A timeless masterpiece that lets you feel the cosmos. A space-themed song filled with dreams and love, evoking starry skies and galaxies.

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Started working as a music writer as a side job while employed at a record shop, and for over 18 years I’ve contributed to music magazines, disc guide books, mooks, and web media. As a writer my main field is Western music, but as a listener for over 35 years, I always try to keep my curiosity alive with the motto “I like what I like.” I have experience playing in bands, where I was a bassist who handled songwriting and composition. Instruments I’ve played include bass, guitar, and piano. I began studying English in my mid-40s and continue to do so today.
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Since discovering music during my school days, I’ve mainly listened to Japanese and Korean pop. I have experience writing articles for sites like Utaten. 2000s J-pop and 2010s K-pop were especially the soundtrack of my youth. With the mindset that “good is good,” I enjoy music across genres. Thanks to past work environments and their influence, I was exposed to lots of classic rock and kayōkyoku (Japanese popular songs), which may have broadened the scope of what I love. At RAG MUSIC, I currently focus on K-pop and J-pop. I strive to edit with a feel for the scene and an eye for hit potential.

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 songs full of dreams and love that evoke starry skies and galaxies (21–30)

Iorokudenashi

Good-for-Nothing “Io” / Rokudenashi – Io [Official Music Video]

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.

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Feel So MoonUNICORN

Unicorn 'Feel So Moon'

Feel So MoonUNICORN

Released in 2012, “Feel So Moon” is UNICORN’s 14th single.

It was used as the theme song for the TV anime Space Brothers.

The CD features an illustrated cover drawn by the creator of Space Brothers.

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Timeless space-themed masterpieces. Dream- and love-filled cosmic songs that evoke starry skies and galaxies (31–40)

Song of the AstronautSakamoto Maaya

Astronaut’s Song / Maaya Sakamoto – Tried Singing the Ultimate COVER

Song of the AstronautSakamoto Maaya

This song is a number about becoming an astronaut in a dream, and its wonderfully mysterious, gentle lyrics mesh perfectly with the melody, making you feel as if you’re dreaming along as you listen.

Even though space is the theme, the lyrics mention tomatoes, lettuce, and sheep, which makes it feel truly dreamy and fantastical—a track that lets you relax just by listening.

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meteor showerOnitsuka Chihiro

Chihiro Onitsuka – Meteor Shower

meteor showerOnitsuka Chihiro

The theme song of the drama Trick 1 is “Ryūseigun” (Meteor Shower) by Chihiro Onitsuka.

Despite a melody imbued with earnestness and even a sense of despair, it conveys beauty and strength.

It’s a ballad that, in Onitsuka’s distinctive world, pierces the heart in the best possible way.

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kaiju (giant monster)Sakanakushon

kaiju (giant monster)

kaiju (giant monster)Sakanakushon

This work vividly portrays the passion and struggle behind humanity’s pursuit of knowledge.

It’s a song written by Sakanaction as the opening theme for NHK’s anime “Chi: About the Movement of the Earth,” with the full version set for digital release in 2025.

You can feel the courage to chase the unknown and the unwavering resolve to uncover the truth, stirring deep emotions.

It’s an emotional number that also draws you in with its dramatically unfolding soundscape.

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Child of the 21st Century UniverseToukyou Jihen

Tokyo Incidents - Children of 21st Century Space - Guitar (with TAB) @Nekogumo

Child of the 21st Century UniverseToukyou Jihen

A special band of top-tier musicians, Tokyo Jihen included this track on their 2011 album Discovery.

It’s a song completed by combining Kameda’s melodic bass line with ideas from Ichiyo Izawa.

The fresh, mischievous mood of “Child of the 21st Century Universe” brings back youthful feelings and gives you energy! Beyond Shiina Ringo’s vocals, the driving bass and bright guitar riffs and cutting make your heart dance.

While it doesn’t depict a concrete space-themed world, it’s a motivational song that makes you realize the joy of pioneering the unknown.

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Lunar Landing Plantuki.

Moon Landing Plan – Moon Landing Plan

Lunar Landing Plantuki.

tuki.’s song “Moon Landing Project” gives us great hope.

It’s a track from the album “15,” released in January 2025, and was featured in a commercial for Suzuki’s Solio Bandit.

It’s an empowering song that stands by those who venture into the unknown with purpose.

When you want to strive toward your dreams, be sure to give it a listen—this song will surely give you strength.

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