Who Is Hikaru Utada? Age, Biography, and Wiki
As of 2025, Hikaru Utada is 42 years old. Born in New York City to Japanese parents, her multicultural background has greatly influenced her music. Utada rose to fame in the late 1990s with the release of her debut album, "First Love," which became the best-selling album in Japanese history. Over the years, she has continued to innovate and redefine herself as an artist, blending various genres and styles into her music.
For more detailed information, visit her Wikipedia page.
| Occupation | Blues Singer |
|---|---|
| Date of Birth | January 19, 1983 |
| Age | 42 Years |
| Birth Place | New York City, U.S. |
| Horoscope | Capricorn |
| Country | Japan |
Popularity
Hikaru Utada's Popularity over time
Height, Weight & Measurements
Hikaru Utada stands at an impressive height of 5 feet 5 inches (165 cm). While her weight is not publicly disclosed, she is known for maintaining a healthy lifestyle, focusing on physical fitness and well-being. Her distinctive features and fashion sense contribute to her iconic image in the entertainment industry.
Family, Dating & Relationship Status
In terms of family, Hikaru Utada tends to keep her personal life private. However, she was previously married to Italian journalist Francesco Carrozzini. After their divorce, it has been rumored that she has been dating a new partner, although no official confirmation has been made regarding her current boyfriend. Utada's approach to relationships reflects her desire to maintain a low profile amidst her flourishing career.
She began to write music and lyrics at an early age and often traveled to Tokyo as a result of her father's job. After signing to Toshiba-EMI, she released her English-language debut album Precious under the name Cubic U in 1998, which was a commercial failure.
In the following year, heavily influenced by R&B and dance-pop, Utada released her Japanese-language debut, First Love, which was an immediate success.
Backed by the success of singles "Automatic", "Time Will Tell", and "Movin' On Without You", the album sold two million copies in its first week in Japan, topped the Oricon charts for six non-consecutive weeks and went on to sell six million more throughout the rest of 1999. First Love eventually became Japan's best-selling album of all time.
Net Worth and Salary
As of 2025, Hikaru Utada's estimated net worth is approximately $40 million. Her earnings primarily arise from her successful music career, including album sales, streaming revenue, and concert tours. Additionally, her ventures in producing and collaborating with various artists contribute to her impressive financial portfolio.
Career, Business, and Investments
Hikaru Utada's career spans over two decades, during which she has released numerous albums, many of which have topped charts in Japan and internationally. Known for her lyrical depth and innovative sound, she has collaborated with various artists, crossing multiple genres. In recent years, she has also explored business ventures, including music production and digital content creation.
The singles that were released prior to Utada's fifth studio album, Heart Station, were able to reach the Top Five position on the chart, including the number 1 hit "Flavor of Life", which would become the best selling digital single in Japan with over 7,500,000 copies downloaded.
Around the same time, she visited New York to talk with producers and executives at Island/Def Jam about recording a second English album.
Later in the year a digital track by American R&B artist Ne-Yo, titled "Do You" from his 2007 album Because of You, featured Utada and was released in Japan on November 21 (the song was later featured on Ne-Yo's "best of" album, Ne-Yo: The Collection, released on September 2, 2009, in Japan and November 2009 in the US).
Social Network
Utada maintains an active presence on social media, engaging with her fans through platforms like Twitter and Instagram. She shares insights into her music, personal thoughts, and glimpses of her life, fostering a strong connection with her audience. With millions of followers, her influence continues to grow, making her one of the most recognizable figures in the music industry.
In a personal blog post on August 9, 2010, Utada announced a long hiatus, writing "I don't know if it will be 2 years or 5 years." After having been focused on music from age 15 to 27, she expressed a need to have a broader range of experiences, and grow as a person.
However, she also wrote that before the hiatus began, some new music would be released. Soon after the post, a compilation album was announced: Utada Hikaru Single Collection Vol. 2, with a release date of November 24, 2010.
This album would include all of Utada's Japanese singles, from "Dareka no Negai ga Kanau Koro" to "Prisoner of Love", on disc one, as well as an extra EP featuring five new tracks. Later it was announced a DVD containing the promotional video for Goodbye Happiness would be included in all first-press edition pre-orders.
Education
Hikaru Utada attended the prestigious Columbia University in New York City, where she studied music and composition. Her education played a pivotal role in shaping her artistic vision and helping her develop the skills that would later define her successful music career.
Utada moved to Tokyo in the summer of 1998 and attended Seisen International School, and later the American School in Japan, while continuing to record on a contract with Toshiba-EMI. Early success came from Japanese FM radio.
She was at the forefront of a new wave of singer-songwriters in Japan, branching out from the previously dominant idol singers. Leading up to the release of her Japanese debut album First Love, at the age of 15, she released two successful million-selling singles: "Movin' On Without You" and "Automatic/Time Will Tell" and.
The latter sold over two million copies. Backed by these singles, First Love went on to sell over 7 million units in Japan alone (with an additional 3 million overseas, bringing it to a sum of at least 10 million units ), becoming the highest selling album in Japan's recent history.
The album yielded the single "First Love", which peaked at the number 2 spot. By the end of the year, Utada was ranked 5th on Japanese radio station Tokio Hot 100 Airplay's Top 100 Artists of the 20th Century by the station and its listeners.
