[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.
Playlist
| [Mr.Children] Best Masterpiece Selections Highly Praised by Mr.Children Fans | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| show_chart | Title | Playlist | Review |
| 1east | If I Could Become a StarMr.Children |  play_arrow | A song for setting off in pursuit of dreams, a classic that encourages a positive heart. |
| 2east | CROSS ROADMr.Children |  play_arrow | A heartrending love song, their first million-selling hit |
| 3east | SimpleMr.Children |  play_arrow | A hidden gem that resonates with the heart, a quiet moving experience. |
| 4east | Endless JourneyMr.Children |  play_arrow | An iconic song that supports you on life's journey |
| 5east | whistlingMr.Children |  play_arrow | A heartwarming love song by Mr.Children |
| 6east | Tomorrow never knowsMr.Children |  play_arrow | A timeless song that resonates with the heart, with hopeful lyrics and a beautiful melody |
| 7east | GIFTMr.Children |  play_arrow | Mr.Children’s moving masterpiece, a hymn celebrating the brilliance of individuality |
| 8east | NOT FOUNDMr.Children |  play_arrow | An emotionally charged rock song that sings of questions without answers |
| 9east | Theory of evolutionMr.Children |  play_arrow | Mr.Children's heart-touching masterpiece |
| 10east | Nameless PoemMr.Children |  play_arrow | Mr. Children’s smash hit song depicting love and sorrow |
| 11east | Documentary filmMr.Children |  play_arrow | Mr.Children's heart-touching classic ballad |
| 12east | EsoraMr.Children |  play_arrow | Powerful music that embraces reality in a positive way |
| 13east | HibikiMr.Children |  play_arrow | A hidden gem by Mr.Children that sings about everyday happiness |
| 14east | auditory hallucinationMr.Children |  play_arrow | The masterpiece from Mr.Children’s “REFLECTION” |
| 15east | innocent worldMr.Children |  play_arrow | A song of the heart that keeps chasing dreams, pure faith |
| 16east | OverMr.Children |  play_arrow | The power of songs to overcome heartbreak and look forward |
| 17east | 365 daysMr.Children |  play_arrow | A moving classic that sings of feelings for a loved one |
| 18east | I want to hug you.Mr.Children |  play_arrow | An early Mr. Children classic that later ignited in popularity |
| 19east | walnutMr.Children |  play_arrow | A question to youth, a reexamination of oneself |
| 20east | A gentle songMr.Children |  play_arrow | Live true to yourself and cherish love. |
| 21east | SaturdayMr.Children |  play_arrow | Mr.Children's new song "Saturday" is now available for streaming. |
| 22east | AgainMr.Children |  play_arrow | Reboot theme song: new Mr. Children track |
| 23east | youthful daysMr.Children |  play_arrow | A moving masterpiece that portrays the beauty of youth and love |
| 24east | Your SongMr.Children |  play_arrow | Masterpieces that color Mr.Children's 25th anniversary |
| 25east | My LifeMr.Children |  play_arrow | Mr.Children classic hit that portrays life-sized, everyday struggles |
| 26east | Traveler of MemoryMr.Children |  play_arrow | The melody of a story of memories woven by Kazutoshi Sakurai |
| 27east | Atelier of LightMr.Children |  play_arrow | A hopeful song for walking forward, with a warm melody |
| 28east | voiceMr.Children |  play_arrow | An inspiring masterpiece that conveys emotions that resonate with the heart |
| 29east | Beast RoadMr.Children |  play_arrow | Mr.Children's 30th-anniversary song resonates in the heart |
| 30east | futureMr.Children |  play_arrow | An inspiring song that sings of hope and courage |
| 31east | For Whom the Alchemist ExistsMr.Children |  play_arrow | A message of peace and love, a timeless song that resonates in the heart |
| 32east | I MISS YOUMr.Children |  play_arrow | A quiet song that resonates with the heart, lyrics of regret and hope |
| 33east | the scent of flowersMr.Children |  play_arrow | A Song of Longing for Lost Love and Rebirth |
| 34east | Happy SongMr.Children |  play_arrow | Hopeful music that conveys a positive feeling |
| 35east | fantasyMr.Children |  play_arrow | An emotional commercial song becomes popular |
| 36east | Brand new planetMr.Children |  play_arrow | A heartwarming theme song that sings of hope and change |
| 37east | coloring; color scheme; hues; decoration; embellishment; added flair (figurative)Mr.Children |  play_arrow | A song born out of guilt toward my surfing buddies |
| 38east | travelerMr.Children |  play_arrow | Popular track, a high-energy rock number |
| 39east | CANDYMr.Children |  play_arrow | Mr.Children's “CANDY” is a classic with a wide vocal range. |
