MAN WITH A MISSION Popular Songs Ranking [2026]

STELLAMAN WITH A MISSION61rank/position

STELLA

A hidden gem by MAN WITH A MISSION whose message, sung entirely in Japanese, resonates deeply.

Set against a grand worldview that evokes the starry sky and outer space, the lyrics are striking as they carve out a will toward the future even amid uncertainty.

Included on the single “Raise your flag,” released in October 2015, it has earned passionate support from fans despite being a B-side, while the title track drew attention as the theme song for the anime Mobile Suit Gundam: Iron-Blooded Orphans.

It continues to be performed at recent live shows and remains a long-loved number.

This track is perfect for those who want to feel delicacy within an intense sound.

Highly recommended for quiet nights when you want to think alone or when you want to fire yourself up.

The AnthemMAN WITH A MISSION62rank/position

MAN WITH A MISSION – The Anthem

This piece is a B-side track included on MAN WITH A MISSION’s single “Take Me Under / Winding Road,” released in April 2018, written specifically as a campaign song for Microsoft Surface.

It has a powerful, sing-along quality that inspires a sense of unity, making you want to raise your fist at live shows.

With lyrics that prompt self-reflection and give you the courage to take a new step forward, its simple yet passionate rock sound stirs the listener’s heart.

It can be called an anthem that gently yet powerfully supports students starting a new chapter in life and anyone about to take on a challenge.

Tonight, TonightMAN WITH A MISSION63rank/position

Tonight, Tonight / MAN WITH A MISSION (Lyric)

It’s an accelerating rock tune that shines a light on this very moment—perfect for a flying start.

Performed by MAN WITH A MISSION, the band that electrifies the world with their wolf-like appearance, it opens their album Break and Cross the Walls II, released in May 2022.

It also made waves as the tournament theme song for X Games Chiba 2022, the first X Games held in Japan.

The thick guitar sound and exhilarating, high-speed rhythm transform pre-game nerves into pure excitement.

With a message that evokes the bonds between teammates moving forward together, it’s the ultimate cheer song.

With this track, you might just find the courage to nail even the most daring moves!

Wake Myself AgainMAN WITH A MISSION64rank/position

MWAM 　wake myself again

A song released as their first digital single.

It was also selected as the theme song for the film “JUDGE.” They send a message to moviegoers: “Please enjoy this film while racking your brains over answers that even confidence cannot find.”

babylonMAN WITH A MISSION65rank/position

MWAM – babylon

Now boasting such a high level of musicality that it feels almost gauche to talk about their looks or concept, the five-piece rock band MAN WITH A MISSION has earned popularity both in Japan and abroad.

This song, selected as the commercial theme for BMW’s 4 Series Gran Coupe, was created to evoke the climax of the band’s first concept album.

Structured as a three-part suite, it’s intricate yet perfectly balanced—no matter which section you hear, you can tell it’s unmistakably MAN WITH A MISSION.

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Hoshino Takashi

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MAN WITH A MISSION「evergreen」

The TV commercials for Maruchan’s “Akai Kitsune” and “Midori no Tanuki,” for which Tetsuya Takeda has long served as the CM character.

In the commercial released in 2020, Tetsuya Takeda appears as a CG animation alongside Gaku Hamada.

Contributing an original song written specifically for this CM is MAN WITH A MISSION! While various events and memories pass by in an instant, they live on forever in our hearts.

They say the song captures those memories and the emotions felt at the time.

Even if eating only takes a moment, if something memorable happens while you’re eating, it can stay with you forever.

Looking back on such memories just might make you want to eat “Akai Kitsune” and “Midori no Tanuki” again.

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SAKI

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whatever you had said was everythingMAN WITH A MISSION67rank/position

MAN WITH A MISSION　『whatever you had said was everything』

While MAN WITH A MISSION has many intense numbers, they also deliver tender ballads like this.

It’s a soothing song that gives you a breather during their live shows.

It was also used as an insert song in the film “Crows Explode” and is included on the soundtrack.

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MAN WITH A MISSION – your way

As you can tell from the lyrics, this song, which carries a straightforward message, was also chosen as the theme song for the film “I Went to a Brothel and It Changed My Life lol,” which portrays a protagonist who wishes to change themselves.

It first gained attention from a post on an online forum, was turned into a book, and then adapted into a film, and the song was selected because its content and lyrics are in sync with the story.

Little OnesMAN WITH A MISSION69rank/position

Little Ones

This work is marked by a warm pop sound and gentle vocals that portray the small happiness and hope found in everyday life.

It tenderly sings about the sincere wishes everyone holds and the quiet joys felt in daily living, delivering kindness and courage to listeners’ hearts.

Broadcast on NHK’s “Minna no Uta” from June to July 2021, the song was presented with a heartwarming animation created by Ryo Okawara, alongside its moving melody.

As a supportive anthem that stands with hardworking children and those who want to keep dreaming even as adults, it continues to soothe the hearts of many.

era; age; time; periodMAN WITH A MISSION70rank/position

era; age; time; period

MAN WITH A MISSION, a rock band that continues to captivate fans with melodies that resonate deeply in the heart.

Their wolf-headed look makes a striking visual impact, but their delicate songs are also a major strength.

Among their tracks, this piece from the album “MASH UP THE WORLD” conveys a calm, emotive atmosphere.

Released in July 2012, it’s a hidden gem included on a masterpiece that won the 5th CD Shop Awards.

Its warm worldview gently encourages those striving through everyday life, and together with Jean-Ken Johnny’s vocals, it really hits home.

It’s a perfect song for when you’re tired of intense rock sounds, or for quietly savoring the lyrics alone on a still night.