A musical world expanding from novels! Ranking of popular songs by Sangatsu no Phantasia

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Lemon Flower by Sangatsu no Phantasia

Keeping your feelings for someone hidden while giving them advice about love as just a friend… just thinking about it is heartbreaking, isn’t it? This is a song by the music unit Mitsukami no Phantasia (Sangatsu no Phantasia), released in April 2023.

It features a soft, jazz-inflected sound that feels like a warm breeze blowing through.

The melody is catchy and incredibly easy to listen to.

That’s exactly why the emotions reflected in the lyrics pierce your heart.

You might even feel a hint of fear.

It makes sense that it’s been described as “a story of a painful, deranged love.”

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Marchen Fantasia “Square Fate”

You can hear slap bass so tasty it makes you go, “This is it!” The song Shikaku Unmei by the music project Sangatsu no Phantasia was released as a single in 2022.

It was used as the ending theme for the TV anime A Couple of Cuckoos and became a hot topic.

It’s a stylishly cool track where a sharp band sound is tastefully colored by a light, airy piano.

The bass playing both fulfills its foundational role and still stands out on its own—exactly that kind of performance.

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Mikasare no Fantasia “Happy Selfishness”

This piece was chosen as the opening theme for the drama “If Only I Could Have Kissed Her.” It’s a song by the creator unit Sangatsu no Phantasia, centered around vocalist Mia, and it was released digitally in 2021.

It’s a rhythmic, cute piano rock number.

Its upbeat vibe makes it really fun to listen to! The lyrics—“I’ll keep watching over you”—are heart-fluttering.

It’s a love song that heightens those romantic feelings.

This vibe is sure to resonate especially with younger listeners.

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“Tears of the Stars” by Sangatsu no Phantasia [OFFICIAL]

A sparkling sound, as if the stars themselves were twinkling, leaves a lasting impression.

This song is by the creator unit “Sangatsu no Phantasia,” formed around vocalist Mia.

It’s included on their first album, “Ano Toki no Uta ga Kikoeru,” released in 2017.

It’s a poignant love song about someone precious you can’t meet.

The lyrics and composition were done by the popular Vocaloid producer 40mP.

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Mitsukiyo no Fantasia “Hakumei”

Released in January 2024 by Sangatsu no Phantasia, this work is a moving song that captures the complex emotions of youth.

With the overlapping of endings and beginnings as its theme, it features clear, airy vocals and an easy-to-listen-to melody.

The lyrics include words like “youth” and “ultramarine,” perfectly matching the atmosphere of March.

It has also drawn attention as the theme song for a novel written by Mia.

It’s recommended for the spring season when you’re stepping into a new environment and need the courage to face challenges while affirming yourself.

As you listen, you’ll likely feel, “There are tough times, but I’ll turn them into fuel and move forward.” You might also enjoy finding a meaning that’s uniquely your own.

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Sangatsu no Phantasia: “I Don’t Need Youth”

It’s a stylish number that captures the unspoken impulses and the yearning for adulthood behind the tough words, “I don’t need youth.” The melody by Yorushika’s n-buna, who produced the track, conjures that languid feeling at summer’s end and feels so comfortable, doesn’t it? Included on the March 2019 album “GIRLS BLUE・HAPPY SAD,” this song was created as the first installment of a project tied to a novel written by Mia, and its lyric video has surpassed 13 million views.

The performance on THE FIRST TAKE also drew attention.

It’s a song that gently stays by your side, embracing the complex emotions of youth that aren’t all glitter and shine.