Ran Ito sings ‘Hanazakari’ from the album Bright on. Tortoise Matsumoto writes lyrics about friendship and new beginnings. Akimitsu Homma and Toshiro Ito compose a melody that dances with joy.
Released: April 1, 2026
Hanazakari
Ran Ito • From “Bright on”
Hanazakari Lyrics Meaning Ran Ito | Bright on
The songwriter describes dancing with friends until dawn. The line ‘let’s see how far we can go’ encourages pushing past fear. Ito’s voice offers warmth and strength through every verse.
Anna ni waratta noniEven though we laughed so much,
Omoidasenai yuube no kotoI can’t remember the events of last night.
Itoshii nakama toWith my beloved friends,
Itsumo nigiyaka fushigi na shiawaseit’s always lively, a mysterious kind of happiness.
Yume no naka deInside a dream,
Yume janai watashi ga odoruthe real me dances without illusion.
Hanazakari hanazakariIn full bloom, in full bloom,
Ikutsu mo no asathrough countless mornings.
Maku ga agaru tabiEvery time the curtain rises,
Hanayaka ni hareyaka nibrilliantly and radiantly.
Sorezore no yoru oThrough each of our nights,
Odori akashimashoulet’s dance until the break of dawn.
Naiteru anata oSeeing you crying,
Tanomoshiku omou kitto daijoubuI still see your strength, so I know you’ll be fine.
Sora miageteJust look up at the sky,
Omoi wa itsumo issho yoour feelings are always together.
Hanazakari hanazakariIn full bloom, in full bloom,
Ikutsu mo no asathrough countless mornings.
Maku ga agaru tabiEvery time the curtain rises,
Hanayaka ni hareyaka nibrilliantly and radiantly.
Sorezore no yoru oThrough each of our nights,
Odori akashimashoulet’s dance until the break of dawn.
Atarashii hibi ni waku wakuI’m thrilled for the new days to come,
Mune tokimekaseletting my heart flutter with excitement.
Obiete koronde hanikan deEven if we feel afraid, stumble, or act shy,
Doko made ikoulet’s see how far we can go.
Saa minna moCome on, everyone, join in,
Hanazakari hanazakariin full bloom, in full bloom.
Ikutsu mo no asaThrough countless mornings,
Maku ga agaru tabievery time the curtain rises.
Hanayaka ni hareyaka niBrilliantly and radiantly,
Sorezore no yoru othrough each of our nights.
Odori akashimashouLet’s dance until the break of dawn.
Hanazakari hanazakariIn full bloom, in full bloom,
Nando demo nando demono matter how many times it takes.
Maku ga agaru tabiEvery time the curtain rises,
Hanayaka ni hareyaka nibrilliantly and radiantly.
Itsu made mo itsu made moForever and ever,
Odori tsuzukemashoulet’s keep on dancing.
Hanazakari Music Video
Hanazakari creates an anthem for celebrating life’s simple moments. The meaning behind the Japanese song is about finding courage in togetherness.