Ikimono-gakari’s famous and popular songs

The Moon, Me, and the Refrigeratorikimonogakari

Ikimonogakari “The Moon, Me, and the Refrigerator”

A rearranged version of a track from the indie album “Jinsei Sugoroku dabe.”, this is one of the few songs released after their major debut in which the members took part in the arrangement.

It was created by adding music and lyrics by Hotaka Yamashita to a short, two- or three-line poem that Kiyoe Yoshioka had written in her notebook.

Tokyo Monkey Storyikimonogakari

@miso soup + Tokyo Monkey Story

Unusually for Ikimono-gakari, this is a song in the ondo style.

The stall vendors’ calls heard amid the festival bustle at the beginning and end are performed by Yoshiki Mizuno.

At live shows, it’s customary for Kiyoe Yoshioka to sing while performing the choreography together with the audience.

White Diaryikimonogakari

Ikimono-gakari Shiroi Diary by jyarinko

Kiyoe Yoshioka usually hardly ever gets advice from the male members when she writes songs, but there’s a story that she wrote this one while getting their input because she struggled with the lyrics.

It depicts someone facing a breakup and sinking into sorrow, yet still taking steps forward, evoking a realistic picture of romance.

The midday moonikimonogakari

Ikimono-gakari Mahiru no Tsuki by Jyarinko

It was selected as the theme song for the TBS drama series “BUNGO: Nihon Bungaku Cinema.” Kiyoe Yoshioka serves as the narrator for the drama.

The song features distinctive lyrics with a literary flair and a characteristic composition inspired by traditional Japanese motifs.

Blue Boatikimonogakari

Ikimono-gakari Aoi Funauta (tried singing)

This is an unreleased song that dates back to their indie days.

Even after their debut, it wasn’t included for quite some time, and it finally appeared as the third track on their sixth single post-debut.

Initially, only the first verse had been written, but the sudden death of Hotaka Yamashita’s friend became the catalyst for completing the second verse and finishing the song.

The wind is blowing.ikimonogakari

Ikimono-gakari - The Wind Is Blowing (NTV Best Artist 2012) - 2012-11-28

As the NHK broadcast theme song for the London Olympics and Paralympics, it colored many memorable moments.

It is also the longest song performed by Ikimonogakari, reflecting NHK’s strong commitment to its Olympic theme.

Additionally, it helped shape Ikimonogakari’s image, and footage of them singing this song is even inserted into the music videos of other tracks.

TSUZUKUikimonogakari

Ikimono-gakari “TSUZUKU” Music Video

Even if a farewell is painful, isn’t it important not to forget the time you spent with that person and to keep living while holding on to those memories? This song also conveys a message to someone who is no longer here, but beyond sadness, you can feel strength and warmth in its sound.

Sometimes, pausing in sorrow after a parting may be a necessary step.

Yet this song seems to teach us that what truly matters is moving forward while carrying those feelings with us.

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