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Hikaru Utada, Hiroto Kohmoto Hit the Road in New “Pappaparadise” Music Video
Tokyo, Japan — Hikaru Utada has released the official music video for “PAPPAPARADISE feat. Hiroto Kohmoto,” available now on YouTube.
The track appears on both the newly released PAPPAPARADISE digital EP and limited-edition 7-inch vinyl single, available today.
The video reunites Utada with acclaimed director Tomokazu Yamada, who also directed the original “PAPPAPARADISE” music video. While the original featured Utada as a taxi driver, the new version follows Utada and singer Hiroto Kohmoto on a motorcycle journey, offering a fresh visual interpretation of the song and their collaboration.
Watch the music video:
https://youtu.be/R-iuG8oCIpg
To coincide with the release, a special conversation between Hikaru Utada and Hiroto Kohmoto will premiere on YouTube at 9:00 PM JST on June 24.
Spanning approximately 40 minutes, the discussion offers a rare opportunity to hear two of Japan's most influential musicians exchange stories, reflections and insights on music, creativity, and the making of “PAPPAPARADISE.”
Fans in Japan can also check out a special ZINE featuring highlights from the conversation. Free physical copies will be available from June 24 at participating Hikaru Utada × Sony Store locations, while a digital edition can be downloaded via Hikaru Utada's official website.
Special Conversation:
https://youtu.be/mjDVwtL3GGQ
PAPPAPARADISE SPECIAL DIALOGUE:
https://www.utadahikaru.jp/
The release of PAPPAPARADISE also coincides with the vinyl reissues of Utada's English-language albums Exodus and This Is The One, available now in newly remastered editions.
Release Information
PAPPAPARADISE
Available now: https://erj.lnk.to/7rrAv3
PAPPAPARADISE Digital EP
Released June 24, 2026
Tracklist:
PAPPAPARADISE feat. Hiroto Kohmoto
PAPPAPARADISE
PAPPAPARADISE (Instrumental)
PAPPAPARADISE 7-Inch Vinyl
Released June 24, 2026
Side A
PAPPAPARADISE feat. Hiroto Kohmoto
Side B
PAPPAPARADISE
Available here: https://erj.lnk.to/DC3xdR
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
About Hiroto Kohmoto
Hiroto Kohmoto is the vocalist of The CRO-MAGNONS and one of the most influential figures in Japanese rock music. He first rose to prominence as the frontman of THE BLUE HEARTS, who made their major-label debut in 1987 with the iconic song “Linda Linda.” Following the band's breakup in 1995, he continued with The High-Lows before forming The CRO-MAGNONS in 2006.
Official Website: https://www.cro-magnons.net/
About Hikaru Utada
Since their debut on 9 December 1998, Hikaru Utada has achieved numerous remarkable milestones in their career. Their debut single “Automatic/time will tell” sold over two million copies, propelling them to become one of Japan's top artists at the young age of 15. Just a few months later, their first album “First Love” shattered Japanese CD sales records that still stand unbroken today.
In 2022, their eighth album “BAD MODE”, which includes collaboration songs with artists such as Skrillex, A.G. Cook, and Floating Points, garnered high praise both domestically and internationally, and was crowned as the best album of the year by the internationally renowned music media, Pitchfork. In the same year, they made their festival debut at the globally recognized Coachella Festival in California, joining celebrated label 88rising as part of their exhilarating showcase.
The Netflix series “First Love,” inspired by Utada's eponymous single, achieved tremendous success in Japan and across Asia. On December 9, 2023, Utada celebrated the 25th anniversary of their major label debut in fantastical style, announcing the much-anticipated release of their inaugural greatest hits album SCIENCE FICTION, which was released in April 2024 and followed by their first tour in six years, the nationwide HIKARU UTADA SCIENCE FICTION TOUR 2024, which included stops in both Hong Kong and Taipei.
In 2025, Utada continued their collaboration with the Ayataka green tea brand for a second consecutive year, releasing the single “Mine or Yours” on May 2. Around the same time, they appeared on the YouTube channel THE FIRST TAKE, where performances of both “Mine or Yours” and their iconic track “First Love” generated significant buzz online and beyond. In April, they took the stage at the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival with experimental electronic artist Arca, and later appeared as a surprise act at SONIC MANIA in August alongside British DJ Floating Points. In September, their collaboration with Kenshi Yonezu, “JANE DOE,” became a major hit both in Japan and internationally.
Looking ahead to 2026, Utada's new song “PAPPAPARADISE” has been selected as the new ending theme for the anime Chibi Maruko-chan. The track is also featured in the latest Ayataka commercial.
