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[Moon Songs Special] Famous songs about the moon. Songs you’ll want to listen to under a full moon or in the moonlight.

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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.

[Moon Song Special] Famous songs about the moon: Tracks to listen to under the full moon and moonlight (111–120)

Cocoon of the MoonOkui Aki

Aki Okui - Cocoon of the Moon

Cocoon of the MoonOkui Aki

This is the song used in the climax of the anime Turn A Gundam.

It isn’t very well-known to the general public, but it was composed by the world-renowned musician Yoko Kanno, and the lyricist, Rin Iogi, is an alias of Yoshiyuki Tomino, the creator of Gundam—so it’s a track crafted by globally acclaimed artists.

It’s a hymn to life that weaves in the story’s worldview, and I think it’s a masterpiece.

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Garnet MoonShimatani Hitomi

Hitomi Shimatani / “Garnet Moon” [OFFICIAL MV FULL SIZE]

Garnet MoonShimatani Hitomi

Released in 2005, “Garmet Moon” is Hitomi Shimatani’s 17th single.

It’s a very passionate song in which the “moon” represents “myself”: always illuminating the one I love, and shining like the moon on the day they return to me.

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Amber MoonDREAMS COME TRUE

DREAMS COME TRUE – Amber Moon (from DWL 2015 Live Ver.)

Amber MoonDREAMS COME TRUE

A pop number crafted by DREAMS COME TRUE that’s perfect for autumn nights.

Released in March 1995, it’s included on the classic album “DELICIOUS,” which topped that year’s Oricon annual album chart.

The lyrics, capturing the bittersweet frustration of being unable to move beyond a “friends” relationship despite being in love, resonate deeply.

It’s the perfect song for gazing up at the night sky and basking in sweet, heartrending memories.

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The size of the moonNogizaka 46

Nogizaka46 'The Size of the Moon' Short Ver.

The size of the moonNogizaka 46

A powerful cheer song delivered by Nogizaka46.

Included on their 7th single “Barette,” released in November 2013, it was chosen as the opening theme for the TV anime Naruto Shippuden.

While gazing up at a moon larger and brighter than usual, the song expresses a resolve to overcome sorrow and move toward independence, and as you listen, it fills you with passion too.

When you’re striving toward something and feel a bit lonely at night, listening to it will surely give you a gentle push forward.

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Moon and Sweet TearsChara

Chara "Moon and Sweet Tears"

Moon and Sweet TearsChara

CHARA has always been like a spokesperson for girls’ feelings.

This song is packed tightly with CHARA’s cuteness and those slightly hazy, complicated emotions girls feel.

There are plenty of songs that both men and women can relate to, but this one is especially focused on a woman’s perspective.

It’s a song about the moon that’s bittersweet and makes your heart flutter.

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Night of the blue moonLOU

LAZY LOU’S BOOGIE Lazy Lou’s Boogie LOU Solo On a Blue Moonlit Night

Night of the blue moonLOU

While the version covered by Noriyuki Makihara is well-known, this song by LOU is the original.

It’s a classic filled with the tenderness and poignancy of a girlfriend bedridden with a cold and the boyfriend who watches over her.

The gentle vocals are truly wonderful, aren’t they?

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The midday moonShimatani Hitomi

Hitomi Shimatani / “Midday Moon” [OFFICIAL MV FULL SIZE]

The midday moonShimatani Hitomi

This is Hitomi Shimatani’s 20th single.

Surprisingly, this was her first time releasing a ballad as a single.

When you think of the moon, you usually picture it shining at night, but this song takes the daytime moon as its motif.

With piano in the background, Shimatani delivers a tender performance that showcases her fragile yet rich voice—an ideal track to listen to while gazing at the moon.

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