RAG Music
Lovely music

“Romantic Flight” - Popular Cover Song

Speaking of artists who dominated the J-POP scene in the 1990s, you can’t leave out Kome Kome Club!

Among their many popular songs, “Roman Hikō” remains one of the most beloved classics.

Its refreshing sound and expansive melody feel so pleasant, making it a song that puts you in a liberating mood.

And actually, this song has been covered and performed even in recent years!

In this article, I’ll introduce various artists’ versions of “Roman Hikō.”

Many of the covers are quite boldly arranged, showcasing each artist’s unique style—you’re sure to enjoy them.

“Romantic Flight” Popular Cover Songs (1–10)

Romantic FlightMizuno Mari

A cover version by Mizuno Mari, the vocalist of paris match.

Her gentle, enveloping voice makes perfect sense given her background as a former radio personality.

The arrangement with piano and saxophone is stylish, too! With its soothing vocals, it’s the kind of song that might just lull you to sleep.

Romantic Flight feat. Creepy NutsSANABAGUN

SANABAGUN.’s collaboration with Creepy Nuts—the duo of Japan’s top MC battle rapper R-Shitei and DJ Matsunaga—on “Roman Hikou” features a more rhythmic arrangement with tighter hits than the original, giving the classic song a fresh, reborn feel.

Romantic Flightyanawarabaa

Romance Flight / Kome Kome Club covered by Yuki Terada
Romantic Flightyanawarabaa

Yanawaraba is a female duo from Ishigaki City.

They often perform songs while playing the sanshin and have a strong Okinawan image, but in this cover they showcase a clear, refreshing vocal style.

The high-register harmonies are exquisite—despite the height, they never sound piercing—making it a very pleasant track to listen to.

“Romantic Flight” Popular Cover Songs (11–20)

Romantic FlightH ZETTRIO

“Roman Hikō,” covered by the Japanese piano trio H ZETTRIO.

It’s arranged in a techno-like style without vocals.

This is one of the many classic songs they have covered on the TV program SPEED MUSIC -Sokudo no Ongaku-.

Their arrangements, backed by overwhelming technical skill, captivate audiences across generations.

Romantic FlightMiyoshida Tsuki

Romantic Flight (Miyoshida Tsuki) ad-lib Guitar
Romantic FlightMiyoshida Tsuki

Tsuki Miyoshida has released numerous cover albums.

Roman Hikō is included on her third album, Ska Flavor #1! It’s been rearranged into an uptempo, catchy style, giving it a completely different vibe.

I’m drawn to the song’s driving pace and the charming contrast with the cute vocals.

In conclusion

They were all wonderful covers that showcased each artist’s unique style! Even when the vibe of the song changed dramatically, each version preserved the song’s generous, warm-hearted feel.

Many artists have covered Kome Kome CLUB’s songs, so be sure to check out covers of their other tracks too!