Recommended songs by Tatsuya Kitani and popular tracks that resonate with the heart

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Next Episode Preview / Tatsuya Kitani – Preview of Me / Tatsuya Kitani

Singer-songwriter Tatsuya Kitani, known for creating numerous anime theme songs and beloved by a wide audience.

Among his discography, this track stands out for its uniquely clever twist.

Released in May 2024 as a strictly limited-edition single, it was written as the opening theme for the TV anime “Sentai Daishikkaku” (Go! Go! Loser Ranger!).

While it features bold calls and choruses reminiscent of sentai heroes, the gritty lyrics—striving to resist a foregone future—leave a strong impression.

It’s a message that may resonate especially with adults who feel bored by the predictability of everyday life.

The playful concept is another draw, with the CD package designed like a sticker picture book.

It’s a powerful number that throws a stone into the calm waters of a life where the ending seems already in sight.

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If I Die Tomorrow / Tatsuya Kitani – Promise Me / Tatsuya Kitani

Tatsuya Kitani is a multi-talented singer-songwriter who also performs as a member of sajou no hana and as a support bassist for Yorushika.

This piece was created as the lead track opening his album “ROUNDABOUT,” released in January 2024.

While conscious of the inevitable parting that will come someday, it delivers a heartfelt message that strikes home—wishing that you, the listener, will keep living tomorrow.

The fact that Kitani, who usually starts composing from the chorus, wrote this song from the very beginning also conveys his strong attachment to it.

Marked by beautiful piano melodies and grand strings, it’s a moving number that conveys a sense of resolve for what lies ahead.

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Have a lovely weekend! / Tatsuya Kitani – Have a Nice End! / Tatsuya Kitani

The word “shūmatsu” makes you imagine a fun weekend, but this piece is actually a richly ironic portrayal of the end of the world.

The singer is Tatsuya Kitani, a singer-songwriter who captures the present day from a unique perspective.

It’s included on the EP “Ao no Sumika,” released in July 2023, and in contrast to the breezy title track—which serves as the opening theme for the second season of the TV anime Jujutsu Kaisen—it unfolds a worldview laced with venom.

The rock sound, co-arranged with Mizore, brims with a sense of speed and is packed with ear-catching hooks that make it highly addictive.

It also drew attention as the first music video directed by Tokio Omori of TV Tokyo.

It might lighten your heart when you want to laugh off dark feelings with an upbeat tune, or when you’re worn out by the mood of society.

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Chiharu / Tatsuya Kitani

With the arrival of spring comes the feel of a slightly chilly breeze and damp air…

This song by Tatsuya Kitani captures that seasonal tremor with exquisite words.

n-buna from Yorushika plays guitar, and the sound leaves a striking impression—fresh yet tinged with wistfulness.

Written in March 2022 as part of a collaboration between Asahi Super Dry and the YouTube channel THE FIRST TAKE, the track is also included on the album BIPOLAR.

It portrays the reality of spring—more than just brightness.

Images that suggest looming farewells and time gone by overlap with listeners’ own memories and truly move the heart.

It’s perfect for a quiet night spent alone during that period when anxiety and expectation mingle as you head into a new environment.

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Humor / Tatsuya Kitani – You More / Tatsuya Kitani

A beautiful melody where delicate piano and strings intertwine, this piece offers an immersive experience like watching a single film.

It’s a song by Tatsuya Kitani, a singer-songwriter with a massive following, released in February 2025.

Written as the theme for the feature film “Yukite Kaeranu,” it features literary lyrics imbued with deep respect for the poet Chuya Nakahara—one of its key attractions.

Arranged by Tomi Yo, the chamber-like sonorities incorporating instruments such as the flute leave a bittersweet yet warm afterglow.

It’s a ballad that confronts the power of words—one you’ll want to listen to alone on a quiet night.

While aligning with the film’s worldview, this masterpiece also embraces the sense of loss within the listener, so please take your time and savor it.

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Even as an Adult / Tatsuya Kitani

Singer-songwriter Tatsuya Kitani, who enjoys overwhelming support from young listeners.

Though he spans everything from rock to electro, he also has ballads that pierce the heart.

Among them, the one I’d like to recommend is this track that closes the album ROUNDABOUT.

The album was released in January 2024.

Some of you may know that this song was originally shared as a demo in December 2021 and, over a long period of time, was elevated into its completed form.

If you’ve known it since the demo stage, the more refined sound is sure to move you.

When you reflect on “who you were then and who you are now,” or when you want to spend a quiet night, listen to it and it will gently stay by your side.

If you’re struggling with growing up or hoping to embrace everyday life, this song will surely be your salvation.

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Shall We Go on a Trip? / Tatsuya Kitani – Somewhere Far Away / Tatsuya Kitani

This is a song by Tatsuya Kitani that I want you to listen to when you’re worn out by everyday life and feel like slipping away somewhere.

Its gentle, walking pace and sound that helps you unwind feel so comforting.

It’s included on the album ROUNDABOUT, released in January 2024.

Apparently, this track was created in a rush right before the album deadline, and they say the earnest feelings of that time were captured exactly as sound.

Perhaps that’s why it resonates so deeply with hearts tired from work and daily life.

It’s a perfect number not only for a long trip but also as a companion for a casual little escape, like a stroll around the neighborhood.

Spend some tender time that lets you forgive the you who tried too hard.