Mr.Children Popular Song Ranking [2026]

youthful daysMr.Children29rank/position

Mr.Children 「youthful days」 MUSIC VIDEO

It’s a track driven by a exhilarating, fast-paced band sound, with lyrics that vividly capture everyday moments and strike right at the heart.

Released as a Mr.Children single in November 2001, many may remember it as the theme song for the Fuji TV drama “Antique: Western Confectionery.” Its worldview—depicting the conflicts of youth and the fleeting nature of time that vanishes in an instant—shines with Kazutoshi Sakurai’s uniquely sharp sensibility.

The melody, like water soaking into a parched heart, is perfect for a sunny-day drive or those moments when you feel like looking back on the past.

ALIVEMr.Children30rank/position

Mr.Children 「ALIVE」 MUSIC VIDEO

While depicting the harshness of life, this moving number resonates with a powerful sense of finding hope.

It’s included on Mr.Children’s sixth album, “BOLERO,” released in March 1997.

It’s one of the tracks on this mega-hit record that sold over three million copies.

With its grand arrangement, weighty yet fervent message, and Sakurai’s captivating vocals, it’s sure to draw you in.

Sing it at karaoke, and it will surely give you the strength to face tomorrow.

palmMr.Children31rank/position

Mr.Children 'Palm' MUSIC VIDEO

Two people always getting along perfectly, always thinking the same thing as each other… that’s just not realistic, is it? But that doesn’t mean you have to end the relationship.

Mr.Children’s “Tenohira” (“Palm”) teaches us the importance of acknowledging one another.

Released in 2003 as their 25th single, it didn’t have any tie-in, yet it’s a beloved classic among Mr.Children fans.

Many people probably sing it often at karaoke.

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clichéMr.Children32rank/position

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

This song is filled with feelings for a lover far away.

Its heartrending lyrics and melody resonate deeply.

Released in November 2012, it was used as the theme song for the drama “Late-Blooming Sunflower.” True to Mr.Children’s style, the arrangement is simple yet profound.

It delicately expresses the emotions of longing for a partner and the anxiety that comes with it, making it a song that speaks to those in long-distance relationships or unrequited love.

Listening to it alone at night may heighten your emotions even more.

It’s the perfect track for moments when you want to reaffirm your feelings for someone you love.

Atelier of LightMr.Children33rank/position

Mr.Children “Hikari no Atelier” MUSIC VIDEO (Short ver.)

This work is marked by its friendly, acoustic sound and warm lyrics that paint a palm-sized picture of hope.

Written as the theme song for the NHK morning drama “Beppin-san,” it was released in January 2017 as the band’s 36th single.

The lyrics gently convey the importance of continuing to move forward, resonating with many listeners who carry loneliness or uncertainty.

Featuring a marching, forward-moving groove and an organic, warm atmosphere, it emerges as a hopeful song quintessentially characteristic of Mr.Children.

Flower -Memento Mori-Mr.Children34rank/position

Mr.Children “Flower -Mémento-Mori-” MUSIC VIDEO

A masterpiece ballad by Mr.Children, marked by a gentle acoustic guitar intro and a strikingly philosophical message.

Released as a single in April 1996, it sold an impressive total of 1.539 million copies.

It’s also included on the classic album “Shinkai” (Deep Sea), distilling the band’s profound spirituality.

While it grapples with the heavy theme of mortality, the lyrics portray a resolve to bloom boldly despite anxiety, quietly inspiring courage in listeners.

In 2017, it was featured in an NTT Docomo commercial and has been loved across generations.

It’s a song you should listen to when you feel uncertain about the future or want to spend a night reflecting deeply on yourself.

Footsteps ~Be StrongMr.Children35rank/position

Mr.Children “Footsteps ~Be Strong” Music Video (Short ver.)

If you’re someone who wants to carve out your own path rather than follow a pre-laid track, you should listen to Mr.Children’s “Ashiatō ~Be Strong~.” Released as a single in 2014 and used as the theme song for the Fuji TV drama and Toho-distributed film “Nobunaga Concerto,” it reached No.

1 on the Billboard Japan Hot 100.

The chorus, which reminds you that “the road you’re on now leads to the future,” fills you with strength as you listen.

It also carries the message that “it’s important to lean on others’ strength,” making it a heartfelt anthem that lets you feel the warmth of human kindness.

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Hamada Takuya

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