Hikaru - Automatic — Utada

: The single was released as a "double A-side" with "Time Will Tell" and eventually sold over two million copies, becoming one of the best-selling singles in Japanese history.

: Unlike many idols of the era, Utada wrote and co-produced the track themselves, establishing their reputation as a musical "genius" and a hands-on artist from day one. Legacy & Rebirth UTADA HIKARU - Automatic

: Before "Automatic," J-pop was dominated by high-energy Eurobeat and rave-inspired pop. Utada’s debut single brought a sophisticated R&B sensibility to the Oricon charts, signaling a new century of music for Japan. : The single was released as a "double

: Decades later, Utada continues to celebrate the track, most recently performing it on the main stage at Coachella 2022 and including a re-recorded "2024 Mix" on their best-of album, SCIENCE FICTION . Utada continues to celebrate the track