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Aqua Timez 'Little Palm' Music Video

You only realize what’s truly important after you lose it.

I think that’s an experience everyone has.

Aqua Timez’s song “Chiisana Tenohira” makes you feel, from the heart, that instead of realizing the value of precious things or people after losing them, you should recognize their importance now and be grateful.

Released in 2007 as Aqua Timez’s fifth single, it carried the tagline, “The more you listen, the more it makes you cry.” True to that line, the song reveals its depth the more carefully—and repeatedly—you listen.

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Aqua Timez “At the Morning of Determination”

Aqua Timez, who have captivated many listeners with their melodious sound and lyrics that resonate with the heart, released this ambitious work as their major-label debut single in July 2006.

While acknowledging one’s true, unvarnished self yet still choosing to face forward and keep walking, the song makes a striking impression and can also be seen as a challenge to a modern society obsessed with perfection.

It deftly expresses the doubts and anxieties felt while chasing dreams, as well as the resolve to grow.

Chosen as the theme song for the animated film “Brave Story” and earning the band a spot on NHK’s Kōhaku Uta Gassen, it became a social phenomenon.

It’s a song that feels like a gentle push on your back when you’re at a crossroads in life or on the verge of losing your way—warm, encouraging, and truly a source of strength for the heart.

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Aqua Timez “Life-Size Love Song” Music Video

When I listen to this song, it somehow makes me feel very nostalgic.

I don’t really listen to Aqua Timez much anymore, but isn’t this a song that everyone knows? It’s a lovely track that lets you genuinely feel the joy of being in love.

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Aqua Timez “Niji” Music Video (Theme song for the drama Gokusen Season 3)

A refreshing Aqua Timez number that supports those striving toward the school sports festival.

It was chosen as the theme song for the smash-hit drama Gokusen Season 3, starring Yukie Nakama.

For those giving their all at the sports festival, the “rainbow” here symbolizes a moving, unforgettable memory.

Grueling practices, training that just doesn’t go well—many tough days unfold on the way to the big event.

But you have many teammates running alongside you toward the same goal.

With that in mind, even the hard days can turn into “It’ll be okay” on the day itself.

This is a song that makes you feel that, after pushing through, those efforts will become a beautiful, rainbow-like memory.

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Aqua Timez 'Beyond a Thousand Nights' Music Video (Theme song of the movie 'BLEACH: Memories of Nobody')

Aqua Timez’s second single, “Sen no Yoru wo Koete,” released in 2006, also became a hit as the theme song for the anime film “BLEACH: Memories of Nobody.” I’m reminded once again that the reason this song has been loved for so long is that it’s relatable and truly resonates with the heart.

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Aqua Timez “A Prayer Played Across the Sky” Music Video

Aqua Timez, the long-awaited five-piece rock band that reunited in 2024.

Created to celebrate the 20th anniversary of their debut, this work features a moving ensemble with grand-scale sound and rich choral arrangements.

The warm vocals beautifully portray a worldview where wistfulness and nostalgia intersect with hope for the future.

This song shares its title with their legendary mini-album, “Sora Ippai ni Kanaderu Inori,” which topped the charts as an indie release in August 2005, and serves as a symbol of their fresh new start.

It’s a motivational anthem not only for those who were once encouraged by their music, but also for anyone seeking a gentle push at a turning point in life.

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『BLEACH』× Aqua Timez『OLDROSE』｜ JUMP MV

This is a gem of a number that sings about human connections and the meaning of life.

Created by Aqua Timez, the piece was written specifically for the anime BLEACH.

For the band—who have four previous tie-ins with the series, from “Sen no Yoru wo Koete” to “MASK”—this marks their fifth collaboration.

Their signature emotional vocals blend beautifully with melodic instrumentation.

While closely aligning with the anime’s world, the song delivers a universal message that anyone can relate to.

Highly recommended for anyone seeking music that resonates with the heart.