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Science Fiction

Hikaru Utada · 2024

119 min · 26 tracks · J-pop

A reflective journey through Utada's past, blending classic hits with fresh arrangements and intimate vocal interpretations.

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Top tracks — play these first

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    Addicted To You (Re-Recording) Start here — establishes the sonic palette early
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    One Last Kiss — This track serves as a poignant centerpiece, featuring emotional vocals paired with lush instrumentation that captures the essence of longing and farewells.
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    First Love (2022 Mix) — Revisiting her debut hit, this mix enhances the original’s raw emotion with updated production while maintaining its timeless quality.
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    Goodbye Happiness (2024 Mix) — This track showcases Utada's growth, blending introspection with an uplifting melody, making it resonate deeply in the context of personal change.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • nostalgic reimaginings of classics
  • wave-like pacing with peaks
  • balanced flow for reflective moments
  • for long listening sessions
  • kaleidoscopic soundscapes to explore

Maybe skip if you

  • prefer instant gratification tracks
  • seek standalone singles only

Where this album fits

In the catalog
Late Career Highlight — Revitalizes Utada's presence with fresh takes on classics after a long hiatus.
Themes
nostalgic reimaginings· cinematic love stories· two-decade reflection
Career context
In 2024, Hikaru Utada returned with 'Science Fiction' after a six-year hiatus since her last studio album, 'Hatsukoi', released in 2018. This album reimagines her beloved classics alongside new mixes, showcasing her evolution as an artist while reconnecting with longtime fans during a period of personal and professional reflection.
Stylistic neighbors
Namie Amuro· Kyary Pamyu Pamyu· Aimer
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Tracklist

Disc 1

  • 1 Addicted To You (Re-Recording) Start here 4:28
  • 2 First Love (2022 Mix) 4:22
  • 3 花束を君に 4:39
  • 4 One Last Kiss 4:11
  • 5 SAKURAドロップス (2024 Mix) 4:49
  • 6 あなた 4:38
  • 7 Can You Keep A Secret? (2024 Mix) 4:44
  • 8 道 3:38
  • 9 Prisoner Of Love (2024 Mix) 4:46
  • 10 光 (Re-Recording) 4:36
  • 11 Flavor Of Life -Ballad Version- (2024 Mix) 5:28
  • 12 Goodbye Happiness (2024 Mix) 5:05

Disc 2

  • 1 traveling (Re-Recording) 5:08
  • 2 Beautiful World (2024 Mix) 4:43
  • 3 Automatic (2024 Mix) 4:55
  • 4 君に夢中 4:18
  • 5 何色でもない花 4:04
  • 6 初恋 4:42
  • 7 Time 5:00
  • 8 Letters (2024 Mix) 4:37
  • 9 BADモード 5:04
  • 10 COLORS (2024 Mix) 4:02
  • 11 二時間だけのバカンス 4:44
  • 12 Gold 〜また逢う日まで〜 4:16
  • 13 Electricity 4:21
  • 14 Somewhere Near Marseilles ーマルセイユ辺りー (Sci-Fi Edit) 4:12

What to play next

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Fantôme

2016

Continues the reflective themes with a blend of personal storytelling and rich soundscapes.
Hatsukoi
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Hatsukoi

2018

Sets the stage with emotional depth and sonic exploration leading into 'Science Fiction'.
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