Ikimono-gakari’s famous and popular songs

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Ikimono-gakari “Someone” (Theme song for ‘A Song of Hope Woven by Newspapers’) | Original Movie

This is a song by Ikimono-gakari released in October 2023 as the theme song for a newspaper advertising campaign.

It’s a pop track that conveys warmth and strength, carrying a message of hope and empathy.

The lyrics, which portray people striving to overcome loneliness and sorrow, resonate deeply.

An original short film depicting everyday scenes was also produced, featuring comedian Hiroshi Tamura of Kirin and actress Kokona Sumi.

The song is included on the album “Maru (〇),” released in December 2023.

It envelops you with a gentle kindness that stays close to your pain and quietly gives you a push forward.

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Released in 2009 as the 13th single, “Futari” was chosen as the theme song for the drama “Boku no Imouto,” starring Joe Odagiri and Masami Nagasawa.

The lyrics, which depict human connections, are both moving and eye-opening.

You can’t help but listen to it while relating it to yourself.

Since the highest notes are relatively low, it’s on the easier side for women to sing.

As it’s a ballad, it might be best to focus on expressing emotion.

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As you can tell from the lyric “I could never come to hate you,” it’s a heartrending ballad.

It candidly portrays the feeling, “I’ve tried a few romances, but you’re still here in my heart.” The wistful melody, which also carries a faint 80s vibe, is another distinctive feature.

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This piece begins with a recording scene where Ikimonogakari create a song around the theme of “youthfulness,” and goes on to depict students fully enjoying studying, club activities, and time with friends.

It conveys the idea that any moment—especially when drinking Mitsuya Cider—is better when shared with friends and teammates.

The commercial features Ikimonogakari’s newly written track “Aoi no Nakade” as the theme song for Mitsuya Cider.

The song, too, powerfully expresses the desire to build one’s youth together with someone.

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Ikimono-gakari “Tsubasa” ‘Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation CM Song’ Acoustic Cover

It’s a song included on Ikimonogakari’s best-of album “Cho Ikimonobakari: Tennen Kinen Members BEST Selection,” released in 2016.

Chosen as the theme for Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation’s “Each and Every One is Japan’s Representative” commercial, the lyrics send encouragement to individuals who are earnestly doing their best.

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It was also chosen as a set piece for the NHK Choral Contest.

I think many younger people sang it in their elementary or junior high school choirs.

Since the song is about parting, it’s one you might want to sing when you have to be separated from someone important to you.

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Cosmos / Ikimono-gakari (Indies Ver.)

Ikimono-gakari’s “Akizakura” has a slightly wistful atmosphere that evokes autumn.

It’s a song where the feelings of a girl suffering from indescribable romantic emotions sink sadly into your heart.

Even so, it’s upbeat and crisp, so it doesn’t feel too heavy and would probably be a great song to liven up a karaoke session.