MOON CHILD Popular Song Ranking [2026]

ESCAPEMOON CHILD1rank/position

MOON CHILD / ESCAPE

A J-pop track that epitomizes the band sound of the ’90s, featuring clear, sharply defined guitars and an engaging bassline.

Released as a single in May 1997, it was used as the theme song for the Nippon TV drama “FiVE,” and it fully showcases MOON CHILD’s musicality.

Included on the albums “MY LITTLE RED BOOK” and “Treasures of MOON CHILD,” the song achieved a remarkable feat on the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart, soaring from No.

9 to No.

1.

Even after the band’s breakup, it has continued to be covered by many artists—including dream, Hitomi Shimatani, and Yutaro Miura—cementing its status as a timeless classic.

Its stirring melody and deeply relatable message continue to move listeners with undiminished impact.

Hallelujah in the snowMOON CHILD2rank/position

MOON CHILD / Hallelujah in the snow

A winter song that sings of love and fragility in the snow, it’s a signature track by MOON CHILD.

It delicately portrays two people embracing as the snow piles up, along with scenes of a winter city.

Sasaki Osamu’s warm vocals and the comfortable rhythm are striking, making it a classic that resonates with listeners.

Released in October 1997, it was also well-loved as the CM song for Sapporo Beer’s “Sapporo Fuyu Monogatari.” It became a popular track, reaching No.

16 on the Oricon charts.

It’s a song you’ll want to listen to on a cold winter night while snuggling up with your lover—sure to gently wrap your heart in warmth.

anemoneMOON CHILD3rank/position

MOON CHILD / Anemone

This is one of MOON CHILD’s signature songs, offering a refreshing snapshot of summer youth.

Released in November 1997 as their sixth single, it was featured as the opening theme for TBS’s COUNT DOWN TV and used in a Kao commercial, making it popular with a wide audience.

The song paints a summer scene where the wind blows and the scent of vanilla drifts through the air, expressing the hope-filled everyday lives of young people.

It’s the perfect track for when you’re feeling nostalgic about your youth.

It might be nice to listen to on a sunny day while taking a walk outside.

Up From Here (ft. Robert Glasper & D Smoke)MOON CHILD4rank/position

Moonchild – Up From Here ft. Robert Glasper & D Smoke [Official Lyric Video]

Moonchild is a Los Angeles–based trio that brings their jazz roots to bear on exquisite neo-soul.

This work was created with two key figures of contemporary music: Robert Glasper and rapper D Smoke.

Centered on themes of bounce-back from rock bottom and self-affirmation, it beautifully blends crystalline vocals, delicate piano, and powerful lyrics.

Released in January 2026 ahead of their forthcoming album “WAVES,” which is slated for February 2026, this track offers a gentle push forward as you sink into its soothing groove.

It’s the perfect song for nights when your heart feels tired or when you want to be kind to yourself.

Be FreeMOON CHILD5rank/position

MoonChild ‘Be Free’

This is music by Moonchild that you’ll want to play at dinner: a sound rooted in moist, downbeat neo-soul that exudes an outstandingly atmospheric, refined chic.

With a distinctly fresh mood, it’s perfect for creating a chill, elegant ambiance.

Over the rainbowMOON CHILD6rank/position

Moonchild －Over the rainbow

Formed in 1995, making their major-label debut in 1996, and disbanding in 1999—a short career span, yet many people likely remember them as the band behind the smash hit “ESCAPE.” At their peak, they were even dubbed the “post-Mr.

Children.” Although they were a band with roots in the indie scene based in Shimokitazawa, they were scouted by avex trax—primarily known for pop and dance artists—and made their debut as the label’s first rock band, which is quite interesting.

Their 1996 single “Over the rainbow,” the group’s first to break into the top 100 of the Oricon charts, is a gem featuring a light, Mr.

Children–influenced sound and lush vocals that make rich use of falsetto.

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The TruthMOON CHILD7rank/position

Moonchild – ‘The Truth’ (Official Video)

This is a song by Moonchild, who, upon emerging as a rising neo-soul singer, instantly captivated many devoted listeners and radiates an overwhelmingly chill-out mood.

Its persistently downbeat yet gentle vocals can transform a cherry-blossom gathering into a heavenly, breathtaking scene, while showcasing refined taste and conveying a true sense of femininity.