Ikimono-gakari’s famous and popular songs
Let me introduce songs by Ikimono-gakari, a wildly popular three-member music group.
Their straight, crystal-clear vocals are incredibly appealing, and you hear their songs in all kinds of settings.
The origin of their group name comes from members Mizuno and Yamashita having been in charge of the class animal-care duty (“ikimono-gakari”) together in elementary school.
From high-energy tracks like “Joyful” to ballads like “Koi Suru Otome,” they have a wide range of songs—enjoy them to the fullest.
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Ikimono-gakari’s famous and popular songs (71–80)
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Ikimono-gakari is known for their energetic pop songs and heartrending ballads, but they also sing cool Latin numbers like this one.
It’s included on the album “FUN! FUN! FANFARE!” released in 2014.
The song portrays a forbidden love—reaching out even while knowing it’s wrong—and despite its relatively fast-paced arrangement, it feels heartbreaking to listen to.
The powerful vocals convey a sense of the female protagonist’s resolve, which makes it all the more wrenching.
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It’s a classic sports cheer song, isn’t it? “Kaze ga Fuiteiru” was released in 2012 as their 24th single.
It was chosen as the theme song for NHK’s broadcasts of the London Olympics and Paralympics.
If you watched avidly, it’s probably a song that stayed with you.
True to its title, the melody and vocals evoke the image of wind blowing through—truly beautiful.
It’s so easy to sing that you might find yourself humming it without thinking.
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Ikimonogakari’s 34th single “Ureshikute,” released in the fall of 2023, arrives about two years after their previous work “BAKU.” Even after giving birth to her first child in 2022 and becoming a mother, Kiyoe Yoshioka’s voice remains unchanged—this song proudly proclaims, “Kiyoe Yoshioka is right here!!” The track also serves as the theme song for the Precure movie “Precure All Stars F,” wildly popular among girls, and it’s packed with clever touches like an easy-to-remember chorus and a beat that makes hand-waving natural.
It’s especially notable for its melody that feels familiar to both adults and children.
Don’t miss the double A-side “Tokimeki,” too!
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Formed in 1999, Kiyoe Yoshioka joined the duo of Ryoji Mizuno and Hotaka Yamashita—who had been elementary school classmates—leading to their debut in 2006.
They released hit songs such as “YELL” and “Arigatou.” This work became the band’s first single cut.
It was used as the 2016 campaign song for Sokenbicha.
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Ikimono-gakari is loved by many for their powerful vocals and lyrics that dive straight into the heart.
While “Arigatou” and “YELL” are often cited as their signature songs, this track, “Nirinbana,” is also a real gem.
It was included as the B-side to the 2006 single “Koisuru Otome” and served as the theme song for the Uplink-distributed film “Cherry Pie.” The lyrics—about continuing to love someone no matter what form that love takes—and the vocals, which savor each and every word, are deeply moving.
They inspire you to carry the invisible yet potent power of love within your heart as you live your life.
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It was included as a coupling track on Ikimono-gakari’s single “Love Song wa Tomaranai yo,” released in July 2014.
It was used as the theme song for the Lunch Pack commercial.
It reached No.
6 on the Oricon chart.
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A warm mid-tempo ballad by Ikimono-gakari, written as the theme song for the film The Father of the Milky Way Railroad.
Kiyoe Yoshioka’s translucent vocals leave a pure, starry afterglow that gently embraces the listener’s heart.
The lyrics carefully weave themes like family love and self-affirmation while staying true to the film’s worldview, as if witnessing a scene from a story.
Released digitally in May 2023, the song also drew attention for its first-ever overseas-produced animated music video.
It’s a recommended track for those feeling worn out by daily life or wanting to reaffirm their feelings for someone important.