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 classic and popular songs (51–60)
Identityikimonogakari

It’s a refreshing singing voice that feels like it shoots straight through the air.
This is a song by Ikimono-gakari, the three-member coed music group known for “Arigatou” and “YELL.” It was released in 2019 as their fourth digital single.
It’s also the song used in the Yakult “Milmil” commercial.
If you listen to it when the heat drags on and your body and mind feel sluggish, it might lift your spirits.
Graduation Photoikimonogakari

Now featured in music textbooks and known as a graduation song, this track from Yumi Arai’s era is covered by Ikimono-gakari in a tender yet passionate style.
It has a wonderful melody, and one of its charms is how different performers can bring out distinct qualities in it.
1 2 3 ~Love Begins~ikimonogakari

A popular song by Ikimono-gakari, an artist loved by people of all ages and genders.
It’s a tune about the start of a cute romance, one that makes your heart flutter just by listening.
The fresh, charming melody also conveys the excitement of being in love.
lingering breezeikimonogakari

It’s a cool, somewhat dark track with a driving, exhilarating tempo.
The slightly bittersweet lyrics—about living while chasing after someone—match its heavy sound.
Both the mood of the music and the lyrics make it a perfect fit for a dim, overcast sky.
The higher-pitched vocals keep the overall atmosphere from becoming too dark.
Ikimono-gakari’s classic and popular songs (61–70)
BAKUikimonogakari

Ikimono-gakari’s 33rd single, released in February 2021.
It was chosen as the opening theme for the TV Tokyo anime “BORUTO: NARUTO NEXT GENERATIONS.” After an advance digital release in January 2021, it came out in February not only on CD but also on vinyl, making it an intriguing track with a product rollout that spans fully from analog to digital.
The song is an up-tempo rock tune in a minor key, produced to let you fully enjoy vocalist Kiyoe Yoshioka’s clear, piercing high tones rich in higher overtones.
Mastering these powerful high notes may be challenging even for women who are confident in their upper register, but it’s definitely a song worth trying.
Be sure to support your voice with your core, avoid constricting your throat, and aim for an expansive, resonant high-tone delivery!
NEW WORLD MUSICikimonogakari

This is the 20th single from Ikimono-gakari, the duo that has released numerous hits ranging from lyrical ballads to up-tempo pop numbers.
Released as a double A-side single with “Waratte Itai n da,” many of you may have heard it as it was used as the theme song for the information program Mezamashi TV.
Its daring sound, featuring a horn section, fused with Ikimono-gakari’s signature pop melodies, delivers a refreshing feeling that helps you start even the toughest mornings on a pleasant note.
With a light four-on-the-floor beat that lifts your spirits, it’s a perfect track to use as your wake-up song.
SING!ikimonogakari

It’s a heartwarming, moving song brimming with hope.
Created by Ikimono-gakari, a musical unit that has long remained at the forefront of the J‑pop scene, it was released in 2019 as their third digital single and was written as the theme song for Mezamashi TV that same year.
The gentle soundscape—lively band tones colored by the beautiful timbre of strings—soothes the soul.
It’s the kind of charm that makes you want to keep listening.
If your heart is tired right now, this song might just save you.


