Pappaparadise

"Pappaparadise"
Digital cover
Single by Hikaru Utada
Language
  • Japanese
  • English
A-side"Pappaparadise" (featuring Hiroto Kōmoto)
ReleasedMay 6, 2026 (2026-05-06)
Length3:51
LabelEpic Japan
SongwriterHikaru Utada
Producers
  • Henry Bowers-Broadbent
  • Hikaru Utada
Hikaru Utada singles chronology
"Home"
(2026) 		"Pappaparadise"
(2026)
Alternative cover
7-inch vinyl cover
Music video
"Pappaparadise" on YouTube

"Pappaparadise" (Japanese: パッパパラダイス; stylized in all uppercase) is a song recorded by Japanese-American singer-songwriter Hikaru Utada. Released as a digital single on May 6, 2026, via Epic Records Japan, "Pappaparadise" serves as the 14th ending theme song for the children's anime series Chibi Maruko-chan.

Background and release

In March 2026, Hikaru Utada's staff shared the artist's new song "Pappaparadise" would serve as the new ending theme song for the children's anime series Chibi Maruko-chan.[1] A TV edit of the song was later released on Utada's YouTube channel on March 29.[2] On April 6, "Pappaparadise" served as a commercial tie-in song for the Coca-Cola Company's green tea brand Ayataka.[3][4] The song was later aired on a radio program, Hikaru Utada's Très Bien Bohemian Special 2026, hosted by Utada.[5][6]

The full version of "Pappapradise" was released as a digital single on May 6, 2026. A 7-inch vinyl of "Pappaparadise" is scheduled for release on June 24, 2026, coinciding with the remastered release of their two English studio albums, Exodus (2004) and This Is the One (2009).[7]

Promotion

A pre-add campaign was launched by Epic Japan from April 6, 2026, through May 5, 2026. Participants that pre-ordered or pre-added "Pappaparadise" were entered into a lottery, with 100 winners receiving an eraser.[8]

Music video

A music video for "Pappaparadise" premiered on Utada's YouTube channel on May 6.[9] The video was directed by Tomokazu Yamada, who also directed the music video for Utada's "Mine or Yours".[10][11] Cast members for the video include Min Tanaka, Tokio Emoto, Kiyohiko Shibukawa, and Junko Asano.[12]

The video depicts Utada working a shift as a taxi driver as they convey and interact with various passengers.[12]

Track listing

  • 7" Vinyl
  1. "Pappaparadise" (featuring Hiroto Kōmoto) – 3:51
  2. "Pappaparadise" – 3:51
  • Digital download and streaming
  1. "Pappaparadise" (featuring Hiroto Kōmoto) – 3:51
  2. "Pappaparadise" – 3:51
  3. "Pappaparadise" (instrumental) – 3:47

Personnel

Studios

Personnel

  • Hikaru Utada – lead vocals, songwriting, production, keyboard, horn arrangement, programming
  • Henry Bowers-Broadbent – production, guitar, keyboard, horn arrangement, programming
  • Ben Castle – alto saxophone
  • Seye Adelekan – bass
  • Isaac Kizito – drums, percussions
  • Hinako Omori – organ, piano
  • Graeme Blevins – tenor saxophone
  • Alistair White – trombone
  • Chris Storr – trumpet
  • Tom Walsh – trumpet
  • Steve Fitmaurice – recording engineer, mixing
  • David Heelis – recording engineer
  • Tommy Bosustow – assistant recording engineer
  • Filipe Melo – assistant recording engineer
  • Randy Merrill – mastering

Charts

Chart performance for "Pappaparadise"
Chart (2026) Peak
position
Japan Digital Singles (Oricon)[13] 5
Japan Hot 100 (Billboard)[14] 7
Japan Hot Animation (Billboard Japan)[15] 2

Release history

Release history and formats for "Pappaparadise"
Region Date Format(s) Version Label Ref.
Various May 6, 2026
Original Epic Japan [16]
June 24, 2026 Digital [17]
Japan 7-inch single Limited [18]

