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Ryujin Kiyoshi

b. 1989

Japanese singer-songwriter

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About Ryujin Kiyoshi

Born 1989. Ryujin Kiyoshi is a Japanese singer, singer-songwriter and record producer.

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. 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 song became a top 10 single on Oricon's singles chart. Two months later, Kiyoshi released his third album, People.

Discography Albums Year Album information Chart positions Total sales 2009Philosophy Released: 25 March 2009 Label: EMI Music Japan (TOCT-26734) Formats: CD, digital download, rental CD389,100 2010World Released: 17 February 2010 Label: EMI Music Japan (TOCT-26934) Formats: CD, digital download, rental CD2011,100 2011People Released: 13 April 2011 Label: EMI Music Japan (TOCT-27063) Formats: CD, digital download, rental CD295,300 2012Music Released: 9 May 2012 Label: EMI Music Japan (TOCT-28079) Formats: CD, digital download, rental CD37

Singles Release Title Notes Chart positions Oriconsales RIAJ digital tracks 2009"Morning Sun" 43 5 —3,800 PhilosophyDigital single — — —— 82 39 —1,300 World2010 55 17 492,500 Digital single — — —— 43 21 —2,600 People 64 58 —2,600 2011 48 53 —2,400 Digital single — — ——

Other charted songs

FM Festival "Life Music Award 2009" Best Voice of Life FM Festival "Life Music Award 2009" Best New Artist of Life

Philosophy The Second CD Shop Awards "Help Me Help Me Help Me" Space Shower Music Video Awards 2010 Best New Artist Video

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Ryujin Kiyoshi?

Japanese singer-songwriter

When was Ryujin Kiyoshi born?

Ryujin Kiyoshi was born on 27 May 1989 in Osaka.

What is Ryujin Kiyoshi's occupation?

Ryujin Kiyoshi is a singer, singer-songwriter and record producer.

What nationality is Ryujin Kiyoshi?

Ryujin Kiyoshi is Japanese.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Ryujin Kiyoshi

· Wikidata: Q7385525

· DBpedia: Ryujin Kiyoshi

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