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. A TV edit of the song was later released on Utada's YouTube channel on March 29. On April 6, "Pappaparadise" served as a commercial tie-in song for the Coca-Cola Company's green tea brand Ayataka. The song was later aired on a radio program, Hikaru Utada's Très Bien Bohemian Special 2026, hosted by Utada.
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).
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.
Music video A music video for "Pappaparadise" premiered on Utada's YouTube channel on May 6. The video was directed by Tomokazu Yamada, who also directed the music video for Utada's "Mine or Yours". Cast members for the video include Min Tanaka, Tokio Emoto, Kiyohiko Shibukawa, and Junko Asano.
The video depicts Utada working a shift as a taxi driver as they convey and interact with various passengers.
Track listing
7" Vinyl
"Pappaparadise" (featuring Hiroto Kōmoto) – 3:51 "Pappaparadise" – 3:51
Digital download and streaming
"Pappaparadise" (featuring Hiroto Kōmoto) – 3:51 "Pappaparadise" – 3:51 "Pappaparadise" (instrumental) – 3:47
Personnel Studios
Produced and recorded at RAK Studios, London Mixed at Pierce Rooms, Hammersmith Mastered at Sterling Sound, Edgewater, New Jersey
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 Fitzmaurice – recording engineer, mixing Darren Heelis – recording engineer Tommy Bosustow – assistant recording engineer Filipe Melo – assistant recording engineer Randy Merrill – mastering
Charts
Weekly charts + Weekly chart performance for "Pappaparadise" Chart (2026) Peakposition Japan Combined Singles (Oricon) 20 Japan Anime Singles (Oricon) 3 Japan Hot 100 (Billboard) 7 Japan Hot Animation (Billboard Japan) 2
+ Chart performance for "Pappaparadise" (featuring Hiroto Kōmoto) Chart (2026) Peakposition Japan Digital Singles (Oricon) 9 Japan Hot 100 (Billboard) 34
Monthly charts + Monthly chart performance for "Pappaparadise" Chart (2026) Position Japan (Oricon) 29 Japan Anime Singles (Oricon) 9
Release history + Release history and formats for "Pappaparadise" Region Date Format(s) Version Label Various May 6, 2026 Original Epic Japan June 24, 2026Digital Japan 7-inch single Limited
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