| 40east | ALIVEMr.Children |  play_arrow | The anguish and sense of impermanence of Kazutoshi Sakurai are expressed. |
| 41east | I don’t really remember.Mr.Children |  play_arrow | Love for music contained in an inspiring song |
| 42east | HANABIMr.Children |  play_arrow | Losing someone important and hiding my true feelings |
| 43east | broom star (comet)Mr.Children |  play_arrow | A refreshing song that paints hope, Toyota CM song |
| 44east | 【es】~Theme of es~Mr.Children |  play_arrow | Mr. Children’s psychological lyrics and theme songs |
| 45east | himawariMr.Children |  play_arrow | A powerful love song that stirs the emotions |
| 46east | Dance Dance DanceMr.Children |  play_arrow | Sexy lyrics and provocative performance |
| 47east | A Message to You Beneath the UmbrellaMr.Children |  play_arrow | A classic song that voices criticism of capitalist society |
| 48east | Footsteps ~ Be StrongMr.Children |  play_arrow | A theme song that feels like a new step |
| 49east | HEROMr.Children |  play_arrow | A father is always a hero to his child. |
| 50east | SINGLESMr.Children |  play_arrow | An empowering theme song, imbued with the resolve to move forward |
| 51east | modelMr.Children |  play_arrow | A melancholic song that sings about the realities of the modeling industry |
| 52east | in the pocketMr.Children |  play_arrow | A youth song that heals the heart, a movie theme song |
| 53east | palmMr.Children |  play_arrow | A moving song filled with a wish for peace |
| 54east | LOVEMr.Children | A song that expresses the love between a pair of childhood friends—a boy and a girl—whose relationship is complicated. | |
| 55east | SignMr.Children |  play_arrow | Mr. Children’s lyrics are moving works that resonate with the heart. |
| 56east | sign; mark; symbol; omenMr.Children |  play_arrow | A song through which I learned the importance of facing each other heart to heart. |
| 57east | Toward the lightMr.Children |  play_arrow | A classic that sings of everyday sorrow and hope |
| 58east | road movieMr.Children | A song that portrays the feelings of overcoming anxiety about the future | |
| 59east | Marshmallow dayMr.Children |  play_arrow | A classic song from a Shiseido commercial that captures sweet feelings |
| 60east | Starting OverMr.Children |  play_arrow | An emotional coming-of-age theme song from an animated film |
| 61east | fanfareMr.Children |  play_arrow | The fiery theme song of the grand adventure film, chosen by Oda |
| 62east | and I love youMr.Children |  play_arrow | A gentle song wishing for world peace |
| 63east | one two threeMr.Children |  play_arrow | Hidden gem by Mr.Children based on Inoki’s famous quotes |
| 64east | The Summer When You Were ThereMr.Children |  play_arrow | Memorable Mr. Children, an unchanging style |
| 65east | A parched kissMr.Children |  play_arrow | A moving song about a couple’s breakup and the longing for love. |
| 66east | ReplayMr.Children |  play_arrow | Upbeat, a song of youthful memories |
| 67east | Love ConnectionMr.Children |  play_arrow | An upbeat, Rolling Stones-style song |
| 68east | clichéMr.Children |  play_arrow | Drama theme song, diverse interpretations and an impressive music video |
| 69east | Let’s go to Main StreetMr.Children |  | A popular, upbeat pop song that gets the crowd excited live |
| 70east | boyMr.Children |  play_arrow | A story by Atsuko Asano themed around baseball, dra... |
| 71east | World’s endMr.Children |  play_arrow | Sakurai’s proud work with a grand, expansive worldview |
| 72east | ResuscitationMr.Children |  play_arrow | Mr.Children “Revival” — a song that took on deeper meaning after the earthquake |
| 73east | Bird CageMr.Children |  play_arrow | A song that sings about a love like a pair of birds. |
| 74east | Everything (It’s you)Mr.Children |  play_arrow | A pre-hiatus song that conveys Sakurai’s feelings |
| 75east | counting songMr.Children |  play_arrow | A song praying for the recovery from the Great East Japan Earthquake |
| 76east | Live.Mr.Children |  play_arrow | Mr.Children’s song of hope and determination |
| 77east | PADDLEMr.Children |  play_arrow | Mr.Children’s popular song ranked 15th at the live show |
| 78east | Everybody Goes -Dropkick to a Disorderly Modern Age-Mr.Children |  play_arrow | A powerful Mr.Children song brimming with social criticism and a sense of sprinting momentum |
| 79east | Prayer ~ Orbit of TearsMr.Children |  play_arrow | Theme song for a 2012 film release. A dramatic ballad. |
