Mr.Children’s Inspirational Songs and Popular Tracks Ranking [2026]

Live.Mr.Children22rank/position

Mr.Children “Live” MUSIC VIDEO

Ikiru (“Live”) is a song that celebrates the importance of living with blazing passion.

Created by the beloved rock band Mr.Children, it was featured as the theme song for the film Kingdom II: To the Far Lands.

It portrays the strength and straightforward resolve to live in a reality filled with challenges.

The dramatic musical progression invites listeners to imagine their own personal stories.

With Kazutoshi Sakurai’s impassioned vocals, the song wraps up your anxieties and worries.

When you feel on the verge of breaking, give this magnificent ballad a listen—it will give you strength.

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mutō

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I’m talking about Lovin’Mr.Children23rank/position

Mr.Children 「I’m talking about Lovin 〜innocent world」STADIUM TOUR 2011 SENSE -in the field-

Staying just friends is painful, but if I confess and get rejected, even the relationship we have now might be gone…

Maybe it’s better to keep things as they are.

It’s an unrequited love song that resonates with the timid feeling of wanting to express your feelings yet hesitating at the last moment.

OVERMr.Children24rank/position

Mr.Children 『over』

A heartbreak song by Mr.Children, this track is included on the album Atomic Heart.

The title “over” carries a dual meaning: the end of a romance and the act of moving beyond sorrow.

The lyrics look back on the many memories the two shared and express the sadness of knowing those days will never return.

Although the song depicts pain, its sound has a light, breezy feel, and the difficulty of reading the narrator’s true emotions may be part of the song’s appeal.

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kappamaki

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innocent worldMr.Children25rank/position

Mr.Children 「innocent world」 MUSIC VIDEO

A soothing melody that makes you forget the passage of time—that’s Mr.Children’s “innocent world.” Released in 1994, this masterpiece moved countless hearts.

Kazutoshi Sakurai’s delicate, soul-stirring vocals will surely bring back memories of that era.

Even now, long after its release, it can become a new anthem of encouragement for you.

To face reality, take the strength to keep walking and believe in a bright future today—let Mr.Children give you that power.

Atelier of LightMr.Children26rank/position

Mr.Children “Hikari no Atelier” MUSIC VIDEO (Short ver.)

This is the 36th single by the four-member rock band Mr.Children, who have released numerous smash hits since the long-running success of their 4th single, “CROSS ROAD.” Selected as the theme song for the NHK morning drama series “Beppin-san,” the track features lyrics inspired by a comment vocalist Kazutoshi Sakurai made in response to the 2016 Kumamoto earthquake, offering listeners courage.

While reality doesn’t unfold as neatly as a story, the message that there are things you can still find if you keep moving forward may serve as emotional support for those feeling anxious before entrance ceremonies.

With a melody that feels like a gentle push on your back and a bright atmosphere, it’s a song that adds color to a new chapter in life.

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Hoshino Takashi

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For me to be myselfMr.Children27rank/position

For me to be myself - Mr.Children

This is the song that Hanshin Tigers’ Shintaro Fujinami chose as his walk-up music.

It’s a famous classic by Yutaka Ozaki, but this is the cover version by Mr.

Children.

It’s kind of nice when a young player uses a cover of a timeless classic as their entrance song.

Rain followed by clear skiesMr.Children28rank/position

Mr.Children “Rain, Then Clear Skies”

This song, included on Mr.Children’s 1994 album Atomic Heart, portrays the feelings of a male office worker whose days are lackluster—someone who’s just going through the motions.

Listening to it now, when even those ordinary days are threatened by the COVID-19 pandemic, doesn’t it bring a bit of comfort? And the memorable chorus, which seems to rally you to shake off those dull days and honestly think, “Maybe I’ll try a little harder,” resonates all the more.

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utatane

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