Nerun Moshimoshi (ねるんモシもし)
Nerun Moshimoshi is an album by Nerun chan for her solo project Nerun Poku poku (ねるんポクぽく). Nerun chan is a member of the idol group You’ll Melt More! (ゆるめるモ！) and started this project on September 14, 2021. The Nerun Moshimoshi album was released on April 15, 2025.
The album cover shows Nerun on a pink rotary phone, with Nerun herself being the handset. It plays nicely into the album title, since “moshimoshi” is what you say on the phone in Japanese to mean “hello.” The album description says {もしもしこちらねるちゃん♪ たくさん音楽でおはなししようね♪}, which translates to “Hello, this is Nerun chan♪ Let’s chat a lot through music, okay?♪”
Dental Hygienist (でんたる歯いじにすと)
Did you know Nerun is a dental hygienist? No? I did, because she made a song about it. The track has Nerun singing over a bright pop beat with horns in the background, giving it a cheerful and lively feel. The most entertaining parts are where she repeats HaHaHaHa (歯歯歯歯), which in Japanese means “tooth,” but also sounds like laughing. I also really like the use of multiple languages. Apparently she sings about brushing teeth in nine languages: Japanese, English, Korean, Vietnamese, Thai, Chinese, Italian, German, and Indonesian. I only picked up Japanese, English, and German, and I recognized a bit of Italian.
My question is… where is Dutch??? At least we are partially represented through the Indonesian “pasta gigi.” I will take any win I can get.
All in all, a super memorable track that reminds you to brush your teeth, and it feels personal to Nerun, so bonus points for that.
Sawasdee Ka Khob Khun Ka (サワディーカーコップンカー)
What else does Nerun like? Of course, Thailand. And of course she made a song about that too. The title “Sawasdee Ka Khob Khun Ka” is, according to my extensive research (Google), Thai for “hello” and “thank you” in a polite female way. The more you know. This one also has a music video, so we get to see sparkly miracle Nerun chan in sparkly miracle Thailand (キラキラミラクルタイランド).
The MV shows Nerun chan in different locations, mostly around a temple, where she is seen praying and possibly dozing off. There is, of course, a cat. Most of the song is in Thai, and I think she is singing about Thai dishes, calling them delicious, asking for the price, and saying she wants to go to Thailand. I am sure her Thai fans absolutely love this one.
There is another version of the clip with more footage of Nerun doing things in Thailand. Do not be ashamed, we all love Nerun here, go watch that one too.
Jaga Jaga Jagaimo (じゃがじゃがじゃがいも)
This one is a classic from her early days. Jaga Jaga Jagaimo has Nerun chan going on about her love of potatoes and everything made from them. She even puts potatoes on her rice.
The MV is also enjoyable, with Nerun on farmland and riding in the back of a moving truck. Not much else to say really. It is a charming song with an addictive rhythm that feels reminiscent of the early Nani’n’Nerun? electro style.
Give me Korokke please (コロッケちょうだい)
This one is an instant banger. The instrumental is satisfying, the chorus is easy to sing along to, and it has serious potential to get a crowd yelling “Chodai!!” together.
It is such a silly concept, and that is exactly why it works. It just puts you in a good mood and makes you crave a korokke.
Anata no Katana (アナタノカタナ)
This one is for the Japanese learners among us, which you should be. Anata no Katana is a song that teaches the possessive particle “の” and some pronouns. I think it can genuinely help these structures stick in your head. The clip shows Nerun chan wielding a katana, and do not worry, nobody got hurt during production.
Another cute track that is actually useful if you benefit from learning through songs. It also feels like it would work well live, especially the call and response sections. And is it just me, or is Tanaka san kind of cute?
Oi xiè xie Ure xiè xie (おい謝謝うれ謝謝)
Now I do not speak Chinese, but I did watch a few episodes of Ni hao kai lan in my youth, so I know that “xiè xie” (謝謝) means “thank you.” According to Nerun chan, this is a magic word, so let’s hear it. The song is upbeat and full of gratitude, with Nerun mixing “xiè xie” into phrases like “happy” and “delicious.” You can really feel the positivity coming through.
The clip shows Nerun chan doing martial arts and absolutely destroying a stuffed monkey. It is safe to say I want to stay on her good side after seeing that combo. Fun fact, you might think this was filmed in China, but no. It was shot at the “holy celestial palace of 5000 soaring dragons,” which is actually just an hour away from Tokyo. Potential pilgrimage spot?
