Mr.Children Popular Song Ranking [2026]

I don’t really remember.Mr.Children64rank/position

I don’t really remember.

The “things I don’t remember” indicated by the title are last night’s events and melodies that came to mind.

I don’t remember those very well, but I will never forget how my now-aging parents looked when they were young, and how they supported me throughout my childhood.

It’s a song that brings me to tears when I think of my own parents.

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sasashina

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language of flowersMr.Children65rank/position

Flower Language Mr.Children

A gemlike ballad woven by Mr.Children that portrays the pain of parting and the growth it brings.

Using the cosmos flower’s language of flowers as a motif, it gently sings of the heartache of a broken heart and the lessons learned from it.

Included on the album “Shifuku no Oto,” released in April 2004, this piece is a masterpiece in which Kazutoshi Sakurai’s delicate vocals and the band’s exquisite performance resonate deeply.

It’s a song that offers new insights with every listen—truly a companion that runs alongside your life.

Rain followed by clear skiesMr.Children66rank/position

Rain followed by clear skies

This is a song by Mr.Children that portrays everyday life with the hope that a constricted heart will be set free.

The light sound, played with a simple arrangement, makes the world of the song feel more familiar.

Many listeners may find the lyrics relatable, as they depict a monotonous daily routine that repeats almost unconsciously, along with the attempt to find hope within it.

The lyrics also provide detailed depictions of everyday scenes, making the characters’ emotions feel vividly real.

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kappamaki

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in the pocketMr.Children67rank/position

Special Movie: Mr.Children "in the pocket" — Theme Song of the Film "Your Color"

Graduation isn’t a farewell, but a moment to step onto a new path.

There’s a song, released by Mr.Children in August 2024, that gently gives a push to those setting off.

Written as the theme for Naoko Yamada’s animated film “Your Color,” it doesn’t rely on overly dramatic turns; instead, it wraps the listener in a soft warmth.

With the film’s music director, Kensuke Ushio, joining the arrangement, the track preserves the tactile feel of a band sound while featuring delicate placements of tones that evoke light and the passage of time.

It’s a number meant to reach those who struggle to put their feelings into words, carrying hearts in flux.

Alongside the lingering atmosphere of a graduation ceremony, it offers a gentle blessing—like tucking away precious emotions in your pocket to take home.

counting songMr.Children68rank/position

Mr.Children – Counting Song – ap bank fes '11 LIVE

This is a song created in hopes of supporting recovery from the 2011 Tohoku earthquake and tsunami.

Set to a slow melody, the lyrics—mostly written in hiragana—convey a gentle, embracing warmth.

For those whose everyday lives were taken by the disaster and who cannot yet see the light ahead, this song may itself feel like that very “light.” The fact that its proceeds are donated as relief funds also reflects their strong commitment to the region’s recovery.

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In My TownMr.Children69rank/position

In My Town

A languid, bittersweet ballad that quietly gazes at the year-end cityscape.

It’s a track by Mr.Children included on the album “(an imitation) blood orange,” beginning with a gentle, piano-centered arrangement and building in the latter half as full band sounds layer in.

The restrained use of strings accentuates an undercurrent of uncontainable restlessness and loneliness.

Released in November 2012, the album sold about 530,000 copies in its first week and ranked eighth on the year-end chart.

Although it had no tie-ins, the lyrics—which sing of the year-end atmosphere and complex feelings toward society—gradually seep into the listener’s heart.

It’s a recommended song for moments at the close of the year when you want to quietly reflect on the city and your own state of mind.

TokyoMr.Children70rank/position

Mr.Children “Tokyo” Tour 2009 ~Shūmatsu no Confidence Songs~

This is a track included on the album SUPERMARKET FANTASY, which celebrates the beauty of being popular and accessible.

Its bittersweet melody has a vibe similar to “Hoshi ni Naretara.” In a modern world where everything is speeding up, this song reminds us of the importance of stopping to take a breath and feeling time flow slowly.

I think it resonates especially deeply with those who moved to Tokyo, and it warms the heart with a sense of nostalgia.

The stripped-down performance on POPSAURUS 2012 is phenomenal, and when I heard it live on the Tour 2009: Owari no Confidence Songs, the way it matched the visuals in the background and the atmosphere it exuded was so beautiful it brought me to tears.

It’s a masterpiece I’d recommend to anyone chasing a dream or who’s been living in Tokyo for a while.

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KEI

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