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Monster Hide-and-SeekRihwa

Monster Hide-and-Seek rihwa

Released in 2013 as Rihwa’s third single.

It was her first double A-side single, featuring a striking rock sound with a strong message.

The song likens the murky aspects of human nature to a monster, expressing inner conflict through its lyrics.

paper airplaneKobukuro

Kobukuro – Paper Airplane

Released in 2012 as Kobukuro’s 22nd single.

The lyrics and music were written by Kentaro Kobuchi, and it was used as the theme song for Fuji TV’s Thursday 10 p.m.

drama “Kekkon Shinai” (Not Getting Married).

The jacket is designed as a paper airplane, and when opened, the lyrics are revealed.

With this song, they made their first appearance in two years at the 63rd NHK Kōhaku Uta Gassen.

Full-Power BoySukima Suichi

Sukima Switch – “Zenryoku Shonen” Music Video : SUKIMASWITCH / Zenryoku Shonen Music Video

This is a coming-of-age song by Sukima Switch that powerfully portrays young people living life to the fullest.

The lyrics, imbued with a strong will to overcome setbacks and inner conflict, resonate deeply with listeners.

Released in April 2005, the track was featured in an NTT Docomo commercial and used as an insert song in the film “Rough,” earning broad support across generations.

Its melody evokes nostalgia for childhood play, while the lyrics inspire the courage to race toward the future.

When you want to give your all toward something important, this is a song that will surely give you a push.

swingTōtasu Matsumoto

Tortoise Matsumoto – Swing

Released in 2012 as Tortoise Matsumoto’s seventh single.

Chosen as the theme song for the TBS drama “Stepfather Step,” the track conveys a heartfelt message from Tortoise Matsumoto: the resolute determination of a man who, despite repeated breakups and failures, vows to someday become a bigger, better man.

Mini Moni. Janken Pyon!Minimoni.

Mini Moni. – 01 Mini Moni. Janken Pyon

It was released in 2001 as Mini Moni’s first single.

The song was released as Mini Moni’s debut single, with lyrics, composition, and production by Tsunku.

It was used as an insert song on TV Tokyo’s “Oha Suta,” and it reached number one on the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart.

sparkler (Japanese handheld firework)Mōningu Musume.

Morning Musume – Senkou Hanabi

It’s a song included on Morning Musume’s second album, “Second Morning,” released in 1999.

Written and composed by Tsunku, the cute lyrics express a wish for the couple’s love to last forever, just like the spark of a senko hanabi (Japanese sparkler) that never goes out.

swingNogizaka 46

Nogizaka46 “Blanco” Short Ver.

It’s a song included on Nogizaka46’s 16th single, “Sayonara no Imi,” released in 2016.

The track was used in a forTUNE music commercial and is performed by the Under Members with Ranze Terada as the center.

In the music video, all the Under Members set off on an adventure together to search for something.