Kirinji Popular Songs Ranking [2026]

Taurus RhapsodyKirinji8rank/position

[Official] KIRINJI “Taurus Rhapsody” (MV) [4K Remaster] KIRINJI / Oushiza Rhapsody (2nd Single)

Formed by brothers, the band Kirinji released “Taurus Rhapsody” in 1999.

It was used as the theme song for the drama Natsuiro no Koi (Summer-Colored Love).

The lyrics suggest various animals engaging in a quarrel-like back-and-forth.

While there aren’t any descriptions that specifically evoke sibling interactions, it’s easy to imagine that the brother duo Kirinji, even if they sometimes argued, managed to create a masterpiece every time.

It’s especially recommended for those with sibling relationships where you can push each other higher—even while fighting!

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SAKI

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Rain is like a blanketKirinji9rank/position

[Official] KIRINJI “Rain Like a Blanket” (Music Video) [4K Remaster] KIRINJI / Ame wa Mōfu no Yō ni (7th Single)

Kirinji continues to captivate fans with an urban, sophisticated sound and poetic word choice.

This work, which depicts scenes of rain through gentle metaphors, was released as a single in June 2001 and was later included on the album Fine released in November of the same year.

In June 2022, it was also selected as the ending theme for the TV program “Ariyoshi eeeee! Souda! Imakara Omaen Chi de Game Shinai?” The song drew further attention for featuring singer-songwriter aiko on backing vocals.

Its delicate sonic textures and soothing melody gently embrace the melancholy that June can bring.

On a rainy day, try singing it leisurely at karaoke.

killer tune kills me feat. YonYonKirinji10rank/position

KIRINJI – killer tune kills me feat. YonYon

It’s a calm pop song that blends a light rhythm with deeply reverberant synth sounds.

It’s a collaboration between the music project Kirinji and singer-songwriter YonYon, released in 2019.

The lyrics dwell on lingering feelings for a former lover, but the overall impression after listening isn’t dark.

On the contrary, it leaves you feeling breezy and refreshed.

With this song, you’ll slip under the covers and drift into a dreamy state, falling asleep in no time.

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Araki Jakkan

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YOU AND MEKirinji11rank/position

You and Me / Kirinji Cover

“YOU AND ME” is a song that equals you and me.

The phrase “YOU AND ME” appears many times in the song—truly a piece written for you and me.

When it’s you and me, we can create a wonderful world even wider than the universe! It’s a song that celebrates and delights, from the bottom of the heart, in marrying you.

A marriage where you meet someone who is so happy to be together with you—isn’t that wonderful?

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SAKI

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Hooking constellations onto my eyelashesKirinji12rank/position

Hooking constellations onto my eyelashes

It’s a gentle message song from a father to his son.

Are they taking a walk together under a night sky where the constellations shine, or opening the curtains to gaze at them? The image of the father tenderly embracing his little boy, who happily chatters using the words he’s just learned, is truly wonderful.

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sasashina

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Snow that falls at the end of the yearKirinji13rank/position

Sennenki Matsuni Furu Yukiwa

This is a philosophical and profound work that overlays the zeitgeist of the turn of the millennium with Christmas.

It’s a track Kirinji included as the final song on their 2000 album “3,” featuring an appealing acoustic ensemble and poetic lyrics.

Universal themes such as unconditional love are expressed through a sophisticated jazz-pop sound.

Perfect for creating a mature, tranquil atmosphere that’s different from typical Christmas songs.

BluebirdKirinji14rank/position

Blue Bird (Album Ver.)

When it comes to “stylish songs,” Kirinji is such a perfect fit that it feels like nearly all their tracks qualify.

Their music—through its vocal delivery, mood, and lyrical worldview—always feels close to towns and people.

This track, Bluebird, is a number released in 2006.

If you enjoy it, please add it to your playlist and take a walk around the city.

I’m sure many people will resonate with this kind of “stylish” vibe, so give it a try.

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Murakami Shinpei

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