J-pop mega star returns to the biggest hit of her career as an adult, with some help from a special musical partner from her past.
Utada Hikaru
J-pop megastar’s new album is available for pre-order now, will include themes from Evangelion and To Your Eternity anime.
Anime theme song deals with the solitude that can come with learning to care for yourself.
Six seconds is all fans need to hear to know another hit is on the way, but there’s a longer preview too.
Part of the 21-million-view video for Evangelion theme “One Last Kiss” was filmed by a five-year-old.
J-pop star reflects on the people she’s had to say goodbye to, and why that can hurt like nothing else.
Working from home can’t stop Japan’s celebrated songstress from creating a cool throwback video for “Time.”
Kingdom Hearts III singer shares drawing, message of what she wanted to be when she grew up.
Slim Shady’s inspiration remains murky, and could be J-pop megastar Utada Hikaru or someone else entirely.
After a dozen years waiting, fans have a chance to see the Kingdom Hearts/Evangelion singer live, plus a way to boost their odds of getting tickets.



















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