Kihara Rui has played Kiramei Yellow/Imizu Tametomo in the 2020 Super Sentai series “Mashin Sentai Kiramager”, and has performed as “Heshikiri Hasebe” in the musical “Touken Ranbu”, and has been active as an actor this year, starring in “Kurosaki Ichigo” in “ROCK MUSICAL BLEACH”. Kihara, who is also active as an artist, held a solo concert at Yokohama 1000 Club on March 15th, released her new song, “Waiting for Flowers.”
Kihara Rui played the role of Kiramei Yellow/Imizu Tametomo in the Super Sentai series “Mashin Sentai Kiramager,” which has been popular with a wide range of people, from children to parents’ generations. Recently, he played the role of Heshikiri Hasebe in the musical Touken Ranbu, and Kurosaki Ichigo in the role of ROCK MUSICAL BLEACH, and has been recognized for his achievements in the musical world, including appearing in his first Toho musical, GIRLFRIEND. As an artist, he wrote the lyrics himself, and has already released seven songs in collaboration with various creators, resulting in a total of over 2 million views. There are also high expectations for her as a singer, including the success of the solo live YELL held at Yokohama 1000 Club this month.
Kihara released his new song “Waiting for Flowers” today. This song, which was first performed at the solo live YELL, was provided by singer-songwriter Mizuno Atsushi. Mizuno Atsushi is a singer-songwriter who writes songs with the theme of “easy music” and is also active as a Vocaloid P., and in 2021, “Kikuru feat.Kakui” posted on YouTube with 25 million views and became a hot topic. This time’s “Waiting for Flowers” is based on the theme of “graduation,” and the lyrics that positively capture the parting of the parting, “The flowers may fall someday, but we will meet again someday,” are impressive, and this is the perfect ballad song for this season, where you can bring out 100% of Kihara’s clear vocals with Mizuno Atsushi’s keyboard and gentle band sound.
◆Comment from Kihara Rui
Until now, I have co-written the lyrics with a creator, but this time I wanted to leave everything to Mizuno Ats, who is good at lyrics that resonate with the heart that will make you feel sad but warm, and I asked her to write a ballad song with the theme of “graduation.” Recently, it has been a year where I often have had a breakup, such as the end of a long-running performance or the disbanding of a group that has continued for seven years. Please receive this song, like my diploma, with the hope that we will meet again someday.
◆Comment from Mizuno Atsushi
We provided the song to Kihara Rui. My name is Mizuno Atsushi!
As it is spring, I am writing songs with the theme of graduation.
We aimed to create a song that aligns with Rui’s straightforward and transparent voice, so we hope you enjoy it. Please watch it!
◆Music information
RUI KIHARA “Waiting for the flowers”
Released on Wednesday, March 26th, 2025
Lyrics and composition: Mizuno Atsushi
*Music Video will be released at a later date
◆CD information
RUI KIHARA 1st EP “COLORS”
Now available from Wednesday, December 20th, 2023
https://orcd.co/kihararui_colors
[Track list]
1. God of Request (Lyrics: Kihara Rui, Shigenaga Ryosuke, Composition: Shigenaga Ryosuke)
2. Ichigo Ichie (Lyrics: Kihara Rui, Music: Nito.)
3. Kakehoshi (Lyrics: Kihara Rui, Music: Atlantic Yohei)
4. Heartbeat (Lyrics: Kihara Rui, Nito; Music: Kurosawa Tsuyoshiro)
5. Neon City (Lyrics: Kihara Rui, Nito. Music: Nito.)
◆Profile
Born on September 15th, 1998. Born in Tokyo.
His major appearances include Mashin Sentai Kiramager (Imizu Tametomo / Kiramei Yellow), the musical Touken Ranbu (Heshikiri Hasebe), ROCK MUSICAL BLEACH (Kurosaki Ichigo), the film “Maybe” (Sasano), and the film “Kisaragi Station” (Kishi Shota). This July, the musical “Touken Ranbu” will be held on stage at the Tokyo Dome for the first time at the 10th anniversary celebration.
◆Kihara Rui SNS link
X:https://twitter.com/rui0915spsong
YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@ruikihara823
TikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@ruikihara0915
HP:https://red-actors.com/artist/rui-kihara/
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