| 80east | Rain followed by clear skiesMr.Children |  play_arrow | Sakurai’s favorite song in the salaryman setting |
| 81east | And I love youMr.Children | play_arrow | Cup Noodles · NO BORDER |
| 82east | Ready, set, go!Mr.Children |  play_arrow | Depicting the poignant transition from childhood to adulthood |
| 83east | Rock ‘n’ roll is alive.Mr.Children |  play_arrow | Rock and roll is a symbol of the heart’s impulse. |
| 84east | footstepsMr.Children |  play_arrow | A song of Mr.Children’s resolve and new beginning |
| 85east | Worlds endMr.Children | play_arrow | Tigers’ Fujinami’s at-bat song, Sakurai’s proud creation |
| 86east | To the west, to the eastMr.Children |  play_arrow | The intense rock sound and essence of Mr. Children |
| 87east | shoelaceMr.Children |  play_arrow | Features of Mr. Children’s dome tour merchandise |
| 88east | An Ordinary Love Story: Relationship Issues Are Always a HassleMr.Children |  play_arrow | A sad tale of a love growing cold |
| 89east | Always keep smilingMr.Children |  play_arrow | The birth of the song for the Sompo Japan commercial |
| 90east | Runner’s highMr.Children |  play_arrow | A powerful and refreshing song for a movie theme |
| 91east | Flower -Memento Mori-Mr.Children |  play_arrow | Memento mori: an uplifting song sung from a woman's perspective |
| 92east | TokyoMr.Children |  play_arrow | Album “SUPERMARKET FAN…” |
| 93east | Fifty’s Map: A Map for AdultsMr.Children |  play_arrow | A message song depicting a turning point in life |
| 94east | MirrorMr.Children |  play_arrow | A Dreaming Musician’s Love Song |
| 95east | BoleroMr.Children |  play_arrow | A song influenced by Mr.Children’s Bolero |
| 96east | FakeMr.Children |  play_arrow | Aggressive digital track, limited single release |
| 97east | End of the dayMr.Children |  play_arrow | A nostalgic, wistful single featuring Naoto |
| 98east | UFOMr.Children |  play_arrow | A spaghetti classic with high fan popularity |
| 99east | A Sigh-filled SundayMr.Children |  play_arrow | A man's heartrending resolve and inner struggle to convey his feelings |
| 100east | moreMr.Children |  play_arrow | An iconic song that sang of hope in response to the 9/11 attacks |
| 101east | Fire the machine gun!Mr.Children |  play_arrow | An extreme social satire rock opposing nuclear tests |
| 102east | Song of DepartureMr.Children |  play_arrow | The moving main theme song of the movie “Sky of Love.” |
| 103east | deep seaMr.Children |  play_arrow | An ambitious work that acoustically represents the deep sea |
| 104east | Beyond the RainbowMr.Children |  play_arrow | “Niji” (Rainbow), Mr.Children’s first song tied up with an anime |
| 105east | blood vesselMr.Children |  play_arrow | A wistful song inspired by “Kimigayo.” |
| 106east | Miracle EarthKuwata Keisuke & Mr.Children |  play_arrow | AIDS campaign song: social satire in a male duet |
| 107east | AsiaMr.Children |  | Explanation of a song that sings about Asia’s history and culture |
| 108east | JumpMr.Children |  play_arrow | An encouragement song that changes lives, with an insecure young person putting their hands together before a Buddhist altar. |
| 109east | Summer 1999, OkinawaMr.Children |  play_arrow | A man's reflections on life after leaving his hometown |
| 110east | A Monologue Woven With YouMr.Children |  play_arrow | A song of love and growth, a timeless moving masterpiece |
| 111east | a slip of the tongueMr.Children |  play_arrow | The part about my slip of the tongue making you angry is something everyone can relate to... |
| 112east | Song of DepartureMr.Children |  play_arrow | It was featured as the NTT commercial song and became a hot topic… |
| 113east | #2601Mr.Children |  play_arrow | Mr.Children’s challenging song “#2601” is in a high vocal range. |
| 114east | CENTER OF UNIVERSEMr.Children |  play_arrow | Slow-tempo rock with distinctive bass |
| 115east | I like you.Mr.Children |  play_arrow | Inspired by Kubozuka’s shaved-head look, I confessed my love. |
| 116east | Let’s hide and kiss in the car.Mr.Children |  play_arrow | A coming-of-age song inspired by a photo of a kiss in a car |
| 117east | Seesaw Game: A Song of Brave LoveMr.Children |  play_arrow | A smash hit from the ’90s: the see-saw love song |
| 118east | REMMr.Children |  play_arrow | Movie theme song with an edgy sound |
| 119east | piecesMr.Children |  play_arrow | The ballad theme song of the movie “We Were There.” |
| 120east | seesaw gameMr.Children | play_arrow | A seesaw game that represents a neck-and-neck battle with the lead constantly changing... |
