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	Hare and Ke (the extraordinary and the everyday)Kaida Haru		A fresh, springtime pop song by Haru Kaida
2	shoneshigi		From uncertainty to resolve, a rock that keeps on running
3	I wonder if it will be sunny tomorrow.Kuwata Keisuke		Cloudy days bring me down; I prefer sunny weather.
4	Spinning WheelTomari Shinnosuke, Shijima Gou, Cheisu (Takeuchi Ryoma, Inaba Yuu, Kōno Taikō)		A high-speed, dark song from Kamen Rider Drive
5	MASKAqua Timez		A song that finds its answer while struggling
6	lingering breezeikimonogakari		A dark, cool track with a sense of speed
7	COSMOSotogibanashi		Described as the greatest mystery in Japanese rock 'n' roll...
8	The wind is blowing.AKB48		It gives you the courage to keep going without being defeated by difficulties.
9	Oh! RivalPorno Graffitti		A fiery dark rock theme song
10	If I sing to the sky175R		Sparkling songs you want to listen to on a cloudy day
11	Blue BenchSasuke		A warm song that brings back memories of a bench with my lover
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	PicnicCHAGE and ASKA		A heartwarming song by CHAGE and ASKA
19	PicnicMayo Okamoto		Introduction to Mayo Okamoto’s song about lovers napping during a picnic
20	Don’t Wanna LieB’z		Up-tempo rock song for cloudy days
21	Serious Bomber!!Berryz Kobo		Feel-good summer songs that lift your mood
22	Welcome to the festival of loveCOLORS		Theme song of Inazuma Eleven GO
23	Yell for TomorrowHey! Say! JUMP		A song that dispels anxiety and inspires hope
24	One answer found at the end of suffering.INABA/SALAS		A bright, upbeat rock song
25	to smash (into pieces)T-Pistonz + KMC		The courage-filled theme song of Inazuma Eleven GO
26	Rainy Driverimase		A relationship swaying during a drive in the rain
27	MOON PRIDEMomoiro Kurōbā Zetto		I can gain courage from the Sailor Moon theme song
28	Dark BAROQUESheshe Mimi (Tsuchiya Miki, Shimoya Noriko)		A cool rock song from Mermaid Melody
29	Dreaming AndroidWashipinku/Raputā 283		Raptor’s pop and cheerful character song
30	What in the world?! Ninja Festival!Ise Daiki		Ninninger Ending Theme Dance Song
31	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
32	ABAYOKishidan		Ghost theme song, singing of parting and perseverance
33	AKATSUKIInaba Hiroshi		From mystery to rock, lyrics that stand up to face it
34	cutting through the windSexy Zone		A lively, well-paced song from Nintama Rantarō
35	hikarilol		A hopeful song in pursuit of ideals
36	Gentle FutureFei Ruun (Kimura Akiko) & Nabana Kinako (Yuuki Aoi)		The Gentle Song of Hope from Inazuma Eleven GO
37	The Best Daymoumoon		I feel happiness from the gentleness of nature
38	Only for you, clear skiesYorushika		Yorushika’s smash hit, a summer-ready pop rock track
39	seven colorsBUMP OF CHICKEN		A refreshing track by BUMP OF CHICKEN
40	Hareluya!DISH//		The energetic guitar of DISH//
41	I hope it’s sunny.DREAMS COME TRUE		I hope it’s sunny; it lifts my mood.
42	MiracleGReeeeN		GReeeeN’s songs bring back memories of my youth.
43	The sky is just likeMONKEY MAJIK		A song by MONKEY MAJIK released in 2007
44	Become the windtsuji ayano		Become the wind. Perfect for a refreshing sunny day.
45	Bridge of Gloryyuzu		Yuzu's 'Eikou no Kakehashi' is a song of hope.
46	metropoliskurisutaru kingu		The classic song “Daitokai” by Crystal King
47	Touch the futureSukima Suichi		A refreshing pop song by Sukima Switch
48	Robinsonsupittsu		Spitz’s classic “Robinson,” a tearful masterpiece
49	Dawn BeatFujifaburikku		Fujifabric's Dawn Beat
50	to clear up (weather)Yorushika		Frieren OP with a transparent, soothing track
51	It rains on my day off.Furusato Osamu		Disheartened by the rainy day off, along with music
52	Rainy BlueTokunaga Hideaki		The poignant classic for rainy days, “Rainy Blue”
53	SUNHoshino Gen		Gen Hoshino’s sunny, feel-good pop song
54	Come, spring.Matsutōya Yumi		The Charm of Yumi Matsutoya’s Classic Spring Songs
55	sparkleFuji Kaze		Fujii Kaze’s Honda commercial song, perfect for a sunny day
56	Tsubasaandāgurafu		Undergraph's youth song
57	Rainy dayHamasaki Ayumi		It’s a very heartrending, sorrowful song. The chorus is kind of…
58	rainbowAqua Timez		Catchy young vocals and energetic dancing…
59	Music HourPorno Graffitti		With catchy vocals and a theme of radio broadcasting…
60	sha la laSkoop On Somebody		Its poppiness, which exudes a unique atmosphere, smoothl...
61	Bluebirdikimonogakari		Though it has catchy, pop vocals, the lyr...
62	LIFEkimaguren		A driving four-on-the-floor track with Latin-flavored r...
63	Surfing JohnnyKuwata Keisuke		A vocal that brings out a mature, adult allure…
64	Feeling refreshedMoritaka Chisato		On a crisp, clear day, I feel like having a drink...
65	That paper airplane splits the cloudy sky19		It's the folk duo 19's smash-hit single...
66	MercuryDAOKO		She began to make a name for herself on Nico Nico Douga around her third year of junior high school...
67	skyGENERATIONS from EXILE TRIBE		GENERATIONS from EXI…
68	Sunny then rainy; Cloudy then sunnyGabby		An upbeat, feel-good reggae mu…
69	Good luck.abetakashi GOLD & kirakira misako		The married acoustic duo “Abetakashi…
70	SAYONARA BABY BLUEumino te		The rock ba... that broke up despite being dearly missed
71	Clouds in the Wateryanaginagi		A woman with a lyrical, gentle, and clear singing voice…
72	Rain, then Sunshine Hallelujahyuzu		The 39th single by the hugely popular folk duo Yuzu…
73	Sunny with occasional cloudsSukima Suichi		Sukima Switch likens life to the weather...
74	I should be able to fly (in the sky).supittsu		Spitz’s song released in 1994, “Shi…”
75	pubertyChaamii Sumairu & Guriin Heddo		The folk rock band “Charmy Smile…”
76	Like the clouds, like the windSano Ryōko		The main ... of the TV anime “Like the Clouds, Like the Wind”
77	The sky of TokyoMaeno Kenta		This is a song by the singer-songwriter Kenta Maeno...
78	Like a white cloudsaruganseki		Hiroiki Ariyoshi, who’s in high demand on variety shows, Saru Rock...
79	Under the same skyayaka		Singer Ayaka is taking a break to receive treatment for Graves’ disease...
80	contrailArai Yumi		The far... released by Yumi Arai in 1973
81	Going my upSURFACE		An addictive hook and pleasantly soothing vocals...
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 makes you want to go out on a sunny day
100	Between the Sky and YouGoto Maki		Miyuki Nakajima’s song, performed by former Morning Musume member Goto…