FlyingDog Audition Grand Prix! Ranking of Minami’s Popular Songs

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Minami “Lilac” MV

Here’s a powerful May-appropriate track from Minami—an artist who can sing everything from anime songs to easy-to-hum rock: “Lilac.” The word lilac itself feels so early-summer, doesn’t it? Influenced by Yutaka Ozaki, she began writing lyrics and playing guitar, and her music reflects that.

The lyrics—“Even as I turn my back on a world that won’t let me be free, I keep resisting and moving forward”—are bound to resonate especially with younger listeners.

I hope you’ll savor Minami’s cool, unadorned lyrical world that feels close to her true self.

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Minami “Kawaki wo Ameku” MV

Lyrics where wistfulness and strength intertwine resonate deeply with listeners.

While yearning for ideal love, this song portrays the struggle with an imperfect reality, showcasing Minami’s delicate sensibility.

Released in January 2019, it was used as a TV anime’s opening theme and became a major hit, ranking high on the Oricon Weekly Chart.

Minami’s clear vocals and a sound that’s pop yet lingeringly profound are sure to shine in karaoke as well.

It’s the perfect track to sing in front of a partner or someone you’re interested in.

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Minami – Eternal Blue

This is a song by Minami that portrays the pain of being hurt by the cold, harsh words that overflow in the world and a rebellious spirit toward a difficult-to-live-in society.

From the quiet sound centered on the acoustic guitar, you can feel the instability of a heart where suffering keeps piling up.

Her uniquely deep, resonant voice overlaps with the sorrowful sound, powerfully expressing the tormenting desire to disappear from this place.

Many listeners will likely relate to the anguish of being tossed around by others’ words and the gradual loss of one’s true self.

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How about trying to sing Minami’s “Shoujiki Nikki” (Honest Diary)? This song, included on the 2017 mini-album “Emotional Water,” is known for its strikingly emotional melody.

Its transparent vocals and powerful, message-driven lyrics have resonated with many young listeners.

If you’re feeling a haze in your heart, singing it might hit especially hard.

Why not belt it out at karaoke?

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Minami “Rude Loose Dance” MV

A high-energy track that fuses burning passion with sharp, cutting sound.

It’s a song by Minami, released in 2023 on the EP “LOSE LOOSE Day.” It was chosen as the opening theme for the anime Record of Ragnarok II.

The lyrics brilliantly capture the anime’s worldview, and Minami’s emotive vocals leave a strong impression.

Brimming with vitality and a rebellious spirit, this piece is sure to ignite the listener’s heart.

It’s a recommended song for when you’re facing setbacks or hardships, or when you want to lift your head and move forward again.

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Good Morning

A heartwarming pop tune that gently embraces the rush and blues of the morning.

It was released in June 2024 as the theme song for TV Asahi’s information program “Good! Morning.” While depicting realistic morning scenes—like days that fly by in fast-forward and the impatience of waiting at traffic lights—it sings about the importance of finding small hopes within them.

Minami’s clear, translucent vocals make busy mornings feel a little softer.

It’s perfect for anyone who wants to start a new day with a positive mindset.

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TV anime “Urusei Yatsura” Non-Credit Opening [MAISONdes “Aiue feat. Minami, SAKURAmoti”] | Airing every Thursday from 24:55 on Fuji TV’s ‘noitaminA’ and more!

Urusei Yatsura, serialized in the manga magazine Weekly Shonen Sunday starting in 1978, became explosively popular.

As a work that came to represent anime and manga of the 1980s, it was reanimated in 2022 to commemorate Shogakukan’s 100th anniversary, and this song was selected as its theme.

A collaboration between female singer-songwriter Minami and student Vocaloid producer SAKURAmoti, it brilliantly captures the heroine Lum’s mischievous, devilish feminine heart.

Why not enjoy the Reiwa-era Urusei Yatsura while listening to how its themes differ between the Showa and Reiwa periods?

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