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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.

Ikimono-gakari’s famous and popular songs (71–80)

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Ikimonogakari “Ureshikute” (Theme song for the movie Pretty Cure All Stars F) Teaser
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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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Ikimono-gakari 'Our Dream' Music Video
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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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“A Crocodile That Dies in 100 Days” × Ikimono-gakari “Ikiru (Live)”
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Manga artist Yuuki Kikuchi serialized “A Crocodile Who Will Die in 100 Days” on Twitter for 100 days.

Everyone watched to see how it would end, and it became a huge topic.

It was a four-panel comic depicting ordinary, everyday life that set social media abuzz.

As a collaboration song with that work, Ikimono-gakari created and performed “Ikiru” (“To Live”).

It’s a moving song that makes you realize that the unremarkable daily life of “Wani-kun,” who ultimately died—an ordinary young person’s everyday routine—is not dull at all, but something precious.

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Ikimono-gakari “Unmei-chan” (TV anime ‘Mission: Yozakura Family’ opening theme) | Music Video
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Ikimono-gakari, who embarked on a fresh start as a duo in 2021, was formed in Kanagawa in 2000 and made their major debut in 2006 with “SAKURA.” Rooted in pop rock and folk, they create a distinctive sound world woven from Kiyoe Yoshioka’s powerful vocals and Yoshiki Mizuno’s melodic songwriting.

They won the Grand Prix (Best Work) at the 51st Japan Record Awards in 2009 and have performed numerous times on NHK’s Kōhaku Uta Gassen.

They have also produced many theme songs for anime and films, earning support from a wide range of listeners.

Their songs, marked by delicate emotional expression and expansive arrangements, resonate deeply, evoking warm empathy through heartfelt lyrics.

They are recommended for music fans seeking refreshing, approachable melodies and rich emotional expression.

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Ikimono-gakari “Kagerou” song preview
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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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Ikimonogakari 'The Wind Is Blowing' Music Video
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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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"Two-Flower" Ikimonogakari (Cover) Iki-Fes 2015 ♪ "Nostalgia" Live
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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.