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

Over the rainbowShimabukuro Hiroko

Over the rainbow/Coco d’Or

Hiroko Shimabukuro is known for her translucent singing voice and rich expressiveness.

After her success as the lead vocalist of SPEED, she has also achieved remarkable results as a solo artist.

This work is a song themed around a rainbow, with lyrics that strikingly symbolize hope, dreams, and new beginnings.

Shimabukuro’s soaring vocals paint vivid colors in the listener’s heart, like a rainbow arching across the sky.

Drawing on her experience from the jazz project Coco d’Or, which began in 2004, the track skillfully fuses elements of pop and jazz.

It’s a song that will surely give you courage when you’re feeling down or ready to take a new step forward.

Rainbow BayonHikawa Kiyoshi

Kiyoshi Hikawa / Rainbow-Colored Bayon [Official]

This is a single by Kiyoshi Hikawa released in August 2010, notable for its unique Showa-era kayōkyoku-style sound.

It reached No.

3 on the Oricon weekly chart and was also performed at the 60th NHK Kōhaku Uta Gassen.

Incidentally, “baião” refers to a Brazilian dance music genre.

Rain, occasional sun, then a rainbowFūdanshiku

Fudanjuku / Rain, Sometimes Clear, Then a Rainbow

This is a single by Fudanjuku released in May 2012, with lyrics written by comedian Hanawa.

It reached number 13 on the Oricon weekly chart and also served as the ending theme for the TV anime Ginga e Kickoff!!.

Rainbow Candy GirlHey! Say! JUMP

[I Tried Singing] Rainbow Candy Girl / Hey! Say! JUMP

This is a song included as a coupling track on the regular edition of Hey! Say! JUMP’s single “Weekender/Asu e no YELL,” released in September 2014.

It reached number one on the Oricon weekly chart.

rainbowOKAMOTO’S

OKAMOTO’S “Niji” (Rainbow)

“Niji” (“Rainbow”) is a track included on OKAMOTO’S 2014 album Let It V.

It was reportedly written with Eiichi Ohtaki’s Niagara Sound in mind, and they seem to have had quite a tough time recording it using methods different from their usual approach.

Rainbow st.YU-KI

Rainbow st. (YUKI TOUR joy)

Released in 2002.

It has a somewhat moody feel, yet it’s a cool, upbeat track you can really get into.

The theme seems to be about going in search of love, and combined with the vocals, it has a very distinctive, mysterious atmosphere.

Every now and then I find myself wanting to listen to it again.

If I could weave a rainbowfhána

fhana / If I Could Weave a Rainbow – MUSIC VIDEO

Released on January 27, 2016.

The opening theme song for the TV anime “Haruchika: Haruta & Chika.” Vocalist Towana’s clear, high tones convey energy and freshness, making it a refreshing track to listen to.

I think it’s wonderful not only as an anime song but also as J-pop.