Recommended songs by Rira Ikuta and memorable popular tracks

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Lila Ikuta “Koikaze” Official Music Video

A track that leaves a strong impression with the pounding excitement of a budding romance and the fresh acoustic guitar tones that evoke a spring breeze.

Written and composed by Lila Ikuta—who also performs as ikura, the vocalist of YOASOBI—and arranged by Carlos K., “Koikaze” is a pop number whose delicate lyrics about the confusion and anticipation of new love resonate deeply.

Released as a single in April 2025, it was written as the theme song for ABEMA’s dating show “Kyo, Suki ni Narimashita.

New Zealand Edition.” This marks the third time the song has been used in the series, further highlighting its strong affinity with the program.

When you’re feeling timid about love or want to take a new step forward, Lila Ikuta’s clear, transparent vocals are sure to give you courage.

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Lilas Ikuta “Profusion of a Hundred Flowers” Official Music Video

This work was specially written as the opening theme for season 2 of the anime “The Apothecary Diaries.” Its lyrics, which depict a future unfolding beyond overcoming hardships, evoke both brilliance and strength—like a profusion of colorful flowers in full bloom.

It marks Ikuta Lilas’s first anime opening as a solo artist, and the track was released for streaming in December 2024.

The jacket photo by photographer Mika Ninagawa is striking, beautifully enriching the song’s world.

The grand arrangement, infused with traditional Japanese elements, ties in with the story’s setting and makes for a deeply satisfying listen.

It’s recommended for those about to take on a challenge or in moments when you need a push.

An emotional song that reveals a new side of Ikuta Lilas.

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Rira Ikuta “Dandelion” Official Music Video

A 2023 digital single selected as the theme song for NHK Drama 10 “Ōoku.” Also included on the first album “Sketch,” this track is a beautiful yet powerful ballad where the drama’s grand worldview overlaps with Rira Ikuta’s own sentiments.

Centered on the theme of “forgiveness” that transcends deep loneliness and sorrow, the lyrics, together with a rich ensemble of piano and strings, quietly seep into the listener’s heart.

Within its 3 minutes and 11 seconds, the progression from delicate breaths to a soaring chorus is breathtaking and moves you no matter how many times you listen.

Try it when you want the courage to face forward, seeing yourself in those who struggle to live through adversity.

It’s a cleansing number filled with kindness and hope.

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Rira Ikuta “Actor” Official Music Video

This song was written as the ending theme for the TV anime SPY×FAMILY Season 3.

Released as a single in October 2025, its lyrics, which explore the theme that everyone plays a “role” while living out their everyday lives, gently resonate with listeners when paired with its warm jazz sound.

With Haruyuki Inoue handling the arrangement, the incorporation of melodic fluctuations within a comfortable rhythm beautifully captures the characters’ emotions.

Lila Ikuta’s gentle vocals overlap with the anime’s world, likely deepening the story’s lingering afterglow.

It’s a heartwarming number perfect for a relaxing night at the end of the day.

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Lila Ikuta "P.S." Official Music Video

A song by Rira Ikuta that vividly captures a secret, bittersweet love, themed around the closing words of a letter.

Released as a digital-only single in July 2023 and written as the theme song for the film “One Second Ahead, He’s” (“1-Byō-saki no Kare”), it pairs a light, buoyant beat with a crystal-clear vocal—an exceptional match.

The lyrics, which express the frustration of wanting to speak but being unable to, leave a delicate afterglow on the listener’s heart.

While the subtle rhythmic shifts can be a bit challenging, the chorus melody is catchy, making it easy and pleasant to hum along to.

It’s a warm pop number perfect for those stuck in unrequited love and unable to take the next step, or for moments when you want to quietly reflect on feelings for someone precious.

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Rira Ikuta “Sign” Official Music Video

Written as the theme song for ABEMA’s original serial drama “Transparent Us” and released for streaming in September 2024, this piece intertwines lyrics that capture the peculiar rootlessness and urgency of one’s twenties with a slow-tempo arrangement by Mwk, leaving a bittersweet yet warm afterglow.

Sung almost entirely in falsetto, Rira Ikuta’s delicate breathwork seems to resonate right by your ear, gently touching the loneliness that lies deep within the listener’s heart.

Though its themes—linked to the drama’s ensemble narrative—may land heavily, listening when you feel on the verge of losing yourself should bring a sense of solace, as if that transparent pain is being validated.

It’s a stirring number you’ll want to sink into alone on a quiet night.

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Rira Ikuta “Circle” Official Music Video

This work likens the feeling of going around the same place every day to a circle, and sings of the hope that it will eventually trace a spiral and rise upward.

Written and composed by Lila Ikuta, its lyrics, infused with her down-to-earth, genuine sensibility, create a positive atmosphere that seems to give listeners a gentle push forward.

Included on her first album, “Sketch,” released in March 2023, the song was also used in Kuraray’s corporate advertisement, “Surely Tomorrow Too, Hare, Kuraray.” With drums and handclaps brought to the forefront, the sound alone naturally gets your body moving, letting you feel a sense of unity like at a live concert.

It’s an exhilarating number you’ll want to play when your team is striving toward a goal or when you need to fire yourself up.