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The fiery soul and the roots of folk felt in Tsuyoshi Nagabuchi’s classic song

Tsuyoshi Nagabuchi continues to breathe a fiery soul into the Japanese music scene.

Since his 1977 debut, he has freely expressed profound messages through his powerful voice and moving lyrics.

The hope embedded in “Kampai” and “Himawari,” the heartrending feelings in “Gekiai,” and the deep love for “Family”—each song carries messages that continue to resonate with our lives.

Here, we present the gems of Tsuyoshi Nagabuchi’s music, forged as he has carved out new horizons with a vocal style often described as a cry from the soul.

The fiery soul and the roots of folk felt in Tsuyoshi Nagabuchi’s masterpieces (11–20)

dragonflyNagabuchi Tsuyoshi

Even people who aren’t fans know this song! It really feels like their signature track (lol).

It was also the theme song for a drama, and the lyrics, above all, seem to distill the whole story—no matter how many times I hear it, it takes my breath away.

When you think of Tsuyoshi, it’s this one! (lol)

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Wandering Love SongNagabuchi Tsuyoshi

This is also a famous song that I think every fan knows.

It’s a piece from when it was performed as a folk song—the tempo is exactly that—and 22-year-old me really loves the style (lol).

I sang it in front of my friends when I was in junior high, but they didn’t like it.

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summer festivalNagabuchi Tsuyoshi

I’ve heard that many people admired Go and tried hard to play the guitar just like him (lol).

This one also has a retro-ish vibe, and instead of being a sad song, it evokes the feel of a summer festival, so it really sticks in your head (lol).

It’s a cute song.

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sunflowerNagabuchi Tsuyoshi

This song is from before I was born, but it feels like I grew up listening to it.

It was the theme song for the drama “Bodyguard” starring Tsuyoshi, and every time the melody played in the recorded episodes—whether in the opening or as an insert song—I was deeply moved.

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oneNagabuchi Tsuyoshi

Tsuyoshi Nagabuchi – Hitotsu (from “Stay Alive ARANA TOUR 2012”)
oneNagabuchi Tsuyoshi

It’s a relatively recent song, I think it was released after he changed labels.

Alongside its beautiful melody, the lyrics carry a heartfelt warmth that naturally brings tears to your eyes as you listen.

I also love Tsuyoshi’s beautiful falsetto.

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Tsuyoshi Nagabuchi – Yuji (from ARENA TOUR 2010-2011 TRY AGAIN)
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When it comes to Tsuyoshi Nagabuchi songs named after a person, “Junko” is the famous one, but “Yūji” is a masterpiece too! Released as a single in 1985, it has since become a staple that’s almost always performed live and beloved by fans.

As Nagabuchi fans well know, the name “Yūji” was later used in dramas and films in which he starred.

It’s a simple folk-rock-style number—listen to it or sing it while recalling the bittersweet ache of a youth you can never return to.

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The burning soul and the roots of folk felt in Tsuyoshi Nagabuchi’s classic songs (21–30)

It’s nothing good.Nagabuchi Tsuyoshi

The lyrics, sung over a light, acoustic guitar backing and a simple 8-beat highlighted by distinctive piano tones, portray the unique conflicts and impatience of teenagers and continue to resonate with young people across generations.

Released as a single in 1987, “Rokuna Mon ja Nee” served as the theme song for the drama Oyako Zigzag, in which Tsuyoshi Nagabuchi himself starred.

With its ultra-famous chorus—practically beyond words—and the explosive moment where he shouts the title, it’s a masterpiece with immense impact.

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cicadaNagabuchi Tsuyoshi