Hiroki Moriuchi (森内 寛樹, Moriuchi Hiroki) (born January 25, 1994, in Tokyo), better known professionally as Hiro, is a Japanese singer and the lead vocalist of the Japanese rock band My First Story.
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森内寛樹 | |||||||
Born | Tokyo, Japan | January 25, 1994||||||
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Relatives | Takahiro Moriuchi (brother) | ||||||
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Also known as | Hiro | ||||||
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Instrument | Vocals | ||||||
Years active | 2002–present | ||||||
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Member of | My First Story | ||||||
Formerly of | Johnny's Entertainment (2002–2005) | ||||||
Website | My First Story official website | ||||||
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Years active | 2022–present | ||||||
Genre | Vlog | ||||||
Subscribers | 199 thousand[1] | ||||||
Total views | 24 million[1] | ||||||
Contents are in | Japanese | ||||||
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Last updated: October 22, 2024 |
Personal life
editHiro was born on January 25, 1994, the youngest son of Japanese singers Masako Mori and Shinichi Mori.[2] He has two elder brothers, the eldest of whom is Takahiro Moriuchi, the lead singer of the band One Ok Rock[3][4] and Tomohiro Moriuchi who works on TV Tokyo.[5] In April 2005, his parents divorced when he was 11.[2] Following the divorce, he and his older brother, Tomohiro, resided with their father; their mother took custody of their oldest brother, Takahiro.[6]
Marriage
editHiro announced his marriage to actress and model Maika Yamamoto on October 13, 2024, through a post in his official social media account.[7]
Career
edit2002–2005: Career beginnings and other musical pursuits
editHiro signed with Johnny's Entertainment on December 1, 2002, when he was 8 years old. He was the youngest Johnny's Jr. and remained active until 2005.[3]
2011–present: MY FIRST STORY
editHe is currently active as the lead vocalist of the Japanese rock band, My First Story, which was formed in Shibuya in 2011.[8] He released his solo debut album Sing;est on January 20, 2021, through Universal Music Japan. It contains ten covers of songs originally performed by exclusively female vocalists.[9][10]
Discography
editAlbums
editTitle | Album details | Peak chart positions | Sales | |
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JPN [11] |
JPN Hot [12] | |||
Sing;est |
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7 | 5 |
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Collaborations
editTitle | Year | Peak chart position | Album | |
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JPN | JPN Hot [14] | |||
"Savior of Song" (Nano feat. My First Story) |
2013 | * | 25 | Rock On |
"Sink Like a Stone" (Swanky Dank feat. Hiro) |
2014 | – | Circles | |
"Reimei" (レイメイ) (Sayuri with My First Story) |
2018 | 10 | Non-album single | |
"Black Memory" (The Oral Cigarettes feat. Hiro) |
2022 | – | – | Bullets into the Pipe |
"Airbnb" (あいるびーばっく) (BAK (Chimeraz) feat. Hiro) |
2023 | – | – | Non-album singles |
"I Promise You" (Ryo (Supercell) feat. Hiro) |
2024 | – | – | |
"Unmei to Struggle" (運命と Struggle; "Fate and Struggle") (Ryo (Supercell) feat. Hiro) |
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Videography
editMusic videos
editTitle | Year | Ref. |
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"Savior of Song" Nano feat. My First Story |
2013 | [15] |
"Sink Like a Stone" Swanky Dank feat. Hiro |
2014 | [16] |
"Reimei" Sayuri with My First Story |
2018 | [17] |
Music video appearances
editTitle | Year | Artist(s) | Ref. |
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"Tokyo 4am" | 2022 | Chanmina | [18] |
Awards and nominations
editAward ceremony | Year | Category | Nominee(s)/work(s) | Result | Ref. |
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Japan Record Awards | 2023 | Best Lyricist Award | "I'm a Mess" | Won | [19] |
References
edit- ^ a b "About 森ちゃんねる". YouTube.
- ^ a b "森昌子と森進一 「おしどり夫婦」だった2人が離婚した理由とは?" [Masako Mori and Shinichi Mori: Why did the "happily married" couple divorce?]. Excite Japan (in Japanese). October 10, 2017. Archived from the original on January 31, 2022. Retrieved April 2, 2024.
- ^ a b "森進一Jr.、2ちゃんねるにキレた「存在意味わからない」「殴りたくなる位ムカつく」" [Shinichi Mori, Jr. snapped at 2chan, "I don't understand why it exists" and "It pisses me off so much I want to punch it."]. J Cast News (in Japanese). February 15, 2013. Archived from the original on October 25, 2021. Retrieved November 10, 2017.
- ^ "ワンオクTaka、マイファスHiroら3兄弟の"貴重幼少期ショット"公開「面影ありますね」" [ONEOK Taka reveals "precious childhood shots" of his three brothers, including MYFS Hiro: "I can see their faces.]. Oricon News (in Japanese). Oricon. July 11, 2021. Archived from the original on September 27, 2022. Retrieved April 2, 2024.
- ^ "岡田家以外もこんなに!「一家まるごと芸能人」ファミリー" [So much more than just the Okada family! The "Whole Family of Entertainers" Family]. Nifty News (in Japanese). August 16, 2017. Archived from the original on November 11, 2017. Retrieved November 10, 2017.
