Karaoke Hit Song Ranking of Kiroro [2026]

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Kiroro ｢Best Friend｣ Official Music Video

This is the 10th single by Kiroro, beloved by many as the theme song of the NHK morning drama series “Churasan.” Released in June 2001, the song reached No.

5 on the Oricon weekly chart.

It is known as a number that vocalist Chiharu Tamashiro wrote as an expression of gratitude to her partner, Ayano Kinjo.

The lyrics, which portray feelings toward someone who stays by your side and supports you in difficult times, may resonate even more deeply in moments like a graduation ceremony, just before parting ways with friends.

Beyond being a staple at graduations, the song is often performed at weddings with part of the chorus adapted, making it a piece that accompanies various milestones in life.

In 2016, it was also selected as the ending theme for the Japanese-dubbed version of the Disney/Pixar film “The Good Dinosaur.” It’s a heartwarming ballad you’ll want to dedicate to a best friend you’re about to be separated from.

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Kiroro “To the Future” Official Music Video

Kiroro’s second single, a song of gratitude to a mother and hope for the future.

Released in June 1998, it was the first song written by vocalist Chiharu Tamashiro when she was in her third year of junior high school, inspired by her mother’s illness to put her feelings of gratitude into words.

While she once took her parents’ love for granted as a child, growing up made her realize its depth; the song reflects on times she couldn’t be honest, yet resolves to keep moving forward, all set to a simple melody.

It peaked at No.

4 on the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart and became widely loved across Asia, including Chinese-language covers.

In 2020, it drew attention again when Shuzo Matsuoka sang it in a P&G TV commercial.

Often performed at junior high and high school chorus contests and graduation ceremonies, it’s a perfect song for spring departures.

Before stepping into a new environment, give it a listen to reaffirm your gratitude to your parents.

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Kiroro “Nagaimono” Official Music Video

“Nagai Aida,” released in January 1998, is one of Kiroro’s signature songs.

The overall vocal range is A3–C5, with F4 used most frequently, so this calm range should be very singable for women in their 40s.

The high notes appear on the chorus’s “na,” which is tricky to pronounce, so you’ll need to project more than you might expect.

Try pinching your nose and saying sounds from the na-row and ma-row.

Usually, when you try this, your voice will become nasal…

However, as you learn to produce a good tone even in that nasal condition, the nasality will drop away, and the na- and ma-row sounds—which normally tend to be nasal—will become easier to pronounce.

Give it a try!

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Kubota Mami

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Kiroro "Winter Song" Official Music Video

A winter song filled with kindness that paints heartwarming feelings amid the quiet of the season.

The lyrics evoke the gentle fall of powdery snow, and Chiharu Tamashiro’s soft vocals sink deep into the heart.

Released in November 1998 as Kiroro’s third single, it was also used in a Meiji Seika commercial in 2001.

It’s a song that keeps you company as you gaze at snowy landscapes and think of someone special far away.

A classic you’ll want to hear on long winter nights, when warmth can be felt even in the cold.

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Best Friend – Kiroro (Full)

It’s a song I want to sing with great care, with someone special in mind.

Sung by two artists from Okinawa, this song has been passed down from adults to children.

Their voices have a delicate yet dynamic power that reaches everyone’s heart and gently unravels even the most troubled ones.

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Kiroro – Live to the Fullest (Music Video)

This karaoke song by Kiroro, a duo known for their acoustic sound and gentle vocals, creates a soothing atmosphere.

Their broadly appealing musicality pairs perfectly with the nighttime mood and heightens the urge to sing along.

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Photo of three people

Kiroro is a duo formed by high school classmates, beloved for their heartwarming songs that touch the soul.

“Three-Person Photo,” included on their first album, “Nagais Aida ~Kiroro no Mori~,” leaves a lasting impression with its light yet floating ensemble.

Its message—let’s each go our own way with this new departure, yet keep our bond unchanged—captures the feelings that only a graduation ceremony can evoke.

With clear, powerful vocals that stir the heart, it’s a graduation song especially recommended for women.

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Hoshino Takashi

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