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Rekishi's famous and popular songs

Let me introduce you to songs by Rekishi, the solo project of Takafumi Ikeda, who was active as the keyboardist for the former band SUPER BUTTER DOG.

As the name suggests, there are many distinctive tracks about historical events.

Among these songs, Rekishi also actively collaborates with other artists in the form of featured performances.

Currently, in addition to Rekishi, he is widely active in various fields, including performing with Kazuyoshi Nakamura’s band, 100s.

Rekishi’s classic and popular songs (31–40)

Haniwaniwarekishi

Haniwaniwa Ancient Haniwa Garden
Haniwaniwarekishi

I wondered what it was with that suspicious-sounding tune—turns out it’s about haniwa.

This vibe is addictive.

The slightly eerie atmosphere and the haniwa that look cute when you look closely fit this song perfectly.

Among Rekishi’s tracks that take history as their theme, this one is based on relatively ancient history.

Big Brother, I Need Yourekishi

It sounds like a ballad you might hear in old Western pop music.

At first listen, you can hardly tell whether they’re saying “I need you” or “ani-ja” (older brother)—it’s almost indistinguishable, haha.

The title is a bit of a joke, but the song itself is melodic and romantic.

Play with historyrekishi

Rekishi: Let's play with history
Play with historyrekishi

A mostly piano-based piece that somehow leaves you feeling a little wistful.

It’s a handy study song for students who need to memorize historical dates.

I’d love to see more tracks themed around things like the 15 Tokugawa shoguns.

It’s a song I especially want high schoolers to hear.

Spoiled Brat Shogunrekishi

As you can guess from the title, it’s a parody of Abarenbo Shogun.

The title sounds silly, but the song itself is notable for its tight, choppy drum work.

Many of their tracks are goofy, yet the technique is top-tier—that’s one of Rekishi’s charms.

Oinusama feat. Nindarekishi

O-Inu-sama (Yamakawa @ Shinjuku Minotaur 2)
Oinusama feat. Nindarekishi

This is a dog-themed song inspired by the Edict on Compassion for Living Things enacted by Tokugawa Tsunayoshi, the fifth shogun of the Edo period.

It’s a track by Rekishi, known for releasing many comical and humorous songs, and it was included on an album released in 2014.

The lyrics, from the perspective of an owner who can’t help but try to keep their pet dog in a good mood, come across as endearing.

The laid-back sound arrangement is excellent and soothing to listen to.

It might be perfect as background music for walking your dog.

Rekishi’s Greatest and Most Popular Songs (41–50)

Giga I love yourekishi

Rekishi - “Giga Aishiteru” Music Video
Giga I love yourekishi

Rekishi shines with a one-of-a-kind style themed around history.

It’s the solo project of Takafumi Ikeda, who played keyboards in SUPER BUTTER DOG.

This song was released in 2020 and was chosen as the theme song for the film Crayon Shin-chan: Crash! Rakuga Kingdom and Almost Four Heroes.

Among Rekishi’s works, it’s an exceptionally pop and gentle melody, carrying a message that “even failures will someday become treasures,” which really hits home.

After listening, your heart feels lighter, and it’s the kind of wonderful track you’ll want to share with someone.

The Theory of Happinessrekishi

Rekishi – The Theory of Happiness (from the Shiina Ringo tribute album “Adam and Eve’s Ringo”)
The Theory of Happinessrekishi

The original song is Sheena Ringo’s Koufukuron, with which she made her major debut in 1998.

With Rekishi’s world in full swing, the arrangement is so brilliant it almost makes you mistake it for his own song.

Even though the lyrics are the same as the original, it changes the shape of happiness that the listener imagines.