Mr.Children Popular Song Ranking [2026]

Summer 1999, OkinawaMr.Children64rank/position

Mr Children 1999, Natsu, Okinawa; English Sub LIVE

This song was the B-side to the single “NOT FOUND,” released in 2000.

The lyrics are mainly based on an experience from a trip to Okinawa in 1994.

Compared to typical Mr.Children songs, it leans much more toward folk and has a lot of lyrics.

That makes sense, as it was reportedly created with Takuro Yoshida—one of Sakurai’s musical roots—in mind.

It seems to be a song with deep personal meaning for Sakurai.

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Hirakawa Masako (Bōkarisuto: Sakata Mizumako)

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In My TownMr.Children65rank/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.

modelMr.Children66rank/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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kappamaki

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SINGLESMr.Children67rank/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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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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sasashina

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Beast RoadMr.Children69rank/position

Mr.Children “Kemonodo Road” MUSIC VIDEO

Released in September 2023, this work is an ambitious piece created to mark Mr.Children’s 30th anniversary.

The lyrics, which depict the complex emotions of people living in modern society, have resonated with many listeners who feel a vague sense of suffocation in their daily lives.

Included on the album “miss you,” this song is one of the tracks brimming with quintessential Mr.Children character, produced solely by the four members.

A nationwide hall tour spanning 38 shows has also been announced, earning strong support from fans.

It’s a must-listen for anyone who wants to experience the deepening of Mr.Children’s musicality or who relates to the difficulties of living in today’s world.

A Message to You Beneath the UmbrellaMr.Children70rank/position

A Message to You Beneath the Umbrella

Let me introduce a Mr.Children song whose horn section timbre lingers in your ears.

It’s a track included on the album “BOLERO,” released in March 1997, and it delivers a powerful message with sharp criticism of capitalist society.

The lyrics, which warn against the trend of pursuing material wealth, resonate deeply with listeners.

Through this piece, each of us is prompted to reflect on what it means to live authentically and what true happiness is.

It’s a timeless tune perfect for June—one you’ll want to sit with and contemplate.