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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!

Playlist

Masterpieces and popular songs of The Elephant Kashimashi
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1eastBlown by the windElefanto Kashimashi
Blown by the windElefanto Kashimashiplay_arrow
A heart-touching song that evokes the extraordinary in the everyday
2eastLike tonight’s moonElefanto Kashimashi
Like tonight's moonElefanto Kashimashiplay_arrow
A band's signature song about heartbreak on a moonlit night
3eastRun toward tomorrowElefanto Kashimashi
Run toward tomorrowElefanto Kashimashiplay_arrow
A signature song by Elekashi that gives you the courage to move forward
4eastOrdinary DaysElefanto Kashimashi
Ordinary DaysElefanto Kashimashiplay_arrow
A warm song that depicts the beauty of everyday life
5eastOur TomorrowElefanto Kashimashi
Our TomorrowElefanto Kashimashiplay_arrow
A signature song that sings of Hiroji Miyamoto’s life experiences
6eastAt the End of SorrowElefanto Kashimashi
At the End of SorrowElefanto Kashimashiplay_arrow
Overcoming sorrow and moving forward positively
7eastListen to the musicElefanto Kashimashi
Listen to the musicElefanto Kashimashiplay_arrow
The classic songs of The Elephant Kashimashi resonate in my heart
8eastGastronjerElefanto Kashimashi
GastronjerElefanto Kashimashiplay_arrow
A powerful work depicting the history and sentiments of Elecashi (Elephant Kashimashi)
9eastTraveler Pursuing DreamsElefanto Kashimashi
Traveler Pursuing DreamsElefanto Kashimashiplay_arrow
Songs by The Elephant Kashimashi that give a ray of hope
10eastA lonely travelerElefanto Kashimashi
A lonely travelerElefanto Kashimashiplay_arrow
Expressing the loneliness and courage of a traveler in Elephant Kashimashi’s classic song
11eastyes. I. doElefanto Kashimashi
yes. I. doElefanto Kashimashiplay_arrow
Elephant Kashimashi's movie theme song
12eastCall and responseElefanto Kashimashi
Call and responseElefanto Kashimashiplay_arrow
Elephant Kashimashi’s powerful yet delicate classic song
13eastSing the present momentElefanto Kashimashi
Sing the present momentElefanto Kashimashiplay_arrow
A famous song by Elekashi that gives you courage
14eastEasy GoElefanto Kashimashi
Easy GoElefanto Kashimashiplay_arrow
The uplifting theme song by Elephant Kashimashi
15eastNo more cryElefanto Kashimashi
No more cryElefanto Kashimashiplay_arrow
A Song of Hope and Courage by The Elephant Kashimashi
16eastThe beginning is now.Elefanto Kashimashi
The beginning is now.Elefanto Kashimashiplay_arrow
The Elephant Kashimashi’s Song of Hope
17eastOn her way back from shoppingElefanto Kashimashi
On her way back from shoppingElefanto Kashimashiplay_arrow
Elephant Kashimashi singing about the scenery of a city at dusk
18eastA Fighting ManElefanto Kashimashi
A Fighting ManElefanto Kashimashiplay_arrow
Elephant Kashimashi’s signature song that gives courage
19eastRESTARTElefanto Kashimashi
RESTARTElefanto Kashimashiplay_arrow
Elekashi’s 30th-anniversary song, a powerful declaration of a fresh restart
20eastRAINBOWElefanto Kashimashi
RAINBOWElefanto Kashimashiplay_arrow
Elekashi’s comeback rock number
21eastWith the WindElefanto Kashimashi
With the WindElefanto Kashimashiplay_arrow
A ballad by Elekashi that sings of freedom and hope
22eastToward a future full of smilesElefanto Kashimashi
Toward a future full of smilesElefanto Kashimashiplay_arrow
Downtown DX Ending Theme Single
23eastCherry blossoms, along the path where petals swirl upElefanto Kashimashi
Cherry blossoms, along the path where petals swirl upElefanto Kashimashiplay_arrow
Elephant Kashimashi’s classic that sings of spring’s hope
24eastpromiseElefanto Kashimashi
promiseElefanto Kashimashiplay_arrow
Hiroji Miyamoto’s passionate singing shakes the heart
25eastHello, life!!Elefanto Kashimashi
Hello, life!!Elefanto Kashimashiplay_arrow
A powerful message that celebrates the joy of living
26eastI’ve got friends.Elefanto Kashimashi
I’ve got friends.Elefanto Kashimashiplay_arrow
A single track, a dark song of Tokyo nights with intense shifts between strength and softness
27eastThe man goes.Elefanto Kashimashi
The man goes.Elefanto Kashimashiplay_arrow
Elephant Kashimashi’s classic friendship-themed song
28eastDeedeElefanto Kashimashi
DeedeElefanto Kashimashiplay_arrow
A debut single themed around money
29eastFarewell, youthElefanto Kashimashi
Farewell, youthElefanto Kashimashiplay_arrow
Elephant Kashimashi’s signature youth punk song
30eastbondElefanto Kashimashi
bondElefanto Kashimashiplay_arrow
Released in March 2009. Single of the theme song for the movie “Aibou.”