UFOUFOUFO
This song is entirely in English. Nerun sings about seeing a UFO on a family trip during her childhood, which gave her a huge shock.
Overall it is a playful and surprisingly addictive track that shifts pace frequently. It is also a reminder that you too might see a UFO one day, and probably never again. In other words, appreciate what you have now, because it might not come back.
Becoming a Dog (犬になる)
The first time I saw this MV, I thought someone had slipped something into my drink and I was hallucinating. But no, it is just Nerun chan being Nerun chan.
In this song, she sings about becoming a dog and doing dog things like playing until bedtime and not thinking at all. The MV is something you just have to experience and let sink in. This is real art.
Another chaotic and entertaining track. Dog lovers will probably enjoy this one, and maybe even relate to it a little.
I Hate To Take A Bath (おぷろやだよ)
Ever felt like skipping a bath because it is just too much effort? Then this one is for you.
You might be part of the bath cancellation community, a Japanese youth movement that cancels daily baths. Nerun chan sings about their struggles, because let’s be honest, sometimes it really is a hassle, even if you still have to do it. The highlight here is the MV. Nerun’s facial expressions when she wakes up are priceless, and all the ways she tries to escape bath time while being chased by her mother are genuinely funny.
Count Numbers in Japanese! (かぞえうた)
This song has Nerun chan teaching you numbers in Japanese, from 1 all the way up to ten trillion, while also slipping in vocabulary like “yawn” (akubi) and “itchy” (kayui).
I recommend looking up the Japanese counting system, reading it, and then watching this video repeatedly. It really sticks.
Even beyond the learning aspect, it stands on its own as a lively and engaging song with cute and funny visuals.
Choki Choki (チョキチョキ)
Choki Choki is a short song and video about Nerun noticing someone’s long hair and deciding to cut a lot of it off. It is brief but sweet, a nice little addition to the album. I am glad Nerun chan chose to become a dental hygienist instead of a barber though.
Netetee (ねててえ)
Nerun chan is once again singing about something she loves, this time sleeping. And who does not love sleeping? This track leans into a hip hop style, with Nerun rapping about her desire to sleep. The MV shows her wandering around and eventually falling asleep in all sorts of places, including the street. It reminds me of my Japan trip after some strong zeros, but those were different circumstances.
There are also moments that feel unscripted, like Nerun sleeping on trains and in restaurants, which makes it feel more genuine. The rapping is surprisingly solid, and the whole thing comes across as both funny and oddly wholesome.
Crazy Nerun-chan, Go Go! (クレイジーねるんちゃんアゴーゴー)
“Crazy Nerun chan unique natural Nerun.” She says it, not me, but it fits.
This track feels more mellow compared to the rest. It has a relaxed, almost soothing vibe. I could not find the lyrics, so I am not entirely sure what she is saying, but I really like how it sounds.
It stands out from the more energetic songs on the album, and it is a nice change of pace.
Pink Room (ピンクの部屋)
This one is an absolute banger. 10 out of 10. For some reason, I really love that background beat, and combined with the sheer absurdity of the MV, it becomes something only Nerun chan could pull off. She sings about the importance of her pink room and the color pink itself, hoping it will take over a dull monochrome world. An admirable goal.
I find myself repeating “pink pink pink no heya” constantly after listening, so it is definitely stuck in my head.
Anywhere Nerun chan (どこでもねるんちゃん)
Final one! It sounds a bit fanfare like, it is definitely a happy song, again, I wasn’t able to find lyrics, but I believe Nerun chan sings about her always being there no matter where you are, on boring sleepless nights, whenever times are rough, she is there. Which I find a nice message to end the album with (if I am correct about the lyrics).
I really liked this album. It includes some older songs but also plenty of new ones, and each track brings its own kind of enjoyment. You can clearly tell that Nerun chan puts a lot of effort into this project and has genuine passion for it. She is heavily involved in everything, including artwork, lyrics, video direction, and editing.
A good example of how much she enjoys this is the footage of her performing these songs live. She just looks so happy to be there, and it makes you want to support her even more.
So if you enjoyed even one of her songs, follow her, support her, and spread the word of Nerun Poku Poku around the world.
