Masterpieces to listen to on a cloudy day

There are countless songs that perfectly suit clear blue skies, unending rain, or swirling snow, but surprisingly, it’s hard to find ones that fit a cloudy day.

Here’s a playlist that matches that overcast, not-quite-clear, not-quite-sunny, but comfortably mild kind of weather.

Playlist

Masterpieces to listen to on a cloudy day
	Title	Playlist	Review
1	shoneshigi		From uncertainty to resolve, a rock that keeps on running
2	The wind is blowing.AKB48		It gives you the courage to keep going without being defeated by difficulties.
3	Spinning WheelTomari Shinnosuke, Shijima Gou, Cheisu (Takeuchi Ryoma, Inaba Yuu, Kōno Taikō)		A high-speed, dark song from Kamen Rider Drive
4	MASKAqua Timez		A song that finds its answer while struggling
5	lingering breezeikimonogakari		A dark, cool track with a sense of speed
6	I wonder if it will be sunny tomorrow.Kuwata Keisuke		Cloudy days bring me down; I prefer sunny weather.
7	If I sing to the sky175R		Sparkling songs you want to listen to on a cloudy day
8	COSMOSotogibanashi		Described as the greatest mystery in Japanese rock 'n' roll...
9	Oh! RivalPorno Graffitti		A fiery dark rock theme song
10	PicnicCHAGE and ASKA		A heartwarming song by CHAGE and ASKA
11	Blue BenchSasuke		When I listen to this song, I feel the warm sunlight and love...
12	Cloudy skyEGO-WRAPPIN’		EGO-WRAPP... covering Yumi Arai's “Kumorizora.”
13	GravityKis-my-ft2		A powerful, cool song that lifts my spirits
14	The Wolf, the Moon, and the Deep Fogtacica		A quiet and majestic piece that evokes a misty forest
15	TelepathyRitoru Burū Bokkusu		A brisk, refreshing song from Little Battlers eXperience W
16	Miracle Colorful Carnival!!Kosakada Tomoka, Ryuzaki Sakuno, Tachibana An		The Prince of Tennis Heroine Pop
17	cloudy skyDOES		A Gintama theme song with a Japanese-style guitar fusion
18	Rainy Driverimase		A relationship swaying during a drive in the rain
19	Don’t Wanna LieB’z		Up-tempo rock song for cloudy days
20	Serious Bomber!!Berryz Kobo		Feel-good summer songs that lift your mood
21	Welcome to the festival of loveCOLORS		Theme song of Inazuma Eleven GO
22	Yell for TomorrowHey! Say! JUMP		A song that dispels anxiety and inspires hope
23	One answer found at the end of suffering.INABA/SALAS		A bright, upbeat rock song
24	to smash (into pieces)T-Pistonz + KMC		The courage-filled theme song of Inazuma Eleven GO
25	MOON PRIDEMomoiro Kurōbā Zetto		I can gain courage from the Sailor Moon theme song
26	Dark BAROQUESheshe Mimi (Tsuchiya Miki, Shimoya Noriko)		A cool rock song from Mermaid Melody
27	Dreaming AndroidWashipinku/Raputā 283		Raptor’s pop and cheerful character song
28	What in the world?! Ninja Festival!Ise Daiki		Ninninger Ending Theme Dance Song
29	hazy spring sky (literally: “flower-clouded” sky; overcast sky during cherry blossom season)Sato Chiaki		A delicate breakup song that feels like the spring air
30	ABAYOKishidan		Ghost theme song, singing of parting and perseverance
31	AKATSUKIInaba Hiroshi		From mystery to rock, lyrics that stand up to face it
32	cutting through the windSexy Zone		A lively, well-paced song from Nintama Rantarō
33	hikarilol		A hopeful song in pursuit of ideals
34	Gentle FutureFei Ruun (Kimura Akiko) & Nabana Kinako (Yuuki Aoi)		The Gentle Song of Hope from Inazuma Eleven GO
35	The Best Daymoumoon		It feels as if the refreshing atmosphere of early summer has been captured…
36	Sun of Lovekururi		Quruli’s “Ai no Taiyo”: the charm of the warmth of acoustic instruments
37	Only for you, clear skiesYorushika		Yorushika’s smash hit, a summer-ready pop rock track
38	Lovely Day, Lovely Place.Hirai Dai		Hirai Dai’s gentle sound is a hot topic among the younger generation.
39	seven colorsBUMP OF CHICKEN		That seems like it could blow the thick clouds away to somewhere…
40	Sailing DayBUMP OF CHICKEN		Let’s dash forward toward a new hope, and keep moving on...
41	Hareluya!DISH//		The chorus’s sense of openness is a perfect match for the blue sky! Online...
42	I hope it’s sunny.DREAMS COME TRUE		D has many songs that lift your mood just by listening…
43	MiracleGReeeeN		When I listen to this song, the youthful days I experienced back in my school years...
44	Become the windtsuji ayano		The theme song of the Studio Ghibli film “The Cat Returns”…
45	Bridge of Gloryyuzu		On a sunny day, I want to listen to this classic. Yu…
46	Touch the futureSukima Suichi		A piercing horn section is a break in the clouds…
47	to clear up (weather)Yorushika		A piece whose translucent timbre resonates pleasantly. Sunny…
48	It rains on my day off.Furusato Osamu		Disheartened by the rainy day off, along with music
