A song themed around the Japanese vowels (a, i, u, e, o)
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A song themed around the Japanese syllables a-i-u-e-o (21–30)
General Semantics and Aristotlesoredemo sekai ga tsuzuku nara
Included as the second track on the 2013 third album “I Want to Hand You a Weapon.” While it feigns to be just a string of ABCs, the lyrics reveal a desperate desire to believe in the power of words more than anyone else, yet the rock sound brims with pent-up frustration and a dilemma born from knowing there are things more important than words.
Though colors are fragrantchiaki naomi
A single released in 1992.
It is included as the first track on the 2007 album “Kagerou ~Iro wa Nioedo~.” The lyrics were written by writer Shizuka Ijūin, who received the Medal with Purple Ribbon in 2016, and the music was composed by composer Kyōhei Tsutsumi, who received the same medal in 2003.
In 1992, following the death of her husband, she retired from the entertainment industry.
Midsummer Orion welcomes MINMI and 10-FEETINFINITY16
The second single, released in 2007.
A summer fling, a drive date to the beach, the sweet-and-sour taste of unrequited love, and the magic words for two people in love who want to get closer: A-I-U-E-O.
Beyond the dramatic lyrics, the drama-style music video is also a must-see.
K.I.K.EScarf & the SuspenderS
Included as the first track on their debut EP “Invitation,” released in 2017.
It captivates with imagery of words flying freely in all directions, a groovy upright bass, and a jazzy, urban, cool, metropolitan band sound.
A five-piece hip-hop band formed in Tokyo in 2014.
They don’t know they’re deadhashiyan (melost)
Included as the seventh track on the 2015 album “melost (Amatsuki × Hashiyan) / Melody Stock.” It’s a solo song by Hashiyan, with lyrics also by Hashiyan.
Composition and arrangement by m.c.A·T.
Active as a singer on Nico Nico Douga.
The lyrics, which show a strong commitment to word choice, and his rap skills are truly overwhelming.
Midnight ON AIRhitobashira kyōko (aizawa mai)
The theme song of the TV anime “Shiodome Cable TV,” which collaborated with “NEWS ZERO.” It’s a character song sung by Mai Aizawa—the voice actress who plays Kyoko Hitobashira, a part-time high school student working as a newscaster.
True to the newscaster role, the lyrics incorporate vocal warm-up phrases.
Included on the 2011 release “Yuruani? Compilation CD.”
Akaran-kunIse Shozo
The main theme from the children’s song collection “Akalan-kun,” which includes 26 title tracks starting with each letter of the Japanese syllabary.
Released in 2015.
Lyricist Kazuki Matsumoto and Shozo Ise produced the album, and a wide range of artists from veterans to newcomers participated, including Kosetsu Minami, Iruka, Hiromi Ohta, Shinamayu, and Nanami Nagura.