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

Mr.Children has been at the forefront of Japan’s music scene for over 30 years since their debut.

Beginning with their mega-hits of the 1990s, they’ve delivered countless songs that, while popular and accessible, carry a deeply resonant power.

In this article, we’ll introduce some of their most beloved masterpieces among fans, including album tracks and B-sides.

Each song is sure to move you with Sakurai’s heartfelt lyrics and familiar melodies, woven together with the band’s close-knit sound.

Use this as a chance to revisit the songs that colored your youth or supported you through life’s turning points, and to discover new facets of their charm.

[Mr.Children] The Best Masterpieces Chosen and Highly Praised by Mr.Children Fans (111–120)

#2601Mr.Children

When it comes to Mr.Children, their orthodox J-pop sound is what usually stands out, but they also have some hardcore tracks.

Among those, the one I especially recommend as a particularly difficult song is “#2601.” It spans a very wide range from mid1 C-sharp to high A-sharp, and on top of that, most of the chorus sits on high A-sharp.

What’s more, it’s not sung in falsetto, but in full-voice shouts, so unless your throat is exceptionally strong, it will be hard to pull off.

CENTER OF UNIVERSEMr.Children

Mr.Children DOME & STADIUM TOUR 2017 Thanksgiving 25 (Part 1)
CENTER OF UNIVERSEMr.Children

CENTER OF UNIVERSE is a slow-tempo rock track that’s very popular among fans.

Its vocal range is wide, from mid1C to hiA, with a notably low lower register.

The chorus sits at the lowest part, but since the song itself feels bright, you need to project well even in the low range.

The rapid-fire section at the end of the chorus demands endurance in the throat, so be careful not to over-open your throat in the low notes and strain yourself.

While many Mr.Children songs are known for their high melodies, this one is challenging for its low notes, so if you have a deeper voice, definitely give it a try.

I like you.Mr.Children

Mr.Children “Kimi ga Suki” Music Video (Short ver.)
I like you.Mr.Children

Kobuzuka-kun, who’s in Hollywood right now, looks so fresh with his shaved head.

He made me realize that I haven’t been honestly telling the most important person to me that I love them.

It’s a bit embarrassing, but when I get home today, the first thing I’ll do is tell my wife that I love her!

Let’s hide and kiss in the car.Mr.Children

This song dates back to our amateur days and was inspired by the cover of Fairground Attraction’s first album, “The First of a Million Kisses,” which shows a man and woman kissing in a car—a band the members all liked at the time.

The sound is primarily driven by acoustic guitar.

Seesaw Game: A Song of Brave LoveMr.Children

Mr.Children “Seesaw Game ~A Brave Love Song~” MUSIC VIDEO
Seesaw Game: A Song of Brave LoveMr.Children

A song that became a huge hit in the ’90s, its single sold over a million copies.

The distinctive lyrics compare love to a seesaw game, and combined with the bright melody, it feels refreshing to listen to.

The music video is a parody of Elvis Costello.

REMMr.Children

Mr.Children「REM」Music Video(Short ver.)
REMMr.Children

It’s the theme song for the film “Real: A Perfect Day for Plesiosaur.” It was produced at the director’s request during the film’s production.

Responding to the request to “just floor it!” it ranks among the most intense tracks in Mr.

Children’s history.

There’s nothing else with this kind of edgy, alternative-style sound.

The artist himself has said he was able to bring out something latent.

piecesMr.Children

Mr.Children 「pieces」[(an imitation) blood orange]Tour
piecesMr.Children

This song was included as the third track on the 2012 single “Inori ~Namida no Kido/End of the day/pieces,” their first single in about three years.

It was used as the theme song for the film “We Were There: Part 2.” On this single, the theme song for Part 1 appears as the first track, and the theme song for Part 2 appears as the third track.

It’s a gentle acoustic ballad.