[Mr.Children] Best Masterpiece Selections Highly Praised by Mr.Children Fans

Live.Mr.Children

Mr.Children “Live” MUSIC VIDEO

This song was produced as the theme for the 2022 film Kingdom II: To the Land of Faraway.

It was released in the milestone year marking Mr.Children’s 30th anniversary.

It’s like an anthem for life that gives you a push, telling you, “Even when things are tough, don’t lose hope—believe in yourself and keep living!” The powerful sound, which fuses piano with a grand orchestra, conveys the band’s strong will and determination.

The music video is also structured to express a strong will to live through the band’s music, so be sure to watch it when you’re facing difficulties or need to fire yourself up.

fanfareMr.Children

Mr.Children “fanfare ~ Houkiboshi ~ Namonaki Uta” DOME TOUR 2009 ~ SUPERMARKET FANTASY ~ in Tokyo Dome

At the strong request of Eiichiro Oda—creator of ONE PIECE and a fan of Mr.Children—the song was written specifically as the theme for the film ONE PIECE FILM STRONG WORLD.

It’s a crowd-pleaser at live shows as well.

With a grand opening leading into a lively, upbeat melody, it’s a feel-good number that perfectly fits the theme of a swashbuckling adventure epic.

Always keep smilingMr.Children

LIVE Mr.Children - Always Smile, Of Course Smile Anytime [Chinese Subtitles]

It was used as the Sompo Japan commercial song starting in October 2007, five years and five months after its release.

Sakurai said he composed the piece with the image of Yukio Hashi and Sayuri Yoshinaga’s “Itsudemo Yume wo” in mind, and this is made explicit in the lyrics.

ReplayMr.Children

[1993.09.18] Mr.Children - 5ji SAT Magazine “Replay”

Back in high school, I sang this song at karaoke so many times I lost count.

I love it because the tempo just naturally makes you groove.

It’s great for when you’re feeling down, too.

Sakurai’s white pants are exactly how I imagined—super fresh.

and I love youMr.Children

Mr.Children 「and I love you」 MUSIC VIDEO

It was used in 2005 as the commercial song for Nissin Foods’ “Cup Noodles ‘NO BORDER’.” The commercial’s visuals evoked a wish for world peace, so the song carries a strong association with that image.

The lyrics express a desire for everyone to support one another, making it a very gentle track.

Rock ‘n’ roll is alive.Mr.Children

Rock'n'Roll Is Alive / Mr.Children

Rock ’n’ roll represents feelings like the motivation and impulses within you.

Even if the world is confining and harsh, the rock ’n’ roll inside you is alive—this song carries that message.

It’s a track included on the album “SENSE.”

Marshmallow dayMr.Children

Mr.Children「Marshmallow day」Mr.Children［(an imitation) blood orange］Tour

A song used in a Shiseido commercial, it likens feelings for you to the flavors of sweets, making for a bright yet captivating number.

The way it builds with varying intensity toward the end is striking.

It’s the kind of track that draws listeners in.