Classic and popular songs sung by actors
Many of today’s actors and TV personalities are multitalented, and we can expect them to shine in many different fields.
From insert songs used in films and dramas to independently released tracks, there are actually quite a lot of songs that actors have been involved with.
In this article, we introduce a number of classic songs released by actors.
“Oh, I’ve heard this in that drama!”
“Isn’t this the song from that variety show?”
I hope you’ll enjoy reminiscing about the stories behind these tracks.
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Great songs and popular tracks sung by actors (21–30)
RebirthAmano Hironari
Hironari Amano, who is Akiko Hinagata’s husband and loved for his unique personality.
This song was released when Amano appeared in Kamen Rider Blade as Sakuya Tachibana.
Among fans, it’s famously misheard as “karamiso” (spicy miso).
Fight For JusticeKeisuke Kato
Keisuke Nago, played by Keisuke Kato in Kamen Rider Kiva, drew attention for his eccentric behavior and remarks.
This song is an arrangement of “Individual-System,” the theme for Kamen Rider Ixa, into whom he transforms, and it was used as an insert song.
Lonely SoldierMatsuda Satoshi
Kamen Rider Ryuki gained attention for its premise of 13 Kamen Riders battling each other, and Satoshi Matsuda played Ren Akiyama, who transforms into Kamen Rider Knight.
This song was created as its theme song and was used in episode 38.
I only want your kiss.Takahashi Katsunori
In Katsunori Takahashi’s case, he started out as a musician first and later built his current status through acting.
I think there are probably many people who don’t know he was a singer, but he looks cool and wonderful when he’s performing, too.
Ride the WindInoue Masahiro
Masahiro Inoue played the protagonist Tsukasa Kadoya in Kamen Rider Decade, the 10th-anniversary installment of the Heisei Kamen Rider series, and he also sings Decade’s theme song.
It was released as a single in 2009.
Fragments of Dreams ~ RomanticoKarahashi Mitsuru
Mitsuru Karahashi, who is also active as an illustrator, appeared in Kamen Rider 555 as Naoya Kaidou, who transforms into the Snake Orphnoch, and gained popularity.
This is the theme song, with the lyrics written by Karahashi himself.
take it a tryMorimoto Ryoji
Ryoji Morimoto appeared in Kamen Rider Blade as Hajime Aikawa, who transforms into Kamen Rider Chalice.
He also sang the third ending theme, which was released in 2004.
Among fans, it’s known for the mondegreen “Teki Ratai” (misheard as “enemy naked”).