Akiko |  play_arrow | Akiko Wada expresses marital love with humor |
| 6 | old diaryWada Akiko |  play_arrow | Her MC work on television and the charm of her character... |
| 7 | Sad songWada Akiko |  play_arrow | Akiko Wada’s cover is soulful… |
| 8 | Rainy SaturdayWada Akiko |  play_arrow | A Wada Akiko classic to brighten a rainy Saturday |
| 9 | Boy And GirlWada Akiko |  play_arrow | Wada Akiko’s powerful early signature song |
| 10 | Everybody ShakeWada Akiko |  play_arrow | In a hair growth contest commercial, emotion and music |
| 11 | REACH OUTWada Akiko |  play_arrow | The mahjong manga Tetsuya has been adapted into an anime and has become popular. |
| 12 | ff (fortissimo)Wada Akiko |  play_arrow | Akiko Wada covers HOUND DOG |
| 13 | Time for an adventure!Wada Akiko |  play_arrow | Singing about the courage to embark on an adventure and the determination to do your best. |
| 14 | Now, an adventure!Wada Akiko |  play_arrow | Small everyday adventures and hope for the future |
| 15 | Wandering BluesWada Akiko |  play_arrow | Released by Akiko Wada in July 1970... |
| 16 | balancing toy (Yajirobe)Wada Akiko |  play_arrow | Released as Akiko Wada’s 57th single on the 19… |