| 121east | A place where you can feel at easeMr.Children | It’s not a very famous song, but its beauti… | |
| 122east | Prayer ~ Orbit of Tears / End of the day / piecesMr.Children | play_arrow | Mr. Children lag in single sales |
| 123east | gap; separation; divide; distance (figurative)Mr.Children |  play_arrow | Mr. Children, starting off with shocking lyrics... |
| 124east | Adolescent Summer: Our Love Still Lingers on the RanchMr.Children |  play_arrow | A quirky, comedy-song-style track that divides opinion |
| 125east | Mr.Children MedleyMr.Children |  play_arrow | Mr. Children's affectionate and soothing music captivates many people. |
| 126east | People crossing the crosswalkMr.Children |  play_arrow | A low-register, narrative-style song themed around a crosswalk |
| 127east | Innocent WorldMr.Children | play_arrow | A positive message from a massive hit song that doesn’t feel dated |
| 128east | Mr.Children MedleyMr.Children |  play_arrow | Arrange Mr.Children’s famous songs for piano |
| 129east | In My TownMr.Children |  play_arrow | Evoking year-end scenes that resonate with the heart, singing of the feelings after the earthquake. |
| 130east | foreverMr.Children |  play_arrow | A beautiful song that sings about the pain of heartbreak |
| 131east | be released; be set free; be emitted; be launched (context-dependent)Mr.Children |  play_arrow | A warm song of gratitude and courage by Mr.Children |
| 132east | Parade on a Rainy DayMr.Children |  play_arrow | Warmly looking back on rainy day memories |
| 133east | classmateMr.Children |  play_arrow | A classic song that portrays the feelings of friendship turning into love |
| 134east | La la laMr.Children |  play_arrow | Singing about the importance of noticing everyday happiness |
| 135east | Let’s stay friendsMr.Children |  play_arrow | A song that sings of the heartache of unrequited love. |
| 136east | Even if we talk it over, we won’t understand each other at all, but at least we both have the same answer: to end it. If your kiss could change me, that would be nice, but both our hands are full with our own things.Mr.Children |  play_arrow | The band produces many hit songs. |
| 137east | Heavenly KissMr.Children |  play_arrow | Mr.Children's sexy side |
| 138east | BirthdayMr.Children |  play_arrow | An anthem of courage and hope for rebirth |
| 139east | I’m talking about Lovin’Mr.Children |  play_arrow | A song depicting the agony of unrequited love and the inner turmoil of a confession |
| 140east | MelodyMr.Children |  play_arrow | The appeal of Mr.Children’s song “Melody” |
| 141east | Someday, the two of usMr.Children |  play_arrow | A love ballad about a younger man’s unrequited love for an older woman |
| 142east | Category of HappinessMr.Children |  play_arrow | Mr.Children's bittersweet love song |
| 143east | At the sea, the heart longs to be laid bare.Mr.Children |  play_arrow | Mr. Children’s beat rock song depicts the difficulties of living in the age of social media. |
| 144east | captiveMr.Children |  play_arrow | Listen to it on a Friday night with a mature vibe in the air... |
| 145east | fateMr.Children |  play_arrow | Mr.Children new album "REFLECTION" |
| 146east | othersMr.Children |  play_arrow | The beautiful song “others” by Mr.Children |
| 147east | FlowerMr.Children |  play_arrow | Back when I was a student, I clutched 500 yen in my hand and boug… |
| 148east | Goodbye, 2001Mr.Children |  play_arrow | A song I always feel like listening to in winter—or rather, at the end of the fiscal year. |
| 149east | It’s a wonderful worldMr.Children |  play_arrow | The 10th album, “IT’S A WON… |
| 150east | passing showerMr.Children |  play_arrow | A passing shower (anxiety and worries) suddenly strikes my chest, but the rain... |
| 151east | ReflectionMr.Children | Mr.Children’s latest album “R... | |
| 152east | 【es】～Theme of es～Mr.Children |  play_arrow | Mr.Children, also known as Misuchiru (Misshiru), is... |
| 153east | everybody goesMr.Children | play_arrow | It wasn’t very popular at first when it was released, but it gradually… |
| 154east | language of flowersMr.Children |  play_arrow | Included on the album “Shifuku no Oto”… |
| 155east | AnyMr.Children |  play_arrow | A hidden gem by Mr.Children!… |
| 156east | I wonder if we can meet again.Mr.Children |  play_arrow | Mr.Children’s 10th single… |
| 157east | IncompleteMr.Children |  play_arrow | Sakurai’s Cry: A Song of Incompletion and Growth |
| 158east | here comes my loveMr.Children |  play_arrow | A Mr. Children song. With a catchy melody that’s easy to sing. |