Masterpieces That Sing of Rainbows: A Selection of Recommended Popular and Latest Songs
What kind of image do you have when you hear the word “rainbow”? The word rainbow is often used in song titles and lyrics because it evokes positive ideas like peace, bonds, and hope.
There are also many masterpieces in J-POP that use rainbows as a theme.
In this article, we’re highlighting works themed around rainbows—introducing popular songs related to rainbows, from timeless classics to the latest tracks.
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Rain followed by a rainbowŌnishi Yōhei
A song by Yohei Onishi that was used as an insert song in Episode 26 of Ressha Sentai ToQger.
It’s a track themed around Akira Nijino, also known as ToQ 6gou.
It is included in the mini-album “Ressha Sentai ToQger & Super Sentai 2,” released in July 2014.
rainbowSPYAIR
“Niji” is a single by SPYAIR released in 2013.
It was chosen as the theme song for the drama “Sennyu Tantei Tokage” and was written specifically for the show.
The song is a grand rock ballad whose lyrics, as if speaking for today’s youth, strike a chord with listeners.
Roll Over The RainbowSuperfly
The original version was released on March 11, 2009.
It’s a perfect summer song for driving, evoking images of the midsummer sun and sandy beaches.
An ideal summertime tune for a drive, whether you’re heading to the ocean or not—listen in the car or on the bus.
It’s a bright track you’ll want to play whenever you need a boost.
Over the Rainbowichinose toki otoya (terashima takuma)
A character song by Otoya Ittoki from the anime/game Uta no☆Prince-sama♪.
It’s an up-tempo, fast-paced track.
It’s a song that makes you want to give it your all—not only if you like the character, but even if you don’t.
Rainbow Grand SlamKeiko Imamura ・ Shinnosuke Furumoto ・ Mitsuru Miyamoto ・ Manami Suzuki
This is a single by Toshinobu Kubota, released in July 1995.
It served as the opening theme for the TV anime H2 and was Kubota’s first theme song for an anime.
This video is a cover version performed by voice actors who appeared in H2, and it was included on the soundtrack.
Over the Rainbowtenchi mari
This is a single by Mari Amachi released in September 1972, which reached number one on the Oricon weekly chart.
A film of the same name was also made, starring Mari Amachi.
In 1973, it was used as the entrance march for the National High School Baseball Invitational Tournament.
Rainbow RecipeSukima Suichi
“Rainbow Recipe” is a single by Sukima Switch released in 2009.
Here, the “rainbow” refers to the song itself.
The theme is songwriting.
A rainbow doesn’t always appear after it rains; it comes about through a mix of coincidences and inevitabilities.
I feel like songs are the same—they become something wonderful through a blend of chance and necessity.