Kobukuro’s classic and popular songs

You and [Ayaka × Kobukuro]Kobukuro

Kobukuro – You (Ayaka × Kobukuro)

This is a song that became a hot topic for its collaboration with singer Ayaka.

With its simple structure and melody, it showcases the true power of “song,” allowing both artists to fully display their exceptional vocal abilities.

The allocation of each part matches exquisitely, and it really resonates with the heart.

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Kobukuro “Envelope” × “Liaison” collaboration movie

A song filled with gentle kindness that stays close to the heart warmly envelops its listeners.

Its lyrics, carrying a message to those who struggle with life, convey the importance of living true to oneself.

Released in March 2023, this work was written as the theme song for the drama “Liaison: Children’s Mental Health Clinic.” Deeply linked to the drama’s themes, it adds color to the story set in a child psychiatry clinic.

Its warm melody, celebrating the birth of new life, will resonate with those awaiting childbirth and with anyone who cherishes family bonds.

The pure harmonies performed by the duo Kobukuro are sure to soothe you.

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It portrays the aching, frustrating feeling of wanting to say “I miss you” and convey your feelings to a loved one who can’t hear them.

The phrase “a loved one” suggests it could be lyrics to a deceased lover, but from the episodes that appear in the song, it can also be read as being about a late mother.

Although the singer always feels this “loved one” close by, no matter how much they sing—their truest form of expression—there is no reply from that person.

The song captures the pain of there being no answer, and the singer’s determination to keep on singing nonetheless.

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Kobukuro – Footsteps of Time

It’s a wonderful song with memorable lyrics that compare the distance between the members of Kobukuro to the hands of a clock.

Naturally, the long hand represents Kuroda (the taller one), and since he is over 190 cm tall, Kobuchi, who’s always beside him, looks extremely small.

But it seems that Kobuchi actually isn’t that short.

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Kobukuro “Mirai” film “orange” version

This is Kobukuro’s 19th single, featured as the theme song for the film “orange.” Reflecting the movie’s story about striving because of a letter from the future, it portrays hope and anxiety about what lies ahead, as well as the bond with a loved one.

Past traumas and the ache of unrequited love are expressed poignantly, resonating deeply with listeners.

Released in December 2015, it reached No.

4 on the Oricon Weekly Chart and stayed on the charts for 28 weeks, becoming a long-running hit.

With a gentle, piano-centered arrangement, Kobukuro’s soulful vocals are truly moving.

It’s the perfect song for anyone who wants to revisit the bittersweet feelings of youthful romance.

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Be by my side every morning. [Sweet drip mix]

Originally released as a collaboration with George Tokoro under the name “Tokobukuro.” It’s a song that teaches you love isn’t just about being clingy; it’s about truly understanding each other and maintaining a good sense of distance.

It has a warm atmosphere, like a longtime married couple looking back and talking about their journey together since they first met.

If your relationship feels stale, you should definitely give it a listen.

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Kobukuro - Together for Eternity

This is a song that Obuchi wrote the lyrics and composed to actually sing at a friend’s wedding.

It also became famous when a major comedian performed a piano-and-vocal rendition at his nationally televised wedding.

It’s frequently sung at karaoke and remains a popular song to this day.