Mr.Children Love Songs & Popular Songs Ranking [2026]

365 daysMr.Children1rank/position

Mr.Children “365 Days” Mr.Children TOUR POPSAURUS 2012

If you need the courage to tell someone special that you love them, try listening to this classic ballad that resonates deep in the heart.

It’s a work by Mr.Children, the rock band behind many timeless hits, and it’s included on their 2010 album SENSE.

It was featured for a long time in commercials for NTT East/West and NTT Docomo, so many of you will likely recognize it.

The song delicately portrays how feelings for someone accumulate in the flow of everyday life, and how the world seems to shine simply because that person exists.

It’s a gem of a love song that I recommend to anyone in love, as a catalyst for finally putting long-held feelings into words.

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Mr.Children 「Sign」 MUSIC VIDEO

This song is characterized by its powerful melody and heartfelt lyrics.

Released in May 2004, it gained popularity as the theme song for the TBS drama “Orange Days.” Written by Kazutoshi Sakurai after reading the drama’s script, it sold 370,000 copies in its first week and reached No.

2 on the Oricon chart.

Total sales reached 774,000 copies, making it a major hit.

The lyrics, which capture the joy of everyday moments and a strong resolve to overcome future hardships, are perfect for deepening the bond between bride and groom at a wedding.

They remind us of the importance of standing by our loved ones, accompany the couple’s unique story, and illuminate the path they will walk together.

sign; mark; symbol; omenMr.Children3rank/position

Mr.Children 'Sign' MUSIC VIDEO

This is a signature ballad by Mr.Children, featuring an inspiring ensemble that unfolds from a quiet piano melody into grand strings.

Its universal lyrics can be heard as either a song of meeting or parting, gently accompanying each listener’s personal story.

Released in November 2006, it was used as the theme song for the drama “14-Year-Old Mother,” which became a social phenomenon.

Many were surely moved by its melody and Sakurai’s passionate vocals.

With total sales exceeding 740,000 copies, it’s truly a love song that symbolizes the 2000s, reminding us of the bonds we share with those we hold dear.

I want to hug you.Mr.Children4rank/position

Mr.Children “I Want to Hold You” Mr.Children [(an imitation) blood orange] Tour

A classic Mr.Children ballad you’ll want to listen to on nights when your heart overflows with love for someone you truly cherish.

It’s said to have been originally written for a friend’s wedding, and its warmth makes it perfect for special occasions.

Released in December 1992 as their second single, it also appears on the album “Kind of Love,” which came out the same day.

It was used as an insert song in the final episode of the 1996 drama “Pure,” heightening the story’s emotional impact.

Kazutoshi Sakurai’s wistful yet powerful vocals deliver a straightforward, pure wish—to simply protect the one you love.

Give it a listen during the winter chill or in moments when your feelings for someone special grow stronger.

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Mr.Children “Kimi ga Suki” Music Video (Short ver.)

This is a song also known as an insert track from Fuji TV’s drama “Antique: Western Antiques Confectionery,” which featured lots of handsome actors, but of course it’s a richly compelling piece even apart from the show.

I imagine many Mr.

Children fans would say this is their favorite.

The way a love that’s ended is crafted into such a beautiful drama makes you wonder if there are any bounds to the Mr.

Children world.

The lyrics, which seem to sublimate love into something eternal, will resonate even with those who aren’t in love right now.

The near-futuristic music video is guaranteed to bring tears—do check it out if you have the chance!

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Mr.Children「himawari」Music Video

“Himawari” is Mr.Children’s 37th single, released in 2017.

It reached No.

1 on the Oricon weekly chart and was chosen as the theme song for the Toho film “Let Me Eat Your Pancreas.” The song is filled with everything Kazutoshi Sakurai felt about the love portrayed in the movie, carrying an almost painfully earnest emotion that resonates with its story.

If you’re experiencing a love that always faces the sun like a sunflower, this song will likely speak to your heart.

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Seesaw Game ~A Brave Love Song~Mr.Children7rank/position

Mr.Children “Seesaw Game ~A Brave Love Song~” MUSIC VIDEO

When it comes to fresh, power-packed love-at-first-sight songs, Mr.Children’s “Seesaw Game” springs to mind.

Since its release in 1995, it’s remained highly popular—many people have sung it at karaoke or at least heard it.

However, it seems that vocalist Kazutoshi Sakurai feels a bit embarrassed about the song’s content, so it’s rare for them to perform it live.

From the very beginning, its upbeat tempo amps up the feeling of romance.

Because it sings about the heart rising and falling like a seesaw, it’s a song you can enjoy in all kinds of situations!

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Mr.Children 'Stock Phrase' Music Video (Short ver.)

This is a song that lets you understand how a man feels.

I think girls will find it heart-fluttering.

Because he cherishes his girlfriend, his straightforward feelings of anxiety and loneliness are expressed, and it really resonated with me.

His voice is great too, so I keep listening to it over and over.

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Mr.Children “Nameless Poem” Mr.Children “HOME” TOUR 2007 ~in the field~

Mr.Children have countless classic love songs, but I’ve deliberately picked this one as a representative.

It’s not a ballad but a rock tune, and within its powerful sound you can glimpse the resolve and determination toward love.

It’s nice to have a love song that isn’t just gentle once in a while.

Incidentally, released in 1996 as their 10th single at the time, it became the first in Oricon history to surpass one million copies in its first week.

It was used as the theme song for the Fuji TV drama “Pure.”

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Mr.Children over with Chinese subtitles

“Over” by Mr.Children is a song about the feeling when the person you love drifts away from you.

It’s included on the 1994 album “Atomic Heart.” No matter how much you love your partner, if they fall for someone else, you suddenly find yourself in the same situation as an unrequited love that can never reach them.

No matter how much you do for them, it doesn’t resonate; your affection doesn’t reach them.

If you’re thinking about ending a relationship like that, why not listen to this song, which shares the same feelings?

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