[2026] Traditional Japanese Music that Sings Prayers: A Compilation of J-POP Masterpieces
Even when we say “prayer,” what we’re praying for differs from person to person.
Just seeing the word “prayer” might evoke an image of something noble and sacred, but prayers can also be modest wishes—and at times they may even include negative emotions.
In this article, we highlight classic Japanese songs centered on the theme of “prayer,” featuring tracks that include the word “prayer” in their titles as well as songs whose theme itself is prayer.
Alongside timeless favorites and hit songs, we’ve also selected noteworthy tracks released in recent years, making this an article we hope many people will check out.
Playlist
| [2026] Traditional Japanese Music that Sings Prayers: A Compilation of J-POP Masterpieces | |||
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| show_chart | Title | Playlist | Review |
| 1 | Prayer will surely…supittsu | play_arrow | Spitz's new song is lyrical and resonant. |
| 2 | Koi-kogaremilet×MAN WITH A MISSION | play_arrow | Ending theme of the anime “Demon Slayer”: powerful lyrics |
| 3 | Beautifulyuzu | play_arrow | Yuzu’s cheer song “Beautiful” is on fire! |
| 4 | Amazing GraceTeshima Aoi | play_arrow | Aoi Teshima showcases her beautiful singing voice in a film’s theme song |
| 5 | Prayer Flower 2020Hirai Dai | play_arrow | A prayerful song to heal the heart, nine years after the great earthquake |
| 6 | PrayerHitsuji Bungaku | play_arrow | Hitsujibungaku’s masterpiece “Inori”: a gem of a song that resonates with the heart |
| 7 | pet the 6momosumomosu | play_arrow | The anime’s ending theme symbolically expresses a loop of fate. |
| 8 | Prayer SongŌhara Yuiko | play_arrow | A prayerful song that resonates in the heart as an anime theme song |
| 9 | GaiaSiip | play_arrow | The mysterious music of Siip resonates with the heart. |
| 10 | Ready To DanceMiyake Ken | play_arrow | A song that conveys freedom and joy to the listener |
| 11 | Imagined FlowerKis-my-ft2 | play_arrow | Kis-My-Ft2’s Heartfelt Prayer Song “Souka (Omoka)” |
| 12 | A Modest PrayerRaisu Shawā (CV. Iwami Manaka) | play_arrow | An emotional Uma Musume song, a prayer that resonates in the heart |
| 13 | PrayerNagabuchi Tsuyoshi | play_arrow | Tsuyoshi Nagabuchi’s heartrending love song depicting a bereavement |
| 14 | Prayer ~ Trajectory of TearsMr.Children | play_arrow | Mr.Children's popular single movie theme songs |
| 15 | PrayerHiguchi Ai | play_arrow | Higuchi Ai’s “Inori” is a moving song. |
| 16 | At the foot of the rainbowHajime Chitose | play_arrow | Chitose Hajime’s first album in 14 years, a prayer for peace |
| 17 | loveUru | play_arrow | A gem of a song that heals people's hearts with a gentle singing voice |
| 18 | A Girl’s PrayerAcid Black Cherry | play_arrow | A song included on Acid Black Cherry’s first album |
| 19 | Prayersarasa | play_arrow | Sarasa's prayer song that resonates with the heart |
| 20 | Prayer of LightKobukuro | play_arrow | Kobukuro’s song of hope, a light that illuminates life. |
| 21 | When prayers turn into wordsOnitsuka Chihiro | play_arrow | Chihiro Onitsuka, theme song for the film “Ju-on” (The Grudge) |
| 22 | AtmosphereHatsuboshi Gakuen | play_arrow | A moving song that stirs the heart, portraying ideals and inner conflict |
| 23 | PrayerKis-my-ft2 | play_arrow | Kis-My-Ft2’s digital-only single tops the Oricon chart. |
| 24 | Prayer is empty.nuyuri | play_arrow | Nuyuri: “Prayer Is Empty” — Deep Emotions and Conflict |
| 25 | Scent of a DreamNogizaka 46 | play_arrow | Shiori Kubo’s graduation solo song sings of dreams and determination |
| 26 | Reach to the heavensMatsutōya Yumi | play_arrow | Yumi Matsutoya connects past and present with an autumn song using AI |
