little by little

little by little is a J-Pop group, consisting of vocalist Hideco and "melody maker of superfine quality" Tetsuhiko. little by little's record label is Sony Music Entertainment Japan and is attached to Stardust Promotion. They are mostly known for their contributions to anime, including Kanashimi wo Yasashisa ni ("悲しみをやさしさに"), the opening theme for the third season of Naruto, "LOVE & PEACE", the second opening theme to Superior Defender Gundam Force, "Hummingbird", a closing theme of Yakitate!! Japan, and "Kimi Monogatari" ("キミモノガタリ"), the third closing theme of Naruto: Shippuuden.

The band has an alternate name, Satō-san and Suzuki-kun and performed the ED songs of the Anime Kaiketsu Zorori.