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)
Welcome to Live House Budokan!Himuro Kyosuke
These are the words spoken by Kyosuke Himuro, the vocalist of the legendary rock band BOØWY, which disbanded in 1987, during the MC at their “’GIGS’ JUST A HERO TOUR 1986” performance at Nippon Budokan.
They reflect Himuro’s philosophy that no matter how large the venue is, if the band and the fans are there, it’s a live house.
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!
The Sun Also RisesHimuro Kyosuke
A song included on Kyosuke Himuro’s 2013 best-of album “KYOSUKE HIMURO 25th Anniversary BEST ALBUM GREATEST ANTHOLOGY.” Even if you feel unable to move forward, this song—singing that the sun illuminating your path will surely rise—offers unwavering strength when you are lost.