Masterpieces That Sing of Rainbows: A Selection of Recommended Popular and Latest Songs

NO RAIN NO RAINBOWBABYMETAL

BABYMETAL　NO RAIN NO RAINBOW

“NO RAIN NO RAINBOW” is a song included on BABYMETAL’s 2016 album “METAL RESISTANCE.” It’s an incredibly good song! The lyrics have a strong tone of sadness, but since the title “NO RAIN NO RAINBOW” means “After sadness, something wonderful is sure to come,” it might actually be a positive song at its core.

rainbowshinku horou

Vacuum Hollow 'Rainbow'

Vacuum Hollow is a three-member band unit that made its major debut in 2012.

It was formed by three members from Ibaraki Prefecture—Akito Matsumoto, Satoshi Murata, and Tomoya Onuki—but has been Akito Matsumoto’s solo project since 2015.

The song “Niji” (Rainbow) is included on an album released in 2015.

Have you seen a rainbow?Watanabe Misato

Misato Watanabe “Have You Seen the Rainbow?” (Live at Tokyo Dome ’89)

“Have You Seen the Rainbow?” is a single by Misato Watanabe released in 1989.

It had a completely different feel from her previous work.

The song was composed by Yasuyuki Okamura.

Its structure is complex, and the lyrics feature plenty of wordplay that seems to match that complexity.

The Unfading RainbowB’z

An Unfading Rainbow / B’z

Released in 1995.

It features a romantic atmosphere and lyrics.

Although it’s a wistful song, the line “I won’t go back to yesterday because I don’t want to lose you” is positive, expressing a sincere feeling for one woman, making it a song that really touches the heart.

Rainbow MoonSUPER MONKEY’S

I sang Amuro-chan’s song “Rainbow Moon” ✌🎶

This is a song included on the single “Dancing Junk,” released in May 1993 by SUPER MONKEY’S, the group Namie Amuro belonged to.

It was used as an insert song in the TV anime Nintama Rantarō.

It was later covered by Ninjas and SPLASH.

On a Rainbow AfternoonSanīdēi Sābisu

Sunny Day Service – In the Rainbow Afternoon

“Niji no Gogo ni” is a song included on Sunny Day Service’s 1997 album “Sunny Day Service.” The tempo of this track feels really pleasant.

It doesn’t have a sense of speed, nor is it exhilarating, nor does it convey a sense of loss.

It simply soothes you with its comfortable melody.

Chasing the RainbowOkamura Takako

Takako Okamura – Chasing the Rainbow – Piano and Vocal (Self-Accompanied)

“Chasing the Rainbow” is a song included on Takako Okamura’s 1989 album Eau Du Ciel (Heaven’s Water).

Her clear, translucent voice makes you feel as if your heart is being purified.

It’s a song that expresses a desire to return to the time when one was chasing rainbows—not in a negative, yearning-to-go-back-to-the-past sense, but as a resolution to face the future and become once again the self who chased rainbows.