Mai Kuraki’s famous and popular songs
Let me introduce you to the music of Mai Kuraki, who burst onto the scene as an extraordinary newcomer, selling 1.4 million copies of her debut single right out of the gate.
Since her debut, Mai Kuraki has placed in the top three on the Oricon charts for 18 consecutive singles, which alone shows how popular she is.
And when it comes to Mai Kuraki, many of you probably associate her strongly with the TV anime Detective Conan, right?
It’s said that she has performed more than 15 theme songs for Conan.
Now, please enjoy the music of Mai Kuraki—a highly skilled artist who launched her singing career with such a striking debut—in this playlist.
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Mai Kuraki’s Masterpieces and Popular Songs (11–20)
Glass smileKuraki Mai
A B-side track from the 2000 single “Smile.” A singer born in 1982 from Chiba Prefecture.
Carried by a slow-tempo rhythm and a mellow, wistful melodic line, her vocals have a certain fragility that, as you listen, stirs something deep in your heart.
LOVE ,DAY AFTAR TOMORROWKuraki Mai
This is Mai Kuraki’s debut single.
It’s a love support song that captures the bittersweet feeling of not being able to express yourself properly today, along with the wish to do it right next time, all set to a refreshing melody.
Back then, it was customary at live shows to form the letters L-O-V-E with your fingers.
Secret of my hearKuraki Mai
This classic song by Kuraki, also famous as an ending theme for Detective Conan.
I vividly remember how striking it was when the heroine, Ran Mouri—aka Ran-neechan—lip-synced it during the anime’s ending.
It’s relatively easy to sing at karaoke and I think it really gets certain generations hyped.
Because you are hereKuraki Mai
This is a digital-only single produced to raise funds for relief and reconstruction efforts following the Great East Japan Earthquake.
Starting on August 31, 2011, a collaborative video with professional figure skater Shizuka Arakawa was released.
In September, a version featuring voice comments from the two of them was also made available.
La La La of the WindKuraki Mai
Mai Kuraki’s song, known as an opening theme for Detective Conan, is striking for the way it conveys both poignancy and hope.
Its lyrics, quiet yet filled with strong emotion, move the listener’s heart.
Released in 2003, the piece features a calm yet resonant melody and Kuraki’s uniquely clear, translucent vocals.
Evoking sea breezes as it sings of overcoming past tears and anxieties to embrace trust and hope for the future, the song has encouraged many people—and at times offered them comfort.
SAWAGE☆LIFEKuraki Mai
This is a song by Mai Kuraki that was released as a digital-only single.
The prominently forward guitar tone is striking.
It progresses with a heavy sound, then unfolds into a happy atmosphere in the chorus, just like the title—an interesting track.
Mai Kuraki’s Masterpieces and Popular Songs (21–30)
Diamond WaveKuraki Mai
It was used as the theme song for the sports program “SPORTS Urugusu,” so sports fans may have heard it.
It’s an up-tempo tune that conjures images of a blue sky and a vast ocean, and it makes you want to head outside with a special someone or close friends.