JUNRETsu’s classic and popular songs
This is a review of songs by the distinctive chorus group Junretsu.
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Junretsu’s greatest and most popular songs (21–30)
A miraculous love storyJunretsu
A love song about fateful encounters and the strength of bonds.
It expresses the feeling of two hearts meeting and believing in a future they will walk together.
The imagery of a red-thread puzzle and imperfect pieces gradually forming one great bond is striking.
Set to Junretsu’s characteristically powerful yet gentle melody, it conveys hope and joy in love.
The track launched on streaming in November 2024 and was released on CD in January 2025.
It’s a song of special significance to Junretsu, first unveiled at their inaugural Nippon Budokan concert.
Recommended for those struggling with love or wanting to feel a deep connection with someone important.
Wrapped in its warm vocals, your heart is sure to be soothed.
Play of HappinessJunretsu
Junretsu is a kayō chorus group formed mainly by young actors who became popular through tokusatsu hero shows.
With their outstanding style—an average height of 183 cm—and friendly personalities, they are beloved by a wide range of generations.
This song, “Kōfuku Asobi” (Play of Happiness), is the first track since their formation to reach No.
1 on the Oricon Enka/Kayō Weekly Chart.
Junretsu’s Happy BirthdayJunretsu
This is a heartwarming song by Junretsu, filled with blessings and gratitude for someone celebrating a birthday.
Released as a single in May 2019, it’s a celebratory tune that incorporates authentic Latin rhythms.
Having achieved their goal of “Kohaku and filial piety,” Junretsu created this song as an expression of thanks to their fans.
The lyrics convey the joy of celebrating a birthday and the happiness of spending time with someone special.
Junretsu’s warm vocals and the touching melody will deepen the emotion of a special day.
How about choosing this song when celebrating the birthday of someone important to you?
The dreamed-of fruitJunretsu
Junretsu’s “Yumemita Kajitsu” vividly captures the sweetness of budding love and longing for the ideal partner.
It begins with a call to everyone’s Madonna and straightforwardly expresses the desire to stay together forever.
The catchy melody and honeyed vocals are a perfect match.
While Junretsu’s music is known for its dramatic arcs and emotional expression, this track feels like the pinnacle of that style.
Whether you’re in love or hoping to fall in love, give it a listen.
Happiness PlayJunretsu
A hidden masterpiece bequeathed by maestro Hiroyuki Nakagawa, a giant of the Japanese kayōkyoku scene, to Junretsu—the group poised to lead the next generation.
Said to have been written expressly for them, this song weaves in all the charms of kayōkyoku, resulting in a mellow yet subtly nostalgic number.
It’s also a work to watch for the passionate performance of Lady Alice, the cat credited with sparking the “ugly-cute” cat boom, who appears in the music video.
Junretsu spiritJunretsu
A heartfelt song by Junretsu that weaves feelings of peace and gratitude into its melody.
It gently conveys the importance of everyday little joys and connections between people.
With lyrics by Kazuyoshi Sakai and music by Joji Hara, the piece was released in February 2024.
Junretsu’s warm vocals deliver the message of the lyrics even more deeply.
Since their first appearance on the NHK Kohaku Uta Gassen in 2018, Junretsu has steadily gained fans.
Strongly supported by homemakers and older listeners, the song is loved across generations.
It’s recommended for those who tend to forget to feel grateful in daily life or who want to cherish their connections with others.
Tears on the Ginza LineJunretsu
Formed with the goal of appearing on the Kōhaku music show and making their parents proud, Junretsu released this memorable debut single after about three years of vocal training.
As a rare kayōkyoku unit, they captured the hearts of longtime fans of the genre.
The song “Namida no Ginza-sen” is finished with a mature, sultry allure.