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)
Promise of RomanceIkuta Rira
This song is perfect for anyone who wants to express their love as straightforwardly as it is adorably embarrassing.
Packed with feelings for a significant other, this love song, which honestly conveys the desire to stay together forever, was included on the album “Jukebox,” released in November 2019.
It was later rearranged in August 2021 and chosen as the theme song for the romance show “Kyo, Suki ni Narimashita: Himawari Edition.” Its bittersweet melody set to a medium tempo resonates deeply.
Listen to it while thinking of your precious partner with whom you’ve shared both hardships and joys.
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.
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.
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.
promiseAikawa Eri
It’s a single by Eri Aikawa released in January 1990, and it served as the theme song for the International Garden and Greenery Exposition held that same year.
It was also used as the entrance march for the 62nd National High School Baseball Invitational Tournament.
Its highest position on the Oricon chart was 59.
promiseangela
It is an image song created to commemorate the fifth anniversary of the TV anime Fafner in the Azure, released in December 2008.
Like “Shangri-La,” the theme song of Fafner, it is sung by angela.
Its highest position on the Oricon chart was 42.