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!
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A collection of masterpieces that let you feel the cosmos: space-themed songs brimming with dreams and love that evoke starry skies and galaxies (61–70)
AstronomyEmpty old City
Empty old City’s new single, released in October 2024, is marked by a grand, space-evoking sound and delicate vocal work.
It’s a fragile yet beautiful electro ballad that portrays loneliness and love within silence.
The lyrics, which depict solitude at the edge of the galaxy and inexpressible feelings, deftly convey the sensation of emotions freezing in a soundless cosmos.
Its avant-garde sound design is captivating, and the refined melody lines are equally compelling.
Premiered live and accompanied by a simultaneously released music video, this long-awaited track is a gift for fans.
It may be the perfect listen when you want to face the emotions deep within your heart.
BetelgeuseYuuri
This ballad by Yuuri beautifully portrays the bonds between people, using stars shining in the night sky as its motif.
Its warm lyrics, which liken encounters with loved ones and mutually supportive relationships to stars nestling close together, resonate deeply.
The emotional vocals, piano, and strings weave a grand sound that makes the message even more striking.
Released in November 2021, the song was written as the theme for the popular drama “SUPER RICH.” In October 2023, it achieved the milestone of surpassing 500 million total streams.
It’s a heartwarming piece perfect for moments when you want to feel the bonds with someone special from your youth or express gratitude to someone.
Dream Space TravelSazan Ōrusutāzu
It’s a light, catchy number.
This track comes from the album “THANK YOU SO MUCH,” released in March 2025, and it was doubly featured in TV commercials for UNIQLO and nishikawa.
Brimming with the Southern All Stars’ signature playfulness and creativity, it invites listeners on a journey through space.
The sound carries a ’70s vibe that brings on a sense of nostalgia.
It’s perfect for those moments when you want to step away from the everyday and reset your mind.
Soft LandingYano Akiko
The theme song for NHK’s drama “Blanket Cats.” Akiko Yano, who says she loves space herself, wrote the song from the perspective of an astronaut seeing off a crewmate returning from space to Earth after their stay.
The gentle piano melody and Yano’s soft, warm voice match exquisitely, making it very pleasant to the ear.
Stardust SunsetYU-KI
This is a gem-like ballad by YUKI that overlays the sparkle of stars scattered across the twilight sky with the dazzling moments of youth.
Released to the world in August 2007 as the theme song for TBS’s Sunday drama “Papa to Musume no Nanokakan” (Seven Days of a Daddy and His Daughter), it marked YUKI’s first tie-in with a TV drama.
The lyrics, sung over a gentle and heartwarming melody, are sure to resonate with anyone who keeps feelings for someone dear tucked away in their heart.
Listen to it while gazing up at the Tanabata night sky, and you’ll find yourself wanting to make a wish upon the stars.
On a day when stars fallaiko
Under a sky full of stars, this gem of a love ballad by aiko is sung with heartfelt feelings for someone special.
With the starry night as its motif, its delicate lyrics intertwine aching longing and hope, resonating deeply in the heart.
Released in November 2023 as her 44th single, it drew major attention as aiko’s first release marking the 25th anniversary of her debut.
For couples in long-distance relationships or those who can’t easily see someone dear to them, it’s sure to be a song that offers emotional support.
Listen to it with your partner on the night of Tanabata, and, overlaying your feelings with those of Orihime and Hikoboshi, you’ll feel your bond grow even stronger.
GALAXYKyūso Nekokami
Kyuso Nekokami is a band from Hyogo that delivers highly impactful songs about relatable, everyday moments.
Their lead track “GALAXY,” included on the 2015 mini-album Happy Ponkotsu Land, sings of the mysteries of the unknown cosmos and carries a slightly stylish vibe.
You can fully immerse yourself in its psychedelic ensemble and melodious sound.
The way the song unfolds makes your imagination soar—what is space really like, anyway? Be sure to check out the music video’s storyline as well, featuring a passionate performance by vocalist Seiya Yamasaki.
