Hidden gems of inspirational songs. Recommended popular tracks.

A flower that blooms only hereKobukuro

A Flower That Blooms Only Here / Kobukuro

The word “sekibaku” appears in this song, and since I didn’t know what it meant, I looked it up and found that it describes a quiet, lonely feeling.

When I listen to Kobukuro’s songs, I think I’ll listen while looking over the lyrics again.

They’re a musical duo who turn beautiful Japanese words into song.

One of their charms is that their many masterpieces can be enjoyed in a variety of ways.

Sora-buneTOKIO

Sora-fune (Sky Ship) – TOKIO (Full)

A song written by Miyuki Nakajima for TOKIO.

It was selected as the entrance march for the opening ceremony of the 79th National High School Baseball Invitational Tournament.

It’s a song about a man who boldly faces challenges.

The straight, refreshing spirit reminiscent of bushido blends well with Tomoya Nagase’s nearly straining high notes, creating a masculine sensuality, and it’s the kind of song you can tell is good from just one phrase.

Bring Back Lovekurisutaru kingu

VHS_Crystal King_Take Back the Love!! ~ Yuria... Forever.mpg

Speaking of Crystal King, it used to be all about “Daitokai,” but at some point this song became widely known.

The power of an anime theme song is amazing—since you hear it every week, every episode, you end up learning it without even realizing.

When it comes to “Fist of the North Star,” this is the song that became even more popular than “Daitokai.”

ultra soulB’z

B’z / ultra soul

The participating members are Takahiro Matsumoto on guitar, Koshi Inaba on vocals, and Akihito Tokunaga on bass.

It is the official theme song of the World Aquatics Championships.

There are five different versions.

It is B’z’s 31st single.

Among the singles released by B’z, it holds the record for the highest sales.

It’s guaranteed to get the crowd going at karaoke.

Wherever you areONE OK ROCK

Wherever You Are – ONE OK ROCK Full

A song that member Taka wrote when a friend got married.

With lyrics that express love straightforwardly, it’s a sweet and romantic One Ok Rock ballad.

It’s often used at weddings and has become a staple for the bride and groom’s entrance scene.

The husky, high‑toned vocals and the seamless blend of Japanese and English are key highlights of ONE OK ROCK’s sound.

crimsonX JAPAN

X JAPAN – “Kurenai” 2016

This was their first major-label single.

It’s a masterpiece that shifts from a quiet arpeggio to an intense, metal-inspired sound.

It’s often performed by high school brass bands across the country.

The vocals are quite high, so it might be fun to see if you can sing it all the way through in the original key.

At the 2017 Makomanai Fireworks Festival, fireworks were launched in sync with this song.

DropletSukima Suichi

Sukima Switch – Shizuku (2010 LAGRANGIAN POINT)

Marked by its memorable triple meter, this piece debuted in May 2009 as the opening theme for the NHK Educational TV anime Erin, The Beast Player.

The graceful melody woven by Sukima Switch harmonizes beautifully with profound lyrics themed around lost wings and rebirth.

This gem of a ballad poetically traces the journey of a protagonist who has lost hope, taking a new step forward after a heartfelt reunion with someone precious.

It was also included on the April 2016 album POPMAN’S ANOTHER WORLD, and it continues to move many listeners.

It’s a song that gently stays by the side of anyone who has experienced losing something important in life or is trying to take a new step forward.