"It's You" is a song recorded by Japanese-American singer-songwriter Ai, released on April 13, 2026, via EMI Records. Described as an R&B ballad, "It's You" served as the image song for the Japanese drama series Ten Strokes to You.
Background and release Ai released her first single of 2026, "Lucky I Love You", which was used in a commercial tie-in by Nestlé Japan. In March 2026, Ai hinted to Billboard that she was working on her fourteenth studio album. Later that month, she shared in a press release that her new song "It's You" was chosen as the image song for the Japanese drama series Ten Strokes to You.
On April 13, "It's You" was released as a digital single following the premiere of Ten Strokes to You. A Korean version of "It's You" was released on June 7, 2026, serving as her first Korean-language song.
Music and lyrics "It's You" is 4 minutes and 2 seconds long. Music journalists noted it as an R&B ballad. Barks described "It's You" as a "superb R&B ballad" that showcases Ai's "powerful yet poignant vocals". In a press release, Ai described the lyrics for "It's You" as "a little melancholic".
Promotion Universal Music Japan launched the #Yoursmile challenge in promotion of the release.
Credits and personnel Original Ai Carina Uemura – vocals, production Uta – production, instruments D.O.I – mixing, immersive mixing
Korean Ai Carina Uemura – vocals, production Uta – production, instruments D.O.I – mixing, immersive mixing Jin – vocal production, translation
Release history + Release history and formats for "It's You" Region Date Format(s) Version Label Various April 13, 2026 Original June 7, 2026 Korean
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