Kobukuro Ballad Songs: Popular Song Rankings [2026]

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Kobukuro – Footsteps of Time

Released as Kobukuro’s 16th single, this song was also used as the theme for the Nippon TV drama “Oh! My Girl!!”.

The piece was conceived with the short hand representing Kobuchi and the long hand representing Kuroda.

It carries the concept that “even if the pace at which we tick is different, our dreams and goals are the same,” poignantly portraying partings, encounters, and the passage of time.

It gently sings of how each season of life brings different experiences, each a light that helps us grow.

Released in October 2008, the track holds special meaning as it centers on the 10th anniversary of Kobukuro’s formation.

It’s a perfect song for a long autumn night, reminding listeners of the importance of overcoming failures and setbacks.

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Kobukuro “Graduation”

It’s a graduation song by Kobukuro.

Released in 2020 as their 31st single, it has such a clear theme that you might assume it was tied to something—but it actually wasn’t.

The duo created it with the hope that it would be sung at graduation ceremonies.

The lyrics carefully trace memories leading up to graduation day, and listening to it during graduation season really grabs your heart.

It’s the kind of song that will likely make you feel nostalgic when you listen to it while watching the cherry blossoms.

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Kobukuro “Kaze”

A ballad that poignantly depicts the fleeting change of seasons and the sudden return of memories of love on a spring morning as you slip into a light shirt.

The lyrics convey not only the pain of parting but also the strength that comes with personal growth, and the gentle, embracing vocals resonate deeply.

Released in February 2002 as a single by Kobukuro, it became familiar as the theme song for Fuji TV’s variety show “Uchi Kuru!?”.

It’s also memorable that they performed it at the 2006 Kouhaku Uta Gassen in a stripped-down acoustic arrangement with just a guitar.

As a new chapter of life begins in this season, why not look back on the days gone by and immerse yourself in cherished memories?