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 Popular and Latest Songs
	Title	Playlist	Review
1	rainbowL’Arc〜en〜Ciel		Representative hit songs of L’Arc~en~Ciel
2	rainbowAqua Timez		An uplifting song used as a TV drama theme
3	rainbowNinomiya Kazunari		Kazunari Ninomiya's love ballad song
4	rainbow-coloredayaka		Ayaka’s healing song gently comforts the heart with hope and warmth
5	rainbowFujifaburikku		A Song of Courage that Chases Dreams in Rainbow Colors
6	rainbowTakahashi Yuu		Yū Takahashi’s youth support song, the Koshien theme song
7	rainbowAAA		A newly written song by GReeeeN for AAA
8	Beyond the RainbowMr.Children		A refreshing early Mr.Children song that cheers on dreams
9	rainbowFukuyama Masaharu		A youth song released by Masaharu Fukuyama in 2003
10	rainbowELLEGARDEN		A song about the importance of gazing at the rainbow
11	rainbowNishino Kana		Kana Nishino delivers a message of overcoming adversity with a rainbow theme
12	rainbowSuda Masaki		Masaki Suda’s “Niji” is a movie theme song.
13	rainbowAMPTAKxCOLORS		A positive song about friendship and hope
14	You and me.Kis-my-ft2		Kis-My-Ft2’s refreshing love song
15	rainbowkururi		A Song of Farewell and Hope Through a Rainbow
16	rainbowKobukuro		Kobukuro’s “Niji”: expressing emotions through colors
17	rainbowFischer’s		A song by Fischer’s that sings about the bonds of friendship
18	rainbowAragaki Yui		A song themed around hope and renewal from Yui Aragaki’s album “Niji” (Rainbow)
19	rainbowTeshima Aoi		Aoi Teshima’s clear, translucent singing voice is featured as the film’s theme song.
20	Rain brings forth the rainbow.Sukaipīsu		Skit Peace, with the theme of a rainbow after the rain
21	rainbowMONGOL800		MONGOL800's rainbow-themed song
22	rainbowyuzu		A commercial song featuring a sports athlete
23	rainbowMoriyama Naotaro		Naotaro Moriyama's school music contest set piece
24	Mosh Under The RainbowHi-STANDARD		A mid-tempo that pops at festivals
25	Rainbow-Colored WarSEKAI NO OWARI		A song by SEKAI NO OWARI themed around contradictions
26	rainbowikimonogakari		Love songs by Ikimono-gakari
27	Over The RainbowJudy Garland		Loved around the world beyond the rainbow
28	Nashizora Rainbowfunasshī		A song included on Funassyi’s official album
29	A Person Waiting for a RainbowBUMP OF CHICKEN		Gatchaman movie theme song
30	Have you seen a rainbow?Watanabe Misato		A song with complex developments composed by Yasuyuki Okamura
31	Midnight RainbowSuga Shikao		A song by Shikao Suga for a friend battling cancer, earnestly confronting life and death.
32	The Unfading RainbowRyohei		Songs Sung by Junretsu Members During Their Appearances in Kamen Rider
33	Rainbow MoonSUPER MONKEY’S		Namie Amuro sings an insert song for Nintama Rantarō
34	The Day the Rainbow DisappearedHata Motohiro		An upbeat song about searching for what’s next in a world where the rainbow has vanished
35	RainbowYūsuke		Yusuke’s single is the opening theme song for Shimajiro
36	rainbowRIP SLYME		Sing hope with PES’s gentle singing voice
37	You, the Rainbow, and the SunAKB48		Released in 2010, a refreshing, energetic, fast-paced song
38	NO RAIN NO RAINBOWBABYMETAL		There is hope after sorrow
39	rainbowtsuruno takeshi		Takeshi Tsuruno was moved by his daughter's singing and covered the song.
40	rainbowshinku horou		Vinculum Hollow, Akihito Matsumoto’s solo project
41	rainbowSaitō Kazuyoshi		Saito Kazuyoshi's Que Sera Sera theme song
42	Let’s sing in the rain♪Yabuki Kana (Kido Ibuki)		A cute, rainbow-themed song that makes you feel happy when you listen to it.