- ^ "森進一の長男TAKA 絶体絶命からの復活?" [Taka, Eldest Son of Shinichi Mori Has Recovered from Desperate Situation?]. Yomiuri Shimbun (in Japanese). January 25, 2013. Archived from the original on March 4, 2013. Retrieved August 30, 2021.
- ^ "マイファスHiroと山本舞香が結婚" [MY FIRST STORY's Hiro marries Maika Yamamoto]. Natalie (in Japanese). Retrieved 2024-10-22.
- ^ "結成半年MY FIRST STORYがバンド名を冠した初アルバム" [First album by MY FIRST STORY, formed half a year ago, bears the band's name.]. Natalie (in Japanese). January 26, 2012. Archived from the original on December 7, 2022. Retrieved November 10, 2017.
- ^ "マイファスHiro、本名"森内寛樹"でソロデビュー 父・森進一との初共演で話題" [My First Story singer makes his solo debut with his real name "Hiroki Moriuchi"]. Oricon News (in Japanese). Oricon. November 30, 2020. Archived from the original on April 26, 2023. Retrieved September 1, 2021.
- ^ "森内寛樹、My First StoryのHiroが本名名義でソロデビュー&カバーアルバムをリリース決定" [Hiroki Moriuchi, Hiro of My First Story to make solo debut and release cover album under his real name.]. Billboard Japan (in Japanese). November 30, 2020. Archived from the original on October 21, 2021. Retrieved September 1, 2021.
- ^ "Hiro from My First Story albums" (in Japanese). Oricon. Archived from the original on October 24, 2021. Retrieved September 1, 2021.
- Sing;est : "週間 アルバムランキング 2021年02月01日付" [Weekly Album Ranking: February 01, 2021] (in Japanese). Oricon. January 18–24, 2021. Archived from the original on February 14, 2023. Retrieved April 2, 2024.
- ^ "Billboard Japan Hot Albums". Billboard Japan (in Japanese). Retrieved September 1, 2021.
- Sing;est: "Hot Albums [2021/01/27 公開]". Billboard Japan. February 1, 2021. Archived from the original on February 11, 2023. Retrieved April 2, 2024.
- ^ Cumulative sales of Sing;est:
- "Top Albums Sales [2021/01/27 公開]". Billboard Japan (in Japanese). February 1, 2021. Archived from the original on February 14, 2023. Retrieved April 1, 2024.
- "Top Albums Sales [2021/02/03 公開]". Billboard Japan (in Japanese). February 8, 2021. Archived from the original on April 1, 2024. Retrieved April 1, 2024.
- "Top Albums Sales [2021/02/10 公開]". Billboard Japan (in Japanese). February 15, 2021. Archived from the original on April 1, 2024. Retrieved April 1, 2024.
- "Top Albums Sales [2021/02/17 公開]". Billboard Japan (in Japanese). February 22, 2021. Archived from the original on May 19, 2023. Retrieved April 1, 2024.
- "Top Albums Sales [2021/02/24 公開]". Billboard Japan (in Japanese). March 1, 2021. Archived from the original on May 17, 2023. Retrieved April 1, 2024.
- ^ Peak positions on the Billboard Japan Hot 100 Chart:
- "Savior of Song": "Hot 100 [2013/11/06 公開]". Billboard Japan (in Japanese). November 11, 2013. Archived from the original on May 23, 2023. Retrieved April 2, 2024.
- "Reimei": "Hot 100 [2018/12/12 公開]". Billboard Japan (in Japanese). December 17, 2018. Archived from the original on November 6, 2023. Retrieved April 2, 2024.
- ^ Flying Dog (September 10, 2013). SAVIOR OF SONG / ナノ feat. MY FIRST STORY Music Video (Video) (in Japanese). Archived from the original on December 15, 2023.
- ^ JMS Base (May 21, 2014). SWANKY DANK -Sink Like a Stone- feat. Hiro(from MY FIRST STORY)【Official Video】 (Video) (in Japanese). Archived from the original on February 27, 2024.
- ^ Sayuri; My First Story (April 30, 2020). 酸欠少女さユり×MY FIRST STORY『レイメイ』MV(フルver)TVアニメ『ゴールデンカムイ』第二期OPテーマ [Sayuri x MY FIRST STORY "Reimei" MV (full version), OP theme of TV anime "Golden Kamuy" 2nd season] (Video) (in Japanese). Archived from the original on December 21, 2023.
- ^ Chanmina (September 1, 2022). CHANMINA - TOKYO 4AM Official Music Video (Video) (in Japanese). Archived from the original on January 24, 2024.
- ^ "第65回レコード大賞各賞発表!" [The 65th Japan Record Awards winners announced!] (in Japanese). Japan Record Awards. December 6, 2023. Archived from the original on January 29, 2024. Retrieved December 29, 2023.
External links
edit- Official MY FIRST STORY website (in Japanese)
- Official MY FIRST STORY Facebook
- Official MY FIRST STORY Member's Club STORYTELLER
- Personal Twitter account
- Personal Instagram account