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

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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.

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Mr.Children “I Want to Hold You” MUSIC VIDEO

It’s a song that resonates with the vow of eternal love.

Set to a gentle melody, it sings of deeply caring for the other person and the resolve to support one another, enveloping you in a warmth as if speaking directly to a loved one.

When it was first released in December 1992, it didn’t make a big splash, but it gradually won over fans and has now become a beloved classic.

In 1996, it was used as an insert song in a Fuji TV drama, and it’s often sung at weddings, anniversaries, and other moments when people want to express their feelings to someone special.

Listening to it together with the one you love might be a lovely way to reaffirm your feelings for each other.

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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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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!