Famous songs about the crescent moon. Recommended popular tracks.

Crescent Moon Rider40mP ft. Hatsune Miku

[Eng Sub] [Hatsune Miku (40mP)] Crescent Moon Rider [Original]

From the exhilarating piano-and-strings intro, countless listeners find themselves drawn into a heartrending narrative world.

It’s a song that voices the protagonist’s prayer-like feelings: yearning to break free from the present, identifying with the crescent moon in the night sky, and racing toward the future.

Released in March 2010, the track was also included on King Records’ compilation album VL‑SCRAMBLE.

40mP’s pop yet delicate sound meshes perfectly with Hatsune Miku’s crystal-clear high tones.

When you’re frustrated by a reality that won’t go your way, or on nights when you need the courage to take a step forward, give it a listen—chances are it will spark the energy you need for tomorrow.

Crescent ○○Hirahara Ayaka

Mikazuki Marumaru

This is a song written and composed by Ryota Fujimaki that brims with the warm charm of Ayaka Hirahara.

Its glittering, sun-dappled spring sound is layered with her expansive, embracing vocals, gently enfolding the listener’s heart.

You can almost see the scene of looking up at a crescent moon swaying in the sky after the rain, reminiscing about cherished days with someone dear.

Junichi Soga’s acoustic arrangement and the innocent chorus of children further highlight the sense of hope for the future and comfort.

This piece is included on the album “Love 2,” released in April 2017.

It’s a song that will surely warm your heart when you listen to it during peaceful moments with someone special or when taking a new step forward.

Crescent Moon PrincessOikawa Mitsuhiro

[PV] Oikawa Mitsuhiro – Mikka Tsuki Hime

Michihiro Oikawa—famously nicknamed “Micchi”—sings ‘Mikazuki Hime’ (“Crescent Moon Princess”), whose lyrics perfectly immerse you in Prince Micchi’s world.

They’re so fantastically lush that you can’t help but be astonished, and they almost make you feel like your girlish charm is leveling up.

It’s recommended for those times when you kind of want to be treated like a girl.

Crescent Moon’s BackNMB48

Crescent Moon's Back

When we debuted, this song—performed by everyone together, regardless of whether they were full members or trainees—came to be known among fans as a hidden gem, and is often praised as a legendary track.

Its lyrics, which say that anyone can become a heroine or hero, make it perfect for everyone to sing together.

Salty crescent-moon nightNagabuchi Tsuyoshi

COVER Tsuyoshi Nagabuchi / Salty Crescent Moon Night

‘Salty Crescent Moon Night’ is Tsuyoshi Nagabuchi’s 22nd single.

When it comes to Nagabuchi, ‘Tonbo’ might be the most famous, but this song is nearly as popular.

No wonder—it was his third consecutive number-one hit following ‘Tonbo’ and ‘Gekiai’! What’s more, it also served as the theme song for the film Water Moon, in which he starred.

The middle of a crescent-moon nightUNISON SQUARE GARDEN

Tried playing the bass in the middle of a crescent-moon night [UNISON SQUARE GARDEN]

“In the Middle of a Crescent Moon Night” is a track whose uniquely UNISON SQUARE GARDEN melodic lines are pleasing to the ear.

Singing of romantic love, the song features a stirring unison that blends heat with coolness, making it a truly stylish piece.

MikazukiSayuri

Sayuri, the Hypoxia Girl “Mikazuki” MV (Short ver) — Anime “Rampo Kitan: Game of Laplace” Ending Theme

Before her debut, singer Sayuri—who made headlines for drawing crowds that filled up instantly whenever she performed guerrilla live shows—released this song as her debut track.

She now also provides theme songs for institutions such as Mode Gakuen vocational schools.

Her uniquely captivating voice leaves an unforgettable impression after just one listen.