Hikaru Utada’s famous and popular songs
Let me introduce some songs by Hikaru Utada, a singer-songwriter who made her debut at the young age of 15.
She abruptly announced a hiatus from artistic activities in 2010, calling it a period of “human activities,” but resumed her work as an artist in 2016.
Utada is the daughter of enka singer Keiko Fuji and was born and raised in the United States.
On television she comes across as lighthearted and humorous, but while attending school in the U.S.
she reportedly skipped grades, and later enrolled at the prestigious Columbia University.
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Hikaru Utada’s Masterpieces and Popular Songs (41–50)
Boukyaku featuring KOHHUtada Hikaru
This track came to fruition after Utada Hikaru, who had long been a fan of KOHH, reached out with a love call.
It’s included on the album “Fantôme.” In fact, the collaboration happened because the two had been fans of each other for several years.
Hikaru Utada’s Masterpieces and Popular Songs (51–60)
cherry blossoms drifting awayUtada Hikaru
Released digitally on November 17, 2012 as Hikaru Utada’s first single after returning from her hiatus—referred to as a period of “human activities.” The song was written as the theme for the film Evangelion: 3.0 You Can (Not) Redo, but director Hideaki Anno reportedly requested that she write about what she was feeling at the time rather than the film’s content.
A midsummer passing showerUtada Hikaru
Hikaru Utada’s fifth digital-only single.
It served as the theme song for Nippon TV’s “NEWS ZERO.” A grand, slow-tempo love song that sings to someone who has gone away: I have to say goodbye, but I don’t want to forget you—I still love you even now.
A Bouquet for YouUtada Hikaru
Hikaru Utada’s fourth digital-only single.
The theme song for the NHK morning drama series “Toto Nee-chan.” A slow-tempo track that fills you with warmth and kindness.
Its black-and-white music video perfectly matches the song’s vibe—an ode of love and gratitude to someone special.
A feeling beyond wordsUtada Hikaru
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 Hikaru
It’s the theme song for the video game series Kingdom Hearts and a track from the seventh original album, First Love.
She has worked on three previous installments as well, and the English version, titled “Don’t Think Twice,” has already been released.
When Someone’s Wish Comes TrueUtada Hikaru
Utada Hikaru’s 13th single, released on April 21, 2004.
The theme song for the film CASSHERN.
A slow-tempo track with a simple, piano-centered accompaniment that brings out Utada Hikaru’s poignant vocals with greater clarity.