Mr.Children Popular Song Ranking [2026]

Happy SongMr.Children43rank/position

Mr.Children「Happy Song」Mr.Children［(an imitation) blood orange］Tour

Featured on the album [(an imitation) blood orange], released in November 2012, this track is characterized by its bright, uptempo sound and lyrics filled with hope.

It conveys the importance of maintaining a positive outlook and encourages the strength to overcome difficulties and anxieties with a smile.

Showcasing the breadth and creativity of the musicality Mr.Children has cultivated over many years, the song is loved not only by fans but also by people who feel worn out by daily life.

Its heartfelt melody and powerful message are sure to lift your spirits.

Miracle EarthKuwata Keisuke & Mr.Children44rank/position

Miracle Earth

When it comes to male duets for people in their 40s, isn’t “Kiseki no Hoshi” the first that comes to mind? Released in 1995 as a charity single for the Act Against AIDS campaign, this collaboration between two top artists of the time sold over 1.7 million copies and is characterized by the passionate vocals of Kuwata and Sakurai singing in alternation.

The lyrics and composition were by Keisuke Kuwata, and the arrangement was by Takeshi Kobayashi and Mr.

Children.

There’s also harmonizing in the chorus, making it a very satisfying song to sing.

Interestingly, it became a topic of discussion that Sakurai’s singing at the beginning imitates Kuwata’s style.

Since the backing track isn’t surprisingly intense, as long as the two vocalists project their voices solidly, it should turn into a powerful performance!

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Kubota Mami

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Worlds endMr.Children45rank/position

Mr.Children 「Worlds end」 MUSIC VIDEO

Blending profound insight with philosophical reflection and the vocals of Kazutoshi Sakurai, this song resonates deeply.

It was included as the opening track on the album “I ♥ U,” released in September 2005.

Skillfully depicting a longing for freedom and the uncertainty of life, the song sprinkles in original metaphors—such as likening a large passenger plane to a shooting star—that spark the listener’s imagination.

Highly recommended for those standing at a crossroads in life or searching for the path they should take.

runner’s highMr.Children46rank/position

Mr.Children DOME & STADIUM TOUR 2017 Thanksgiving 25 (Part 2)

Runner’s high refers to the uplifting, euphoric feeling you get from running.

Mr.Children’s “Running High” is a perfect song for those who enjoy marathons or jogging.

The track appears on Mr.Children’s 2005 release, the album “Yoji-gen Four Dimensions.” Many listeners will relate to the lyrics, which depict someone battered by society yet still determined to keep fighting while conversing with their inner self.

As you listen while running, you may find a more positive mindset and a spirit of challenge beginning to grow.

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yuri

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broom star (comet)Mr.Children47rank/position

Mr.Children "Houkiboshi" MUSIC VIDEO

Speaking of Mr.Children, I think the most striking feature is their raw, gritty vocals.

In fact, most of their songs follow that kind of style, but there are also tracks that require delicate vocal control.

One of them is “Houkiboshi.” Its range is wide, spanning from mid1 A to hi B, and the pitch movement is extremely rapid.

The chorus repeatedly features phrases where it jumps straight from a mid-range chest voice to a high falsetto.

If you’re confident in your pitch control, give it a try.

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Ryo

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Everything（it’s you）Mr.Children48rank/position

Mr.Children 「Everything（it’s you）」 MUSIC VIDEO

Released in February 1997, “Everything (it’s you)” is one of Mr.

Children’s signature songs and achieved a spectacular million-selling hit.

The memorable female chorus is performed by Yuiko Tsubokura, the vocalist of B.B.

Queens, and it’s also well-known that the moving, passionate guitar solo is split between guitarist Kenichi Tahara in the first half and vocalist Kazutoshi Sakurai from the latter half onward.

It’s a rock ballad with a distinctly Mr.

Children-like dramatic and lyrical development, and a chorus melody that opens up all at once—making it a karaoke favorite since its release.

That said, many listeners might feel it’s difficult to sing, especially when they hear the high notes at the very start of the chorus.

In reality, for a melody written by Sakurai, the range isn’t that high; if you settle into the solid rhythm, sing the verse slowly to build power, and then deliver the chorus with emotion at the crucial moment, you’re sure to move your karaoke friends to tears.

The repeated lines in the final chorus may be a bit taxing, but once you’re immersed in the song’s world, you should be able to carry it through to the end!

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KOH-1

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SimpleMr.Children49rank/position

Mr.Children Simple

This song appears in the middle of the album Discovery, released in February 1999.

While the album as a whole leans further into experimental rock, this track stands out with its simple arrangement centered on acoustic guitar.

Though it wasn’t released as a single, it has earned overwhelming support among fans as a hidden gem.

The lyrics, penned by Kazutoshi Sakurai, are written in unadorned language and carry a warmth that seems to affirm feelings that look far into the years ahead, like a natural, steady breath.

The fact that it was performed again on the 2024 tour for the first time in about 25 years is proof of its enduring popularity.

It’s a high-quality, soul-stirring mid-tempo number—perfect for a quiet night with someone special or for moments when you want to set down the burdens of your heart.