Kono Ore Wa Ano Otoko Lyrics English (with Translation) — Ku-Ten

ku-ten crafts ‘Kono Ore wa Ano Otoko,’ a song that mixes humor and introspection. The artist writes lyrics inspired by a rugged manga character, creating a tune that blends old-school charm with modern quirks. ku-ten also composes the melody, giving the track a nostalgic yet playful edge.

Kono Ore Wa Ano Otoko Lyrics English (with Translation) — Ku-Ten
Released: January 21, 2026

Kono Ore wa Ano Otoko

Ku-Ten

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Ku-Ten
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Kono Ore wa Ano Otoko Lyrics Translation – Ku-Ten

The narrator idolizes a tough guy from an old manga, even mimicking his habits like chewing on a leaf and wearing wooden sandals. ku-ten writes, ‘Do you think I’m afraid of dying?’ a line that captures the character’s bravado. The lyrics show a mix of admiration and self-awareness, questioning whether the act is stylish or just pretentious.

Tokoya de hajimete yondaI read it for the first time at the barbershop,
Furui manga no otoko ni akogareteidolizing the rugged man in that old manga.
Happa kuwaeteNow I keep a leaf in my mouth,
Geta narasuand clatter my wooden ‘geta’ sandals as I walk.
Iki datoka kiza datokaWhether they call it stylish or just pretentious,
Kaite atta kedothat’s how he was written, but…
Soredake wakacchaebaIf I can just figure that much out,
Ninki deshou neI’m sure I’ll be popular,
Kono ore wabeing this version of me.
Shinu no ga kowai mono ka“Do you think I’m afraid of dying?”
Mukashikatagi no otoko wa sou itteThat’s what an old-school tough guy would say,
Happa hirotteso I pick up a leaf from the ground,
Geta wo kauand buy myself some wooden sandals.
Iki datoka kiza datokaWhether they call it stylish or just pretentious,
Shirimasen kedoI honestly wouldn’t know, but…
Soredake yamechaebaIf he just quit putting on that act,
Ninki deshou neI’m sure he’d be popular,
Ano otokothat kind of man.
Soredake nano yoThat’s really all there is to it,
Kono ore wafor this version of me.

Kono Ore wa Ano Otoko Music Video

The ‘Kono Ore wa Ano Otoko’ lyrics explore identity and imitation with wit. ku-ten delivers a heartfelt look at trying to live up to a larger-than-life figure.