Recommended songs by Rira Ikuta and memorable popular tracks

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Lila Ikuta 'Answer' Official Music Video

The song “Answer,” included on the 1st album Sketch and used as the theme for Tokio Marine Nichido Anshin Life’s commercial, features lyrics that capture the doubts and resolve born as Lila Ikuta pursued her career as a singer, offering a warmth that gently supports anyone chasing a dream.

Released digitally in March 2021, its translucent vocals and piano-centered acoustic ensemble provide courage to face forward while staying close to anxious hearts.

The music video, shot in Chicago—her roots—also became a hot topic, and experiencing the visuals alongside the song lets you immerse yourself even more deeply in its world.

It’s an emotional number we especially recommend to those taking on challenges in a new environment.

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Rira Ikuta “JUMP” Official Music Video

Featured on the first album “Sketch,” this song was written specifically as the official theme for Fuji TV’s FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 coverage.

Written and composed by Lila Ikuta, its lyrics ride on a driving, fast-paced sound to capture the impulse to step forward, conveying a strength that resonates not only with the passion of sports but also with individual struggles.

The soaring high notes in the chorus and the choral parts featuring members of “Plusonica,” her former group, will give listeners a powerful push from behind.

Released in November 2022, the track carries a message about leaping even while holding onto your anxieties—an emotional number perfect for pivotal moments or when you need the courage to take that first step.

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Rira Ikuta “With” Official Music Video

This piece was written as an inspiration song for the film “Analog,” released in October 2023.

The lyrics, which carefully capture the joy and preciousness of being able to meet as if it were a given, together with the arrangement by Takahito Uchisawa of androp—who also composed the score—create a warm yet bittersweet atmosphere.

Lila Ikuta’s clear, transparent vocals gently accompany everyday scenes without relying on flashy developments, tightening the chest.

Because the structure delivers each word with care, it’s perfect for quietly listening on a slow night while thinking of someone important.

While linking to the film’s worldview, it’s a heartwarming number that will overlap with each listener’s own memories.

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Rira Ikuta “Sparkle” Official Music Video

A solo number by Lila Ikuta—also known as the vocalist of YOASOBI—that gently envelops the pain of unrequited love.

Released digitally in January 2022, this piece was written as the theme song for ABEMA’s romance show “Kyou, Suki ni Narimashita: Mikan Edition.” Its melody delicately captures the ache of one-sided love and the shining feeling of still caring for someone, resonating deeply with listeners.

Also included on the album “Sketch,” the song has remained beloved, surpassing 100 million streams in total.

It also drew attention for Ikuta’s own appearance on the program as a “love observer.” With a message of affirming past loves and moving forward, it’s a perfect listen when you want to heal from heartbreak or take a new step ahead.

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Rira Ikuta “Humming” Official Music Video

A gentle mid-tempo number that reminds us of the importance of being kind to ourselves.

Written and composed by Rira Ikuta and released in June 2024, the song is also included on her second album, “Laugh.” It was written as the theme song for Fuji TV’s “Mezamashi Doyobi,” carrying a freshness perfect for Saturday mornings along with a warmth that gently nudges listeners forward.

The jacket features photos of her beloved cat taken by the artist herself, and footage shot on 8mm film beautifully matches the song’s nostalgic atmosphere.

It’s a soothing track you’ll want to play when you need to loosen tense feelings or start your day in a relaxed mood.

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Rira Ikuta “Lens” Official Music Video

This is a digital single released in June 2022 by Lila Ikuta, who also performs as ikura, the vocalist of YOASOBI.

Written specifically as the theme song for the TBS Tuesday drama “Is Love Sustainable? ~A Marriage March Between Father and Daughter~,” it features a delicate, piano-centered sound that feels soothing.

The lyrics, which capture the wavering emotions of thinking about someone precious and the frustrating sense of emotional distance, tug at the listener’s heart.

It was later included on her first album, “Sketch,” and is loved by many as one of her signature songs.

It’s an emotional number where tenderness and poignancy coexist—perfect for quiet nights when you want to be lost in thought alone, or for anyone seeking comfort in a heartwarming voice.

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Lila Ikuta “Promise of Romance” Official Music Video

A warm yet earnest love song that straightforwardly portrays a down-to-earth yearning to share the same future with someone special.

Created in her high school years by Rira Ikuta—active not only as a singer-songwriter but also as ikura, the vocalist of YOASOBI—the piece is included on the mini-album “Jukebox,” released in 2019.

It also drew attention when a re-arranged version was released in August 2021 as the theme song for the dating show “Kyo, Suki ni Narimashita.

Himawari-hen.” Her transparent, crystalline voice, paired with unadorned words, resonates deeply with listeners.

It’s a pop number brimming with the radiance of youth, evoking empathy for feelings that intensify within limited time.