Hiroki Moriuchi
Japanese singer
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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.
- Singer
- lyricist
- composer
- Shinichi Mori (father)
- Masako Mori (mother)
Hiroki Moriuchi | |
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森内寛樹 | |
Hiro in September 2018 | |
| Born | January 25, 1994 Tokyo, Japan |
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| Relatives | Takahiro Moriuchi (brother) |
| Musical career | |
| Also known as | Hiro |
| Genres | |
| 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 |
| YouTube information | |
| Channel | |
| Years active | 2022–present |
| Genre | Vlog |
| Subscribers | 199 thousand |
| Views | 24 million |
| Last updated: October 22, 2024[needs update] | |
Personal life
Hiro was born on January 25, 1994, the youngest son of Japanese singers Masako Mori and Shinichi Mori.[1] He has two elder brothers, the eldest of whom is Takahiro Moriuchi, the lead singer of the band One Ok Rock[2][3] and Tomohiro Moriuchi who works on TV Tokyo.[4] In April 2005, his parents divorced when he was 11.[1] Following the divorce, he and his older brother, Tomohiro, resided with their father; their mother took custody of their oldest brother, Takahiro.[5]
Marriage
Hiro announced his marriage to actress and model Maika Yamamoto on October 13, 2024, through a post in his official social media account.[6] On May 5, 2026, his wife announced that she was pregnant with their first child.[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.[2]
2011–present: 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
Albums
Collaborations
| Title | 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
Awards and nominations
| Award 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] |