Ikimono-gakari Ballad Songs: Popular Song Ranking [2026]

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Ikimonogakari no Minasan, Konnitour!! 2012 ~NEWTRAL~ Oyasumi

If you listen to it when you’re feeling a little sad, you might be able to sleep soundly.

It’s a song by Ikimonogakari, a music group that has long been at the forefront of the Japanese pop scene, included on their fifth album, “NEWTRAL,” released in 2012.

With Yoshioka’s warm vocals, it’s a soothing ballad that’s perfect for closing out the album.

The lyrics carry a slightly bittersweet tone, but it’s the kind of song that lets you go to sleep believing, “Tomorrow can surely be a better day.”

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Ikimono-gakari “STAR” Music Video

If you’re looking to be soothed by gentle lyrics, STAR is also a great pick.

It’s Ikimonogakari’s first single as a duo.

Written as the theme song for the film Father of the Galaxy Express, this ballad is sung from a father’s perspective, expressing unconditional love for his son and a wish for his happiness.

The lyrics are profound, prompting you to reflect on what love truly is.

Be sure to listen closely so you don’t miss a single word.

Also, the way the sound swells in the latter half gives it a liberating feel—another highlight worth noting.

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Ikimono-gakari “We Are Always” Music Video

A warm melody that gently wraps around the bond with a cherished friend seeps into the heart.

It’s a cheering song that gives you the courage to walk forward with your companions, while staying close to the fear of moving ahead.

Because we have friends who support one another, we can take a new step—this song conveys the preciousness of such friendship.

Released by Ikimono-gakari in January 2012 as the campaign CM song for U-CAN, the piece was also included on the album NEWTRAL and moved the hearts of many.

Its warm vocals and positive message will surely give a gentle push when you want to express gratitude to a dear friend or cheer on someone taking on a new challenge.

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“Earth” by Ikimono-gakari (Cover) IkiFes 2015 ♪ “Nostalgia” Live

This is a gem-like ballad themed around parting and reunion, imbued with a deep affection for our living planet.

It’s a cherished song that has been carefully passed down since their indie days, and a memorable piece written and composed by Hotaka Yamashita when he was 16.

Included on the album “NEWTRAL,” it features an arrangement notable for the distinctive timbre of the jaw harp.

It’s a heartwarming track you’ll want to listen to when thinking of someone dear who’s far away, or when standing at a crossroads in life.

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Ikimono-gakari “Irodori” Music Video (Odakyu Group corporate commercial song)

This song features a characteristically Ikimonogakari, familiar and beautiful melody and Kiyoe Yoshioka’s clear, expansive vocals.

The lyrics sing about nurturing connections between people and cherishing the colors that arise from them.

The bright, positive words are striking and match well with the relaxed, ballad-like arrangement.

Listening to it gives you a reassuring feeling, as if you’re being gently encouraged from behind.

The song is used in Odakyu Electric Railway’s commercial, “Connected, Expanding Days.”

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Hane Keisuke

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