Hikawa Kiyoshi covers his own "originality" "Red Sweet Pea" and will be released on May 28th with a jacket drawn by himself!

Hikawa Kiyoshi has decided to cover Matsuda Seiko’s classic song “Akai Sweet Pea,” and release it on May 28th.
The arrangements are done by music producer Kameda Seiji. Furthermore, the jacket was drawn by Hikawa himself.
This work highlights his diverse talent as an artist.
Released in 1982 and loved by generations, “Red Sweet Pea” is a song that has special meaning for Hikawa.
He discovered this song in his childhood and was captivated by the world of singing, which inspired him to become a singer.
Hikawa said, “I first heard this song when I was five years old, and it was during Matsuda Seiko’s first concert at Fukuoka Sun Palace, the first concert I had ever been to, taken by my aunt and mother. Seiko was so cute, sparkly, beautiful, and I was so childish that I was excited, and I felt a sense of excitement, and I sympathize with the world of Matsumoto Takashi’s lyrics and the feelings of the girl who was the main character. It’s a very refreshing feeling to be able to sing while remembering my honest, unsatisfactory feelings when I was five. I sang KIINA’s feelings as Kiyoshi Hikawa, putting KIINA’s feelings into this “Red Sweet Pea.” I would be happy if many people could listen to it. ” commented.
With deep respect for the original, the cover breathes new life with Hikawa’s unique sensibility, and is finished in a gentle and close to the hearts of listeners.
Furthermore, for the first time, Hikawa himself took a brush and used an illustration on the jacket, which was drawn with a single “red sweet pea” motif, making this work condensed with the “Hikawa Kiyoshi + KIINA.’s personality” in both music and art.
The “Red Sweet Pea” is scheduled to be performed at his own concert to be held in his hometown of Fukuoka (Fukuoka Civic Hall) on May 22nd and 23rd, and will likely be a valuable opportunity to experience Hikawa’s feelings about this masterpiece on stage soon.

Hikawa Kiyoshi’s full comment
We will be covering Matsuda Seiko’s famous song “Akai Sweet Pea” and streaming it digitally. Thank you very much.
The first time I heard this song was at the age of five, when my aunt and mother took me to Matsuda Seiko’s concert at Fukuoka Sun Palace, the first concert I had in my life. Seiko was so cute and sparkly, beautiful, and I was so childish that I was excited, and I still remember the excitement I felt at that time clearly and I could relate to the world of Matsumoto Takashi’s lyrics and the feelings of the protagonist, the girl.
It has been 43 years since I was five years old. Since then, I have been influenced by many things and have sung across genres, but in the pure, white campus that I felt the charm of the song, and in the pure, white campus of that time, when I felt the charm of the song, I could instantly find “Red Sweet Pea” and it’s a refreshing feeling to be able to sing while remembering my honest, unsatisfactory feeling when I was five years old. Although he doesn’t make a sound when he was 5 years old, he sang KIINA’s feelings as Hikawa Kiyoshi with the words “Red Sweet Pea.” I would be happy if many people could listen to it.
I also drew the jacket for the digital distribution, and I drew a picture of red sweet pea and tried to express my true feelings. This time, Kameda Seiji arranged the arrangement and was there to the recording with a smile. I think people in the 50, 60, and 70 years old listened to this song in real time during their youth, but it was a different feeling from then on, and if you enjoyed listening to it with Kameda Seiji’s arrangements, Kameda will be pleased. Thank you very much for your cooperation.

[Release Information]
2025.05.28 Digital Release
Hikawa Kiyoshi
“Red Sweet Pea”
Lyrics: Matsumoto Takashi Composition: Kureda Karuho Arrangement: Kameda Seiji
*Streaming will begin on music streaming services from May 28th.
https://columbia.jp/hikawa/

Hikawa Kiyoshi KIINA. Profile

Hikawa Kiyoshi (Hikawa Kiyoshi) Born in Fukuoka Prefecture.

On February 2, 2000, he made his debut from Nippon Columbia with Hakone Hachiri no Hanjiro from Hachiri.
He swept the Newcomer Awards that year. This was his first appearance in the 51st NHK Kouhaku Uta Gassen, and has since made his appearance 24 times until 2024.
In 2008, he became a major finale. In 2006, he won the Grand Prize at the 48th Japan Record Awards at the “Isken.”
In recent years, he has made a big hit with the theme song for the anime “Dragon Ball Super”, “Limit Break x Survivor.” With her impressive singing ability, visuals, and humanity that envelops people, she has a huge change in the trends of the music world, with fans of all ages, regardless of age or gender.
In April 2025, the anime “GeGeGe no Kitaro” was released for release, “Party of Monsters,” which is also the ending theme for the anime “GeGeGe All My Loved GeGe.”
The nationwide concert tour “KIYOSHI HIKAWA + KIINA. Concert Tour 2025 ~KIINA’S LAND~” has been held since May.

[KIYOSHI HIKAWA + KIINA. Concert Tour 2025 ~KIINA’S LAND~]
Thursday, May 22nd Fukuoka Civic Hall (Fukuoka) / Show starts at 17:00
Friday, May 23rd Fukuoka Civic Hall (Fukuoka) / Show starts at 13:00
Tuesday, June 3rd, Omiya Sonic City (Saitama) / Show starts at 17:00
Wednesday, June 4th, Omiya Sonic City (Saitama) / Part 1, show starts at 13:00, Part 2, show starts at 17:00
Tuesday, July 15th, ROHM Theatre Kyoto (Kyoto) / Show starts at 17:00
Thursday, July 17th Kobe International Hall Kokusai Hall (Hyogo) / Show starts at 17:00
Friday, July 18th, Kobe International Hall Kokusai Hall (Hyogo) / Show starts at 14:00
Thursday, September 4th LINE CUBE SHIBUYA (Tokyo) / Show starts at 18:00
Friday, September 5th LINE CUBE SHIBUYA (Tokyo) / Part 1 Starts at 13:00, Part 2 Starts at 17:00
Wednesday, October 1st Ueno Gakuen Hall (Hiroshima) / Show starts at 6:00pm
Thursday, October 2nd Ueno Gakuen Hall (Hiroshima) / Show starts at 14:00
Friday, October 17th, iichiko Grand Theatre (Oita) / Show starts at 17:00
Sunday, October 19th Kumamoto Castle Hall (Kumamoto) / Show starts at 17:00
Thursday, October 23rd, Sagami Women’s University Green Hall (Kanagawa) / Show starts at 17:00
Friday, October 24th, Sagami Women’s University Green Hall (Kanagawa) / Part 1: Show starts at 13:00, Part 2: Show starts at 17:00
Wednesday, November 5th Sendai Sun Plaza Hall (Miyagi) / Show starts at 17:00
Tuesday, November 18th, Aichi Arts Theater (Aichi) / Show starts at 17:00
Wednesday, November 19th Aichi Arts Theatre (Aichi) / Part 1 Starts at 13:00, Part 2 Starts at 17:00
Sunday, November 23rd Festival Hall (Osaka) / Show starts: 17:00
November 24th (Monday, public holiday) Festival Hall (Osaka) / Part 1 Start: 13:00, Part 2 Start: 17:00