Hirose Ryoko and Takeuchi Mariya collaborate again, 23 years later for a new song

Back in 1997, actress Hirose Ryoko collaborated with popular singer/composer/producer Takeuchi Mariya for her debut hit single “Maji de Koi suru 5-byo mae”.

And now the two will collaborate once again 23 years later since the release of Hirose’s debut single for the song “Kimi no Egao” (Your smile) as Hirosue wanted to create a warm song which can encourage people for many generations. A song filled with hope that someone’s smile will save you, a smile will heal someone again, so everyone should smile.

Hirose and Takeuchi have had a long collaboration.

In addition to her debut single, the two worked on the song “Tomadoi” for her her debut album “ARIGATO!” and that same year, the song “Koi no Counsel” and “Iidasenakute”.

In 1999, the film “Secret” starring Hirose featured Takeuchi singing the theme song.  In 2019, for Takeuchi’s 40th anniversary album “Turntable”, Hirosue starred in a short movie commemorating the album’s release.

“Kimi no Egao” will be available digitally on Apple Music and iTunes Store and other music download sites and subscription services.