Masterpieces and popular songs of The Elephant Kashimashi
From Elephant Kashimashi’s treasure trove of classic songs, our editorial team has put together a selection of recommended fan favorites.
Elephant Kashimashi is a rock band that has continued to earn the support of many fans from their debut to the present day, thanks to their rugged, powerful sound and the overwhelming vocal prowess of Hiroji Miyamoto.
Their music, brimming with pure passion and raw expression, grips listeners’ hearts and never lets go.
Through this special feature, we invite you to rediscover the allure of Elekashi and immerse yourself in their musical world!
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Elephant Kashimashi’s greatest and most popular songs (71–80)
Midnight HeroElefanto Kashimashi
This song was released as Elephant Kashimashi’s 21st single.
It was also used as the opening theme for TV Asahi’s program Sunday Jungle.
The slightly dark tone matches well with the title “Midnight Hero.”
As your heart desiresElefanto Kashimashi
Elephant Kashimashi is a four-piece rock band known for their powerful live performances and lyrical songs.
“Kokoro no Mama ni,” included as the B-side of their 18th single “Yume no Kakera,” was chosen as the opening theme for the documentary program Nettou Koshien, which features highlights of high school baseball.
The lyrics evoke the heated battles to come and feel like a message that ignites a fighting spirit.
It’s a cool rock tune whose tight ensemble lifts your spirits.
Midwinter RomanceElefanto Kashimashi
Romantic in Midwinter, sung by The Elephant Kashimashi, is a track that was included as the B-side to the single This World Is the Best!, released in 1994.
The lyrics and music were written by Hiroji Miyamoto, the band’s vocalist and guitarist, with Dr.
KYON from Bogumbos appearing as a guest on piano.
It’s a breezy, quintessential Elephant Kashimashi rock ’n’ roll number, and Miyamoto’s distinctive lyrics are a highlight.
It’s a perfect song to listen to in winter, when it’s easy to slip into a sentimental mood!
BondsElefanto Kashimashi
Elephant Kashimashi never fail to captivate listeners with their powerful, deeply resonant words.
They’re supported by a wide range of generations—from younger fans to those of the same age as the band or older.
Their song “Kizuna (Bond)” was released in 2009 as Elephant Kashimashi’s 38th single and was also used as the theme song for the film “Aibou Series: The Forensics Files of Masaru Yonezawa.” It’s a track that energizes anyone striving toward a goal or a dream—especially men, given the first-person pronoun “ore”—and when you put yourself in the narrator’s place, you can feel strength welling up inside.
Lying around in my room like this, it feels like I’m just waiting to die.Elefanto Kashimashi
It’s a hidden gem by The Elephant Kashimashi included on the album “Starting Over.” Though they have a rough-and-tumble image, they also sing about a pitiful, vulnerable man like this.
Drowning in emptiness and sorrow, at a complete loss—their breathtaking vocal delivery powerfully conveys emotions that everyone has felt at least once.
Two People’s WinterElefanto Kashimashi
A winter song by The Elephant Kashimashi that’s beloved by people of all genders, “Futari no Fuyu.” This track was included as the B-side to the single “Asu ni Mukatte Hashire,” released in 1997.
Many of The Elephant Kashimashi’s songs feature striking, emotionally resonant lyrics, and while a lot of them are sung from a male perspective—making them especially relatable and moving for men—this is one of those tracks, isn’t it? The ending has lyrics that are irresistibly heart-fluttering, making it a recommended song for women as well.
O crimson sky!Elefanto Kashimashi
This is a commercial for the Delica D:5, promoted as a vehicle for families.
It imagines what the children will be like ten years from now, and it makes you think, “What a wonderful family.” The CM song is “Akaki Sora yo!” by the rock band The Elephant Kashimashi, included as a coupling track on their 2010 single “Shiawase yo, Kono Yubi ni Tomare.” The vocals are unbelievably cool.
