kimaguren brings back the energy of summer with their song ‘Encore.’ Iseki writes the heartfelt lyrics, while Tomofumi Hosoe creates a melody that mixes nostalgia with fresh beats. The track follows the highs and lows of youth, blending laughter and tears into a memorable tune.
Released: July 30, 2025
Encore
Kimaguren
Encore Lyrics Translation – Kimaguren
The lyricist mentions a sun-showered afternoon where memories of endless summers come alive. Lines like ‘Even if we endure and our feelings aren’t conveyed, I’m sure they’ll eventually reach you’ show the song’s hopeful core. The tune repeats like a tape recorder, weaving together moments of doubt and triumph.
Nande ka naI wonder why.
Kikitaku narunda yo naI just get the urge to listen to it.
Tamani musei ni especially on a hot summer daySometimes so strongly, especially on a hot summer day.
Kurei to Iseki no futari no tune under the sun and or the moonIt’s the tune of Kurei and Iseki, under the sun and or the moon.
Tenkiame furu afternoon nakiwaratta owaranai natsuOn a sun-showered afternoon, we laughed and cried in an endless summer.
Waraichau yo na natsumero da yo naIt makes me laugh, it’s such a nostalgic melody.
Isshuu mawatte atarashii kamo naIt’s come full circle, so it might actually be fresh again.
Taoru mawashite tonde yurashiteSpinning our towels, jumping, and swaying,
Kurikaesu maru deit repeats just like
Teepu rekoodaaa tape recorder.
Honto wa lifeThe truth is, life
Not natsumero kaiwaiisn’t just a nostalgic scene.
The jiThis is the moment,
Bunkitenthe turning point.
Gaman shite tsutawaranakute moEven if we endure and our feelings aren’t conveyed,
Kitto todoku no daI’m sure they’ll eventually reach you.
Mitoke yo natte shinjiteta‘Just watch me,’ we believed.
What the xxxxWhat the heck.
Daremo ga hit shitara bet shitaEveryone placed their bets once it became a hit.
No no no noNo, no, no, no.
Tabekake noThis is a half-eaten
Mein disshumain dish,
Nidome no re lifeour second attempt at rewriting life.
yes yes yes yesYes, yes, yes, yes.
Kiteru mou soko madeIt’s already coming right up to us.
No no no noNo, no, no, no.
Kimagure niActing on a whim,
Mie gakureflickering in and out of sight.
Wadakamari mizu ni nagasenebaWe’ve got to wash away our lingering doubts like water.
Kimagure naEven the unpredictable
Mikazuki mocrescent moon says,
No game‘No game,
Time outtime out,
Mercithank you.’
Ningen damonWe’re only human, after all.
Iikagen ya noIt’s so irresponsible, isn’t it?
KimagurenWe’re Kimaguren.
Tell you what time to tell nice and nastyTell you what time to tell nice and nasty.
Ruiji to Mario mitai niWe’re just like Luigi and Mario.
Not yet we aren’t overNot yet, we aren’t over.
Nope dope and we’re soberNope, dope, and we’re sober.
Not yet we aren’t overNot yet, we aren’t over.
We are youngWe are young.
Ima demo mimi ni nokoru waves ni blendEven now, it lingers in my ears, blending with the waves.
Majime na hanashi how many lives did we saveOn a serious note, how many lives did we save?
Demo family mo friends mo care wa pretendBut even family and friends just pretend to care,
Day after day kaikan mo bendday after day, even our pleasure begins to fade.
Attakai dream o chase shita age no trendChasing a warm dream was the trend of our youth,
Subete no to do ni owaretto the endchased by all our to-do lists until the very end.
Tell me if we were right or wrongTell me if we were right or wrong.
No no noNo, no, no.
Hito ni heart o give shite moEven if you give your heart to others,
Kantan ni wa kawaranaithings won’t change so easily.
Shagamikonde mo tasukete kurenaiEven if you crouch down, they won’t help you.
Shite happens demo tachiagaru shika naiSh#t happens, but you just have to stand back up.
Ankooru ankooru ankooru ankooruEncore, encore, encore, encore!
Ankooru ankooru ankooruEncore, encore, encore!
Kimagure niActing purely on a whim,
Mie gakurewe flicker in and out of sight.
Wadakamari mizu ni nagasenebaIf we don’t wash away our bitter feelings,
Kimagure naeven the whimsical
Mikazuki mocrescent moon will know,
No gamethat this is no game.
Time outTime out.
MerciMerci.
Ningen damonAfter all, we’re only human.
Iikagen ya noWe can be quite irresponsible,
Kimagurenwe are Kimaguren.
Tell you what time to tell nice and nastyI’ll tell you when to be nice and when to be nasty,
Kukkii and kuriimu mitai nijust like cookies and cream.
Not yet we aren’t overNot yet, we aren’t over.
Nope dope and we’re soberNope, we’re dope and we’re sober.
Not yet we aren’t overNot yet, we aren’t over.
We are backWe are back!
Encore Music Video
‘Encore’ lyrics offer a mix of nostalgia and a call to action. kimaguren’s track is a reminder that even in uncertainty, we keep moving forward.