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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[Masterpieces That Sing of Rainbows] Picked Recommendations of Popular and New Songs (21–30)
Midnight RainbowSuga Shikao
“Midnight Rainbow” is included on Shikao Suga’s 2016 album “THE LAST.” He wrote this song for a friend battling cancer.
He has said it’s a song that earnestly confronts the opposing concepts of life and death.
It’s a difficult theme, isn’t it?
Nashizora Rainbowfunasshī
This song is included on Funassyi’s official album “Uki Uki Funassyi♪ ~Funassyi Official Album Nashijiru Bushaa!~,” released in December 2014, featuring Funassyi, the local mascot character of Funabashi City.
Toshihiko Takamizawa composed the music.
[Masterpieces That Sing of Rainbows] Recommended Popular Songs & Latest Picks (31–40)
The Unfading RainbowRyohei
This is a character song sung by Ryohei Odai (former stage name: Ryohei), who is now also active as a member of Junretsu, when he appeared in Kamen Rider Ryuki as Shuichi Kitaoka, who transforms into Kamen Rider Zolda.
You can tell he was a great singer even back then.
The Day the Rainbow DisappearedHata Motohiro
“The Day the Rainbow Disappeared” is a single by Motohiro Hata released in 2008.
It was written specifically for the film “Tsukiji Uogashi Sandaime” (Third-Generation Tsukiji Fish Market).
That same year, it was also used as the ending theme for “Nettou Koshien.” The song is uplifting, depicting someone who keeps walking through a world where the rainbow has vanished, in search of the next rainbow.
rainbowRIP SLYME
Included on the album TIME TO GO.
A song marked by PES’s gentle opening lines.
Like the rain clearing and a rainbow appearing, it’s a refreshing track that makes you feel that even if things are hard now, a wonderful day will surely come someday.
It’s also frequently performed live.
rainbowikimonogakari
It was included as a coupling track on Ikimono-gakari’s single “Love Song wa Tomaranai yo,” released in July 2014.
It was used as the theme song for the Lunch Pack commercial.
It reached No.
6 on the Oricon chart.
You, the Rainbow, and the SunAKB48
Released in 2010.
Both the lyrics and arrangement are refreshing, and it’s an up-tempo song with a sense of speed.
The tone is youthful, bright, and energizing.
It’s a track I highly recommend when you want to make a fresh start or dash forward with enthusiasm.