Toho Cinderella Audition Grand Prix! What are Moka Kamishiraishi’s popular songs?
Singer Moka Kamishiraishi, who is also active as an actor like her older sister Mone Kamishiraishi, works as an artist under the name adieu.
She drew attention after becoming the youngest-ever Grand Prix winner at age 10 in the 7th “Toho Cinderella” audition.
Her anecdote about choosing a highly competitive prep school—where regular exams and earning credits are notoriously tough—because she didn’t want to do either studying or work halfway, shows just how strong-willed she is.
This time, we’re introducing a ranking of Moka Kamishiraishi’s most popular songs!
Toho Cinderella Audition Grand Prix! What are Moka Kamishiraishi’s popular songs?
SmileKamisiraishi Moka1rank/position
Starting with a refreshing morning greeting, moving through fun playtime at noon, and ending with a moment of gazing at the night sky, this song brightly and breezily depicts various scenes of a day.
Released by Moka Kamishiraishi in June 2015 as the opening theme for the NHK E-Tele anime “Hanakappa,” it features a rhythmic, bouncy melody and lyrics sprinkled with playful wordplay.
The themes are staying positive and the importance of a smile, carrying a message to keep smiling anytime, anywhere.
It’s a perfect track for a dance segment at a school sports day, and dancing with lively choreography is sure to bring smiles to parents’ faces as well.
Smile (Hanakappa)Kamisiraishi Moka2rank/position
S.M.I.L.E., sung by Moka Kamishiraishi, captured the hearts of many children as the opening song for NHK’s anime Hanakappa.
Its happy lyrics that make you smile as you sing along and its catchy pop sound leave a strong impression.
It’s perfect as background music to liven up a school sports day, or as a dance track for kids to jump around to with full energy! When this song plays at the venue, even parents might find themselves moving to the rhythm.
366 daysKamisiraishi Moka, Shiraishi Sei3rank/position
Moka Kamishiraishi has covered HY’s beloved classic “366 Days,” which is also very popular as a winter song.
Izumi Nakasone, who sings the original, is known for her powerful vocals, but Kamishiraishi holds her own with a cover that reflects her own style.
Nakasone’s singing is strong and passionate, while Kamishiraishi’s has a gentle, pure aura—both are incredibly appealing in their own ways.
“366 Days” is a timeless masterpiece, and it gained renewed attention thanks to the commercial featuring her cover.
366 daysKamisiraishi Moka4rank/position
The song used in the 60-second commercial for Afternoon Tea “I Want to See You, I Want to Warm You – Winter ’18 Edition” is “366 Days,” included on HY’s 2008 album HeartY.
This heartrending love ballad gradually gained support over time, and actress-singer Moka Kamishiraishi has covered it.
Thanks to Kamishiraishi’s gentle vocals, the cover conveys a warm atmosphere that feels different from the original.
Long-distance relationships can be painful, but the preciousness of being able to meet when you want to see each other—this cover makes those happy moments feel all the more cherished.
Kirin Lemon Song 2020Kamisiraishi Moka5rank/position
This is a song you can almost always hear in the summer, and Moka Kamishiraishi singing it with a clear, translucent voice against a blue-sky backdrop is truly memorable.
Once you hear it, it sticks in your head—the melody is charming and nostalgic, like a children’s song.
The composer of “The Kirin Lemon Song” is Toriro Miki, who was active as a composer and broadcast writer.
Since 1961 and up to the present, it has been used as the commercial song for Kirin Lemon.
When this song starts playing in the ads, you can really feel that summer has arrived.
MapleKamisiraishi Moka6rank/position
Moka Kamishiraishi’s song Kaede, released under the name adieu, was put out digitally after it was sung in a Kirin Afternoon Tea commercial.
It’s a cover of the song by Spitz, and compared to the original, it leans more toward an acoustic sound, giving it a softer tone.
While preserving the original’s atmosphere, she delivers it in her own expressive way, conveying a sense of love and respect for the piece.
The commercial portrays everyday scenes with Afternoon Tea, featuring warm imagery of her walking and singing with a bottle of Afternoon Tea in hand.
