Songs that play during moving scenes. A collection of classic tracks that evoke deep emotion.

Unchanging ThingsOku Hanako

Unchanging Things

Resonating deeply with the heart, this song is known as an insert track from the animated film The Girl Who Leapt Through Time.

Hanako Oku’s gentle voice expresses the protagonist’s aching feelings, tightening the listener’s chest.

Included on the 2006 single Garnet, it has garnered strong support alongside the film.

It’s a piano-centered ballad, characterized by a simple yet emotionally rich arrangement.

Highly recommended for those who want to cherish memories with a loved one and unchanging feelings.

Its poignant lyrics and Hanako Oku’s vocals are sure to bring tears to your eyes.

The curtain risesback number

back number – The Curtain Rises [Theme song for the film 'TOKYO MER: Mobile Emergency Room – Nankai Mission']

This is a sweeping, heart-stirring ballad by back number, chosen as the theme song for the theatrical release TOKYO MER: Mobile Emergency Room – Nankai Mission, coming out in August 2025.

Produced with Takeshi Kobayashi onboard, its sense of scale is breathtaking.

The song portrays the decisive moment when, despite being so overcome by fear that one trembles, one still resolves—out of a sense of duty—to head toward someone in need.

Lead actor Ryohei Suzuki has said this worldview gripped his heart; it truly feels like a scene from a film.

Listen to it when you’re facing a major challenge or need to steel yourself, and you’ll receive a warm yet powerful boost of encouragement.

pyramid[Alexandros]

[Alexandros] – Pyramid (MV)

A song distinguished by a melody and sound that blend tension with power.

Set in the elite world of private bankers serving the wealthy, it’s a perfect fit as the theme for TV Asahi’s Thursday drama, which depicts a story of challenge and growth.

The emotional band sound fuses seamlessly with the drama’s worldview led by star Toshiaki Karasawa.

Celebrating the strong will to push past one’s limits, this track is ideal for getting a boost at karaoke or savoring an even greater sense of exhilaration on a drive.

Beautiful worldAimer

Aimer “Beautiful World” Lyric Video

When I listen to this track, I’m captivated by the sheer beauty of the voice’s resonance.

Recorded with the intention of conveying emotion through timbre before words, the piece stands out for its crystalline, transparent sound.

The lyrics, which begin with the image of a gentle rain, depict small lights and hopes found in everyday life, quietly nestling close to the listener’s heart.

Chosen as the corporate CM song for Idemitsu Kosan airing from November 2024, it was included on and released as the single “SCOPE” in February 2025.

Give it a listen when you want to rediscover the beauty of the world.

hundreds of millions of light-yearsOmoinotake

Omoinotake | Hundreds of Millions of Light-Years [Official Music Video]

It’s a grand love song by Omoinotake.

Sparkling piano melodies and soaring vocals sing of a love that transcends distances and time beyond imagination.

The lyrics portray unwavering affection for someone you can no longer meet, and a resolve to live on while carrying the words left unspoken—listening to it fills your heart to the brim.

Released in February 2024, the song drew major attention as the theme for the drama “Eye Love You.” When you feel the ache of distance from someone dear, this track is sure to stay close to your heart.

Stand by me, Stand by you.Hirai Dai

Hirai Dai / Stand by me, Stand by you. (Lyric Video)

Speaking of love songs that depict fateful encounters, there’s a track Hiroi Dai released in September 2020.

The song celebrates the miracle of finding that one person to be with in a vast world of 7.5 billion people.

Set to an acoustic sound, it expresses irreplaceable love and gratitude found in everyday life.

The track is included on the acclaimed album “Life Goes On,” and since 2021 it has also gained attention as the theme for the Mynavi Wedding commercial.

It’s perfect not only for weddings and anniversaries, but also as background music for a relaxing day spent with someone special.

366 daysHY

366 Days – HY (Full)

It was also the theme song for the movie Red Thread.

The frustration, pain, and sadness of one-way feelings that don’t reach the other person really hit me in the chest and remind me of the bittersweet romances of my school days.

Whether it’s right or rewarded doesn’t matter; what comes through in the song is someone moved solely by the desire to see the person they love.