Ranking of Ikimono-gakari’s Uplifting/High-Energy Songs and Popular Hits [2026]

Promise in Madder Redikimonogakari8rank/position

Ikimonogakari 'Akane-iro no Yakusoku' Music Video

A song by Ikimono-gakari—musicians who represent J-POP with their approachable sound, friendly vibe, and numerous hit songs—that evokes the feeling of autumn.

While expressing loneliness and heartache, it’s unmistakably their style: a message-driven track that gives you a firm push forward and leaves you feeling energized.

Let the powerful cheer of the chorus carry you through even the nights when you feel like giving up.

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Murakami Shinpei

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In the Blueikimonogakari9rank/position

Ikimonogakari “In the Blue” (Mitsuya Cider theme song) Music Video

A brisk, refreshing uptempo tune.

It portrays a coming-of-age story about a young person who, while cherishing encounters and bonds with friends, discovers their true self—imbued with the down-to-earth message characteristic of Ikimonogakari.

From March 2024, it has also been used in commercials as the theme song commemorating the 140th anniversary of Asahi Soft Drinks’ Mitsuya Cider, and it was released as a double A-side single together with Harubaru!, the opening theme for the TV anime Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin.

It’s the perfect track for karaoke with friends under the summer blue sky, or whenever you want a refreshing change of pace.

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Ikimono-gakari 'Uruwashiki Hito' Music Video

It’s a typically Ikimono-gakari song—an uplifting track that evokes spring.

Yoshioka’s gentle vocals and the refreshing tempo are encouraging and energizing.

I especially recommend it to anyone who’s been separated from someone important due to a new chapter in life, or who has just started living alone.

Summer Sky Graffitiikimonogakari11rank/position

Ikimono-gakari “Natsuzora Graffiti” Music Video

A refreshing track by Ikimono-gakari that portrays a midsummer romance.

It sings of the flutter of love felt under the dazzling sun and the preciousness of time spent with someone special.

Aiming to be a staple summer song, its lyrics—featuring motifs of the sea and the sun—leave a vivid impression.

Released in August 2007, it was also used in a Japan Coca-Cola commercial for Aquarius Vitamin Guard.

For the music video, the group undertook their first overseas shoot, and the beautiful scenery of Saipan Island perfectly captures the song’s world.

This piece is ideal for making summer memories.

It’s perfect for a drive, and if you listen to it with someone important, it’s sure to become a wonderful page in your summer.

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Ikimono-gakari “Nakumonka” Music Video

Ikimonogakari, who boast a wide range of hit tunes from lyrical ballads to upbeat pop numbers.

Their 16th single “Nakumonka,” used as the theme song for the film Nakumonka and in the Hataraku-iku commercials, is memorable for its straightforward vocals carried by acoustic guitar.

Its warm lyrics, which seem to wrap around a wounded heart, may give you the courage to stand up again when times are tough.

It’s a song whose sentimental melody gives you a push forward and supports you when your spirit feels like it might break.

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Hoshino Takashi

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Let’s walkikimonogakari13rank/position

Let's walk

This is the theme song for the TV drama “Runaway.” Both the lyrics and the melody are tear-jerking, making it a deeply moving song.

Although Ikimonogakari has announced a hiatus, I really hope many people will get to know this song, “Aruite Ikō.”

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Ikimono-gakari “Dramatic Oideyo” Lyric Video [Theme song for the Nippon TV Sunday drama “Little Women: The Sisters Who Love and I Who Do Not”]

A brand-new song that brightens the latest drama has been released.

Written specifically by Ikimono-gakari for the Sunday drama “Little Women — The Sisters Who Love and the Me Who Does Not,” the track features an upbeat, breezy melody.

Its lyrics carry a message about facing life’s challenges and how to craft one’s own story, inspiring listeners with courage.

Premiered during the drama’s first broadcast on October 6, 2024, the song drew strong anticipation and response from fans.

Kiyoe Yoshioka’s vocals and Yoshiki Mizuno’s composition blend beautifully, resulting in a refreshing, positive piece that perfectly matches the drama’s world.

It’s a recommended track for those pursuing their true selves or wishing to savor the hidden beauty in everyday life.