[Music Box Medley] A Collection of Hit Songs You’ll Want to Hear in Music Box Tones

First LoveUtada Hikaru

[Music Box] Hikaru Utada ♪ First Love

This is a famous song by the legendary diva Hikaru Utada, which was chosen as the theme song for the drama “Majo no Joken” starring Hideaki Takizawa—who was then a Johnny’s Jr.—and Nanako Matsushima, and became a smash hit.

It sounds even more pleasant when listened to as a music box arrangement.

CAN YOU CELEBRATE?Amuro Namie

[Music Box] Namie Amuro ♪ CAN YOU CELEBRATE?

This is Namie Amuro’s biggest hit song, which was used as the theme for the drama “Virgin Road” starring Emi Wakui, Takashi Sorimachi, and Tetsuya Takeda.

It drew major attention as it coincided with Amuro’s own marriage.

And of course, it sounds wonderful as a music box arrangement.

JupiterHirahara Ayaka

Jupiter/Ayaka Hirahara [Music Box] (Public Advertising Organization “Temporary Campaign: Disaster Relief ‘What We Can Do’ Edition” Commercial Song)

It’s Ayaka Hirahara’s biggest hit single and also a ballad.

The relaxed melody is soothing to listen to, and hearing it on a music box feels refreshing and pleasant.

It’s almost like being under a spell.

The Toilet GodUemura Kana

[Angel's Music Box] The Goddess of the Toilet.mpg

This is the legendary hit song by Kana Uemura that suddenly became a huge breakout in 2010 and even turned into a social phenomenon.

Its gentle rhythm pairs perfectly with the heartrending lyrics, making it a track that leaves you with a lingering ache as you listen.

When you hear it on a music box, everyday worries feel so small—it’s that kind of song.

Please give me wingsakai tori

Wings, Please (Music Box)

A classic hit by Akai Tori that became even more famous when Japan’s national team supporters sang it passionately during the Asian qualifiers for the France World Cup.

The chorus line, “I want to spread my wings in this great sky and fly away,” is incredibly powerful and matches beautifully with a music box arrangement.

365 Days’ Paper AirplaneAKB48

AKB48 / Paper Airplane of 365 Days - Music Box Style Arrangement

This is a famous AKB48 song that was also used as the theme for the NHK morning drama series “Asa ga Kita,” which starred Haru and Hiroshi Tamaki.

Its unusually relaxed melody for an idol group sounds even more pleasant when heard on a music box.

TOP OF THE WORLDCarpenters

Top of the World / Carpenters [Music Box] (Fuji TV drama “Beginner” theme song)

This is such a classic Carpenters song that it’s often said to be the song that represents them.

It was used as the theme song for the drama “Miseinen,” which starred Issei Ishida, Takashi Sorimachi, Shingo Katori, and Sachiko Sakurai.

The rhythmic melody blends beautifully with the music box arrangement.