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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[Classic Songs About Rainbows] A Selection of Recommended Hits and the Newest Tracks (71–80)
Like a rainbow after the rainAbe Natsumi
This is a single by Natsumi Abe released in September 2010, which reached number 22 on the Oricon weekly chart.
Takako Okamura wrote the lyrics and composed the music, and a self-cover version was included on her album “Yūki,” released the following year.
Rainbow Squadron Robinpuchibosa famirī
Rainbow Squadron Robin is a TV anime that aired from April 1966 to March 1967, based on an original concept by Studio Zero, where Fujiko Fujio and Shotaro Ishinomori were members.
This song was used as the opening theme up through episode 26.
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.
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.