Kobukuro’s classic and popular songs

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Kobukuro Diary Live

I get a little timid when you bring up your ex.

I still didn’t have confidence in myself.

But there’s one thing I can say for sure: I care about you more than anyone else, more than anybody.

That much I can state clearly.

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Detour Kobukuro ~ Relaxing Music

This song tells a story of an innocent romance between two students with little experience in love.

It captures the happiness of walking home together and the feelings of a boy as he rides with the girl sitting on the back of his bicycle.

“Detour” expresses the shy protagonist’s heartfelt wish to spend even a little more time with her, secretly taking a longer route so she won’t notice.

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Kobukuro “Kaze” Keio Mita Festival 2015

It’s a poignant ballad with lyrics that mourn the memories of an old love.

Do songs that carry such bittersweet, mature emotions suit a Japanese-style melody? It’s also well-known for having inspired a drama based on the song.

Plus, it was performed on the Kōhaku Uta Gassen, making it feel very much like a bona fide hit.

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Kobukuro LIVE TOUR ’08 Kazamidori (Weathercock)

Songs written and composed by Kentaro Kobuchi revolve around themes like promises that light the path of the heart and keys to a story.

The imagery is striking: tossing a dream over a tall fence, climbing up as you gaze at the sun of prayer.

Like a weathercock that always seeks a headwind, it expresses a strong will to stand face-to-face with the times.

Released in June 2007, this track became Kobukuro’s 19th single.

It conveys a message of facing yourself honestly and cherishing the bonds with those you love.

You’ll surely relate to its unwavering kindness and the pursuit of places where smiles bloom.

It’s a song that gives you courage when you’re at a crossroads in life.

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Futari

It felt like lyrics about my high school self.

A straightforward expression of first love.

Back then I didn’t even know how to be in a relationship and could never bring myself to hold her hand.

But now I’ll reach for her hand on my own.

I still can’t forget the night we shared that first kiss.

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Asagao

It’s a bittersweet love song from a man’s perspective, set after school days have ended and a long-distance relationship has begun.

The tempo itself is bright, but that actually seems to reflect him putting on a brave face so his girlfriend—who left for the city to chase her dreams—won’t notice his true feelings.

With acoustic guitar and whistling, it has a very fresh, breezy melody.

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NOTE

One of Japan’s most iconic music duos, Kobukuro.

From their album “NAMELESS WORLD,” let me introduce the song “NOTE.” The album contains many hit tracks, and among them, this is a song that has received a great deal of response.

It likens a man’s heart—or a life—to a blank notebook, depicting how a variety of emotions and events are written onto its pages.

Listening through, you’ll feel the beauty and fragility of life—that’s its appeal.

It’s a song that anyone can relate to, and it’s sure to leave you with a sweet ache.

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