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 (21–30)
Starting from zeroKuraki Mai
A digital-only single and DVD single by singer-songwriter Mai Kuraki, produced to commemorate the 1,000th broadcast of the TV anime Detective Conan and also used as its opening theme.
Featuring a four-on-the-floor kick drum beat and a clear, transparent vocal that spins a catchy melody, the track heightens the anticipation and excitement for the anime, captivating children.
With its exhilarating drive and light, breezy feel, it truly lives up to its title, evoking the beginning of a story.
Growing of my heartKuraki Mai
A powerful song that sings of inner growth and a bold new step.
Mai Kuraki’s clear, crystalline vocals leave a strong impression.
Released in November 2005 as her 22nd single, it was also chosen as the 16th opening theme for the anime Detective Conan.
It sold approximately 62,000 copies and reached No.
7 on the Oricon Weekly Chart.
The track is included on the album DIAMOND WAVE.
The lyrics skillfully weave in natural imagery to express a resolve to cast off the burdens of the past and move toward the future.
When you need the courage to face forward and start walking, this uplifting song is sure to give you a gentle push.
Best of HeroKuraki Mai
The song I want you to listen to while thinking of the hero you admired is “Best of Hero.” It was released in 2006 by singer Mai Kuraki, who has worked on numerous tie-in songs, and it was used as the theme song for the drama “Gachi Baka!” A gentle synth tone resonates over a rhythmic tempo, and her supple, beautiful voice will gently give you a push forward.
The heartfelt lyrics that evoke a grand theme are another part of its charm.
How about giving this hero song a listen—a track that teaches the importance of perseverance?
You canKuraki Mai
It’s a song included on Mai Kuraki’s third best-of album, “Mai Kuraki BEST 151A -LOVE & HOPE-,” released in 2014.
It was used as the CM song for the 2014 U-Can commercial “Utsukushii Futari” (Beautiful Couple).
The ad, featuring Etsushi Toyokawa and Haruka Igawa as a married couple, with Toyokawa and Mikawa in a boss-subordinate relationship at the same company, was wonderfully done.
Togetsukyo ~Thinking of You~Kuraki Mai
An autumn song that any anime fan should know.
It’s Mai Kuraki’s 41st single, used as the theme song for the film Detective Conan: The Crimson Love Letter.
It was released in 2017.
Its beautiful, Japanese-style melody is captivating—you can almost picture the scene of autumn leaves fluttering down.
Winter BellsKuraki Mai
It was released in 2002 as Mai Kuraki’s 11th single.
The song was used as the opening theme for the YTV/NTV anime Detective Conan and reached No.
1 on the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart.
It is Mai Kuraki’s first Christmas song, a bright, medium-tempo pop number.
P.S MY SUNSHINEKuraki Mai
It was released in 2005 as Mai Kuraki’s 21st single.
The song was used as the theme for Fuji TV’s “Mezamashi Doyoubi,” and it reached No.
8 on the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart.
The track begins with the sound of an alarm clock and is a fun song that makes it feel like you can start your morning fresh.