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The track appears on both the newly released PAPPAPARADISE digital EP and limited-edition 7-inch vinyl single, available today.
The video reunites Utada with acclaimed director Tomokazu Yamada, who also directed the original “PAPPAPARADISE” music video. While the original featured Utada as a taxi driver, the new version follows Utada and singer Hiroto Kohmoto on a motorcycle journey, offering a fresh visual interpretation of the song and their collaboration.
Watch the music video:
https://youtu.be/R-iuG8oCIpg
To coincide with the release, a special conversation between Hikaru Utada and Hiroto Kohmoto will premiere on YouTube at 9:00 PM JST on June 24.
Spanning approximately 40 minutes, the discussion offers a rare opportunity to hear two of Japan's most influential musicians exchange stories, reflections and insights on music, creativity, and the making of “PAPPAPARADISE.”
Fans in Japan can also check out a special ZINE featuring highlights from the conversation. Free physical copies will be available from June 24 at participating Hikaru Utada × Sony Store locations, while a digital edition can be downloaded via Hikaru Utada's official website.
Special Conversation:
https://youtu.be/mjDVwtL3GGQ
PAPPAPARADISE SPECIAL DIALOGUE:
https://www.utadahikaru.jp/
The release of PAPPAPARADISE also coincides with the vinyl reissues of Utada's English-language albums Exodus and This Is The One, available now in newly remastered editions.
Release Information
PAPPAPARADISE
Available now: https://erj.lnk.to/7rrAv3
PAPPAPARADISE Digital EP
Released June 24, 2026
Tracklist:
PAPPAPARADISE feat. Hiroto Kohmoto
PAPPAPARADISE
PAPPAPARADISE (Instrumental)
PAPPAPARADISE 7-Inch Vinyl
Released June 24, 2026
Side A
PAPPAPARADISE feat. Hiroto Kohmoto
Side B
PAPPAPARADISE
Available here: https://erj.lnk.to/DC3xdR
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
About Hiroto Kohmoto
Hiroto Kohmoto is the vocalist of The CRO-MAGNONS and one of the most influential figures in Japanese rock music. He first rose to prominence as the frontman of THE BLUE HEARTS, who made their major-label debut in 1987 with the iconic song “Linda Linda.” Following the band's breakup in 1995, he continued with The High-Lows before forming The CRO-MAGNONS in 2006.
Official Website: https://www.cro-magnons.net/
About Hikaru Utada
Since their debut on 9 December 1998, Hikaru Utada has achieved numerous remarkable milestones in their career. Their debut single “Automatic/time will tell” sold over two million copies, propelling them to become one of Japan's top artists at the young age of 15. Just a few months later, their first album “First Love” shattered Japanese CD sales records that still stand unbroken today.
In 2022, their eighth album “BAD MODE”, which includes collaboration songs with artists such as Skrillex, A.G. Cook, and Floating Points, garnered high praise both domestically and internationally, and was crowned as the best album of the year by the internationally renowned music media, Pitchfork. In the same year, they made their festival debut at the globally recognized Coachella Festival in California, joining celebrated label 88rising as part of their exhilarating showcase.
The Netflix series “First Love,” inspired by Utada's eponymous single, achieved tremendous success in Japan and across Asia. On December 9, 2023, Utada celebrated the 25th anniversary of their major label debut in fantastical style, announcing the much-anticipated release of their inaugural greatest hits album SCIENCE FICTION, which was released in April 2024 and followed by their first tour in six years, the nationwide HIKARU UTADA SCIENCE FICTION TOUR 2024, which included stops in both Hong Kong and Taipei.
In 2025, Utada continued their collaboration with the Ayataka green tea brand for a second consecutive year, releasing the single “Mine or Yours” on May 2. Around the same time, they appeared on the YouTube channel THE FIRST TAKE, where performances of both “Mine or Yours” and their iconic track “First Love” generated significant buzz online and beyond. In April, they took the stage at the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival with experimental electronic artist Arca, and later appeared as a surprise act at SONIC MANIA in August alongside British DJ Floating Points. In September, their collaboration with Kenshi Yonezu, “JANE DOE,” became a major hit both in Japan and internationally.
Looking ahead to 2026, Utada's new song “PAPPAPARADISE” has been selected as the new ending theme for the anime Chibi Maruko-chan. The track is also featured in the latest Ayataka commercial.
LISTEN TO HIKARU UTADA
SPOTIFY | APPLE MUSIC | AMAZON MUSIC | YOUTUBE
CONNECT WITH HIKARU UTADA: WEBSITE | INSTAGRAM | X | YOUTUBE
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