Kobukuro’s Moving Songs and Popular Hits Ranking [2026]

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Kobukuro – Twilight

It’s an even more beautiful song precisely because of the two-person harmony.

The feelings of thinking about someone dear come through so poignantly.

It’s a song that makes you feel gentle, wishing you could cherish someone like this.

The more you listen, the more the quality of the lyrics shines through.

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Kobukuro “YELL ~Eru~”

This is a Kobukuro song that affirms the experiences you’ve accumulated so far and gives you the courage to move forward into the future.

With a gentle sound centered on acoustic guitar, the strumming at the beginning evokes the image of taking steady steps ahead.

While empathizing with the anxiety anyone might feel when heading into a new place, it conveys the message that taking the first step leads to a brighter future.

It’s a song that seems to give you the strength to overcome hardships—strength that’s essential for carving out your future.

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Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai Official Theme Song — Kobukuro “The Rest of This Earth” MUSIC VIDEO

The official theme song for the 2025 Japan International Exposition, commonly known as the Osaka-Kansai Expo, is “Kono Hoshi no Tsuzuki o” performed by Kobukuro.

The kanji for “earth” is read as “hoshi” (star), which alone makes it feel grand in scale.

The gentle, singable melody of the chorus sticks in your head after just one listen.

The lyrics, which seem to wish for world peace, are quintessentially them.

It evokes Haruo Minami’s “Sekai no Kuni Kara Konnichiwa,” and I’m sure it’s a song that will remain forever in the history of Japanese popular music!

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Diamond

This is “Diamond,” sung by the popular male duo Kobukuro.

The song was made specifically for high school baseball.

It evokes the fiery spirit of high school players chasing the white ball through sweat and tears—a track that lets you feel those passionate days of youth.

It’s a real tearjerker.

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Kobukuro “Baton” Image Movie

Released in 2018 as the image song for Ono Pharmaceutical’s 300th anniversary commercial, “Baton” is a perfect track for celebrating childbirth and family milestones.

As adults, we tend to forget that we have lived our lives protected and supported by others.

That support stretches from our parents to our grandparents, and if we trace it back, it continues far into the past.

This song sings about that baton of life.

It may make you feel that you are who you are today because the people you cherish did their best for you.

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Kobukuro “Graduation”

The lyrics that evoke the scenery of the day of departure and the gentle twin vocals will surely warm the hearts of those graduating.

“Sotsugyo,” released by Kobukuro in 2020, is a song that makes you want to cherish your school memories forever.

The moving melody line, combined with the two singers’ beautiful and delicate voices, offers congratulations to those setting off on a new path.

Graduation doesn’t mean a final farewell; until the day you meet again, listening to this song may help you treasure and safely keep your memories of school.

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Kobukuro – Ryūsei (Meteor)

Kobukuro is a musical duo that has gained popularity for songs featuring powerful, message-driven lyrics and beautiful harmonies.

Their 19th single, “Ryūsei,” which was used as the theme song for the TV drama “Nagareboshi,” is a hit that won Song of the Year by Download at the 26th Japan Gold Disc Awards.

The opening, which begins with a transparent, expansive ensemble, coupled with the sentimental lyrics, is sure to tighten your chest.

It’s a heartrending love ballad best enjoyed while gazing at the calm night sea, where the moon reflects upon the water.

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Kobukuro 'Footprints' Lyric Video

A song that gently weaves a farewell to a beloved presence.

Looking back on days spent with a cherished dog, it portrays with warmth the traces that presence left on the heart, even as it accepts an eternal parting.

Its acoustic sound and melody offer comfort to the feelings of pet loss—an experience many may face.

Included on Kobukuro’s album “QUARTER CENTURY,” released in September 2024, this piece gives courage to move forward: to carry the sorrow of losing a loved one while never forgetting gratitude for the time shared.

It is a song that will bring deep empathy and healing to those who have lost a precious family member.

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Kobukuro 'Raindrops and Fireworks'

This is a ballad that portrays a poignant love, symbolizing the end of summer.

Set at a fireworks festival held in the rain, it delicately expresses the feelings of a protagonist waiting for a lover who is running late.

Included on Kobukuro’s album “QUARTER CENTURY,” the song was inspired by the 2022 Jingu Gaien Fireworks Festival.

Released digitally in July 2024, it has received strong support from fans.

The vivid imagery—such as rain-soaked cityscapes and the sight of a lover running from afar—is especially striking.

It’s a recommended track for those who want to linger in the bittersweet afterglow of love while reflecting on their own summer memories.

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Kobukuro “Kaze”

Kobukuro’s fourth single, released in February 2002.

With the hint of spring felt through a light shirt, it portrays the bittersweet emotions of recalling a former lover.

It’s a ballad that conveys a universal strength in facing the pain of parting and growing through it.

In addition to being beloved as the theme song for Fuji TV’s variety show “Uchi Kuru!?,” its strong storytelling was recognized through a drama adaptation starring Miho Kanno.

Give it a listen when you want to heal the wounds of a broken heart with the arrival of spring and take a new step forward.