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The third release in a series of three songs distributed biweekly is "Different."
This track marks Kijimael's first ambitious attempt at writing lyrics in English.

With its Lo-fi, dreamy production, and the gentle resonance between Kijimael's slightly wistful voice and ukulele, this acoustic pop gem has come to life.

Comment by Kijimael

After attending a live concert by an overseas artist and feeling inspired by the way they performed, I decided for the first time to complete a song entirely in English. What emerged from that experience was this:

~No matter how you feel,
no matter how much courage you think you've received,
I believe that strength was yours all along~

That is the message I wrote into "Different."

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Different

Spotify • New Music Everyday - tuneTracks (curated by TuneCore Japan) • 20 Feb 2026

Artist Profile

  • Kijimael

    Singer songwriter Kijima El is an emerging artist gaining attention both in Japan and internationally. With a voice that blends transparency and melancholy along with a distinctive approach to the ukulele she has been steadily expanding her audience. Her Instagram following which was around 900 in May last year has grown rapidly to 30000 as of February 2026. Her self written songs delicately portray inner landscapes that feel almost like prayers resonating with listeners by gently connecting to their memories and emotions. Her single Miko released on February 6 2026 was written around the theme of confronting her own name and destiny. The track was selected for the playlist NEW BORN J POP Next Generation Trending J POP Artists on KKBOX Taiwan one of the largest music streaming services in Taiwan. In addition to the playlist placement she was also featured as a banner artist further increasing attention from audiences across Asia. She performs mainly in live venues around Shimokitazawa and Daikanyama in Tokyo. On March 20 her signature song Live Untamed will finally receive its long awaited digital release.

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