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Kariyushi58’s signature and popular songs

Have you ever listened to Kariyushi58, one of Okinawa’s most iconic bands?

Even if you’re not a fan, you’ve probably heard their signature songs like “Anma” and “Owari Hajimari.”

In this article, we’ll introduce a range of popular Kariyushi58 tracks all at once—from their well-known hits to beloved masterpieces cherished by fans.

Their songs are filled with powerful messages that will pierce your heart, so take this opportunity to listen closely.

We recommend looking at the lyrics while you listen.

Alright, let’s get right into our recommended tracks!

Kariyushi58’s iconic and popular songs (1–10)

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It’s a melodic punk song that opens their first album, “Sorosoro, Kariyushi,” released in 2007.

The night scenery illuminated by streetlights is truly beautiful.

I think it’s among the very best—top one or two—of Kariyushi58’s many music videos.

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This is a classic ballad with a soulful, “crying” guitar that feels great, included on the 2010 release Mensore, Kariyushi.

One of the impressive things about Kariyushi58 is that they can handle not only rock and reggae but ballads as well.

The lyrics, which recall a former lover, are something many people can probably relate to.

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Released in 2023, this song portrays a love story set in the summer.

The lyrics depict a sweet and innocent atmosphere that will likely resonate not only with students but also with adults, who may find themselves recalling their younger days.

And at the end of the lyrics, the line “I want to be by your side even at the moment when the curtain falls on my life” reads like a vow of eternal love and leaves a powerful impression.

Combined with its refreshing, fast-paced sound, it’s a love song brimming with the spirit of youth.

Kariyushi58’s famous and popular songs (11–20)

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As you can tell from the baseball scenes in the music video, this is a song that cheers on not only athletes but anyone who’s “fighting.” The sophisticated lyrical device of recalling the catchphrase the “old guy” used to say lends it a certain persuasiveness, doesn’t it?

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Doesn’t that opening line, “I’ll blast right through it,” make you feel a surge of motivation? This is “Zenkai no Uta,” included on their third album “Mensore, Kariyushi,” released in 2010.

It might be hard to give your all to everything, but let’s keep our spirits up and push ourselves just the right amount.

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This song, whose music video featuring footage from a wedding left a strong impression, is included on the 2020 album “Bandwagon.” It’s said that guitarist Naoki Miyahira wrote the song for his younger brother’s wedding, and the video uses actual footage from that wedding.

The lyrics sing about the experience of parting with someone precious and the happiness of being able to spend the future with someone dear.

Maekawa’s pure, straightforward vocals further enhance the message of the lyrics, making the song deeply resonate in the listener’s heart.

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Since it’s the theme song for NTV’s drama “Hakuba no Ōji-sama: Jun’ai Tekireiki,” the lead actress, Yuka, also appears in the music video.

I think it’s well thought out how it’s structured like a story in which the vocalist comes running.