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)
Fly! Fly! Ruby ~Ruby Version~Kudō Shizuka

A character song whose straightforward wish resonates in the heart! Shizuka Kudo, who also voices the character, delivers the pure desire to believe in oneself and soar into the open sky with a clear, luminous singing voice.
The song is an insert track that plays during a moving scene in the film “Go! Anpanman: Ruby no Negai,” released in July 2003, and is also included in the commemorative album “Go! Anpanman Movie & TV 25th Anniversary Works: Gather! Movie Songs.” When your child is about to take on a challenge, why not listen together as a family and cheer them on?
AkikoKudō Shizuka

It’s the B-side track of Shizuka Kudo’s eighth single, “Kousa ni Fukarete,” released in 1989.
The lyrics were written by Miyuki Nakajima, with composition and arrangement by Tsugutoshi Goto.
As the title suggests, it features an autumnal, slightly wistful sound that leaves a strong impression, resulting in a song that conveys a growing sense of lingering attachment.
Freesia—More than liking, I love you—Kudō Shizuka

It’s a heartbreaking love song filled with a straightforward longing for someone precious you can’t meet, no matter how much you want to.
Shizuka Kudo’s song “Kousetsuran ~Suki yori Aishiteru~,” released in October 2023, is a ballad that also drew attention for being composed and arranged by the duo Sukima Switch.
Her vocals, which seem to trace each word and feeling, truly hit you in the chest.
As you listen, a story comes into focus, and it feels as if you’re watching a romance film.
Let yourself sink into its gently subdued atmosphere.
Full of ChristmasKudō Shizuka

Shizuka Kudo is a singer who is active not only in music but also across a wide range of fields, including acting, television, jewelry design, and painting.
“X’mas ga Ippai,” the song that closes her best-of album gradation, features a dreamy intro that, true to its title, instantly evokes Christmas.
Its lyrics, filled with love for someone special, make it a perfect touch for a holy night.
With a melody that blends pop brightness with a touch of melancholy, it’s an unforgettable, timeless winter song.
Drops of a thousand currentsKudō Shizuka

It’s a heartbreak song, but the lyrics run deep.
You can also take it as the inner voice of a woman who fell in love with someone she shouldn’t have.
It’s a perfect ballad for women, where a fleeting wish to relive those sweet moments from back then blends with the strength of facing forward, vowing never to regret what happened.
MUGO… so sexyKudō Shizuka

It’s a song created as a promotional image song for a cosmetics brand and frequently featured in its commercials.
The title was chosen to match the brand’s image copy.
It’s also well-known for having lyrics written by Miyuki Nakajima.
The melody and tempo, showcasing Shizuka Kudo’s vocal prowess, make it especially exciting.
Full of ChristmasKudō Shizuka

After her group activities with Onyanko Club and Ushirogami Hikaretai, Shizuka Kudo made her solo debut with this Christmas song.
It’s a track where her singing still retains an innocent quality before her signature “Shizuka-bushi” style became prominent, and she went on to release many hit songs afterward.
She later married Kimutaku (Takuya Kimura), held solo art exhibitions, and has been active across a wide range of fields.



