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: A Selection of Recommended Hits and the Newest Tracks (51–60)
monochrome rainbowTommy heavenly6
“monochrome rainbow” is a single by Tommy heavenly6 released in 2011.
Monochrome and rainbows seem to be opposites, but while the rainbow once seen with a loved one was seven-colored, now it’s monochrome.
Even so, by recalling that rainbow, the song conveys a powerful resolve to surpass the monochrome rainbow.
moonbowMomoiro Kurōbā Zetto
It’s the coupling track to Momoiro Clover Z’s single “MOON PRIDE,” released in July 2014, and it was used as the ending theme for “Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon Crystal.” The original creator, Naoko Takeuchi, wrote the lyrics under the name “Shirarose sumire.”
Rainbow Kuma-KumaRanka Rī
It’s one of the songs performed by Ranka Lee, played by Megumi Nakajima, in Macross Frontier.
It was used as an insert song in the film Macross Frontier the Movie: The Wings of Goodbye, released in February 2011.
It is included on the soundtrack released the same year.
Toward a Tomorrow Where Rainbows AppearOku Hanako
Okuda Hanako’s “Towards a Tomorrow Where You Can See a Rainbow” is the B-side track to her 2010 single “First Love.” Okuda Hanako’s lyrics truly resonate with the heart.
I think there’s a lot that people with someone precious in their lives can really relate to.
Living life facing forward is important, but so is looking up to see a rainbow, and looking down to find flowers.
I want to cherish the “something” you encounter from that.
It was a song that made me suddenly realize that.
[Classic Songs About Rainbows] A Selection of Recommended Popular and New Tracks (61–70)
RAINBOWElefanto Kashimashi
A song released on November 18, 2015.
When people hear the word “rainbow,” many imagine the seven-colored arc that appears after the rain, but this song portrays the process leading up to the rainbow.
Pay attention as well to how skillfully it captures the atmosphere of the rain that’s necessary for a rainbow to appear!
tune the rainbowSakamoto Maaya
Maaya Sakamoto’s 11th single as a voice actor and singer.
Released on April 2, 2003.
Her very gentle, relaxing vocals—and the lyrics—are highlights.
It’s a wonderfully tender song that expresses the desire to protect someone precious.
7 COLORSPERSONZ
“7 COLORS -Over The Rainbow-” is a single by PERSONZ released in 1989.
The dreams we envision during our school days are grand, often far more vivid than even a seven-colored rainbow.
It’s a song brimming with hope about leaping over that rainbow and reaching the world beyond.