43	The Unfading RainbowB’z		A forward-looking sentiment toward you, whom I’ve lost
44	Love Rainbowarashi		The theme song of a Monday 9 p.m. drama, a refreshing summer track
45	On a Rainbow AfternoonSanīdēi Sābisu		Comfortable songs by Sunny Day Service
46	Chasing the RainbowOkamura Takako		A song of determination for the future we chased like a rainbow
47	Over the rainbowShimabukuro Hiroko		A hopeful song by Hiroko Shimabukuro themed around a rainbow
48	Rainbow BayonHikawa Kiyoshi		Kiyoshi Hikawa Showa-style song
49	Rain, occasional sun, then a rainbowFūdanshiku		Fūdanshi’s single with lyrics by Hanawa
50	Rainbow Candy GirlHey! Say! JUMP		Jump's single coupling song
51	rainbowOKAMOTO’S		Background of the production of OKAMOTO’S song “Niji” (Rainbow)
52	Rainbow st.YU-KI		A song with a mysterious vibe about searching for love
53	If I could weave a rainbowfhána		Haruchika OP theme song
54	Over the RainbowDaikoku Maki		A love song about moving forward positively beyond the rainbow
55	RAINBOWHamasaki Ayumi		Quiet, with a rainy vibe. Recommended for relaxed listening.
56	Sound of the RainbowAoi Eiru		SAO theme song, Eir Aoi’s first time writing lyrics
57	monochrome rainbowTommy heavenly6		Escape the rainbow of memories with a loved one from monochrome
58	moonbowMomoiro Kurōbā Zetto		Momoiro Clover Z Sailor Moon theme song
59	Rainbow Kuma-KumaRanka Rī		Ranka Lee’s insert song from the Macross Frontier movie
60	Toward a Tomorrow Where Rainbows AppearOku Hanako		The importance of looking at rainbows and gazing at flowers
61	RAINBOWElefanto Kashimashi		A depiction of the process from rain to a rainbow
62	tune the rainbowSakamoto Maaya		Maaya Sakamoto’s gentle, protective love
63	7 COLORSPERSONZ		PERSONZ’s hope-filled rainbow transcendence piece
64	Rainbow SkyFLOW		A powerful message song by FLOW
65	Pocket of the RainbowGLAY		GLAY's single songs
66	Let’s go! Muttsu go! ~Six-colored Rainbow~ROOTS66		ROOTS66's Mr. Osomatsu ending theme
67	Over the Takoyaki Rainbowtakoyaki reinboo		Takoyaki Rainbow's single work
68	Rainbow of TearsUeto Aya		Aya Ueto's single song: Hotelier theme
69	Like a rainbow after the rainAbe Natsumi		Natsumi Abe’s single ranks 22nd on the Oricon chart
70	Rainbow Squadron Robinpuchibosa famirī		Opening theme of Rainbow Squadron Robin
71	Rain followed by a rainbowŌnishi Yōhei		Tokkyuger insert song, Akira Nijino image song
72	rainbowSPYAIR		SPYAIR’s grand rock ballad
73	Roll Over The RainbowSuperfly		Bright songs perfect for a summer drive
74	Over the Rainbowichinose toki otoya (terashima takuma)		Motivational songs by Otoya from UtaPri
75	Rainbow Grand SlamKeiko Imamura ・ Shinnosuke Furumoto ・ Mitsuru Miyamoto ・ Manami Suzuki		Toshinobu Kubota H2 anime opening theme
76	Over the Rainbowtenchi mari		Mari Amachi’s single is being made into a movie
77	Rainbow RecipeSukima Suichi		Expressing the process of composing songs by Sukima Switch
78	The Rainbow From That Day and Our AnthemSukima Suichi		The lower harmony in Sukima Switch songs is difficult but feels great.
79	KizunaORANGE RANGE		A heartwarming song that sings of hope and bonds
80	RainbowMirei Touyama		A pop R&B song with the theme of mutual support