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Famous and popular songs by ORANGE RANGE

Let me introduce songs by ORANGE RANGE, a five-member rock band from Okinawa Prefecture.

Their appeal lies in the coexistence of pop sensibilities and coolness, as well as a mic relay reminiscent of hip-hop performed by their three vocalists.

The rap laid over the rock sound is cool, while some lyrics are on the pop side, and many tracks are high-energy crowd-pleasers that pump you up, like a stylish “trendsetter.”

At the same time, they have tender ballads like “Hana,” showcasing their remarkable range as artists.

ORANGE RANGE’s Classic and Popular Songs (21–30)

KizunaORANGE RANGE

This is their second tie-in following the drama “Be With You” theme song and the film version’s theme song.

It’s a track that sings about bonds of friendship in the wake of a member’s departure at the time.

Incorporating Ryukyuan musical elements, it’s a ballad that conveys their love for their homeland.

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SeptemberORANGE RANGE

ORANGE RANGE – September | Trailer
SeptemberORANGE RANGE

The season is turning toward winter.

The plants are withering, and it all feels somehow lonely.

September, which heralds the end of summer and brings the autumn winds, used to be a season I really disliked.

Every time it came around, I would listen to this song every day to put a lid on my feelings of loneliness.

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Viva★RockORANGE RANGE

It was their first tie-in song and was used as the ending theme for the anime Naruto.

The distinctive marching-like feel at the beginning is said to be a parody of the game Famicom Wars.

(Incidentally, Famicom Wars itself is a parody of the film Full Metal Jacket.)

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Michishirube ~a road home~ORANGE RANGE

This song was also a hit as the theme for the drama “FIRE BOYS: Megumi no Daigo.” Since it’s a remake of a track from their indie days, you can feel the members’ attachment to it.

With lyrics about setting off on a journey, it’s sometimes used as background music at graduation ceremonies.

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Shanghai HoneyORANGE RANGE

ORANGE RANGE [Shanghai Honey] Music Video
Shanghai HoneyORANGE RANGE

This song, which sets the light and shadow of youth to a pop melody, is a masterpiece packed with the charm of ORANGE RANGE! Its breezy sound—woven from a sprightly rhythm and memorable rap—carries lyrics that capture the bittersweet feelings of love and resonate deeply.

Released in 2003 as their second single, it sold over 200,000 copies despite having no commercial tie-in.

It later gained even more popularity in 2004 when it was used as an insert song in the drama Orange Days.

Listen while picturing young people swayed by love on a summer beach, and you might feel a rush of nostalgia and a flutter in your heart.

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setting sunORANGE RANGE

ORANGE RANGE [Sunset] Music Video
setting sunORANGE RANGE

A coming-of-age ballad marked by the evocative sound of the sanshin that conjures the breeze of Okinawa.

Its lyrics, filled with both heartache and hope, bring to mind two people walking with the setting sun at their backs.

They sing of the strength to laugh things off by morning even when you feel like giving up, and the resolve to protect what matters most, wrapping listeners in a warmth that gently pushes them forward.

Released in 2003 as ORANGE RANGE’s fourth single, this fan-favorite blends Ryukyuan tradition with a modern sound, offering solace to those standing at a crossroads in life.

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Squid SUMMERORANGE RANGE

ORANGE RANGE “Squid SUMMER” MV
Squid SUMMERORANGE RANGE

Although it’s a song that feels like the height of summer, it was actually released in April.

Because of that fact, it carries the unique title suggesting a “false summer.” The track is characterized by a lively, bouncy ska-punk-style melody.

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telepathy; tacit understanding (literally: ‘heart-to-heart communication’)ORANGE RANGE