49	I’ll walk home.Saitō Kazuyoshi		It was released as a tie-in song for “Ponkickies,” and...
50	SUNHoshino Gen		The light, breezy sound is perfect for sunny weather!
51	Come, spring.Matsutōya Yumi		This song, which starts with a beautiful melody, is now...
52	sparkleFuji Kaze		Although it has a somewhat wistful atmosphere, strangely…
53	Tsubasaandāgurafu		Undergraf’s classic song that brings back memories of our youthful days…
54	Rainy dayHamasaki Ayumi		It’s a very heartrending, sorrowful song. The chorus is kind of…
55	rainbowAqua Timez		Catchy young vocals and energetic dancing…
56	Music HourPorno Graffitti		With catchy vocals and a theme of radio broadcasting…
57	sha la laSkoop On Somebody		Its poppiness, which exudes a unique atmosphere, smoothl...
58	Bluebirdikimonogakari		Though it has catchy, pop vocals, the lyr...
59	LIFEkimaguren		A driving four-on-the-floor track with Latin-flavored r...
60	Level42Kimura Kaera		Cute and adorable visuals and a sophisticated po…
61	Killer tuneToukyou Jihen		I feel a rock spirit in the exhilarating band sound…
62	In the Great Sky and on the Vast EarthMatsuyama Chiharu		Overwhelming vocal power and easy-to-understand lyrics make for a grand wor…
63	Feeling refreshedMoritaka Chisato		On a crisp, clear day, I feel like having a drink...
64	That paper airplane splits the cloudy sky19		It's the folk duo 19's smash-hit single...
65	MercuryDAOKO		She began to make a name for herself on Nico Nico Douga around her third year of junior high school...
66	skyGENERATIONS from EXILE TRIBE		GENERATIONS from EXI…
67	Sunny then rainy; Cloudy then sunnyGabby		An upbeat, feel-good reggae mu…
68	Good luck.abetakashi GOLD & kirakira misako		The married acoustic duo “Abetakashi…
69	SAYONARA BABY BLUEumino te		The rock ba... that broke up despite being dearly missed
70	Clouds in the Wateryanaginagi		A woman with a lyrical, gentle, and clear singing voice…
71	Rain, then Sunshine Hallelujahyuzu		The 39th single by the hugely popular folk duo Yuzu…
72	Sunny with occasional cloudsSukima Suichi		Sukima Switch likens life to the weather...
73	I should be able to fly (in the sky).supittsu		Spitz’s song released in 1994, “Shi…”
74	pubertyChaamii Sumairu & Guriin Heddo		The folk rock band “Charmy Smile…”
75	Like the clouds, like the windSano Ryōko		The main ... of the TV anime “Like the Clouds, Like the Wind”
76	The sky of TokyoMaeno Kenta		This is a song by the singer-songwriter Kenta Maeno...
77	Like a white cloudsaruganseki		Hiroiki Ariyoshi, who’s in high demand on variety shows, Saru Rock...
78	Under the same skyayaka		Singer Ayaka is taking a break to receive treatment for Graves’ disease...
79	contrailArai Yumi		The far... released by Yumi Arai in 1973
80	Going my upSURFACE		An addictive hook and pleasantly soothing vocals...
81	JoyYU-KI		Cute vocals and a danceable house bea…
82	Let’s talk with the clouds sometimes.KAN		The famous song sung by KAN, known for “Ai wa Katsu”…
83	Rain followed by clear skiesMr.Children		Speaking of Mr.Children’s underrated masterpieces…
84	Cloudy, then sunnySIAM SHADE		SI, often reputed to have the highest level of performance skill in Japan…
85	Clouds are white, apples are red.aiko		The upbeat song sung by singer-songwriter aiko...
86	Cumulonimbus Graffitiryo (supercell) feat. Hatsune Miku		ry… of the creator collective supercell…
87	Ruby RingTerao Akira		The song that became the breakthrough work of actor and singer Akira Terao...
88	madder-red cloudskawada tomoko		It left a powerful impression as the theme song of New Hissatsu Shiokinin...
89	Where the clouds goTakeda Tetsuya		The plot summa… of the Doraemon movie “Nobita and the Kingdom of Clouds”
90	The Wind, the Clouds, and MeKumagai Sachiko		A song by singer-songwriter Sachiko Kumagai. Th…
91	Umbrella of the HeartDIRTY OLD MEN		A gentle singing voice clears my heart
92	Bonds of the EarthDream5		Danball Senki W bright ending song
93	Be The OnePANDORA feat.Beverly		A positive song that moves forward with a build OP
94	Critical HitRADWIMPS		A brisk, fast-paced track for a cloudy day
95	PrideSCANDAL		An intense, rock-style anthem that fires you up with fighting spirit when you’re feeling down.
96	Voice of a hypocriteWEAVER		Expressing piano melodies and false feelings
97	EXCITEMiura Daichi		The Ex-Aid theme song is dark and cool.
98	If it’s sunny again tomorrowSorano Aoi (Kitahara Sayaka) & Nozaki Sakura (Endo Aya)		Character songs from Inazuma Eleven GO
99	dramaticBase Ball Bear		A song that seems like it’ll let me spend today feeling good is co...
100	Between the Sky and YouGoto Maki		Miyuki Nakajima’s song, performed by former Morning Musume member Goto…