Famous songs about promises. Recommended popular tracks.
I made a song list themed around promises, featuring titles that include the word “promise.” It spans genres without restriction—rock, kayōkyoku, pop, big-name veterans, voice actors, and indie artists are all included.
When you’re feeling heartbroken after someone breaks a promise, use this playlist to lift your spirits.
Masterpieces about promises: Recommended popular songs (1–10)
promiseSuga Shikao
This is a single by Shikao Suga released in February 2011, and it served as the opening theme for the TV anime Tegami Bachi REVERSE.
Additionally, the limited-time production edition’s jacket illustration was created by Hiroyuki Asada, the original author of Tegami Bachi.
Promise of RomanceIkuta Rira
A song sung by Rira Ikuta, filled with heartfelt, down-to-earth feelings of love.
Created when she was in high school, this piece is included on the album “Jukebox,” released in November 2019.
It was later chosen as the theme song for ABEMA’s dating show “Kyou, Suki ni Narimashita: Himawari Edition,” and a rearranged version was released in August 2021.
The lyrics, which weave a “promise” out of the wish to share the same future with someone special and feelings that never change, are sure to warm listeners’ hearts.
It’s perfect not only for spending time with your partner on White Day, but also for moments when you want to reaffirm your feelings for each other—listening together may deepen your bond even more.
The Promised Day feat. Thelma AoyamaDōji-T
This song is included on Douji-T’s concept album “12 Love Stories,” released in September 2008, and was used as the ending theme for “God Tongue.” The album reached No.
3 on the Oricon chart.
Wings of PromiseMISIA
This is a single by MISIA released in May 2008, which was used as the theme song for the film “Cyborg She” released the same year.
It reached No.
12 on the Oricon chart and No.
4 on the Billboard Japan Hot 100.
Promise in Madder Redikimonogakari
This is a single by Ikimonogakari released in October 2007, which reached No.
7 on the Oricon chart.
It was used as a commercial song for LISMO.
In addition, it was performed on the special stage of the 76th NHK All-Japan School Music Competition held in 2009.
Song of PromiseMegumi Han, Mariya Ise, Mamoru Miyano, Daisuke Namikawa
It’s a song performed by the voice actors who play the main characters in the TV anime HUNTER×HUNTER, with lyrics and composition by Yuzu.
It is included in the HUNTER×HUNTER version of Yuzu’s single “Two Sides of the Same Coin,” released in December 2013.
It’s a promise.Hayashibara Megumi
This is a single by Megumi Hayashibara released in May 1989.
It was used as the theme song for the TV anime “Ahiru no Quack: A Little Duck’s Big Love Story.” With Megumi Hayashibara’s rising popularity, it was re-released in March 1997.