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.[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]
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]
He is currently active as the lead vocalist of the Japanese rock band, My First Story, which was formed in Shibuya in 2011.[6] 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.[7][8]
^ ab"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.
^ ab"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.
^"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.
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.
^"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.