Kahoru Kohiruimaki is a Japanese singer who debuted on Epic/Sony in 1985 and is known internationally for the City Hunter opening theme “City Hunter ～愛よ消えないで～”.[1][2]
Career
Kohiruimaki debuted on 21 October 1985, aged 18, with “Never Say Good-Bye”, followed by the album Call My Name in November.[1][2] Her 1987 album I’m Here, produced by Masami Tsuchiya, reached No. 1 on Oricon, and Hearts on Parade reached No. 2; that year she also sang the City Hunter opening theme and appeared on NHK’s Kōhaku Uta Gassen, returning in 1989.[2][1]
International collaborations
After moving from Epic/Sony to TDK Core in 1989, she worked with Prince, who produced “Mind Bells” and “Bliss” on Time the Motion (1989), and with Maurice White, who produced “Tangerine Moonnight” and “Frontier” on Frontier (1992).[2] By 2014 she had released 26 albums including compilations and 35 singles.[2]
Discography
Studio albums
| Year | Title | Label |
|---|---|---|
| 1987 | I’m Here (Oricon No. 1; produced by Masami Tsuchiya) | Epic/Sony |
| 1987 | Hearts on Parade (Oricon No. 2) | Epic/Sony |
Notable songs
References
- “Kahoru Kohiruimaki”. Wikipedia. Retrieved 11 October 2026.
- “小比類巻かほる”. Wikipedia (Japanese). Retrieved 11 October 2026.
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