Hikaru Utada released their new single “PAPPAPARADISE.”
The track serves as the ending theme for the anime Chibi Maruko-chan, as well as the commercial song for Ayataka. A 7-inch vinyl edition has also been confirmed for release on Wednesday, June 24.
Coinciding with the release, the official music video for “PAPPAPARADISE” has been unveiled. Directed by Tomokazu Yamada — who has previously helmed Utada’s videos for “Naniirodemonai Hana (A Flower of No Color),” “Gold -Mata Au Hi Made-,” and “Mine or Yours” — the video features Utada in the role of a taxi driver, capturing moments shared with a diverse cast of passengers. Appearing in the video are Min Tanaka, Tokio Emoto, Kiyohiko Shibukawa, Junko Asano and KONO.
“PAPPAPARADISE” Music Video:
To celebrate the release, Utada has also announced appearances on Japanese-language audio programs. They will be featured on J-POP Now Radio via Apple Music, as well as on New Music Wednesday [Podcast Edition] via Spotify. “PAPPAPARADISE” is also available in Dolby Atmos spatial audio on Apple Music.
J-POP Now Radio: apple.co/JPopNow
New Music Wednesday [Podcast Edition]: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/37i9dQZF1DWYBDycFJuxRt?si=e8573dcbc1a14c31
Release Information
Hikaru Utada “PAPPAPARADISE”
(Ending theme for the anime Chibi Maruko-chan / Ayataka commercial song)
Release Date: Wednesday, May 6
7-inch Vinyl: Wednesday, June 24
Limited Edition (ESKL-6): ¥2,500 (tax included)
*Track details to be announced
Pre-order: https://erj.lnk.to/DC3xdR
【Retailer Bonuses】
Amazon.co.jp: Mega Jacket
Tower Records (incl. online / excl. select stores): Original Highlighter (Orange / Tower Records ver.)
HMV (incl. HMV&BOOKS online): Original Highlighter (Pink / HMV ver.)
Rakuten Books: Original Highlighter (Purple / Rakuten Books ver.)
Sony Music Shop: Original Highlighter (Light Blue / Sony Music Shop ver.)
Participating Stores: Original Highlighter (Light Green / General Store ver.)
Utada Remastered Reissues
Out June 24, 2026
Includes lyrics and translations
“Exodus”
2LP / 2LP Color (Clear Purple) / 2CD (SHM-CD, Japan-exclusive)
Pre-order: https://umj.lnk.to/Utada_Exodus
“This Is The One”
LP / LP Color (Clear Pink) / 2CD (SHM-CD, Japan-exclusive)
Pre-order: https://umj.lnk.to/Utada_ThisIsTheOne