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!

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

planetariumOtsuka Ai

Ai Otsuka / Planetarium (Short Ver.)

planetariumOtsuka Ai

This is “Planetarium,” the theme song of Boys Over Flowers, which took the world by storm.

It’s a sweet and heartrending song that sings of feelings for “you,” who can no longer be reached, directed at the sky we once gazed at together.

Ai Otsuka’s expansive yet sweet vocals distill a deep sense of “loneliness” and “frustration” at no longer being able to see you.

It has a power that draws listeners in.

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Beyond the Night SkySMAP

SMAP Beyond the Night Sky

Beyond the Night SkySMAP

Lyrics by Shikao Suga, SMAP’s “Yozora no Mukou.” Did you all know this song is even included in music textbooks? That sense of languor toward society, a kind of resigned loneliness, where have the young people consumed by emptiness gone… It’s a song in which SMAP delivers strongly message-driven lyrics in their own distinctive way.

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SubaruTanimura Shinji

Subaru (Shinji Tanimura)

SubaruTanimura Shinji

One of the stars in Taurus, “Subaru.” With its majestic melody, powerful lyrics, and solid, supportive accompaniment, this is a song that embraces everything and somehow gives you courage.

When you’re feeling down, this song will surely lift your spirits.

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Distance of the Starry SkyTHE ALFEE

Distance under the Starry Sky – THE ALFEE (Full)

Distance of the Starry SkyTHE ALFEE

It’s THE ALFEE’s ‘Hoshizora no Distance,’ whose power remains undiminished even now! It kicks off with a riff by Toshihiko Takamizawa that grabs your heart in an instant, followed by Ken Sakurai’s powerful vocals, and a sublime chorus when all three join in.

No matter when you listen, you’re drawn into THE ALFEE’s world, and it even ignites the listener’s own passion.

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IYKYKXG

XG – IYKYK (Official Music Video)

IYKYKXG

This track, themed around space exploration, symbolizes XG’s push beyond their limits.

It’s a rhythmic dance number that samples m-flo’s 2001 hit “Prism,” featuring striking phrases that evoke speed and freedom.

Released in October 2024 as an advance single from their 2nd mini-album “AWE,” the music video portrays a world where each member’s senses are distorted in an otherworldly way, showcasing the evolution of XG’s unique, mystical style.

The song’s energy invites listeners on a thrilling, surreal adventure.

It’s recommended for those who long for a free-spirited journey beyond the constraints of reality and for anyone who cherishes bonds with their companions.

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Masterpieces that let you feel the cosmos. Space songs filled with dreams and love that evoke starry skies and galaxies (41–50)

The Story You Don’t Knowsupercell

The Story You Don’t Know – supercell

The Story You Don't Knowsupercell

It’s the theme song of the anime “Bakemonogatari,” titled “The Story You Don’t Know.” This song brings back those bittersweet feelings of school-days romance.

The wistful emotions I felt back then come rushing out with a sense of speed.

By the time the song ends, a wave of exhaustion and emotion hits you, as if you’ve just finished watching a movie.

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Song of StardustGuiano

Guiano – Song of Stardust [MV]

Song of StardustGuiano

It’s a piece marked by the enchanting sound of bagpipes.

Released in October 2024, it’s a work by Guiano—popular as a Vocaloid producer—sung in his own voice.

The lyrics contrast the vastness of the universe with one’s own existence.

They convey deep emotion about the complex feelings of growing up and the moments when you suddenly sense your connection to the world.

It’s the kind of song that might stay close to your heart when you find yourself looking up at the sky and reflecting on your life.

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