Masterpieces and popular songs by SEKAI NO OWARI (SekaOwa)

Butterfly EffectSEKAI NO OWARI

Butterfly Effect

SEKAI NO OWARI is a four-member co-ed band that crafts a wide-ranging worldview—from global to minimal—through sounds that evoke a sense of fantasy.

Released as a triple A-side along with Turquoise and Saraba, their 17th major single Butterfly Effect was chosen as the opening theme for the TV drama My Husband in Name Only.

The pop melody sung by pianist Saori reveals a different side of SEKAI NO OWARI from the songs sung by vocalist Fukase.

With its upbeat rhythm and gentle vocals, it’s a track that feels comfortable and makes you want to listen again and again.

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Hoshino Takashi

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deep forestSEKAI NO OWARI

Sekai No Owari “Deep Forest”

Although the lyrics are entirely in English, the song’s distinctive rhythmic line makes it memorable.

While the tone seems bright, the lyrical content is quite profound, and interpretations vary from person to person, making it one of the most intriguing tracks.

MAGICSEKAI NO OWARI

SEKAI NO OWARI「MAGIC」from『The Dinner』

SEKAI NO OWARI’s “MAGIC” was originally a song by the three-piece band HAWAIIAN6, and this is a cover.

HAWAIIAN6 is known for not lending out their songs, so I’m surprised they agreed.

HoneymoonSEKAI NO OWARI

Mitsunotsuki

A song included on the original album “Lip,” released in February 2019.

It also drew attention for being chosen as the theme song for the film “Kimitsuki (You Shine in the Moonlit Night),” starring Mei Nagano and Takumi Kitamura.

The track evokes a quiet night with the moon hanging in the sky, and it gently sings about thinking of someone dear over a simple, unadorned melody.

With a relaxed tempo, straightforward rhythm, and a relatively narrow vocal range, it’s an easy song to try at karaoke—even for those who feel that SEKAI NO OWARI’s songs are usually a bit challenging.

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yuri

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Starlight ParadeSEKAI NO OWARI

SEKAI NO OWARI “Starlight Parade” Music Video

Known as a major single by SEKAI NO OWARI, this song carries a fantastical atmosphere and deep emotion.

It depicts a grand parade unfolding beneath the starry sky on a sleepless night, imbued with reflections on what has been lost alongside the advance of civilization.

Released in July 2012, it was also used as the theme song for Toyota’s Ractis commercial and as the opening theme for the stage play “Ryusei Wagon.” Fukase’s sweet vocals and the unison chorus in the refrain leave a strong impression.

It’s a soothing track that makes you want to listen while gazing at the stars—perfect for those moments when you look up at the night sky and want to remember what’s truly important.

GoodbyeSEKAI NO OWARI

Goodbye

The masterpiece “Lips,” released in 2019.

This album is known for featuring many tracks with a wistful tone, often evoking elements of early Heisei and Showa-era pop.

Among them, the song I especially recommend is “Goodbye.” It’s characterized by a chord progression similar to the TV commercial “Isuzu no Truck,” and the entire piece is guided by a relaxed rhythm and a grand melody.

The chorus gradually raises the voltage and is easy to sing in tune, so be sure to give it a try.

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Ryo

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Love SongSEKAI NO OWARI

Love Song

When people think of SEKAI NO OWARI, many probably imagine a fantastical worldview, but since around 2019 they’ve also been releasing songs that put a strong emphasis on coolness.

“Love Song,” included on the masterpiece Eye, is one such work.

In this track, falsetto appears twice in the chorus, but since the overall vocal range is kept relatively narrow, it’s among the easier songs to sing in their catalog.

If the falsetto parts give you pause, I recommend boldly trying them in chest voice instead of falsetto.

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Ryo

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