Mrs. GREEN APPLE Ballad Songs: Popular Song Ranking [2026]

umbrellaMrs. GREEN APPLE8rank/position

Mrs. GREEN APPLE – umbrella【LIVE from “Atlantis”】

A gem of a ballad by Mrs.

GREEN APPLE that blends heartrending poignancy with beauty.

Centered on the importance of human connection and mutual support, it portrays people trying to protect one another while misfortune keeps pouring down like rain.

Its gentle yet powerful sound world stirs the listener’s heart.

Although included as the B-side to their second single “Samama Festival!” released in June 2016, it resonated with many listeners and has gained popularity as a hidden masterpiece.

It’s the perfect song for those trying to overcome difficult times or when you want to feel the bond with someone important.

DarlingMrs. GREEN APPLE9rank/position

Mrs. GREEN APPLE "Darling" Official Music Video

This ballad, featuring Motoki Omori’s resonant vocals, was created as the theme song for the 2024 Juhachi-sai (18-sai) festival and is set for release in January 2025.

Its grand sound—blending band instrumentation with piano and strings—leaves a strong impression.

The lyrics portray a struggle of confronting oneself and searching for identity.

I’m sure it will resonate with many people, not just the younger generation.

The song was also used in a Nikkei Electronic Edition commercial starring Omori and Hana Sugisaki.

The ad depicts a what-if scenario in which the two appear as office workers, showing them using the Nikkei Electronic Edition to absorb a wealth of information and elevate themselves.

expand_lessRaise the rankingexpand_morelower

Hane Keisuke

Report a problem

Night MusicMrs. GREEN APPLE10rank/position

Mrs. GREEN APPLE “Nachtmusik” Official Music Video

A masterpiece by Mrs.

GREEN APPLE that portrays the complexities of life and the clumsiness of love against the backdrop of a grand night sky and stars.

It was chosen as the theme song for the film “Silent Love,” released in January 2024.

The song powerfully sings about the importance of accepting and supporting one another through human vulnerability, loneliness, and the power of love.

Its memorable melody gently accompanies those “moments of returning to oneself,” offering a chance to face who you are and discover the true value of love.

The touching lyrics and beautiful sound will resonate with listeners seeking to boost their self-esteem or find meaning in life.

lilacMrs. GREEN APPLE11rank/position

Mrs. GREEN APPLE “Lilac” Official Music Video

Mrs.

GREEN APPLE has delivered a gem of a song that beautifully captures both the brilliance and the fragility of youth.

It delicately portrays the feelings of trying to embrace everyday anxieties, inner conflicts, and the pains of growth as cherished memories.

The song was also chosen as the opening theme for the anime “Oblivion Battery” and won the 66th Japan Record Awards in December 2024, marking an unprecedented achievement of back-to-back wins for the band.

This heartwarming track offers empathy and encouragement to middle school students grappling with the uniquely turbulent emotions of adolescence and feelings of self-doubt.

It will surely stay close to your heart and give you the courage to look ahead.

Shadows of SummerMrs. GREEN APPLE12rank/position

Mrs. GREEN APPLE “Summer Shadow” Official Music Video

Mrs.

GREEN APPLE’s “Natsu no Kage,” loved by every generation, is a quintessentially summery song that conjures up lush, green natural scenery as you listen.

Among Mrs.

GREEN APPLE’s tracks, it doesn’t demand belted high notes and the overall range is relatively modest, so I think it’s easy to sing even for junior high schoolers dealing with voice changes.

The overall vocal range is B2–A4, and it’s best if you can start by using plenty of breath and sing gently and lightly.

For the falsetto just before the chorus, try switching as if you’re humming rather than forcing it—this helps you sing smoothly without strain.

From the chorus onward, projecting your voice forward will help stabilize your chest voice.

Overall, aim to use steady breath, avoid tension, and sing gently.

Like Omori-san, keeping your eyebrows lifted and your facial muscles raised makes it easier to stay on pitch and sing lightly.

expand_lessRaise the rankingexpand_morelower

Kubota Mami

Report a problem

Pointillism Song (feat. Sonoko Inoue)Mrs. GREEN APPLE13rank/position

Tenbyouno Uta

Mrs.

GREEN APPLE captivates listeners with their overwhelming expressive power.

This song, included on their single “Ao to Natsu” released in August 2018, was produced with singer-songwriter Sonoko Inoue.

As an insert track for the film “Aonatsu: Kimi ni Koi Shita 30-nichi,” it depicts the story of a man and a woman sensing an impending farewell at summer’s end.

The swelling emotions despite knowing time is limited, and the frustration of being unable to hold hands, are conveyed achingly through their two voices.

You can almost see memories piling up like scattered points before your eyes.

When you’re troubled by a love that can’t be, or on a sentimental night, listening to it will gently stay close to that helpless feeling.

IMrs. GREEN APPLE14rank/position

Watashi

This is a Kirin Afternoon Tea commercial featuring a story where Ren Meguro shows up at a Mrs.

GREEN APPLE street performance and brings them a warm milk tea as a treat.

In the commercial, Mrs.

GREEN APPLE performs “Watashi” (“I”), a track from their 2016 album TWELVE.

The song portrays the resolve to look forward and move on while reflecting on a past romance, making it recommended for those who want to recover from heartbreak or cherish past relationships while stepping ahead.

The original is a rock ballad with piano, but the commercial uses an acoustic version, so be sure to listen closely to that rendition as well.

expand_lessRaise the rankingexpand_morelower

Hane Keisuke

Report a problem