Mr.Children Popular Song Ranking [2026]

footstepsMr.Children64rank/position

Mr.Children “Footsteps ~Be Strong” MUSIC VIDEO

A powerful track by Mr.Children, written specifically as the theme song for the Fuji TV drama “Nobunaga Concerto.” There are moments when studying doesn’t go as planned and you feel like you can’t move forward anymore.

But this is exactly the kind of song that makes you trust the feel of your feet on the ground and take that next step.

Released as a single in November 2014, it carries the band’s passionate resolve as they created it under a new production setup.

When you feel like you’re about to lose heart, its sweeping sound will give you a push and the courage to sit back down at your desk.

in the pocketMr.Children65rank/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.

I don’t really remember.Mr.Children66rank/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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modelMr.Children67rank/position

Dermot by Mr.Children

It’s a song by Mr.Children that features a relaxed, laid-back rhythm with touches of R&B and soul.

It was included as the B-side to “Everything (It’s you).” The lyrics depict the glamorous profession of a model admired by those around her, along with the pain required to sustain that image.

It portrays the struggle with the disconnect from society that comes with living as a model, as well as the determination to aim to be the best in the world, even when left completely alone.

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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.

Documentary filmMr.Children69rank/position

Mr.Children「Documentary film」MUSIC VIDEO

This is a track by Mr.Children, a band that has long led Japan’s music scene, included on their album “SOUNDTRACKS,” released in December 2020.

Although it isn’t tied to any specific promotion, it’s deeply loved by fans as a centerpiece of the album.

The lyrics delicately depict everyday scenes and the subtle sway of emotions, sure to awaken cherished memories in the listener’s heart.

The music video, directed by OSRIN of PERIMETRON, brilliantly captures the world of the song and drew considerable attention.

It’s a beautiful ballad to listen to softly—on a quiet night alone in thought, or when you want to reaffirm the irreplaceable tenderness of daily life.

SINGLESMr.Children70rank/position

Mr.Children 「SINGLES」 MUSIC VIDEO

Released in October 2018, a song by Mr.Children.

Sakurai’s vocals in this Mr.Children track are very distinctive and captivating.

Among high-tone trademark singers, many deliver a clear, almost feminine-sounding voice, but what’s wonderful about Sakurai’s singing is that in the lower register you can clearly feel a masculine quality.

For the high notes, he doesn’t rely heavily on falsetto or mixed voice; in a sense it’s more of a power-based approach, but the way he projects solidly in chest voice is remarkable.

In this track, “SINGLES,” you can enjoy the contrast between the A and B sections centered on the mid-to-low range and the chorus, which shifts to a high-tone focus.

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Kei Takahata

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