Discography Studio albums 9 Compilation albums 2 Video albums 13 Singles 40 Tribute albums 3 Remix album 1 The discography of Japanese and singer consists of nine, two, one, three, thirteen and numerous singles and promotional singles. Hirai debuted as a musician under in 1995 with the single ', but found success five years later with the single ' and his third album,. Hirai's success continued through the 2000s, with the single 'Ōki na Furudokei' (2002), a Japanese-language version of ', an 1876 song by American composer, 'Hitomi o Tojite' (2004), the theme song for the film and ' (2005), the theme song of the -starring drama. In addition to his studio albums, Hirai has released a series of acoustic cover albums entitled Ken's Bar, named after a series of concept live concerts he performs. Contents. Studio albums All release dates pertain to their release in Japan, unless stated. Sales provided by Oricon database and are rounded to the nearest thousand copies.

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The chart was established in 2010. ^ Week references for Gaon: Japanese Singer, Ura Utabaka, Ken's Bar III. The chart was established in July 2005 and only archives the top 20 releases. The East Asian chart is a sub-chart, so releases listed may not have charted on the main top 20.

Position was taken from 2005 week 30 for Sentimentalovers, 2008 week 11 for Fakin' Pop, 2011 week 24 for Japanese Singer. Gaining Through Losing received a 3× Platinum certification for 1,200,000 copies, however the 3× Platinum threshold was redefined as 750,000 copies in 2003.

Position was taken from 2005 week 46 for Utabaka, 2010 week 46 for Ura Utabaka. Position was taken from 2009 week 25 for Ken's Bar II, 2014 week 45 for Ken's Bar III. The was established in February 2008. Sources for chart positions are as follows: 'Canvas', 'Kimi wa Suteki', 'Itsuka Hanareru Hi ga Kite mo', 'Candy', 'Boku wa Kimi ni Koi o Suru', 'Sing Forever', 'Aishiteiru', 'Itoshiki Hibi yo', 'Kokuhaku', 'Kikyō ga Oka', 'Grotesque', 'Soredemo Shitai', 'Kimi no Kodō wa Kimi ni Shika Narasenai', 'Plus One', 'Time'. Position was taken from 2009 week 43 for 'Boku wa Kimi ni Koi o Suru', 2014 week 15 for 'Grotesque', 'Soredemo Shitai/Onnaji Samishisa'. Charted in 2008. Charted at number 65 on the Adult Alternative Airplay chart.

Sources for chart positions are as follows: 'Shashin', 'Stardust', 'Because of You', 'Love (Destiny)', 'Heart of Mine', 'Wakareuta'. Charted at number 17 on the Adult Alternative Airplay subchart, and at number 51 on the Hot Top Airplay chart. References. ^ Oricon Ranking Information Service 'You Big Tree'.

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Daigong edit: making a proper thread. Ken Hirai / 平井 堅 Ken Hirai is a Japanese R&B and pop singer.

Since his debut, Hirai has worked as a model, actor, composer, lyricist, singer, and spokesperson. During his career, Hirai has released 32 singles and 11 albums up until October 2010. According to Oricon, his single 'Hitomi Wo Tojite(Close Your Eyes)' became the best-selling single of 2004 in Japan.While his compilation album Ken Hirai 10th Anniversary Complete Single Collection '95–'05 'Utabaka' became the best-selling album of 2006 in Japan. Profile Born: January 17, 1972 Origin: Higashiosaka, Osaka, Japan Genres: R&B, Pop Occupations: Singer, songwriter, record producer Instruments: Piano Years active: 1995–present Labels: DefStar Records Links.

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