Moving and iconic anime songs, popular tracks

Over the StarOshitani Saki

OVER THE STAR

This is a ballad whose grand sound, woven by piano and acoustic guitar, evokes the boundless cosmos.

Released as a single in June 2009, it was featured as an insert song in episode 17 of the anime Dragon Ball Kai.

It movingly sings of the courage born from thinking of someone dear and a prayer for the future.

The lyrics, imbued with a strong will to overcome fate and move forward, resonate deeply with listeners.

It will surely gently illuminate your heart as you strive toward your goals.

Lapis-Lazuli EarthOikawa Nazuna (CV: Hirose Suzu)

Lapis-Lazuli Earth

This is an insert song from the animated film “Fireworks, Should We See It from the Side or the Bottom?”.

The song was originally included on Seiko Matsuda’s 1986 album “SUPREME,” and this version is a cover.

Suzu Hirose, who plays the heroine Nazuna Oikawa, delivers vocals that blend beautifully with the gentle interplay of piano and strings, quietly resonating in the listener’s heart.

The lyrics carry a sense of hope beyond hardship and a tenderness toward the Earth, leaving you with a warm feeling.

It’s a perfect track for those summer nights when you want to soothe your soul.

Tomorrow will come.Tōhōshinki

TVXQ / Because Tomorrow Will Come

A gem of a medium-tempo ballad by Tohoshinki that brought a moving close to the ending of the anime ONE PIECE.

The song conveys a universal and powerful message of hope: no matter how deep the darkness, dawn will surely break.

Its beautiful harmonies, carried by a gently soothing melody, perfectly align with the series’ worldview—overcoming the bonds of friendship, the pain of parting, and pressing on.

Released as a single in March 2006, it was also included on the album Heart, Mind and Soul later that year.

It’s a heartwarming track that gives you a gentle courage to face tomorrow—perfect for nights when you feel uncertain about the future or quietly think of someone dear.

Tomorrow will come.Tōhōshinki

TVXQ / Because Tomorrow Will Come

A gem of a medium-tempo ballad by Tohoshinki that brought a moving close to the ending of the anime ONE PIECE.

The song conveys a universal and powerful message of hope: no matter how deep the darkness, dawn will surely break.

Its beautiful harmonies, carried by a gently soothing melody, perfectly align with the series’ worldview—overcoming the bonds of friendship, the pain of parting, and pressing on.

Released as a single in March 2006, it was also included on the album Heart, Mind and Soul later that year.

It’s a heartwarming track that gives you a gentle courage to face tomorrow—perfect for nights when you feel uncertain about the future or quietly think of someone dear.

ChronostasisBUMP OF CHICKEN

BUMP OF CHICKEN “Chronostasis”

An emotionally moving song by BUMP OF CHICKEN, written as the theme for the feature film Detective Conan: The Bride of Halloween.

Released in April 2022, it beautifully fuses the band’s signature emotional rock sound with intricately crafted electronic elements.

Its ethereal tone feels as if it captures the very moment when time suddenly stands still, deeply resonating with the film’s themes of memory and time.

Many listeners will likely be touched by the lyrical world that reflects Motoo Fujiwara’s gentle gaze toward the landscapes of days gone by and those dear to us.

It’s perfect for savoring the lingering afterglow of the movie or for quietly reflecting on your own memories at night.

RIVERIshii Tatsuya

Tatsuya Ishii “RIVER” [TATSUYA ISHII CONCERT TOUR 2003 “ISHYST”]

A solo work by Tatsuya Ishii, released in 2003 as the ending theme for the third cour of Mobile Suit Gundam SEED.

Its lyrics, which sing of the resolve to face hardship, align perfectly with the struggles of characters buffeted by war, leaving a profound afterglow within the world of the series.

This dramatic ballad fuses the expressive power he honed through his activities with Kome Kome Club and a unique aesthetic sensibility informed by his art background.

In the later HD Remaster version, the song was replaced due to rights issues, prompting regret from some fans.

It’s a recommended track for those confronting difficult moments in life or wishing to linger in the afterglow of a grand narrative.

High High HighKasarinchu

Katarinchū “High High High”

It’s the ending theme of Usagi Drop.

The lyrics, which celebrate simple, everyday happiness, match the anime’s content and are very moving.

They convey the joy of going for a walk with someone you love on a sunny day, and listening to it makes me feel warm and content too.