Kyosuke Himuro’s iconic and popular songs
We’d like to introduce songs by Kyosuke Himuro, the musician who took the world by storm as the vocalist of BOØWY.
Himuro made his solo debut in July 1988, just three months after BOØWY disbanded, and he has continued his solo career ever since.
His straightforward rock sound and refreshing vocals are captivating, and he continues to enchant many fans today.
Interestingly, before forming BOØWY, Himuro was about to quit music and return to his hometown, but just before leaving, he saw an RC Succession concert and became determined to continue with music.
Please enjoy this playlist packed with the charm of Kyosuke Himuro.
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Kyosuke Himuro’s Greatest and Most Popular Songs (61–70)
Fill it in blackHimuro Kyosuke
Kōsuke Himuro delivers a passionate performance of one of Eikichi Yazawa’s signature songs.
This piece blends a powerful guitar riff with a moving melody.
Himuro’s compelling vocals vividly convey the song’s world, drawing listeners in.
Released in June 1977, the track stands as a pivotal work in Yazawa’s career.
In 2009, Yazawa welcomed Himuro as a guest at Tokyo Dome for a spectacular collaboration.
The lyrics, depicting emotions like everyday fatigue, setbacks, and heartbreak, resonate with many.
For those struggling with work or love, it’s sure to give you courage.
Diamond dustHimuro Kyosuke
A winter ballad by Kyosuke Himuro, a charismatic icon for men in their 40s.
It was the theme song for Fuji TV’s Monday 9 p.m.
drama “The Ice World,” so it’s well-known even among non-core fans.
In the music video, he showcases his specialty of singing from high places.
If you sing it while doing an impression of him in front of people of the same generation, it would probably get everyone hyped up.
FOLLOW THE WINDHimuro Kyosuke
A song in which Kyosuke Himuro uses his innate powerful vocal ability and sweet voice to sing about the sorrowful end of a romance.
The lyrics carefully depict everything from the beginning to the end of the relationship, resonating deeply even when simply read, and with Himuro’s expressive delivery, the piece becomes an unmistakable classic.
RE-BORNHimuro Kyosuke
The entrance song used by Takanori Hatakeyama, who competed in the super featherweight division, was “RE-BORN,” released by Kyosuke Himuro in 1998.
He may have been inspired by the title’s meaning of “rebirth” or “being born again.” Hatakeyama was known for his quick, rotational speed as a weapon, so this fast-paced, driving song suits him perfectly!
Eternity ~Eternity~Himuro Kyosuke
Included on the 2000 album “MELLOW.” Theme song for the film “ISOLA: Multiple Personality Girl.” Born in 1960.
A singer-songwriter from Gunma Prefecture.
The blend of a slow, mellow melody with hard guitar and powerful drums is superb, and Himuro’s passionate vocals create a great vibe.
The drum roll in the chorus is also a nice touch.
MISTY ~subtly~Himuro Kyosuke
Kyosuke Himuro, one of Japan’s leading singers.
The piece he created for Kanebo’s Autumn ’89 promotion is “MISTY ~Bimyo ni~.” It’s crafted as a love song that listeners of any generation can relate to.
The lyrics compare a person whose true feelings are hard to read to a landscape veiled in mist.
The beautiful choice of words is sure to capture your heart.
The slow-tempo sound and gentle humming also give it a relaxed feel—another highlight worth noting.
ONE LIFEHimuro Kyosuke
The song that played in the new Golf Variant “Trek+ing” commercial was ONE LIFE, released in 2014 by Kyosuke Himuro, the vocalist of the legendary rock band BOØWY, from his solo work.
It’s a track he wrote specifically for the commercial in which he himself appears, and it’s a message song that sings about the strength to survive with a steady sense of tempo.
It also conveys a subtly mysterious atmosphere and a worldview of pushing past one’s limits.
The quietly burning passion of Himurock really hits home!
