Masterpieces and popular songs by SEKAI NO OWARI (SekaOwa)

cherry blossoms at nightSEKAI NO OWARI

Yozakura

With their unique worldview and profound messages, SEKAI NO OWARI are truly captivating.

This piece is a hidden gem beloved by fans, included on the album “Eye,” released in February 2019.

Violinist Neko Saito participated in the arrangement, and the beautiful tones of the strings accentuate the stillness of the night and the transience of falling blossoms.

It’s a ballad that conveys the earnest longing of waiting for someone who never gets in touch, as well as the particular loneliness of the spring season.

Portraying the solitude that exists behind the splendor of the season, this track is one you’ll want to listen to quietly, alone, on a sleepless night.

phoenixSEKAI NO OWARI

End of the World Phoenix 불사조

It’s a song that conveys a message about how to live within the limits of a finite life, weaving in elements of fantasy to create a mysterious worldview.

Listening to it makes me reflect on how I ought to live.

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family

It’s a moving medium-tempo ballad written as the theme song for the drama “IP: Cyber Investigation Team.” Created by SEKAI NO OWARI, it’s included on the album “scent of memory,” released in July 2021.

The lyrics resonate with the conflicts that arise precisely because family is so close, and with the awkward kindness found there.

And the curry that appears as a small detail of everyday life further enhances the song’s warm atmosphere.

The beauties of nature — flowers, birds, wind, and the moon (a poetic expression appreciating nature’s elegance)SEKAI NO OWARI

Kachōfūgetsu / SEKAI NO OWARI [Tried Singing]

A single by SEKAI NO OWARI released in July 2012.

Also drawing attention as a song featured in a film, it features lyrics written by Saori, the band’s pianist.

Fukase’s vocals speak gently, paired with a soothing melody that leaves a lasting impression.

The lyrics delicately depict the beauty of Japan’s four seasons—stars in the night sky, whispers of the wind, and the dreams of plants and birds.

It carries a bittersweet yet hopeful message: the answer found through love erases sorrow.

A moving song that seeps into the heart—perfect for listening alone on a quiet night.

Rainbow-Colored WarSEKAI NO OWARI

End of the World / Rainbow-Colored War

An upbeat song that shines a spotlight on nature—like insects and flowers—and sings about the end of the world from their perspective.

During this song at live shows, there’s also Fukase’s signature fan service, making it a real crowd-pleaser.

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Play

It’s a song themed around the hero of a game adventure, and it drew attention for incorporating actual game sound effects into the track.

It was also featured on a morning news program.

Listening to this song really energizes you and gives you courage.

RainSEKAI NO OWARI

Rain

Titled after a name for rain, this song is SEKAI NO OWARI’s 11th single, released in July 2017 as the theme song for the film Mary and The Witch’s Flower.

Over a gentle piano melody, the tender vocals resonate and sink into the heart.

Using rain as its motif, the lyrics strikingly delve into human emotions, growth, and change—expressing sorrow, joy, and the transitions of life.

The song won an Excellence Award at the 59th Japan Record Awards.

Balancing serenity and emotion, it’s a perfect recommendation for quiet, long nights when you want to face music on your own.