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

Worlds endMr.Children

Mr.Children「Worlds end」MR.CHILDREN DOME TOUR 2005 ” I ♥ U ” ～ FINAL IN TOKYO DOME ～

On their 12th album, Kazutoshi Sakurai cited this song as the one he’s most confident in, and it’s the only album track from this release to have a music video.

From the intro, its powerful melody and strongly message-driven lyrics make it compelling.

It has also been used as Shintaro Fujinami’s walk-up music for the Hanshin Tigers.

To the west, to the eastMr.Children

Mr.Children “To the West, To the East” MR.CHILDREN DOME TOUR 2005 “I ♥ U” ~ FINAL IN TOKYO DOME ~

A single released during their hiatus, it’s an intense number that reveals Mr.

Children’s true rock-band side.

The music video is striking, featuring parody bands in Beatles style and glam rock, subtly posing the question: “What is the true self behind appearances?”

shoelaceMr.Children

Tried playing Mr.Children - Shoelaces (Tahara’s part) on guitar

The sound effects you hear during the interlude and elsewhere are the sound of winding a screw.

As merchandise for the live tour “MR.CHILDREN DOME TOUR 2005 I ♥ U,” a cell phone strap shaped like a shoelace was sold.

The lyric booklet is laid out normally next to a photo of a shoelace.

An Ordinary Love Story: Relationship Issues Are Always a HassleMr.Children

I tried playing Mr.Children / An Ordinary Love Song ~Relationship issues are always a hassle~.

This song tells the story of a young couple’s relationship from beginning to end.

Believing their love would never change, they move in together and spend their days pretending not to notice their feelings growing cold.

Because it portrays such a common romantic experience, it resonates with fans and is regarded as a timeless classic.

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.

Runner’s highMr.Children

Mr.Children “RUNNING HIGH” DOME TOUR 2005 “I ♥ U” ~FINAL IN TOKYO DOME~

A song that was also used as the theme for the film “Fly, Daddy, Fly.” The opening lyrics feature a back-and-forth between two characters, evoking the interactions of the movie’s cast.

It’s a powerful track that combines strength with a refreshing feel.

Flower -Memento Mori-Mr.Children

Flower -Mémento-Mori- / Mr.Children

Mémento-Mori is Latin for “Remember death.” It quotes a passage from a book that deeply impressed Mr.

Sakurai at the time.

The lyrics are written from a woman’s perspective, and he has said he wants it to be sung by a woman.

In the remake version, the subtitle was removed, reflecting the band’s intention to view the song in a more positive light.