Pick-up of famous lyricists who left their mark on the history from Showa-era kayokyoku to J-POP!
When we recall the masterpieces that have colored the history of Japanese popular music and have been loved for so long, it’s the wonderful lyrics—awakened alongside the melodies—that linger in listeners’ hearts.
They give us a powerful push forward, put into words worries we can’t tell anyone…
No matter how great a melody is, many hits owe their success to the lyrics being what they are.
This time, we’re shining a spotlight on the renowned lyricists who brought such remarkable words into the world—along with their signature works.
Playlist
| Pick-up of famous lyricists who left their mark on the history from Showa-era kayokyoku to J-POP! | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| show_chart | Title | Playlist | Review |
| 1 | Sora-fune (Space Ship)Nakajima Miyuki |  play_arrow | Miyuki Nakajima, a renowned singer active across a wide range of genres. |
| 2 | Here we go! Phantom Thief GirlMaeyamada Kenichi |  play_arrow | Hyadain is taking the music scene by storm. |
| 3 | Sakura, Bloom!Aida Tsuyoshi |  play_arrow | The appeal of Takeshi Aida, the master lyricist of idol and enka music |
| 4 | ReunionAyase |  play_arrow | Ayase transforms society through music |
| 5 | backlightVaundy |  play_arrow | Music by the multi-artist Vaundy |
| 6 | applauseYoshida Akira |  play_arrow | From designer to lyricist: a timeless song that resonates with the heart |
| 7 | Tears of the MagnoliaYamada Hiroshi |  play_arrow | Hiroshi Yamada: Creating moving emotions through lyrics |
| 8 | Hymn to LoveIwatani Tokiko |  play_arrow | Tokiko Iwatani, a doyenne of the Japanese music world |
| 9 | acting like a handsome guyAsa Koyomi |  play_arrow | The Allure of Kayo World's Master Lyricist, Asa Koyomi |
| 10 | Do whatever the hell you want.Aku Yū |  play_arrow | The life of Yu Aku, a lyricist who represents Japan |
| 11 | CAN YOU CELEBRATE?Komuro Tetsuya |  play_arrow | The appeal of Tetsuya Komuro’s music and hit songs |
| 12 | Love Fuguenakanishi rei |  play_arrow | The life of the legendary lyricist, Rei Nakanishi |
| 13 | Like the flow of a riverAkimoto Yasushi |  play_arrow | Yasushi Akimoto: A Master Lyricist of Idol and Kayōkyoku Music |
| 14 | Yoko of the Port, Yokohama, YokosukaAki Yōko |  play_arrow | Yoko Aki married Ryudo Uzaki and made her debut as a lyricist. |
| 15 | Girl AUrino Masao |  play_arrow | A lyricist who brought innovation to idol music |
| 16 | Cotton HandkerchiefMatsumoto Takashi |  play_arrow | Takashi Matsumoto: A transformation in kayōkyoku in the 1970s |
| 17 | A Cruel Angel’s ThesisOikawa Nemuko |  play_arrow | The captivating worldview of anime song lyricists |
| 18 | March of 365 StepsHoshino Tetsurō |  play_arrow | Tetsurō Hoshino is a lyricist known for lyrics that draw you in from the very first line. |
| 19 | LOVE Machinetsunku♂ |  play_arrow | A music producer from Sharam Q |
| 20 | Sad SakeIshimoto Miyuki |  play_arrow | Miyuki Ishimoto and Hibari Misora's classic song |
| 21 | Youthful Amigozopp |  play_arrow | Mr. zopp, a popular J-POP lyricist, creates captivating lyrics. |
| 22 | Love Memorytakatakashi |  play_arrow | Contributing to enka and kayōkyoku with a diverse career |
| 23 | A slightly capricious migratory birdNiitani Toshiya |  play_arrow | The challenge of Toshiya Niiya, a lyricist from Onomichi. |
| 24 | Goodbye to sorrowMatsui Gorō |  play_arrow | Goro Matsui, a wordsmith of Japan’s music scene |
| 25 | BambinaMori Yukinojō |  play_arrow | The allure of Yukinojo Mori, a lyricist who brings innovation to music |
| 26 | Rumba of ExcitementMizuki Reiji |  play_arrow | A lyricist who made significant contributions to the enka world |
| 27 | Let yourself go with the flow of timeAraki Toyohisa |  play_arrow | Toyohisa Araki: The Life of an Honored Lyricist |
| 28 | Hare Hare YukaiHata Aki |  play_arrow | A lyricist distinguished in anime and game music |
| 29 | Get WildKomuro Mitsuko |  play_arrow | The Legendary Lyricist Mitsuko Komuro of TM NETWORK |
| 30 | Crossing Amagi PassYoshioka Osamu |  play_arrow | Osamu Yoshioka: A Japanese lyricist active across a wide range of genres, including children's songs. |