References

  1. ^ "宇多田ヒカル、新曲「パッパパラダイス」がアニメ『ちびまる子ちゃん』新ED主題歌に". Barks (in Japanese). March 4, 2026. Retrieved May 6, 2026.
  2. ^ "宇多田ヒカル、新曲"パッパパラダイス"流れるアニメ「ちびまる子ちゃん」ノンクレジットED映像公開". Tower Records. March 31, 2026. Retrieved May 6, 2026.
  3. ^ "宇多田ヒカル、佐藤健が出演「綾鷹」新CMに新曲「パッパパラダイス」起用＆ラジオで音源フル尺OAも". Billboard Japan (in Japanese). April 2, 2026. Retrieved May 7, 2026.
  4. ^ "宇多田ヒカルの新曲「パッパパラダイス」アニメ「ちびまる子ちゃん」エンディング＆「綾鷹」 CMソングに". Fashion Press (in Japanese). April 2, 2026. Retrieved May 7, 2026.
  5. ^ "Hikaru Utada Returns With New Single "PAPPAPARADISE" Out May 6: Serves As The Ending Theme For Beloved Anime Chibi Maruko-chan". Anime News Network. May 6, 2026. Retrieved May 7, 2026.
  6. ^ "宇多田ヒカルの新曲「パッパパラダイス」5月6日配信決定、佐藤健出演の「綾鷹」新CMにも起用". Bezzy (in Japanese). April 2, 2026. Retrieved May 7, 2026.
  7. ^ "宇多田ヒカル、新曲「パッパパラダイス」＆"Utada"名義のアルバム2作品のアナログ盤リリース決定". Barks (in Japanese). April 10, 2026. Retrieved May 7, 2026.
  8. ^ "宇多田ヒカル、新曲「パッパパラダイス」ジャケット公開＋配信予約キャンペーンがスタート". Barks (in Japanese). April 4, 2026. Retrieved May 7, 2026.
  9. ^ "宇多田ヒカル新曲「パッパパラダイス」、配信開始＆ミュージックビデオ公開 アニメ『ちびまる子ちゃん』エンディング主題歌". Oricon. May 6, 2026. Retrieved May 7, 2026.
  10. ^ "宇多田ヒカル「パッパパラダイス」MVでタクシードライバーに、渋川清彦や浅野順子らが乗車（動画あり）". Natalie (in Japanese). May 6, 2026. Retrieved May 7, 2026.
  11. ^ Komatsu, Mikikazu (May 5, 2026). "Hikaru Utada Shares CHIBI MARUKO-CHAN TV Anime New Ending Song Music Video". Crunchyroll News. Retrieved May 7, 2026.
  12. ^ a b "宇多田ヒカル、新曲「パッパパラダイス」MVでタクシードライバーに扮する". Billboard Japan (in Japanese). May 6, 2026. Retrieved May 7, 2026.
  13. ^ "Oricon Top 50 Digital Singles: 2026-05-18" (in Japanese). Oricon. Archived from the original on May 13, 2026. Retrieved May 13, 2026.
  14. ^ "Billboard Japan Hot 100 – Week of May 20, 2026". Billboard Japan (in Japanese). Retrieved May 20, 2026.
  15. ^ "Billboard Japan Hot Animation – Week of May 20, 2026". Billboard Japan (in Japanese). Retrieved May 20, 2026.
  16. ^ "宇多田ヒカル 新曲「パッパパラダイス」本日リリース ミュージックビデオもYouTube上で公開". Sony Music Entertainment Japan. May 6, 2026. Retrieved May 7, 2026.
  17. ^ "宇多田ヒカル×甲本ヒロトがコラボ！「パッパパラダイス feat.甲本ヒロト」リリース決定". The First Times (in Japanese). June 1, 2026. Retrieved June 3, 2026.
  18. ^ "Pappaparadise [Limited Release] Hikaru Utada Vinyl (EP)". CDJapan. Retrieved May 7, 2026.
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