Classic and popular songs by Akai Koen

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Land of the Lustrous: What Are You Saying [MAD]

This is the tenth track on the 2012 album “Laundry de ketsujō o” (Proving Innocence in the Laundry).

At first listen it sounds like a typical piano ballad, but you can sense Akai Koen’s distinctiveness here and there.

For example, the piano in the intro deviates slightly from standard chord progressions, showcasing Akai Koen’s knack for doing things their own way.

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Akai Koen – Hurry Up cover

This track captivates with its brisk sound and striking lyrics.

Featured on the album “Park Debut,” released in August 2013, it hooks listeners with a progression that surges from the guitar riff straight through to the chorus.

The song portrays the struggles of young people pursuing their true selves, carrying a message of encouragement—“Move forward.” Positioned as part of a darker series of works, it has strong thematic connections with the surrounding tracks.

Packed with the technical musicianship and distinctive worldview characteristic of Akai Koen, this song is perfect for those in the midst of self-discovery or about to take a new step forward.

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The Last Flower / Akai Koen COVERED BY Akina Miura

A track included on their fourth album, “Nesshō Summer.” It’s a song by Akai Koen that expresses feelings for a loved one by wishing to become “the last flower.” They’re a band with a distinctive way of expression, and one of their charms is lyrics that really pierce the heart.

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Red Park – Watashi cover

The song by Akai Ko-en included on their indie-era mini album “Walking with Bremen” is a masterpiece that candidly expresses Misa Tsuno’s state of mind.

It portrays, in raw and unfiltered form, the tangled emotions of young people who feel crushed by the pressures of school and a competitive society.

Released in September 2014, the track was later remade and received high acclaim.

Its appeal lies in a unique worldview woven from a complex arrangement that effectively uses Akai Ko-en’s signature dissonance and a natural vocal delivery.

It’s a song that resonates with those searching for a place to belong or struggling under social pressure.

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Akai Koen – The Wind Knows [TV Anime 'The Pilot’s Love Song' Ending Theme]

It’s a single released in 2014.

It was also used as the ending theme for the TV anime The Pilot’s Love Song.

The contrast between the enveloping roar of the guitar and the expansive vocals is beautiful, making it a masterpiece that, true to its title, lets you feel the wind.

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Akai Koen – The Wind Knows [TV Anime 'The Pilot’s Love Song' Ending Theme]

The third single, released in 2014.

It served as the ending theme for the TV anime The Pilot’s Love Song.

Perhaps to match the anime’s image, it features a fantastical and grand arrangement that differs from their usual sound.

The chord progression is complex overall, creating a sense of instability until the chorus.

Then, in the chorus, it suddenly shifts to a bright, relaxed, and open feel—cleverly crafted to make it memorable, as you’d expect.

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akaikouen TOKYO-HARBOR-(feat-KREVA)

A four-member girls’ band that debuted in 2012.

This song was written before their debut, but since only the female part of the lyrics had been completed, they wanted a male voice and words for a song about a man and woman driving around Tokyo Bay.

They asked the rapper KREVA to join, and it turned into a cool track, they commented.

The meeting spot for the date is Shibuya Station at 8:00 PM on Wednesday.