Shizuka Kudo’s famous and popular songs
Let me introduce songs by Shizuka Kudo, a singer and actress who was once active as a member of Onyanko Club.
Shizuka Kudo is also well known as the wife of Takuya Kimura of the national idol group SMAP.
You’ve probably had many chances to hear her songs in various contexts, such as commercials and TV show theme songs.
Her solo debut single, “Forbidden Telepathy,” shot straight to No.
1 on the Oricon chart, and she is said to be one of the “Four Queens” of female idols who were most active in the 1980s.
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Shizuka Kudo’s Greatest and Most Popular Songs (1–10)
snow umbrellaKudō Shizuka
A single released in 2008.
A singer and actress born in 1970 from Tokyo.
Miyuki Nakajima, who provided the song, later self-covered it on her own album after its release.
It’s a slow-tempo, lyrically resonant piece with a deeply evocative melody, and her vocals seep into the heart.
The Hero’s BannerKudō Shizuka
Shizuka Kudo continues to showcase her timelessly beautiful singing voice.
This song, for which she also wrote the lyrics under the name Aerie, is a ballad that cheers on everyone facing various hardships.
From beginning to end, the lyrics are filled with encouragement, and listening to this track will surely give you the courage to keep going tomorrow.
Beyond the words themselves, it’s a must-hear song packed with highlights: Kudo’s beautiful, resonant vocals and an emotional, strings-centered accompaniment.
Lotus ~The Flower Born~Kudō Shizuka
This is Shizuka Kudo’s 37th single, released in 2005.
It was used as the commercial song for the light tall wagon “Tanto,” in which Kudo herself appeared as the mother.
Co-written with Hiro’o Yamaguchi, known for his work with EXILE and Kumi Koda, the lyrics portray a single-minded love with a poignant touch.
The live sound feel featuring strings and the dreamy, fleeting worldview are further elevated by Kudo’s sultry vocals.
It’s an emotive ballad that fills you with a calm, gentle feeling.
Shizuka Kudo’s Classic and Popular Songs (11–20)
sleetKudō Shizuka
A poignant song that likens lingering feelings for a past love to sleet, neither quite rain nor snow.
Shizuka Kudo’s “Mizore” was released in July 2024 and is included on the album Meikyō Shisui.
The track was created by the popular band wacci.
The music video, featuring Koki, her younger daughter, and actor Junki Tozuka, drew attention.
With delicate vocals, it captures emotions wavering between being “someone special” and “part of everyday life.” It’s a ballad you’ll want to hear if you’ve ever related to the ache of a love that just won’t work out.
What you gave meKudō Shizuka
This single was released in October 2012 to commemorate Shizuka Kudo’s 25th anniversary as a solo singer, with lyrics and composition by Ayaka.
It was used as an ending theme for the TV anime FAIRY TAIL and reached No.
50 on the Oricon chart.
FU-JI-TSUKudō Shizuka
Released on June 1, 1988.
The first two singles had lyrics by Yasushi Akimoto, and the previous one by Goro Matsui, but this time the lyrics were written by Miyuki Nakajima, who would go on to contribute to many of their signature songs.
While the lyrics depict the messy depths of a woman’s emotions, the song itself is uptempo and doesn’t feel too heavy.
It peaked at No.
1 and sold 253,000 copies.
Aphrodisiac from the lipsKudō Shizuka
Released on January 10, 1990.
It follows the classic formula: a powerful chorus, provocative lyrics, and an up-tempo beat that’s perfect for karaoke.
It peaked at No.
1 and sold 489,000 copies.
Following the end of The Best Ten, 1990 was a period when music programs like Top Ten and Night Hit Studio disappeared, but even in that climate, this song was performed on the 1990 Kōhaku Uta Gassen.