Carefully selected recommendations of Kenshi Yonezu’s songs and unforgettable masterpieces

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It’s a track included on the first original album, “diorama.” Contrary to what the title might suggest, it gives off the impression of a stylish pop tune.

Enjoy the unique worldview that only Kenshi Yonezu can create, overlaying emotions onto nostalgic sweets.

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Kenshi Yonezu – Flowerwall

This was Kenshi Yonezu’s third major-label single, and it was used as the theme song for Nikon’s DSLR camera commercial featuring Shun Oguri.

The warmly embracing sound that colors the scenes of a father capturing his child’s growth in photos left a strong impression.

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Kenshi Yonezu – WOODEN DOLL, Kenshi Yonezu

This is a track included on the original album “YANKEE,” which won the 2014 Best Album Award in iTunes’ annual rankings.

Despite its upbeat tone, I think it carries a powerful message to a time when we tend to forget the obvious: only you can truly understand your own feelings, and only others can truly understand theirs.

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Kenshi Yonezu MV 'vivi'

This is a track included on the first original album, “diorama.” Set to a gentle melody, the song sings of parting from a loved one.

When watched together with the illustrated video drawn by the artist, it conveys an even more tender and heartrending story.

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Kenshi Yonezu – Unbelievers

This is Kenshi Yonezu’s fourth major-label single, released in 2015.

It’s a fast-paced track that was featured in a MIZUNO running shoes commercial.

Highly praised by critics in the music magazine MUSICA, the song adopts a more powerful rock sound than his earlier work, and the singer’s desire to “give voice to the listener’s feelings” comes through straight to the heart.

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Kenshi Yonezu MV 'Go-Go Ghost Ship'

This is a track included in the first original album, “diorama.” You could say it strongly retains the flavor of his Hachi-era work.

With its memorable melody and uniquely evocative lyrics, it’s a representative song from Kenshi Yonezu’s early period.

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Kenshi Yonezu MV 'Santa Maria'

This is his first major-label single, released in 2013.

Up to that point, Kenshi Yonezu had handled all songwriting by himself, but this track was produced through his first-ever band recording.

From his prayer-like, gentle vocals to the music video—whose illustrations, appearing from the outset, were also created by Yonezu himself—you can fully immerse yourself in his unique world.