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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Masterpieces that let you feel the cosmos: space songs full of dreams and love that evoke starry skies and galaxies (11–20)
NEO UNIVERSEL’Arc〜en〜Ciel
At the time of its release, this song drew attention for its futuristic sound fused with synthesizers.
Released by L’Arc〜en〜Ciel at the end of 1999, it’s a track infused with anticipation and hope for the year 2000.
Set in the 25th century, its lyrics impressively portray a determination to face adversity.
It was also featured in a commercial for Shiseido’s lipstick brand “PN,” and had its first TV performance on January 1, 2000, on Music Station Millennium Special.
Evoking the dawn of a new era, this work is recommended for those who want to cherish their sense of wonder.
Hyde’s expansive vocals will kindle a light of hope in listeners’ hearts.
Memory of the UniverseSakamoto Maaya
Let me introduce “Memories of the Universe,” a song distinguished by its grand, expansive lyrics.
Produced by Ringo Sheena, it features vocals by Maaya Sakamoto and performance by SOIL&”PIMP”SESSIONS.
It’s also known as the theme song for the anime BEM.
You’ll find yourself captivated by its stylish sound, steeped in jazz influences.
The lyrics, which explore the history of humankind and the mysteries hidden within the body, are another highlight.
The sheer scale of its imagery is overwhelming.
From the depths of the heart to the water planetMoriguchi Hiroko
Hiroko Moriguchi, known as a TV personality and singer, made her debut with the single “With Love to Water Planet.” It served as the latter opening theme for the anime Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam, with composition by American singer-songwriter Neil Sedaka.
The song is a moody piece depicting someone wandering through the vast reaches of space in search of a loved one.
As you listen, pay attention to what the title might be referring to.
Lapis-Lazuli EarthMatsuda Seiko
Seiko Matsuda’s expansive song features a beautiful, cosmic-feeling melody and a profound message of love.
Included on the 1986 album “SUPREME,” it is one of the tracks from the only original album released during the period when Matsuda took a hiatus for childbirth.
The album received high acclaim, including winning the Album Award at the 28th Japan Record Awards.
Filled with lyrics about dreams, hope, and love, it resonates with listeners and gives them courage.
It’s a wonderful song you’ll want to listen to with someone special, humming along as you gaze at the starry sky.
aporiaYorushika
A song from Yorushika that expresses a philosophical question through music has arrived.
It’s an original track written as the ending theme for the TV anime “Chi: On the Movements of the Earth.” The lyrics, which convey the mysteries of the universe and a thirst for knowledge, leave a strong impression.
It gives you the feeling of riding a hot air balloon and taking in a different view from above.
Released digitally in October 2024, it’s recommended not only for anime fans but also for those interested in philosophy and science.
With suis’s translucent vocals seamlessly fused with a literary worldview, this piece is sure to spark your intellectual curiosity!
Iorokudenashi
This work welcomes NayutalieN as the composer and, together with “Spica” and “Albireo,” forms the Celestial Trilogy.
It was released in August 2025.
Inspired by Jupiter’s moons, it portrays a bittersweet romance—so close, yet just out of reach.
The lyrics, where mounting feelings and hope intersect, are woven into a deeply emotional melody.
A cinematic number that lets you immerse yourself in its story.
Masterpieces that let you feel the cosmos. Space songs full of dreams and love that evoke starry skies and galaxies (21–30)
Dreaming UniverseBUCK-TICK
BUCK-TICK made a sensational debut with their sky-piercing, spiked hairstyles.
Even after graduating from that distinctive look, they’ve continued to be remarkably active.
Genre labels like rock or punk no longer apply to them.
The sheer scale of this song, “Yume Miru Uchuu” (Dreaming Universe), can only be summed up as: “Just listen to it at least once!!” The cosmic metaphors—readable as “The time we spend together is broader than the universe and longer than the time since the universe’s birth”—are profoundly literary, saturated with that unmistakable ‘this is BUCK-TICK’ quality.
The rearranged version that weaves in “Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star” is also highly recommended!