[Moon Songs Special] Famous songs about the moon. Songs you’ll want to listen to under a full moon or in the moonlight.
As exemplified by Princess Kaguya, the moon has captivated countless people since ancient times as a symbol of mystery alongside the sun.
Not only full moons and crescents, but also rare events like lunar eclipses and supermoons are widely cherished.
Here, we introduce a variety of classic songs related to the moon.
From karaoke staples and moon-themed songs by popular artists to hidden gems that aren’t widely known, we’ve picked a range for anyone who wants to discover “all kinds of moon songs.” Be sure to check them out.
You’re sure to encounter beautiful, captivating pieces that will steal your heart.
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[Moon Songs Feature] Classic songs about the moon: tracks to enjoy under a full moon or moonlight (81–90)
MOONLIGHTBUCK-TICK
BUCK-TICK is a veteran band with over 30 years of activity.
This song, included on their debut album released in 1987, sings of a fleeting romance under the moonlight.
Although it was never released as a single, it has been performed frequently at live shows and included on best-of compilations, making it a well-known track among fans.
Night of Howling at the Crimson MoonGO!GO!7188
“The Night Howling at the Red Moon” is a track included on GO!GO!7188’s fourth original album, “Ryūzetsuran,” released in 2004.
From the lyrics, one can catch a glimpse of someone struggling in the liminal space between life and death, pondering what the “red moon” signifies.
Two moonsMakihara Noriyuki
It’s the B-side track to Noriyuki Makihara’s 11th single, “Futatsu no Negai” (“Two Wishes”).
Using the two moons—the full moon in the night sky and its reflection on the sea—as motifs, it gently sings about the pure feelings of first love in boyhood.
The pronunciation of the English lyrics is remarkably fluent and uncharacteristic of a typical Japanese singer.
The highly metaphorical lyrics are also a highlight.
Moon BoatIkeda Satoshi
When it comes to moon-themed songs by singer-songwriter Satoshi Ikeda—known for the hit debut single “Monochrome Venus”—it has to be “Tsuki no Fune” (Moon Boat).
Released in 1988 as his fifth single, it was used in a commercial for Sanki Co., Ltd.’s “Boutique JOY.” It’s a melancholic, heartrending ballad that evokes the image of the moon reflected on the water’s surface, and it’s a classic that has been covered by artists like Noriyuki Makihara and CHEMISTRY.
Highlights from Ikeda’s 30th-anniversary concert are available on his official YouTube channel, so be sure to check them out!
Feel So MoonUNICORN
The anime Space Brothers’ theme song, “Feel So Moon,” is Unicorn’s first tie-in with an anime.
It kicks off with a brisk, exhilarating rock sound that feels great, and then the chorus opens up into a spacious sound that evokes zero gravity.
It’s like blasting off with momentum and then settling into orbit in outer space.
A truly stellar, space-infused masterpiece.
MOONLUNA SEA
LUNA SEA has produced numerous hit songs.
This is the ethereal track included on their major-label debut album, IMAGE.
Released in May 1992, it’s truly a hidden gem known to those in the know.
SUGIZO’s delay-drenched arpeggios and the three-beat rhythm paint a scene like moonlight shimmering on the night sea.
The lyrics, depicting a poignant prayer to an unreachable presence—like trying to gather light spilling from your palm—pierce straight to the heart.
The expansive arrangement, enhanced by the sound of violin, deepens the world of the song even further.
It’s a piece you’ll want to listen to alone on a quiet night, immersing yourself fully in its sonic universe.
[Moon Songs Special] Classic songs about the moon: Tracks to enjoy under the full moon or moonlight (91–100)
Let’s dance in the moonlightmoumoon
“Let’s dance in the moonlight” is a track included on moumoon’s 2010 mini-album SPARK.
It was created as part of a collaboration project with a certain apparel brand, and it’s like an introduction to the rabbit character ichigo.
It’s an adorable song—be sure to give it a listen!