Kenshi Yonezu started his career as a Vocaloid producer and has since become a national artist leading the J-pop scene.
One of his signature songs, Lemon, has remained popular since its release and consistently ranks high on karaoke charts!
Because it’s such a hit, many artists and singers have covered it.
In this article, we’ll introduce a variety of those covers.
There are countless covers due to the song’s popularity, but first we’ve carefully selected some of the most popular ones.
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Timeless songs that make you want to sing. Covers of Kenshi Yonezu’s “Lemon” (1–10)
LemonRinu
The singer with distinctive breathy vocals, Riinu-kun, is performing this.
Rather than a flowing delivery, it’s a cover where you can hear careful nuance in every word and note.
The breathing comes through clearly, giving it a very sexy yet heartrending feel.
From the C-melody, it brings out both pop flair and a sense of tragic emotion, and the final push is sung with great power.
If it hooks you on the first listen, you’ll definitely have it on repeat.
LemonMiho Ishikawa
A song covered by Miho Ishikawa, a vocalist who has produced numerous “million-view” videos surpassing one million plays and is also a member of the duo unit Utaist.
With a dynamic voice you won’t forget after a single listen, she brings out a different charm of “Lemon.”
LemonTendō Yoshimi
A cover performed by the widely known female enka singer Yoshimi Tendo.
The arrangement slows the tempo even further than the original ‘Lemon,’ highlighting Tendo’s signature style.
With her distinctive vocal ornamentation, this cover presents a completely different character from other versions.
LemonDarlim&Hamabal
The Korean vocal duo Darlim & Hamabal are singing.
They’re known for their strong skills and even became a hot topic for having cleaner Japanese pronunciation than many native speakers.
They’re popular with lots of fans not only in Korea but also in Japan and English-speaking countries.
By the way, it seems the instrumentalist in the back and she are just friends.
LemonRaon Lee
A song covered by the beautiful Korean singer-YouTuber Raon Lee.
She covers many Japanese songs, and not only is her Japanese pronunciation perfect, but her powerful vocals are so stunning they give you goosebumps.
She also does the harmonies herself, making it a very pleasant track to listen to.
LemonSOLIDEMO
A cover performed by four members of the eight-man vocal group SOLIDEMO: Kazuya Sasaki, Yuki Nakayama, Tomoya Yamaguchi, and Akito Teshima.
Their tightly synchronized harmonies are incredibly pleasing, and the chorus right before the final climax is truly goosebump-inducing.
The arrangement is simple, which lets the vocals stand out, making it highly compelling to listen to.
Lemonyurisa
A cover performed by yurisa, a singer who is also active as a model and talent.
The song begins with a voice that sounds as if it’s about to fade away, yet grows stronger as it approaches the chorus, enhancing the song’s poignant atmosphere.
It’s a cover that captures a charm only a female vocal can convey.