A classic song that sings of the future. Uplifting future-themed music that inspires hope.
A playlist packed with classic songs about the future.
We’ve picked out lots of “future” songs.
Focusing on tracks with the word “future” in the title, we’ve highlighted many songs that lift your spirits and make you feel like looking up and giving it your best.
Some of them are timeless love songs, too!
Perfect not only for a new school term or a fresh start in life, but also as music to kick off something new or to support your dreams.
Spend your days with your favorite future-themed songs and make them wonderful!
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Masterpieces that sing of the future. Uplifting, hopeful future songs (21–30)
Toward a future full of smilesElefanto Kashimashi
This is a single by The Elephant Kashimashi released in January 2008, and it was used as the ending theme for “Downtown DX.” Its highest position on the Oricon chart was 47.
Incidentally, when it was first performed live before its release, the song’s title was “Terrorist of Tears.”
Fragments of the FutureASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION
This track opens with a surreal music video where a woman suddenly starts dancing with a picture pasted onto her face.
The song is crafted like guitar rock in the vein of Weezer, a band that has greatly influenced ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION.
Despite the title “Fragments to the Future,” the lyrics are characteristically twisted in true Ajikan fashion.
Masterpieces that sang about the future. Future songs (31–40) that inspire hope and encouragement.
futureThe Back Horn
This is a single by THE BACK HORN released in January 2003, which reached a peak position of 49 on the Oricon charts.
It was used as the theme song for the film Bright Future, directed by Kiyoshi Kurosawa.
Incidentally, starting with this song, Mitsuomi Okamine officially joined as a member.
Foreverafuro mania
Although they have already disbanded, Afroman was a rock band that represented Okinawa.
The band name may sound like a joke, but its impact was tremendous.
Their songs are power-pop packed with tear-jerking melodies, so they still hold up today.
Nostalgic Futuresadamasashi
Masashi Sada, a singer-songwriter who made his major-label debut as a member of Grape and has continued to release numerous hit songs as a solo artist, marks his 50th anniversary with his 44th album.
Its title track, “Natsukashii Mirai” (A Nostalgic Future), draws you into its world from the very start with an intro featuring piano and strings.
The lyrics, which convey a resolve to protect someone precious, carry a certain wistfulness while still stirring the heart.
It’s a comforting number wrapped in Sada’s gentle, unchanging voice and soothing sound.
To the future…HIMEKA
This is the third single by HIMEKA, a Canadian anisong singer, released in May 2010.
It was used as the ending theme for Night Raid 1931.
On the Oricon chart, it peaked at number 78.
Bright! our FutureDA PUMP
It’s a single by DA PUMP released in October 2005, which reached number 12 on the Oricon weekly chart.
It served as the ending theme for the film Kamen Rider THE FIRST, in which the leader, ISSA, appeared as a Shocker executive.