is a Japanese singer-songwriter. He debuted as a major label artist in 2009, with the single "Morning Sun" and is also known for writing Yui Horie's 2011 single "Immoralist". In 2023, his song "Haruka" was used as an opening theme for the anime Dr. Stone.
Life and career
Beginnings Kiyoshi was born in 1989, and grew up in Osaka. At 15 he began to write his own music, and in the summer of 2005 produced demo recordings, which he sent to many music record personnel, beginning his musical career. In 2006, Kiyoshi competed at the Teens Rock high school band music competition and won the grand prize, which led to his appearance at the Rock in Japan Festival summer festival in 2006, as one of his prizes.
Debut with Philosophy In 2008, Kiyoshi released his first song commercially before being signed to a record label, with the song "Send" featured on the film Cyborg She'''s soundtrack. He debuted officially in 2009 under EMI Music Japan with the song "Morning Sun," which was used in a commercial campaign for cellphone provider AU. Kiyoshi released his debut album Philosophy later in the month. The album was awarded a runner up award in the 2010 second CD Shop Awards.
World and People In 2010 Kiyoshi released his second album, World, led by the singles "Help Me Help Me Help Me" and "Itai yo." After the release of the album, Kiyoshi held his first major tour across Japan. In 2011, a song written by Kiyoshi, "Immortalist," was released by voice actress Yui Horie, and was used as the theme song for the animation Dragon Crisis!. The song became a top 10 single on Oricon's singles chart. Two months later, Kiyoshi released his third album, People. In 2025, he contributed to the original soundtrack of the Netflix original series Glass Heart.
Discography Albums Year Album information Chart positions Total sales (subscription only)2009Philosophy Released: 25 March 2009 Label: EMI Music Japan (TOCT-26734) Formats: CD, digital download, rental CD389,1002010World Released: 17 February 2010 Label: EMI Music Japan (TOCT-26934) Formats: CD, digital download, rental CD2011,1002011People Released: 13 April 2011 Label: EMI Music Japan (TOCT-27063) Formats: CD, digital download, rental CD295,3002012Music Released: 9 May 2012 Label: EMI Music Japan (TOCT-28079) Formats: CD, digital download, rental CD37
Singles Release Title Notes Chart positions Oriconsales AlbumOricon singles chartsBillboard Japan Hot 100RIAJ digital tracks2009"Morning Sun" 43 5 —3,800PhilosophyDigital single — — —— 82 39 —1,300World2010 55 17 492,500Digital single — — —— 43 21 —2,600People 64 58 —2,6002011 48 53 —2,400Digital single — — ——
Other charted songs Release Title Chart positions AlbumBillboard Japan Hot 100RIAJ digital tracks2010 73 — World
DVDs Year Title2012Kiyoshi Ryujin MUSIC SHOW
Music videos Director TitleAlex ProfitBokura wa Tsunagatterun da naIshii YuuyaHomo sapiens wa Uta wo UtauIchimura HayatoAll My LifeOotsubo SoujirouItai yo (LIVE@SHIBUYA-AX)groovisionsZipanguKurokawa ShizukaBoy and Girl Love SongKojima JunjiPlease Repeat After MeNakagawa MigiwaUso no KoiFujiyasu HirohitoHelp Me Help Me Help MeMorimoto MieItai yoUnknownMorning Sun
Awards
| rowspan="1" align="center"|2006 | rowspan="1"|Kiyoshi Ryujin | Teens Rock in Hitachinaka 2006
| rowspan="2" align="center"|2009 | rowspan="2"|"Morning Sun" | FM Festival "Life Music Award 2009" Best Voice of Life
| FM Festival "Life Music Award 2009" Best New Artist of Life
| rowspan="2" align="center"|2010 | Philosophy'' | The Second CD Shop Awards
| "Help Me Help Me Help Me" | Space Shower Music Video Awards 2010 Best New Artist Video |
References
External links Official site EMI label site Official blog