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Novelbright – Ivy [Official Music Video]

Under the clear autumn night sky, the perfect song to listen to while thinking of someone special is a heartwarming ballad by the rock band Novelbright.

Released in October 2024, this track follows their album “CIRCUS.” There’s also a lovely story behind it: it was created as a surprise to celebrate vocalist Yudai Takenaka’s friend’s wedding.

The lyrics portray a love that grows within the simplicity of everyday life and a deep gratitude toward the person who supported a self still finding their way.

Many listeners will feel their hearts warmed by emotions too profound to be expressed by the words “I love you” alone, and by the way love deepens as the time spent together increases.

Takenaka’s gentle voice delivers these sincere feelings straight to the heart.

It’s a perfect song for expressing appreciation to your partner or as background music for an anniversary video.

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RADWIMPS – Suzume feat. Toaka [Official Lyric Video]

This is the theme song for Makoto Shinkai’s feature-length animated film “Suzume,” sung by Takaaki (a female singer who rose to prominence through her activity on TikTok).

The lyrics and composition were done by Yojiro Noda of RADWIMPS, who produced the film’s music.

Her translucent vocals and the mysterious sound became a hot topic as something you can’t get out of your head once you hear it.

The song captures the feelings of a girl facing hardships, paired with a grand sound that carries a touch of nostalgia—sure to move your heart.

The album “Suzume,” which includes this work released in September 2022, won the Japan Academy Prize for Best Music.

It’s a track you’ll want to listen to on long autumn nights while lost in thought.

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tuki. “Banquet Song” Official Music Video

This is the piece I want you to listen to on a long autumn night when your heart overflows with thoughts of someone you love.

Singer-songwriter tuki., who drew attention through self-accompanied performance videos on YouTube and TikTok, released it in September 2023.

The song portrays a painfully contradictory kind of love—the way you end up hurting someone precisely because they matter to you.

By likening love to the finest meal, it celebrates the irreplaceable value of affection that’s nurtured over time.

Despite the artist’s youth, the work’s mature expressiveness became a major talking point and even led to an appearance on the NHK Kohaku Uta Gassen.

Look up at the clear night sky, think of your loved one, and savor it slowly.

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Aimyon – If It's a Full Moon Night [OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO]

Singer-songwriter Aimyon, who radiates a one-of-a-kind presence with lyrics from an original angle.

Her fourth major single, released in April 2018, is marked by a driving sound that leaves a strong impression.

The lyrics, which skillfully capture the exhilaration and restlessness of a full-moon night, are sure to spark listeners’ imaginations.

Also included on the acclaimed album “Momentary Sixth Sense,” this track is perfect for long autumn nights when you yearn for a human touch.

Use it in a short movie set against a clear night sky to create an emotional atmosphere—it’s a stylish number.

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This is the work by Uru I want to listen to on an autumn night when I long for human warmth.

Even knowing it’s forbidden, the ever-growing feelings for the other person and that helpless cry of the heart really hit home.

The contrast between her clear, crystalline vocals and the electric guitar that stirs up anxiety and urgency vividly paints the beginning of a forbidden love.

Released as a single in December 2018, the song is also known as the theme for the drama “Chugakusei Nikki” starring Kasumi Arimura.

Overlapping with the drama’s heartrending worldview, it resonated deeply with many.

Later included on the album “Orion Blue,” this beautiful ballad is perfect for when you want to sink into a sentimental mood.

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Da-iCE / “CITRUS” (Theme song for the Nippon TV Sunday drama “The Way of the Househusband”) Music Video

How about spending a long autumn night with a stirring, emotional rock ballad? This track by Da-iCE is the perfect fit for that mood.

It’s a song that expresses a powerful resolve, infused with the spirit of mastering the path you believe in, gently giving listeners a push forward.

Released as a single in November 2020, it drew major attention as the theme song for the drama “The Way of the Househusband.” It went on to achieve the remarkable feat of winning the 63rd Japan Record Award.

Its wistful yet powerful high vocals pair beautifully as BGM for short videos capturing scenes of falling leaves or a clear night sky.

It’s a classic also included on the album “SiX.”

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Superfly “Like the Shining Moon” Music Video

How about a warm ballad that gently nestles into the clear autumn night sky? The soothing, heartfelt voice of Shiho Ochi, the vocalist of Superfly, resonates deep in the chest.

This work portrays a story of gratitude: that we can truly shine only because of someone precious to us.

Like the relationship between the sun and the moon, a meeting with someone opens a once-lonely heart, and the wish to become a light that protects them in return conveys the strength of an inseparable bond.

Released in August 2012, it was also chosen as the theme song for the drama “Summer Rescue: The Sky’s Clinic.” It’s a hopeful number you’ll want to listen to while thinking of someone dear.