Classic songs about dandelions. Recommended popular tracks.

Let’s join the Dandelion Group!!Imai Yūzō, Haida Shōko

[No. 410] Let’s Join the Dandelion Club!! (from “Okaasan to Issho”) / Nahoko Miyazaki

This is a song first broadcast in May 2003 on NHK Educational TV’s preschool education and music program “Okaasan to Issho.” It was sung by Yuzo Imai, the “older brother” singer at the time, and Shoko Haida, the “older sister” singer, and it has continued to be performed since then.

It’s such a fun and adorable song that it makes you want to join the Dandelion Squad without thinking.

dandelionSakushi: Kadokura Satoshi / Sakkyoku: Horikoshi Kiyoshi

Dandelion [children’s song/choral piece] Lyrics: Satoshi Kadokura / Music: Kiyoshi Horikoshi — includes harmonies ♪

Here is a song themed around the dandelion, a flower that heralds the arrival of spring.

Its lyrics are striking, overlaying the sight of the dandelion blooming robustly even in harsh conditions with people’s strength to live and their hopes.

Since its release in 1976, it has spread nationwide through the singing movement and has also been cherished as a labor struggle song.

In 2000 and 2002, it was included in elementary school music textbooks, becoming established as a choral piece featured in educational settings.

The melody, gentle yet powerful, is sure to resonate with many listeners.

It’s a recommended song when you want to feel the courage to face difficulties and the bonds between people.

dandelionYūsuke

Yusuke “Dandelion”

This is the second single released in 2009 under the name “Yusuke” by Yusuke Kamiji, who is also active as an actor and TV personality.

It’s a deluxe triple A-side single featuring “Tanpopo / Kaizokusen / Sono Kobushi.” The song is a reggae-style love track themed around the dandelion’s flower meaning, “sincere love,” making it a perfect choice for weddings.

dandelionKotoringo

Lute Live: Kotoringo “Dandelion”

This is the ending theme song of the 2016 feature-length animated film In This Corner of the World, based on the manga by Fumiyo Kouno.

The song is by Kotringo, a graduate of Berklee College of Music who was also active as a member of the Japanese band Kirinji.

Kotringo’s whisper-like vocals speak of hope for the future.

dandelionPinku Ribon-gun

Pink Ribbon Army/Dandelion

This is a track from Pink Ribbon Army, a rock band from Yokohama, Kanagawa, included on their second album “Tanpopo e.p.” released in 2004.

It’s a fiery rock number with a very cool arrangement where the rhythm flips abruptly.

The band disbanded in 2007, and the members have since been active in their respective fields such as music and design.

dandelionBUMP OF CHICKEN

Dandelion

This is a song whose narrative-rich melody resonates deeply.

It’s included on the album “jupiter,” released in February 2002, and it fully showcases BUMP OF CHICKEN’s distinctive worldview.

Through the story of a lonely lion and a dandelion that shines like the sun, the lyrics strikingly portray friendship and hope.

It’s especially recommended for the season when you can feel spring approaching.

In times of new encounters and farewells, you may find courage in the story this song tells.

Song of the DandelionSA.RI.NA

Dandelion Poem Song / SA.RI.NA

This is a track from “Ai Kizuna,” the major-label debut album released in 2010 by SA.RI.NA, a female singer-songwriter from Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture.

It carries a powerful message over a reggae beat.

Although SA.RI.NA is known as a female singer who rarely appears in the media, the more you listen to her songs, the more you want to know about her.