Ikimono-gakari’s Tearjerker Songs, Cry-Your-Eyes-Out Tracks, and Popular Hits Ranking [2026]

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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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Ikimono-gakari “Haru Uta” Music Video

A gem among Ikimono-gakari’s songs that blends the freshness and bittersweetness of spring! This work portrays nostalgia for the past and a powerful wish to reunite in the future, all through a crystalline, airy vocal performance.

Released in April 2012 as their 23rd single, it served as the theme song for the film Detective Conan: The Eleventh Striker, adding a moving touch to the story.

Fans will love the anecdote that the songwriter kept the Conan universe in mind and wove the protagonist’s circumstances into the lyrics.

The single reached No.

4 on the Oricon Weekly Chart and was later included on the classic album “I.” Perfect for the season of meetings and partings, this warm anthem of encouragement is sure to stay close to many hearts, giving the courage to move forward.

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Ikimonogakari – Planetarium [Live Arrangement, Short Ver.]

The song “Planetarium,” which has accompanied many life milestones, is a reassuring companion in sentimental moments like graduations and farewells.

Yoshioaka’s clear, translucent vocals gently wrap the sadness of parting while at the same time giving you the courage to take a new step forward.

With its tender melody and touching lyrics, it remains a timeless classic that stays close to the listener’s heart.

It’s one of Ikimonogakari’s signature songs that anyone who has experienced a farewell can relate to, and even now it evokes unfading emotion.

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Ikimono-gakari “Koisuru Otome” Music Video

This is one of Ikimonogakari’s early signature ballads, expressing the swells and shifts of being in love with heartfelt directness.

Carried by a melody that blends warmth with wistfulness, it sings of the miracle of meeting someone precious and the pure heart that thinks of them.

As you listen, you may find yourself recalling someone irreplaceable, feeling your chest tighten with emotion.

Released as a single in October 2006, it was used at the time as the ending theme for Nippon TV’s “Ren’ai Bukatsu (Love-Katsu).” Beloved ever since, it’s recently drawn attention again as the CM song for the wedding information service “Zexy” starting in March 2025.

It’s also included on albums such as “Sakura Saku Machi Monogatari,” and its charm lies in how it’s been passed down in various arrangements.

Portraying a steadfast, single-minded love, this song is perfect not only for those with unrequited feelings but also for moments when you want to express gratitude to a partner.

It’s a popular choice at weddings, making it a wonderful tune to accompany life’s happiest moments!

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Live, brilliantly

This is a new song written by Ikimonogakari as the opening theme for the sixth season of the anime Kingdom.

It will be released digitally in October 2025, followed by a CD single in December.

The expansive sound arrangement, which complements the grand worldview of the anime set in the Spring and Autumn and Warring States periods, and the lyrics that celebrate living earnestly, are deeply moving.

When you want to charge toward your dreams and goals, this song is sure to give you strength.