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

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Mr.Children「SINGLES」MV（Short ver.）

It was selected as the theme song for the TV Asahi drama “Hagetaka,” which aired in the summer of 2018.

The music video features Kai Inowaki and Junko Abe.

The lyrics, which encourage listeners to keep moving forward no matter what happens—even after parting ways—are uplifting and inspiring.

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Mr.Children "Houkiboshi" MUSIC VIDEO

It’s read as “Houkiboshi.” Released in 2006, it’s the 28th single.

Chosen as the theme song for Toyota’s “Open the Door” campaign commercials, it became a hot topic.

It’s a refreshing, bright track that seems to depict hopes for the future.

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Mr.Children “I Don’t Really Remember” “HOME” TOUR 2007

It’s included on the album “HOME,” and in an interview they said it’s their favorite track on the record.

There’s a story that all the members cried when they read the lyrics.

As a common musician’s lament, there’s a line that goes, “I can’t remember last night’s melody at all—even though it was such a great song.”

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Mr.Children Tour 2024 “miss you” Arena Tour — Opening 12-minute footage from ‘miss you LIVE’

This is a track included as the first song on their 21st original album, “miss you,” released in October 2023.

Stripped of glittering ornamentation, the sound—driven by the timbre of an acoustic guitar and the band’s breathing—creates a tension that tightens your chest every time you listen.

The repeated title phrase doesn’t come across as a sweet whisper; instead, it resonates like a heartfelt question to oneself, continuing to move forward despite doubt and regret.

Although it isn’t tied to any specific TV drama or commercial, it’s deeply loved among fans as a key work that symbolizes the album’s worldview.

I recommend listening alone on a quiet night with headphones, savoring every word of the lyrics.

The raw words spun by Kazutoshi Sakurai are sure to gently accompany the anxieties and loneliness that lie deep in your heart.

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Mr.Children “Footsteps ~Be Strong” Music Video (Short ver.)

It’s the theme song for the drama “Nobunaga Concerto.” I’ve heard that this song, which was repeatedly reworked to serve as a push forward within the drama, was Mr.

Children’s first self-produced track.

Perhaps because of that, it carries a feeling of taking a new step.

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Mr.Children “Irodori” MUSIC VIDEO

It’s said that Sakurai Kazutoshi wrote this song for his surfing buddies, born from a sense of guilt he felt while talking with them—thinking, “After a live show I can take a proper break, but these guys work without any time off.” The song was used in a commercial for the Olympus digital single-lens reflex camera E-410.

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Special Movie: Mr.Children "in the pocket" — Theme Song of the Film "Your Color"

This work is marked by heartwarming lyrics that linger in the mind and a refreshing melody.

As a song that beautifully captures the world of the film “Your Color,” it has won over fans’ hearts.

Kazutoshi Sakurai’s delicate vocals create an atmosphere that feels like gently watching over the growth of young people.

Written specifically as the film’s theme song and released in 2024, it’s perfect for times when you want to cheer someone on—or encourage yourself.

It’s a recommended track for those who want to reminisce about their youth or are seeking music that warms the heart.