Every Little Thing’s Most Moving Songs and Popular Tracks Ranking [2026]

Time goes byEvery Little Thing1rank/position

Every Little Thing / Time goes by（from「ELT 15th Anniversary Concert Tour “ORDINARY”」）

One of Every Little Thing’s signature songs and their biggest hit single, “Time goes by.” If you listened to it in real time back then, it will especially hit you hard.

Its lyrics depicting a breakup are universally relatable and can overlay not just love, but many kinds of memories.

The bittersweet feelings seep in and move you to the core.

It’s like each moment and scene comes vividly back to life.

You feel both what changes with time and what never changes.

An unfading masterpiece you’ll want to keep listening to, along with Kaori Mochida’s ever-deepening vocals.

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KEI

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Dear My FriendEvery Little Thing2rank/position

ELT tour 1998 Dear My Friend

It’s a heartwarming message song that sings, “No matter how long we spend apart, you’ll always be my best friend.” Created by the music unit Every Little Thing, also known for hits like “fragile” and “Time goes by,” it was released in 1997 as their third single.

The powerful sound arrangement pairs perfectly with Mochida’s clear, expansive vocals—truly moving.

It feels like the emotions embedded in the lyrics come through directly.

Send it to your friends from your school days!

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fragileEvery Little Thing3rank/position

「fragile」MUSIC VIDEO / Every Little Thing

Widely beloved as the theme song for the romance observation show “Ainori,” this renowned ballad remains deeply etched in many people’s memories.

The lyrics woven by Kaori Mochida delicately portray the fragility of human relationships—not limited to romance—and the clumsy hearts that struggle to be honest.

Those earnest feelings resonate in the heart, carried by a gentle yet powerful melody.

Released in January 2001, this work is also a landmark piece as Every Little Thing’s first Oricon No.

1 after becoming a duo.

Included on the classic album “4 FORCE,” it has been cherished for many years.

It’s a number that offers a warm, quiet companionship on nights when you’re troubled by a relationship with someone important or when you want to face your own vulnerabilities.

nostalgiaEvery Little Thing4rank/position

Every Little Thing / nostalgia

This is a poignant ballad by the hugely popular band Every Little Thing, with Kaori Mochida—whose smooth, tender vocals captivate fans—on lead vocals.

As the title suggests, it has a nostalgic atmosphere that can move you deeply just by listening, sometimes even to tears—it’s that kind of song.

I’m in love.Every Little Thing5rank/position

"In Love" MUSIC VIDEO / Every Little Thing

A classic winter song that makes your heart dance in a world of silver.

It’s a 2008 March release by Every Little Thing.

It was issued as a double A-side single with “Fuyu ga Hajimaru yo,” featuring Noriyuki Makihara.

The lyrics, which sing of warm feelings of love even in the cold of winter, are striking, and the gentle, moving melody lingers in your heart.

Kaori Mochida’s clear, expansive vocals are truly perfect for expressing the feeling of being in love.

It’s a ballad I’d highly recommend for karaoke, too.

Like when we first metEvery Little Thing6rank/position

"Like When We First Met" MUSIC VIDEO / Every Little Thing

It was released in 1997 as Every Little Thing’s fifth single.

Mitsuru Igarashi, a member of the group, handled the lyrics, composition, and arrangement, and it was used as the CM song for Morinaga’s ICE BOX.

It reached No.

3 on the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart, and Kaori Mochida’s clear, transparent vocals make it a perfect song for summer.

azure moonEvery Little Thing7rank/position

「azure moon」MUSIC VIDEO / Every Little Thing

Ever since their debut, the music duo Every Little Thing has turned out hit after hit and continues to be highly active today.

Their 29th single, “azure moon,” used as the ending theme for the quiz variety show “Quiz Discovery Variety Itte Q!,” is notable for its expansive ensemble featuring delicate acoustic guitar arpeggios.

The lyrics, which depict the warmth of the moon watching over life, blend with the dreamlike arrangement to create a gentle, embracing feel.

It’s a dramatic ballad whose clear, pure vocals shape its distinctive world.

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Hoshino Takashi

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