Kobukuro Love Songs: Popular Songs Ranking [2026]

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Kobukuro “Red Thread”

Kobukuro weaves an epic, nearly seven-minute story, singing of a fateful bond with beautiful harmony.

It portrays a year in the lives of two people who once drew a line in their relationship and decided not to see each other for a while.

Some listeners may see themselves in the protagonist, who believes and keeps waiting until the other person’s heart arrives at an answer—reflecting a complex love that continues even after a breakup.

After being included on the indie release “Root of my mind,” this song was covered by Yui Aragaki and also used in a Nippon Life commercial.

Choosing to part ways yet still thinking of the other person somewhere in your heart is proof of how deeply you loved, isn’t it? This song seems to gently embrace that painful feeling and affirm the meaning of taking time apart.

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Kobukuro – Ryūsei (Meteor)

This is Kobukuro’s 19th single, used as the theme song for the drama “Nagareboshi.” Even when far apart, even if they can’t be together forever, they can’t imagine living with anyone else.

The song portrays a poignant scene of gazing at the moon on a midwinter shore, enduring loneliness while holding a powerful bond close to the heart.

Released in November 2010, it debuted at No.

3 on the Oricon chart.

Capturing the hearts of many—winning the 26th Japan Gold Disc Award, among others—this slightly melancholic, sentimental track is a perfect fit for the winter season when we long for warmth.

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Kobukuro “Mirai” film “orange” version

This heartwarming ballad from Kobukuro is a gem that portrays the bittersweetness of unrequited love and hope for the future.

It begins with gentle piano tones, then the duo’s beautiful harmonies seep into your heart.

Released in December 2015, it drew attention as the theme song for the film “orange.” The lyrics carry a powerful message that any hardship can be overcome.

If you want to express gratitude to someone special, gifting them this song will surely resonate.

Why not listen to it together with someone important to you?

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Kobukuro “Together for Eternity”

This is a song by Kobukuro that was created to celebrate a loved one’s wedding.

It sings of the resolve to share both joys and hardships together from here on out—“I want us to share everything, the happy times and the tough times, just the two of us.” The lyrics, a little bashful yet filled with heartfelt words of gratitude and love, are enough to make your heart swell.

Released in October 2004, the song was also featured on NHK’s Minna no Uta.

It’s a warm, uplifting track that will make not only those preparing for a wedding, but also anyone who has spent many years with their partner, want to say “thank you, as always” once again.

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Kobukuro – Tsubomi

This is the song chosen as the theme for “Tokyo Tower: Mom and Me, and Sometimes Dad.” The imagery using flowers and the sky is beautiful, and within the melancholy of the melody you can feel a certain beauty.

The harmony created by Kobuchi and Kuroda also feels somewhat wistful.

It’s a love ballad steeped in nostalgia.

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Kobukuro – Paper Airplane

“Paper Airplane” is Kobukuro’s 22nd single, released in 2012.

It compares love to a paper airplane: it’s meaningless if you don’t let it fly, and if you do, it might reach the other person… though it can fail, too.

Perhaps love and paper airplanes are quite similar.

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Sakura – Kobukuro (Full)

Kobukuro’s “Sakura” is a moving ballad that continues to be loved by many.

Perfect for the season of partings, the song is characterized by its heartrending lyrics and warm melody.

Like cherry blossom petals scattering, people move forward onto new paths as time goes by.

When taking that first step feels difficult, Kobukuro’s powerful vocals will give you a push.

As a message of encouragement for those graduating or starting a new chapter, this song will surely resonate in their hearts.

Since its 2005 release, it has been widely known as one of their signature songs.