A timeless masterpiece that lets you feel the cosmos. A space-themed song filled with dreams and love, evoking starry skies and galaxies.
What kind of music do you think of when you hear “space”? If we limit ourselves to just the word “space,” the scope might feel narrow, but there are songs that capture it from many angles—like the moon and the stars.
This is a playlist packed with theme songs from TV anime and films that use space as a motif, as well as masterpieces that feature planets, stars, and the moon in their titles.
While researching, I was surprised to find that many space-themed songs are essentially love songs.
How romantic.
Please enjoy a generous selection of space songs that brim with dreams and hope, and overflow with love for that special someone!
Masterpieces that let you feel the cosmos. Space-themed songs filled with dreams and love that evoke starry skies and galaxies (1–10)
JupiterHirahara Ayaka
Ayaka Hirahara’s “Jupiter,” crafted from Holst’s “Jupiter.” As she weaves her own words and sings with calm grace, I feel a depth that transcends the original “Jupiter.” It’s a song with the power to embrace everything with gentleness and warmth, no matter when you listen to it.
orionYonezu Kenshi
Orion by Kenshi Yonezu, a leading contemporary artist.
The repeating rhythm and the chords of the strings feel pleasant, while the delicate lyrics ride on his one-of-a-kind voice, giving the song its unique flavor.
With its modern, stylish approach, this track feels like a spice that can give your everyday life a little extra boost.
If I could become a constellationkessoku bando
Bocchi the Rock! is an anime that depicts girls pouring their hearts into band activities.
In the story, the rock band Kessoku Band performs the song “If I Could Be a Constellation.” The track centers on the wonder and mystique of being able to feel the light of stars from faraway places.
In keeping with that theme, the band the friends formed is likened to a constellation made up of gathered stars.
If you watch the performance scenes in the anime, you’ll be able to sink even deeper into its world.
astronomical observationBUMP OF CHICKEN
You can’t help but get excited when the intro starts, right? Released in 2001, it’s one of BUMP OF CHICKEN’s signature and classic songs.
When you think of songs about space, many people probably think of “Tentai Kansoku” first.
It feels like it paints a distant future, yet its lyrics about familiar youthful days are always encouraging no matter how many times you listen.
Life is vast and answerless like the universe, and this song stays close to our everyday lives; its warmth, which grows from small sparks of hope, is sure to color those fleeting moments that will never return.
A Letter to an AstronautBUMP OF CHICKEN
When it comes to space, the artist that comes to mind is BUMP OF CHICKEN.
“Letter to an Astronaut,” released in 2010, is a love song about someone precious.
One of BUMP’s charms is the sense of grand romance they evoke, and even without the word “space” appearing, that vast scale seems to seep through.
It’s simple, yet carries delicate nuances that allow for many interpretations.
It shines alongside a band sound that lifts your spirits.
Even if distance separates us, our hearts remain connected—this masterpiece makes you want to cherish small happiness and the irreplaceable present.