An artist who thrives on social media! What are YUIKA’s popular songs?
Singer-songwriter Yuika began her career in 2020 and drew attention as a “high school girl singer-songwriter.” Initially, she only posted self-accompanied performance videos on social media, but the original song she released in 2021 became a hot topic when it reached No.
1 on Spotify’s viral charts both in Japan and abroad, greatly boosting her recognition.
This time, we’re introducing a ranking of Yuika’s most popular songs—be sure to check it out!
An artist thriving on social media as their main stage! Yuika’s most popular songs (1–10)
Because I like you.Yuika1rank/position
This work, which portrays mutual unspoken crushes, evokes the bittersweet romance of youthful days.
Created by singer-songwriter Yuika, who is active mainly on video-sharing platforms, it was released in June 2021.
The perspective switches between a boy and a girl in the first and second halves, depicting a realistic relationship in which both have feelings for each other but struggle to put them into words.
Listen while thinking of that person you can’t help but follow with your eyes.
It might just give you the courage to confess your feelings.
Love thief.Yuika2rank/position
Starting with a 3-2-1 countdown, this heart-melting song captures the moment of falling in love down to the very second.
Released in March 2022 when Yuika was 17, it channels her delicate emotions directly into the lyrics.
Its unique worldview—expressing the feeling of being in love as having it “stolen”—is especially captivating, earning support from a wide audience and inspiring covers such as one by VTuber Sara Hoshikawa.
With its simple chord progression and approachable melody line, it’s an easy piece for beginner guitarists to tackle.
It feels like I’m in love.Yuika3rank/position
Woven with delicate words that capture a sweet, bittersweet longing, this ballad seeps into the heart with its beautiful piano melodies and crystalline vocals.
Yuika’s true-to-life emotional expression beautifully conveys both the ache and the joy of unrequited love, resonating with anyone in love.
Released in February 2024 and featured as an insert song on ABEMA’s romance reality show “Koisuru ♥ Shuumatsu Homestay 2024 Winter,” the track drew attention as her first major-label release.
It’s a quintessential love song that gently embraces the flutter and anxiety of falling in love, and the happiness of becoming mutual.
This is a song you’ll want to listen to when you want to cherish your feelings of love or nurture your affection for someone special.
Sniper.Yuika4rank/position
With lyrics that feel like they’re taking aim and shooting straight through a crush—both comical and cute—this uptempo track plays like a love-strategy meeting, sung by singer-songwriter Yuika, a favorite especially among Gen Z.
Released digitally in April 2024 and also included on the album “Yearning for Navy,” it’s hardly surprising to learn the song was written when she was a second-year high school student.
Many listeners will relate to the play-by-play, real-time broadcast of a budding romance woven through the lyrics.
It went viral after dance videos on social media sparked buzz.
If you’re in unrequited love and want to make a move but can’t quite find the courage, this song will surely give you a gentle push.
Stay by my side.Yuika5rank/position
This song portrays a special relationship—love that grows from the extension of friendship.
Released by Yuika in October 2021, it was also selected as the theme song for the TikTok short film “Natsu, Futari” (“Summer, Us Two”).
It paints many scenes that anyone can relate to, capturing the hearts of many listeners.
Its gentle melody and clear, transparent vocals create a warm atmosphere that feels close to the listener.
It’s a recommended track for moments when you want to reflect on a relationship with someone important or reminisce about your youth.
A devoted girl.Yuika6rank/position
A love song that captures the frustrating yet earnest feeling of loving someone who won’t turn around to see you.
Singer-songwriter Yuika, who has been resonating especially with Gen Z.
This work officially turns a song she created during her high school years into a recorded track, released as a single in April 2025.
Despite its poppy, upbeat sound, the lyrics packed with heartfelt emotion really pierce the heart.
Her vocals, which seem to bottle up the pure heat of single-minded love, feel perfect for the Valentine’s season.
Whether you’re prepping chocolates or listening right before mustering the courage to confess, that straightforward power is sure to give you a strong push forward.
SoulmateYuika7rank/position
When you want to sing a memorable song at karaoke, Yuika’s “Unmei no Hito” is a perfect choice.
Released in 2023, this track portrays the deep, heartrending emotions of a breakup while expressing hope for new love.
The vocals blend tenderness and strength, unfolding with a melody that resonates in the heart.
Its warm tone is sure to captivate men as well.
With just a shift in your expressions or how you pour emotion into the performance, the atmosphere between the two of you might change.
If you want to deliver a love song to a man, be sure to choose this one.
selfish; self-indulgent; willfulYuika8rank/position
This bittersweet song portrays the turmoil of love.
Released on June 14, 2024, it delicately expresses the loneliness of time apart, possessiveness, and unwavering devotion.
The straightforward wish of “I want to see you” resonates in the heart alongside the sound of the guitar.
YUIKA’s transparent vocals also beautifully capture the sense of distance in a long-distance relationship.
Perfect for those living apart from their partner—you’re sure to find moments you can relate to.
Prologue.Yuika9rank/position
When it comes to heartwarming graduation songs themed around the end of high school and a new beginning, this one stands out.
Written by Yuika to coincide with her own high school graduation, the song treats all the days up to now as a story’s prologue and boldly sings of a resolve for the future.
Released in March 2023, it was featured as an insert song on ABEMA’s “Koisuru Weekend Homestay 2023 Spring ~Sweet Orange Memory~,” resonating with many listeners.
The lyrics are sprinkled with memories like casual classroom chats and snapping photos together, linking to the listener’s own recollections.
It’s not just about the sadness of parting—it’s a cheer song that gives you the courage to leap into a new world.
Give it a listen when you’re making a video with close friends or when you want to give yourself a push forward.
snow globeYuika10rank/position
A single brimming with happiness from Yuika that lets you savor the excitement of heading to a first date with someone special in the crisp winter air.
Released digitally in November 2023, this work was created as a sequel to the much-loved “Koi Dorobō” (“Love Thief”).
It was later included on the album “Longing for Indigo,” released in October 2024, delighting fans who’ve been following where the romance would lead.
The lyrics capture the butterflies of meeting up and the moments together that make even the cold feel endearing.
Its buoyant melody is perfect BGM for the car ride to the slopes or for listening on the lift!