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

Toward the lightMr.Children

Mr.Children “Toward Where the Light Shines” Tour 2015 Incomplete Live

The socially conscious lyrics that sing of everyday sorrows are striking, yet the song carries a powerful, forward-looking message of moving toward the light.

Its cool arrangement blends programmed elements with a band sound.

It’s also a live staple and very popular.

road movieMr.Children

This song is included on the 2000 album “Q.” Its lyrics, which move forward through anxiety toward an uncertain future, are set to a refreshing yet bittersweet melody.

Like a motorcycle cruising at a steady speed, the song maintains a mid-tempo, with little rise or fall as it moves along, and that very steadiness creates a beautifully subtle sense of sentimentality.

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.

Starting OverMr.Children

Mr.Children – Starting Over

It’s the theme song for the anime film “The Boy and the Beast.” Its development is very distinctive, starting in a subdued way and gradually building in intensity.

It’s a track that was born by remaking a song whose production had once been halted, and the title “Starting Over” carries the meaning of “beginning again,” which is said to come from that episode.

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.

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.

one two threeMr.Children

Mr.Children 'one two three' fake Sakurai ver.

The title is based on a famous quote by Antonio Inoki, and at the end of the song it actually includes his retirement speech.

In a poll held just before the later fan-club-only tour “Mr.Children FATHER & MOTHER 21st Anniversary Fan Club Tour,” it was ranked seventh in the “songs members most want to hear live,” and is considered a hidden gem among fans.