A popular male singer-songwriter in Japanese music
Singer-songwriters who write lyrics and compose their own music are especially rare and valuable artists among musicians of all kinds.
I imagine there are people who follow music focusing only on songs by singer-songwriters.
So, this time, we’ll introduce popular male singer-songwriters in Japanese music.
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Male singer-songwriters popular in Japanese music (91–100)
High-Pressure GirlYamashita Tatsuro
Released in 1983 as Tatsuro Yamashita’s 10th single.
It was a lead single from the album “MELODIES” and was used at the time as the image song for ANA’s Resortpia Okinawa campaign.
In 2015, it was featured in a commercial for the Subaru Impreza Sport.
Someday…Shunsuke Kiyokiba
It was released in 2005 as Shunsuke Kiyokiba’s solo debut single.
The song was used as the theme for the TBS drama “Memory of Love” and peaked at No.
3 on the Oricon Weekly Chart.
It also drew attention for its lyrics, which were said to be addressed to ATSUSHI, with whom he had sung as a co-vocalist during his time in EXILE.
Bloody LiarTanabe Shunichi
Shunichi Tanabe, the vocalist of BLUE ENCOUNT, shakes listeners to their core with a scorching rock sound and passionate vocals.
A native of Kumamoto Prefecture, he formed a band with his classmates in high school and has established a unique musical identity rooted in mixture rock.
In September 2014, they made their major debut with Ki/oon Music and have since provided theme songs for numerous anime series and TV dramas.
Renowned for his overwhelming vocal ability and expressive power, Tanabe demonstrated his prowess by drawing 11,000 attendees to a solo concert at Nippon Budokan in October 2016.
He writes and composes nearly all of their songs, and his candid, heartfelt lyrics paired with energetic performances captivate listeners seeking music that truly resonates.
By the time of the Christmas carolsInagaki Junichi
Junichi Inagaki, who is active as a singer, is from Miyagino Ward, Sendai City, Miyagi Prefecture.
His 27th single, “At the Time of Christmas Carols,” was used as the theme song for the TBS drama Homework.
It became his biggest hit and achieved million-seller status.
dragonflyNagabuchi Tsuyoshi
It was released in 1988 as Tsuyoshi Nagabuchi’s 20th single.
Chosen as the theme song for the TV drama “Tonbo,” in which Nagabuchi himself appeared, it became a massive hit and achieved million-seller status.
The song powerfully portrays the frustrations and struggles of those who moved to the big city, longing for urban life after growing up in the countryside.
DREAMIN LIGHTNINJA MOB
Beyond the beauty of the tracks themselves, their greatest weapon is the two distinct, pleasing vocals.
Megane’s approachable vibe and their high-sense songs make them easy listening even for HIPHOP newcomers, and it goes without saying they have a large, genre-crossing fanbase.
scarecrowsadamasashi
Singer-songwriter Masashi Sada, affectionately known as “Massan” among fans and staff, is also known for his work as a television personality and novelist.
He made his major debut as part of the folk duo Grape, and became known nationwide with the hit song “Shōryō Nagashi” (Spirit Boat).