Hiroki Moriuchi

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Hiroki Moriuchi
森内寛樹
Hiro in September 2018
Born (1994-01-25) January 25, 1994 (age 31)
Tokyo, Japan
Occupations
  • Singer
  • lyricist
  • composer
Spouse
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(m. 2024)​
Parents
RelativesTakahiro Moriuchi (brother)
Musical career
Also known asHiro
Genres
InstrumentVocals
Years active2002–present
Labels
Member ofMy First Story
Formerly ofJohnny's Entertainment (2002–2005)
WebsiteMy First Story official website
YouTube information
Channel
Years active2022–present
GenreVlog
Subscribers199 thousand[1]
Views24 million[1]
Contents are inJapanese
Silver Play Button100,000 subscribers
Last updated: October 22, 2024

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.

Personal life

Hiro 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

Hiro announced his marriage to actress and model Maika Yamamoto on October 13, 2024, through a post in his official social media account.[7]

Career

2002–2005: Career beginnings and other musical pursuits

Hiro 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

Main article: My First Story

He 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

For Hiro's discography with My First Story, see My First Story discography.

Albums

List of studio albums, with selected chart positions
Title Album details Peak chart positions Sales
JPN
[11] 		JPN
Hot
[12]
Sing;est 7 5

Collaborations

Title Year Peak chart position Album
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) 		– –

Videography

See also: My First Story § Music videos

Music videos

Title Year Ref.
"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

Title Year Artist(s) Ref.
"Tokyo 4am" 2022 Chanmina [18]

Awards and nominations

Name of the award ceremony, year presented, category, nominee(s) of the award, and the result of the nomination
Award ceremony Year Category Nominee(s)/work(s) Result Ref.
Japan Record Awards 2023 Best Lyricist Award "I'm a Mess" Won [19]

References

  1. ^ a b "About 森ちゃんねる". YouTube.
  2. ^ 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.
  3. ^ 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.
  4. ^ "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.
  5. ^ "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.
  6. ^ "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.
  7. ^ "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.
  8. ^ "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.
  9. ^ "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.
  10. ^ "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.
  11. ^ "Hiro from My First Story albums" (in Japanese). Oricon. Archived from the original on October 24, 2021. Retrieved September 1, 2021.
  12. ^ "Billboard Japan Hot Albums". Billboard Japan (in Japanese). Retrieved September 1, 2021.
  13. ^ Cumulative sales of Sing;est:
  14. ^ Peak positions on the Billboard Japan Hot 100 Chart:
  15. ^ 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.
  16. ^ 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.
  17. ^ 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.
  18. ^ Chanmina (September 1, 2022). CHANMINA - TOKYO 4AM Official Music Video (Video) (in Japanese). Archived from the original on January 24, 2024.
  19. ^ "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.