Novelbright popular songs ranking: Hit songs, masterpieces, and latest [2026]

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Novelbright – Love and Romance [Official Music Video]

A love song by Novelbright that depicts life-sized love overflowing in the small moments of everyday life.

Yudai Takenaka gently sings about the changes of heart unique to romance, where your hobbies and preferences shift under the influence of someone you love.

Included on the album “Assort,” released in May 2022, this track features a simple, warm sound built on acoustic guitar and synth bass that’s soothing to the ear.

It’s a perfect song for couples who value ordinary moments over flashy gestures.

For White Day, why not spend a calm moment together, appreciating each other’s presence?

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Novelbright – Walking with you [Official Music Video]

This track by Osaka-based rock band Novelbright, released to the world in 2018 as the lead song from their first nationally distributed mini-album “SKYWALK,” gained momentum after a street performance video spread on social media, finding a wide audience not only in Japan but also in South Korea.

It was added to Korean karaoke catalogs, and in 2025 drew renewed attention when vocalist Yudai Takenaka performed it himself on MBN’s music variety show “Korea-Japan King of Singers” (한일가왕전).

While it’s a love song that straightforwardly voices feelings for someone special, its universal appeal lies in themes that also resonate with friendship and mutual support.

With a driving band sound and soaring high-tone vocals, this youth-drama-like number transcends language and strikes a chord at the heart.

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Novelbright – Evening Primrose [Official Music Video]

A song I’d like to recommend as background music for a farewell party to see off a cherished colleague is “Tsukimisou.” Released by the rock band Novelbright in December 2020, it’s also included on their album Kaimaku Sengen.

Since it was used as the weather segment theme on Fuji TV’s “Tokudane!,” some of you may have heard it before.

With a dramatic, piano-centered sound and Yudai Takenaka’s emotional vocals that are sure to bring tears, it stands out.

Its popularity is evident from its over 300 million streams.

This ballad, which gently accompanies the sadness of parting and bittersweet feelings, is perfect for creating a moving moment.

Be sure to give this classic that colors the start of a new chapter a listen.

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Novelbright – Two Shadows [Official Music Video]

Novelbright is a rock band whose self-promotion on social media paid off, catapulting them to popularity.

But their breakthrough wasn’t just the result of smart promotion.

One of their standout charms—evident in every song—is the exceptional vocal ability of Yudai Takenaka.

His beautiful high-tone voice can be fully appreciated in this track as well.

On top of that, the dramatic guitar-rock phrasing and powerful beat build wave after wave of emotion.

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Novelbright – Ivy [Official Music Video]

This is a wedding song written as a surprise for a best friend.

Based on an interview with his friend Shimon Okura, Yudai Takenaka, the vocalist of Novelbright, carefully wove together heartfelt feelings for his partner.

The lyrics portray love nurtured in the everyday, gratitude for the one who supports you through doubts, and the deepening affection that grows with each “I’m home” shared in daily life.

Released in October 2024, the track was distributed as a follow-up to the album CIRCUS.

This warm love song, gifted to Shimon Okura and Miyu Ikeda, is recommended for all couples preparing to marry.

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Novelbright – Dear Beloved You [Official Music Video]

This is a heartwarming song that sings of gratitude.

The lyrics, written like a letter to a cherished person, deeply resonate with listeners.

The chorus phrase is memorable for the way it’s sung in unison with the audience at live shows.

Included on the mini album “EN.” released in September 2019, this track has become one of Novelbright’s signature songs.

It’s a perfect piece for times when you want to express your gratitude or reaffirm your bond with someone important.

Why not convey your thanks to your loved one along with this song?

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Novelbright – The Sound of Snow [Official Music Video]

Novelbright is a rock band that captured the hearts of many listeners after videos of their street performances spread across social media.

This is the single they released digitally in December 2023.

Chosen as the opening theme for the TV anime A Sign of Affection, the song is a love ballad that gently accompanies the protagonists’ pure romance.

Its beautiful arrangement featuring piano and strings intertwines with Yudai Takenaka’s soaring high-tone vocals, vividly unfolding a serene winter scene of steadily falling snow.

The lyrics, which depict unwavering feelings for a loved one and a new world seen together by two people, will warmly embrace listeners’ hearts during the harshly cold season.

How about taking a quiet moment to listen on a winter night spent with someone special?