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

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Mr.Children "Fake" MUSIC VIDEO

This is the theme song for the movie Dororo.

It incorporates digital sounds and has an overall aggressive feel.

The jacket’s photo and lettering feature clever details that match the song title, which is interesting.

It was released as a 500-yen single containing only the track, limited to 400,000 copies.

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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?”

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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.

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Mr.Children 「End of the day」［(an imitation) blood orange］Tour

A triple A-side single released in 2012: “Inori ~Namida no Kido/End of the day/pieces.” It’s a nostalgic, wistful number highlighted by the sound of the accordion.

Some of the lyrics differ between the radio-on-air version and the studio recording.

It also drew attention for featuring Naoto Inti Raymi on backing vocals.

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Beyond the Rainbow / Mr.Children

This is the song used as the opener on the national stadium tour “Sora” (“Sky”).

There’s a story that it was chosen as the first song because Mr.Children themselves wanted to change.

From the lyrics “I’m walkin’ on the rainbow, countless dreams are overflowing,” you can feel Mr.Children’s resolve to take a step forward.

It was the theme song for “Shonan Bakusozoku 9: Ore to Omae no GOOD LUCK!” and marked Mr.Children’s first anime tie-in.

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Mr.Children “More” “HOME” TOUR 2007

This is a song that was created in response to the September 11 attacks in the United States.

Kazutoshi Sakurai has said that the “place of sorrow” mentioned in the lyrics refers to Ground Zero.

The line, “Even if your eyes are clouded, the rhythm of this planet will bring a smile to your face,” is memorable because Sakurai always sings it with a smile at live shows.

Fifty’s Map: A Map for AdultsMr.Children

Mr.Children “Fifty’s Map ~ An Adult’s Map” MV

Included on Mr.Children’s album “miss you,” released in October 2023, this song carries a message to people in their fifties who are facing a turning point in life.

Drawing on his own experiences, frontman Kazutoshi Sakurai weaves words that portray the loneliness and inner struggles felt in everyday life, as well as the strength to keep looking forward, making it a song that stays close to the listener’s heart.

It skillfully expresses the complex emotions of adulthood and exudes a warmth that invites empathy from listeners of the same generation.