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.
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Masterpieces about promises: Recommended popular songs (1–10)
HachikōFuji Kaze
Fujii Kaze’s new work seamlessly blends the fluidity of English lyrics with the resonance of Japanese, creating a liberating feel that seems to carry you anywhere.
Through the familiar motif of Shibuya’s Hachiko, it conveys universal messages of “waiting” and “faith.” Released in June 2025, this track became the prologue to his all-English album Prema, which came out in September of the same year.
It’s perfect for moments when you want to feel calm or need a gentle push to take a new step.
Follow along with Fujii Kaze on his musical adventure!
ReunionRADWIMPS
Although RADWIMPS has many love songs, this is a friendship song that expresses a strong bond—being friends even when apart.
The title “Reunion” means coming together again.
Noda’s vocals are truly beautiful and delicate, captivating the listener’s ears.
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.
Classic songs about promises. Recommended popular tracks (11–20)
threadNakajima Miyuki
This is also a classic wedding song.
Since it’s a Miyuki Nakajima piece, it appeals to older guests, and because it was sung by Mr.
Sakurai from Mr.
Children, many younger people know it too—so I recommend it.
Being able to do a guitar-and-vocal cover of a Miyuki Nakajima song is a big plus.
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.
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.
White PromiseYamaguchi Momoe
It’s a single by Momoe Yamaguchi, released in December 1975.
It reached number two on the Oricon weekly chart.
Incidentally, there’s a scene in the TV drama Akai Giwaku, in which Momoe Yamaguchi appeared, where another cast member is shown singing it.