31eastSamurai of oldElefanto Kashimashi
Samurai of oldElefanto Kashimashiplay_arrow
A song that portrays Elephant Kashimashi’s samurai spirit
32eastWinter MorningElefanto Kashimashi
Winter MorningElefanto Kashimashiplay_arrow
A Song of Love and Happiness on a Winter Morning
33eastHumming — A Tale from Long AgoElefanto Kashimashi
Humming — A Tale from Long AgoElefanto Kashimashiplay_arrow
Love songs by Hiroji Miyamoto
34eastWith you into a new seasonElefanto Kashimashi
With you into a new seasonElefanto Kashimashiplay_arrow
Hopeful songs by The Elephant Kashimashi
35eastRed RoseElefanto Kashimashi
Red RoseElefanto Kashimashiplay_arrow
A signature song by The Elephant Kashimashi, whose powerful vocals give you courage
36eastDJ In My LifeElefanto Kashimashi
DJ In My LifeElefanto Kashimashiplay_arrow
Calm songs by Elekashi
37eastgentle riverElefanto Kashimashi
gentle riverElefanto Kashimashiplay_arrow
A song with an intense singing style. A heart-pounding feeling.
38eastLike the moon tonightElefanto Kashimashi
Like the moon tonightElefanto Kashimashiplay_arrow
A band that plays pure music with an artisan spirit
39eastApril windElefanto Kashimashi
April windElefanto Kashimashiplay_arrow
Elephant Kashimashi’s classic spring song
40easti am hungryElefanto Kashimashi
i am hungryElefanto Kashimashiplay_arrow
Elephant Kashimashi’s Miyamoto-style rock
41eastSymphony of the EarthElefanto Kashimashi
Symphony of the EarthElefanto Kashimashiplay_arrow
A 45-year-old’s ultimate adult rock
42eastMusashinoElefanto Kashimashi
MusashinoElefanto Kashimashiplay_arrow
A song that calmly depicts everyday life in Tokyo
43eastHappiness, perch on this finger.Elefanto Kashimashi
Happiness, perch on this finger.Elefanto Kashimashiplay_arrow
A song by Elephant Kashimashi about connections between people
44eastBeing off is better.Elefanto Kashimashi
Being off is better.Elefanto Kashimashiplay_arrow
…makes you feel the value of living true to yourself.
45eastso many peopleElefanto Kashimashi
so many peopleElefanto Kashimashiplay_arrow
Powerful songs by The Elephant Kashimashi
46eastMonster YouthElefanto Kashimashi
Monster YouthElefanto Kashimashiplay_arrow
The temp lyrics were adopted as-is.
47eastBeloved TodayElefanto Kashimashi
Beloved TodayElefanto Kashimashiplay_arrow
A song that expresses Hiroji Miyamoto's happiness
48eastSomeone’s whisperElefanto Kashimashi
Someone's whisperElefanto Kashimashiplay_arrow
Prove Hiroji Miyamoto’s kindness with a gentle cheer song
49eastA Late-Autumn NightElefanto Kashimashi
A Late-Autumn NightElefanto Kashimashiplay_arrow
An inspiring song that sings of autumn’s loneliness
50eastBecome a goddessElefanto Kashimashi
Become a goddessElefanto Kashimashiplay_arrow
Elephant Kashimashi’s manly love song
51eastMy wayElefanto Kashimashi
My wayElefanto Kashimashiplay_arrow
29th single released in 2003
52eastMy loverElefanto Kashimashi
My loverElefanto Kashimashiplay_arrow
Songs featuring the powerful vocals of The Elephant Kashimashi
53eastOff-season ManElefanto Kashimashi
Off-season ManElefanto Kashimashiplay_arrow
Powerful songs by The Elephant Kashimashi
54eastHana-danElefanto Kashimashi
Hana-danElefanto Kashimashiplay_arrow
Introducing hidden gem songs by Elekashi (Elephant Kashimashi)
55eastHeisei IdealismElefanto Kashimashi
Heisei IdealismElefanto Kashimashiplay_arrow
The powerful expression of the long composition from the album “Wind”
56eastRock Shop (Samidare Tokyo)Elefanto Kashimashi
Rock Shop (Samidare Tokyo)Elefanto Kashimashiplay_arrow
A powerful song that stays true to one’s beliefs
57eastDarkening RoomElefanto Kashimashi
Darkening RoomElefanto Kashimashiplay_arrow
Yumi Arai’s classic song “Kageriyuku Heya” performed by Elef…
58eastseclusion from the worldElefanto Kashimashi
seclusion from the worldElefanto Kashimashiplay_arrow
A famous rock band formed in the 1980s that is still active today
59eastDemon MephistophelesElefanto Kashimashi
Demon MephistophelesElefanto Kashimashiplay_arrow
A shout song with an eerie atmosphere
60eastThe Man Who WaitsElefanto Kashimashi
The Man Who WaitsElefanto Kashimashiplay_arrow
A masterpiece that portrays a man's conviction as he confronts loneliness and despair
61eastwinding roadElefanto Kashimashi
winding roadElefanto Kashimashiplay_arrow
Cheering song from the Mitsubishi Delica commercial: Courage to move forward
62eastTo youElefanto Kashimashi
To youElefanto Kashimashiplay_arrow
A song that expresses Hiroji Miyamoto's love and gratitude
63eastDream-chasing travelerElefanto Kashimashi
Dream-chasing travelerElefanto Kashimashiplay_arrow
Eri Tosaka CM song powerful
64eastIt’s better to be offbeat.Elefanto Kashimashi
It’s better to be offbeat.Elefanto Kashimashiplay_arrow
Signature songs of The Elephant Kashimashi
65eastDestinyElefanto Kashimashi
DestinyElefanto Kashimashiplay_arrow
A gem of a song by The Elephant Kashimashi. Overcoming hardships and moving forward.
