[Rain Songs] Songs to listen to on a rainy day. A special feature on rain-themed tracks.
Do you like rainy days?
Some people dislike them because you get wet and can’t go out, while others love the sound of the rain or the calm atmosphere—there are all kinds of opinions.
For many, rain also ties in with a slightly bittersweet feeling, and there are plenty of songs that use rain as a theme to sing about that sense of poignancy.
In this article, we’ll introduce lots of popular songs that are perfect for listening to on a rainy day!
While many of them are melancholy, there are also songs that sing about hope—like how the rain will stop someday—so be sure to listen to plenty of them!
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[Rain Songs] Songs to listen to on a rainy day. Rain song special (111–120)
Cold RainPSYCHIC FEVER
A drama tie-in song by PSYCHIC FEVER that cultivates a dark, beautiful, and mysterious mood over a sophisticated, disco-tinged backing track.
Released in November 2024 as the opening theme for the Yomiuri TV/Nippon TV Thursday drama “OCTO: Emotion Investigator Akari Kokono Season 2,” the track deftly expresses the “colors” of complex human psychology and emotion.
The group’s global musicality is fully on display here, captivating listeners with expressiveness that transcends borders and language barriers.
With a dynamic rhythm that seems to blow away the gloom of the rainy season and vocals that delicately weave the nuances of emotion, it’s a standout song that’s perfect as BGM for a rainy-day drive.
[Rain Songs] Tracks to listen to on rainy days. Rain song special (121–130)
Iris After the RainRe;IRIS
Re;IRIS delivers a refreshing pop number that warmly captures the spirit of the rainy season.
Created to commemorate the first anniversary of Academy Idolmaster, the song beautifully blends lyrics by Saori Kodama with a delicate composition by Satoru Kosaki.
Weaving in a story of changes after the rain, the lyrics gracefully express the resolve to overcome hardships and the bonds between friends.
Released in May 2025 as the theme song for the smartphone game “Academy Idolmaster,” the track is marked by its bright, forward-looking melody and clear, translucent vocals.
It’s the perfect song to lift your spirits in gloomy June weather—sing it at karaoke and feel your heart lighten.
With its breezy atmosphere and instantly familiar melodic lines, it’s an ideal pick for pop fans.
RainSIRUP
This track blends a mellow R&B sound with a smooth flow, leaving a strong impression with its urban, sophisticated vibe and groove.
With SIRUP’s signature expressive style, it paints a bittersweet romance in the rain.
Included on the 2018 release SIRUP EP2, the record also features many other songs that showcase SIRUP’s diverse musicality, such as Do Well, Maybe, and LOOP.
It’s a popular song with plenty of media exposure, having been used as a theme for an AbemaTV drama.
With a mood perfect for the rainy season, this is a track I highly recommend to anyone who wants to immerse themselves in an urban R&B soundscape or express the gentle, rainy-day feeling through song.
Because the rain dancesindigo la End
Included on the album “MOLTING AND DANCING,” released by indigo la End in January 2025, this track is a gem that delicately captures the subtle fluctuations of everyday emotions.
Chosen as the theme song for TV Asahi’s Friday Night Drama “My Cunning Ex-Girlfriend from ‘What’s So Wrong with Being Calculating?’,” it resonated with many listeners.
Its memorable blend of a melancholic atmosphere and a pop melody makes it a perfect fit for the rainy season.
It’s especially recommended for calm, rainy days when you want to slowly unwind your heart.
Umbrellananiwa danshi
A bittersweet love song by Naniwa Danshi, released as a coupling track in July 2021.
Centered on the theme of rain, it features lyrics that capture the closeness of sharing an umbrella and the stirrings of young love, paired with delicate sounds reminiscent of raindrops that resonate with the heart.
The members’ distinct vocal styles shine, complemented by a refined, captivating melody line.
On days when your heart feels like it might be drenched by the rain, this song stays by your side, gently wrapping your downcast mood and bringing quiet comfort to those long stretches of rainy days.
When the rain fillsHiguchi Ai
This is the theme song by Ai Higuchi, beautifully balancing a poignant rainy scene with a dramatic sense of storytelling.
Her transparent vocals and the piano’s melody leave a strong impression, making it a perfect track for the rainy season.
Released on January 15, 2025, it serves as the theme for TBS’s Drama Stream series “I’ll Take You to the Ends of Hell,” skillfully conveying the revenge-centered narrative through music.
A key appeal of this work lies in the combination of carefully crafted, emotionally expressive lyrics and a richly nuanced alto voice.
While the melody keeps a modest range, its dramatic progression is captivating—recommended for those who want to sing about the feelings that come with rainy days.
Precisely because the rainy season can dampen the mood, why not share a voice that resonates with the heart?
I’ve been waiting impatiently.Ōishi Madoka
This is a striking song with a deeply affecting, emotionally rich melody and lyrics woven with the atmosphere of the rainy season.
In this track, scheduled for release by Madoka Oishi in October 2024, the bittersweet feelings and emotional turbulence of a heartbroken woman are carefully depicted alongside images of nature.
Reuniting with Makoto Sugimoto for the first time in 23 years, the piece, arranged in a folk-tinged enka style, fully showcases Oishi’s vocal prowess.
With a quietly piercing melody and delicate portrayals of a woman’s heart through scenes of rain, the moon, and other imagery, it’s a song you’ll want to sing gently during the rainy season.
It’s sure to offer comfort to those who feel the futility and loneliness of waiting for a long time.