| 27 | Someday, in a world of nothingnessmakaroni enpitsu | play_arrow | A heartwarming song born from a self-accompanied performance on social media |
| 28 | PremaFuji Kaze | play_arrow | Fujii Kaze’s new album “Prema” is a prayer of love. |
| 29 | A prayer resounding across the skyAqua Timez | play_arrow | Aqua Timez’s moving reunion song |
| 30 | PrayerImai Miki | play_arrow | Miki Imai’s song inspired by the film The Shadow of an Elephant |
| 31 | openJO1 | play_arrow | JO1 expresses growth and hope in their new song |
| 32 | Prayer for PeaceTōhō Gakuen Seito | play_arrow | The memorable in-film song from the first Godzilla |
| 33 | Prayerrokushi | play_arrow | Mutsuko’s classic that heals the heart with a gentle song |
| 34 | Seeds of joyMrs. GREEN APPLE | play_arrow | A moving classic that sings about the bond with a loved one |
| 35 | usyama | play_arrow | A poignant story of a girl who lost her memory |
| 36 | PrayerPlastic Tree | play_arrow | Tracks included on Plastic Tree’s “Tremolo” |
| 37 | PRAYING RUNUVERworld | play_arrow | A UVERworld song that portrays a boxer's comeback |
| 38 | Hallelujahharuka nakamura | play_arrow | Like a hymn whose desired timbre resonates in the heart |
| 39 | PrayerShimatani Hitomi | play_arrow | Hitomi Shimatani’s 8th single, theme song for a game |
| 40 | Mothra’s SongImamura Keiko, Oosawa Sayaka | play_arrow | Mothra’s Song, a beloved classic from the movies |
| 41 | ETERNAL BLAZEMizuki Nana | play_arrow | Nana Mizuki’s popular single, an anime theme song |
| 42 | CLOVER ~A Maiden’s Prayer~Fuchigami Mai | play_arrow | Precure character song, performed by Alice Yotsuba |
| 43 | my wishAI | play_arrow | Image song for the film “Hanamanma” |
| 44 | SunYorushika | play_arrow | Yorushika’s new song questions the transience of life as a film theme song |
| 45 | A Modest PrayerEvery Little Thing | play_arrow | Theme song of Yajiuma Plus |
| 46 | Bolero of PrayerJusuka Guranpēru | play_arrow | Image song with Japanese traditional instruments for a French film |
| 47 | O wind, O lightHide Yuki Yangu Furesshu | play_arrow | Theme song of 'Kaiketsu Lion-Maru' sung by Hide Yuki |
| 48 | HikariHorie Yui | play_arrow | The opening theme song of Yui Horie’s single “Inukami!” |
| 49 | A Small Prayer ~ P.S. I Love YouTokunaga Hideaki | play_arrow | Theme song of the movie 'P.S. I Love You' |
| 50 | Beyond PrayerShikata Akiko | play_arrow | Anime OP theme, Oricon No. 19 |
| 51 | Prayer of the Orbmizuki ichirō with boijā | play_arrow | Ultraman Orb’s theme song features a collaboration between Mizuki and Voyager. |
| 52 | Maiden’s PrayerMayuzumi Jun | play_arrow | Popular single by Jun Mayuzumi, a song featured in a film |
| 53 | Message — kotodute —Porunogurafiti | play_arrow | A song by Porno Graffitti imbued with their thoughts on peace |
| 54 | Azure RabbitNoriko Sakai | play_arrow | Noriko Sakai's signature song, the theme song for 'Hoshi no Kinka' (Gold Coins of the Stars) |
| 55 | AsterAkito Asu | play_arrow | Akito portrays loneliness and hope on a cosmic stage |
| 56 | The Prayer of the ConfutatisARTERY VEIN | play_arrow | The duo song by Asami Imai and Eri |
| 57 | Prayer of MiyarabiBerubera Rīn | play_arrow | An Okinawan song that calls King Shisa |
| 58 | Prayer to Saint MarySaijō Hideki | play_arrow | Hideki Saijo’s classic hit, an award-winning single |
| 59 | Apocalypse of TruthTakahashi Yoko | play_arrow | Yoko Takahashi's opening theme for Cross Ange |
| 60 | Hazy Moonlit Night — PrayerNakajima Mika | ![]() | Mika Nakashima’s famous song “Oborozukiyo” CM song |
| 61 | Maiden’s PrayerZa Pīnattsu | play_arrow | A Polish folk song arrangement by The Peanuts |
| 62 | Red ConcertoSawashiro Miyuki | play_arrow | Precure character song, Towa’s track |

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