66eastSignalElefanto Kashimashi
SignalElefanto Kashimashiplay_arrow
Signals of Loneliness and Hope
67eastOnly your lingering imageElefanto Kashimashi
Only your lingering imageElefanto Kashimashiplay_arrow
Elekashi new song Nostalgic
68eastBlazing sunElefanto Kashimashi
Blazing sunElefanto Kashimashi
Elephant Kashimashi's jazzy song
69eastSlave HeavenElefanto Kashimashi
Slave HeavenElefanto Kashimashiplay_arrow
Elephant Kashimashi’s social criticism song
70eastHide-and-seekElefanto Kashimashi
Hide-and-seekElefanto Kashimashiplay_arrow
A four-piece Japanese rock band, Elephant Ka...
71eastMidnight HeroElefanto Kashimashi
Midnight HeroElefanto Kashimashiplay_arrow
The 21st single by The Elephant Kashimashi...
72eastAs your heart desiresElefanto Kashimashi
As your heart desiresElefanto Kashimashiplay_arrow
A classic hit by Elecashi becomes a high school baseball cheer song
73eastMidwinter RomanceElefanto Kashimashi
Midwinter RomanceElefanto Kashimashiplay_arrow
Elekashi’s classic winter song warms the heart.
74eastBondsElefanto Kashimashi
BondsElefanto Kashimashiplay_arrow
With your many powerful words that always strike a deep chord in my heart, I...
75eastLying around in my room like this, it feels like I’m just waiting to die.Elefanto Kashimashi
Lying around in my room like this, it feels like I’m just waiting to die.Elefanto Kashimashiplay_arrow
A hidden gem by The Elephant Kashimashi
76eastTwo People’s WinterElefanto Kashimashi
Two People's WinterElefanto Kashimashiplay_arrow
Introduction to Elephant Kashimashi's winter songs
77eastO crimson sky!Elefanto Kashimashi
O crimson sky!Elefanto Kashimashiplay_arrow
A TV commercial for the Delica D:5 targeting families
78eastGood morning. Hello.Elefanto Kashimashi
Good morning. Hello.Elefanto Kashimashiplay_arrow
Elephant Kashimashi debuted in 1988...
79eastLike the moon tonightElefanto Kashimashi
Like the moon tonightElefanto Kashimashiplay_arrow
Elephant Kashimashi was formed in 1981...
80eastElephant KashimashiElefanto Kashimashi
Elephant KashimashiElefanto Kashimashiplay_arrow
Formed in 1981 with vocalist Miyamoto at the center. Political…
81eastsweet memoryElefanto Kashimashi
sweet memoryElefanto Kashimashiplay_arrow
Movie theme song, a youth-themed track
82eastOn the count of three, jump!Elefanto Kashimashi
On the count of three, jump!Elefanto Kashimashiplay_arrow
A positive rock song by Elekashi
83eastDistant ShoreElefanto Kashimashi
Distant ShoreElefanto Kashimashiplay_arrow
A song about yearning for a distant town and the troubles of everyday life
84eastThe sky of TokyoElefanto Kashimashi
The sky of TokyoElefanto Kashimashiplay_arrow
A 12-minute long track recorded under the Tokyo sky.
85eastBizarre manElefanto Kashimashi
Bizarre manElefanto Kashimashiplay_arrow
An eerie song that repeats “chinki otoko” (odd man)
86eastescape from worldly life; reclusionElefanto Kashimashi
escape from worldly life; reclusionElefanto Kashimashiplay_arrow
A long, emotional song about winter memories
87eastFighting ManElefanto Kashimashi
Fighting ManElefanto Kashimashiplay_arrow
The Elephant Kashimashi’s first