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The curtain risesback number50rank/position

back number – The Curtain Rises [Theme song for the film 'TOKYO MER: Mobile Emergency Room – Nankai Mission']

It’s a grand ballad written as the theme song for the film TOKYO MER: Mobile Emergency Room – Nankai Mission.

While confronting one’s own weaknesses and inner conflicts, it sings of the resolve to head toward the people who matter most.

Shimizu Iyori’s powerful yet delicate vocals and the rich, weighty sound produced by Takeshi Kobayashi sink deeply into the heart.

Released in July 2025, the song mirrors the movie’s story and powerfully stirs listeners’ emotions.

Many will surely find courage in the image of taking a step forward despite fear and anxiety.

Why not listen to it right before a big challenge or when you need to steel yourself? It’s a masterpiece full of kindness, like a warm hand gently pushing you forward.

The Rain and Meback number51rank/position

Ameto Bokuno Hanashi

This is a ballad that stays with you on nights when the pain of a finished love just won’t fade.

Instead of closing the curtain as a beautiful memory, it portrays the cruel reality of a dull, lingering ache through a weighty arrangement crafted in tandem with Seiji Kameda.

Though not a single, the song—featured on the March 2019 album “MAGIC”—has remained deeply cherished among fans for its earnest worldview.

Iyori Shimizu’s voice, almost a scream, seeps into the heart like the sound of cold rain.

Rather than forcing yourself to look forward, why not listen when you want to sink to the bottom of your sadness and sort through your feelings? If you let the tears flow until they run dry, your heart might feel just a little lighter.

From the train windowback number52rank/position

Denshano Madokara

“From the Train Window,” included on their second album overall, Superstar.

This track was featured as an insert song in the film Navy-Blue Through Road, produced to commemorate the 10th anniversary of the merger that formed Ota City in Gunma Prefecture.

The lyrics, set on the Tobu Isesaki Line running through the prefecture, really evoke vivid scenes.

The song maintains a low overall tone and has a narrow vocal range, making it a good choice even for those who aren’t confident at karaoke.

Thanks to changes in the ensemble, the low pitch and limited range don’t feel burdensome—definitely a number worth adding to your repertoire.

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Hoshino Takashi

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Tooboe

Many of us have probably experienced the frustration of wanting to convey our feelings to someone but failing to reach them.

This song carries a lingering sense of sorrow, wrapped in the chill and the atmosphere of dawn.

It was included as a B-side to the 10th single “Tsunaida Te Kara,” released in March 2014.

The lyrics, written and composed by Iyori Shimizu, vividly reflect emotional loneliness through delicate details like body heat and breathing.

His style of painting scenes with concrete words is truly remarkable.

Although it didn’t have any notable tie-ins, this piece—born around the same time as the album’s production—has been quietly cherished by fans as a hidden gem overshadowed by the title track.

It’s recommended for moments when you’re alone in a quiet room, wanting to face your emotions.

on a bright nightback number54rank/position

Akarui Yoruni

Rather than simply lamenting the darkness of night, this forward-looking perspective that seeks out the small lights within it feels cleansing to the soul.

It’s a track included on the album “MAGIC,” released in March 2019.

Many will likely remember hearing its refreshing, catchy chorus from the Kirin Beer “Tanrei Green Label” commercial.

Although not released as a single, the song is deeply loved by fans as a presence that brightens the entire album.

If you listen to it on nights when worries and anxieties keep you awake, you’ll feel a soothing sense of relief, as if the tension in your shoulders gently melts away.

Why not try it as background music for a relaxing time alone, paired with your favorite drink—alcoholic or a warm beverage?

Hold on a second with that dress.back number55rank/position

Hold on a second with that dress.

“Wait a Second, That Dress,” included on the first album At no Matsuri (Aftermath).

The lyrics, which depict the complexities of a man’s heart so vividly that you can imagine the story from the title alone, are likely to resonate with many men.

The upbeat rhythm feels comfortable for karaoke and the vocal range isn’t wide, but be careful not to fall behind since the melody moves a bit quickly.

It’s a pop tune that blends bittersweet yet somewhat comical lyrics with a friendly melody, and will likely be a hit—especially at karaoke sessions with an all-male crowd.

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Hoshino Takashi

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City of Lightback number56rank/position

Hikarino Machi

Back number is notable for lyrics with a strong narrative quality.

Their superb emotional expression—so vivid it practically visualizes the story—is arguably their greatest strength.

A masterpiece where such lyrics shine is “Hikari no Machi.” Though the excellent lyrics may steal the spotlight, this song actually features a very catchy melody.

For a ballad-style track, it has relatively modest dynamic contrasts, and none of the parts require a particularly wide vocal range, making it approachable for those who aren’t confident singers.

For a back number song, there’s a slightly higher frequency of vibrato, so it might be a perfect choice as a practice piece for working on vibrato.

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Ryo

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