Classic and popular songs by Akai Koen

fully-fledged; grown-up; acting like an adult (often used teasingly to mean “like you’re all grown up” or “so proper” despite being young/inexperienced)akai kouen

It’s the coupling song from the single “journey,” released in 2017.

It gives an overall pop and cute impression.

With a style that evokes ’90s J-pop, I think it will feel nostalgic to listeners who are familiar with the music of that generation.

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Good nightakai kouen

This is the 14th track on the 2016 album Junjo Randoseru.

It’s a poignant ballad that brings the album to a close.

Listening to the album from start to finish, after racing through a wide range of musical styles, it leaves the impression of quietly whispering “good night” as you drift off to sleep.

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Saitō Ayumu

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house-sittingakai kouen

A song by Akai Koen featuring a gentle, lullaby-like vocal and striking electronic sounds.

It’s included on the album “Mouretsu Rhythmic,” released in September 2014.

The lyrics delicately portray childhood memories, loneliness, and inner conflict, resonating deeply with the listener.

The piece evokes the image of a child home alone, and its tone is likely to stir warm feelings.

It’s especially recommended for times spent alone at home or when you’re waiting for someone.

This track showcases Akai Koen’s distinctive musicality to the fullest.

trigger; impetus; the start; what prompted itakai kouen

It’s a single released in 2014.

The intro features a simple style with vocals over a looping piano accompaniment, but as it progresses toward the latter half, more sounds are added and the intensity builds.

In the second half, it presents a curious soundscape where a beautiful vocal rings out against a backdrop of roaring, distorted noise.

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Saitō Ayumu

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stake; post; pile; foundation pileakai kouen

It’s the 10th track on the 2013 album “Park Debut,” and it also serves as the album’s finale.

The song gradually builds from the intro to the outro; when you first hear the intro, you might worry a bit, wondering, “Is this really okay as the album’s closer?” but by the end you’re left with a sense of satisfaction.

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Saitō Ayumu

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for a long time / all the time / continuouslyakai kouen

This piece leaves the shimmering timbre of its keyboards lingering in your ears.

It’s an instrumental track included as the first song on the 2011 mini-album “Walking with Bremen.” The tight, evenly articulated bass feels great to listen to.

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Araki Jakkan

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Hatenaakai kouen

It’s an uptempo four-on-the-floor number that starts with a suspicious-sounding guitar riff.

Contrary to the initial impression, the catchy melody feels great.

It’s included on the mini-album “Walking with Bremen,” released in 2011.

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Araki Jakkan

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