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: The song's influence reached beyond Japan, being covered by international artists like the Swedish band Dirty Loops and Mandarin singers like Kelly Chen .

: 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. UTADA HIKARU - Automatic

: 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 : The song's influence reached beyond Japan, being

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