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] Recommended Popular Songs & Latest Picks (31–40)
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.
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.
NO RAIN NO RAINBOWBABYMETAL
“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.
rainbowtsuruno takeshi
Niji is a song included in Takeshi Tsuruno’s 2011 parent-and-child concept album Churuno Uta.
It’s a children’s song, and the story goes that Tsuruno heard his daughter singing it in the bath after she learned it in kindergarten, which moved him and led to including this cover.
It’s a song that conveys the unique warmth of a nursery rhyme.
rainbowshinku horou
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.
[Masterpieces That Sing of Rainbows] A Curated Selection of Recommended Popular and Latest Songs (41–50)
rainbowSaitō Kazuyoshi
“Niji” (Rainbow) is a single by Kazuyoshi Saito released in 2007.
Saito rarely talks about his lyrics, but for this song the director requested a “que sera, sera” theme.
Rather than urging proactive positivity, it carries a “let things take their course” vibe—like, if you’re just standing still, you might as well give it a shot, even if it’s a long shot.
Let’s sing in the rain♪Yabuki Kana (Kido Ibuki)
A cute song that lets you feel like you’re on a fun field trip right from the intro.
The way the rainbow is expressed through the melody and notes is just adorable.
It seems perfect for walking while listening on a hike—sure to lift your mood! Give it a listen on rainy-day strolls, during your commute, or anytime you want to brighten things up.