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)
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.
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.
Love Rainbowarashi
The theme song for the Monday 9 p.m.
drama “Natsu no Koi wa Niji-iro ni Kagayaku.” Released on September 8, 2010.
From the intro, it gives off a refreshing vibe, and the lyrics evoke the feeling of walking up a summer slope—it’s a song that clears your mind as you listen.
It’s the kind of tune you can’t help but hum along to.
[Classic Songs About Rainbows] A Selection of Recommended Popular and New Tracks (61–70)
Rainbow SkyFLOW
Niji no Sora is a single by FLOW released in 2015.
It was selected as the ending theme for the TV anime Naruto Shippuden.
It’s an incredibly powerful message song that makes you feel as if you can spread your wings even more, given a strong push on your back as you take off into the sky where a rainbow appeared after tears.
Pocket of the RainbowGLAY
This is a single by GLAY released in November 2013, which was used as the commercial song for Ice Guard Five.
It had been available for early digital distribution since September.
It reached No.
4 on the Oricon weekly chart.
Let’s go! Muttsu go! ~Six-colored Rainbow~ROOTS66
“Let’s Go! Muttsu Go! ~Six-Color Rainbow~” is a song by ROOTS66 released in 2017.
It was used as the ending theme for the anime Osomatsu-san.
ROOTS66 is a group of musicians born in 1966, and the song likens the six Osomatsu-san brothers to a six-colored rainbow.
Incidentally, there are two versions—Hayamatsu 66 ver.
and Osomatsu 66 ver.—with different members singing in each.
It’s a very lavish and rare lineup.