"Lotus (Flower in Bloom)") is a song recorded by Japanese singer Shizuka Kudo, from her sixteenth studio album, Tsukikage.
[4] "Lotus (Umareshi Hana)" is Kudo's first single released under Pony Canyon in six years, since "Blue Zone",[5] and first since returning to the label.
[1] The song was co-written by Kudo and Hiroo Yamaguchi, composed by the latter, and arranged by Sadahiro Nakano.
[4] Kudo received praise for her clear and natural vocal performance, and for staying modern with her new material.
[4] "Lotus" debuted at number 40 on the Oricon Singles Chart, selling 4,000 copies in its first week.