Moriyama Naotaro (森山直太朗) is a singer-songwriter from Tokyo.
Ever since he was a boy, Moriyama has always been passionate about soccer, but when he was in college, he started playing guitar and making music. After that, he developed live activities at street performances and live houses.[1]
In March 2001, he released the album Naotaro under the name of "Naotaro" from an independent label.[1]
In October 2002, he made his major debut with the mini-album Kawaita Uta wa Sakana no Esa ni Choudo Ii.[1] After that, he continued to release and perform live activities. His songs with his own world view and unique singing voice are supported by a wide range of generations.
Discography[]
Albums[]
- [2004.05.26] Aratanaru Koushinryou wo Motomete (新たなる香辛料を求めて)
- [2006.11.29] Kazemachi Kousaten (風待ち交差点)
- [2007.03.30] Kazemachi Kousaten Special Edition (風待ち交差点スペシャルエディション)
- [2008.03.05] Shokun!! (諸君!!)
- [2010.06.09] Arayuru Mono no Mannaka de (あらゆるものの真ん中で)
- [2012.04.11] Suteki na Something (素敵なサムシング)
- [2013.04.24] To Aru Monogatari (とある物語)
- [2013.12.11] Jiyuu no Genkai (自由の限界)
- [2014.11.19] Ougon no Kokoro (黄金の心)
- [2016.06.01] Ah! (嗚呼)
- [2018.08.22] 822
- [2022.03.16] Subarashii Sekai (素晴らしい世界)
Compilation Albums[]
- [2005.06.15] Kessaku 2001-2005 (傑作撰 2001~2005)
- [2010.12.15] Rare Tracks vol.1 (レア・トラックス vol.1)
- [2016.09.21] Dai Kessaku Sen (大傑作撰)
- [2023.01.17] GENGA I (原画I)
- [2023.01.17] GENGA II (原画II)
Mini Albums[]
- [2001.03.07] Naotaro (直太朗)
- [2002.10.02] Kawaita Uta wa Sakana no Esa ni Choudo Ii (乾いた唄は魚の餌にちょうどいい)
- [2003.06.18] Ikutsumono Kawa wo Koete Umareta Kotobatachi (いくつもの川を越えて生まれた言葉たち)
Singles[]
- [2001.11.10] Wasuremono (ワスレモノ)
- [2002.11.27] Hoshikuzu no Serenade (星屑のセレナーデ)
- [2003.03.05] Sakura (さくら)
- [2003.08.20] Natsu no Owari (夏の終わり)
- [2004.01.10] Taiyou / Koe (太陽 / 声)
- [2004.03.17] Ikitoshi Ikerumono e (生きとし生ける物へ)
- [2004.08.04] Ima ga Jinsei ~Hishou-hen~ (今が人生 〜飛翔編〜)
- [2005.02.23] Toki no Yukue ~Jo Haru no Sora~ (時の行方 〜序・春の空〜)
- [2005.06.15] Chiisana Koi no Yuumagure (小さな恋の夕間暮れ)
- [2005.11.16] Kazahana (風花)
- [2006.03.01] Kimi wa Gobanme no Kisetsu (君は五番目の季節)
- [2006.09.13] Kaze ni Natte (風になって)
- [2006.10.25] Koishikute / Yumemitai ~Dakara Kumo ni Akogareta~ (恋しくて / 夢みたい 〜だから雲に憧れた〜)
- [2007.05.09] Mirai: Kaze no Tsuyoi Gogo ni Umareta Sonnet (未来 〜風の強い午後に生まれたソネット〜)
- [2007.08.08] Taiyou no Nioi (太陽のにほひ)
- [2008.01.30] Snowdrop (スノウドロップ)
- [2008.08.27] Ikiteru Koto ga Tsurai nara (生きてることが辛いなら)
- [2009.10.21] Namida (涙)
- [2010.09.29] Kachoufuugetsu / Kotoba ni Sureba (花鳥風月 / 言葉にすれば)
- [2013.03.27] Hibi (日々)
- [2014.08.13] Wakamonotachi (若者たち)
- [2015.09.09] Ikiru (tte Iikiru) (生きる (って言い切る))
- [2021.03.17] Sakura (2020 Gasshou) / Saiaku na Haru (さくら(二〇二〇合唱)/ 最悪な春)
Digital Singles[]
- [2016.12.07] Minna Onnaji (みんなおんなじ)
- [2017.06.21] Zettai, Daijoubu (絶対、大丈夫)
- [2018.03.21] Kate (糧)
- [2018.06.06] Ningen no Mori (人間の森)
- [2019.10.30] Sakura (2019) (さくら (二〇一九))
- [2020.01.24] Arigatou wa Kocchi no Kotoba (TV version) (ありがとうはこっちの言葉(TV version))
- [2020.03.06] Arigatou wa Kocchi no Kotoba (ありがとうはこっちの言葉)
- [2020.05.29] Saiaku na Haru (Hikigatari) (最悪な春 (弾き語り))
- [2020.07.17] Sugu Soko ni NEW DAYS (すぐそこにNEW DAYS)
- [2020.10.07] Rakujitsu (落日)
- [2021.02.10] Sakura (2020 Gasshou) (さくら (二〇二〇合唱))
- [2021.09.29] Tooku e Ikitai (遠くへ行きたい)
- [2021.10.27] Kaku Iu Boku mo (カク云ウボクモ)
- [2021.11.24] Sore wa Shirokute Yawarakai (それは白くて柔らかい)
- [2022.08.10] Akane (茜)
- [2024.01.31] Romantic (ロマンティーク)
DVD[]
- [2003.12.03] Eien wa Orgel no Naka ni (永遠はオルゴールの中に)
- [2004.04.28] Ikitoshi Ikerumono e (生きとし生ける物へ)
- [2005.04.20] Mori no Hito (森の人)
- [2006.06.28] Kimi wa Gobanme no Kisetsu: Documentary Film (君は五番目の季節~ドキュメンタリー・フィルム~)
- [2008.01.30] 2007 Himeji-jo (二〇〇七 姫路城)
- [2012.10.03] Moriyama Naotaro Music Video Compilation ① (森山直太朗ミュージックビデオ集①)
- [2014.08.13] Concert Tour 2013-2014 "Jiyuu no Genkai" Sorosoro Hontou no Ore no Hanashi wo Shiyouka (コンサートツアー2013~2014『自由の限界』~そろそろ本当の俺の話をしようか~)
- [2017.10.25] Zettai, Daijoubu: 15th Anniversary Tour to Drama (『絶対、大丈夫 ~15thアニバーサリーツアーとドラマ~』)
- [2018.03.21] The Castle (あの城)
- [2020.04.15] Ningen no Mori (人間の森)