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

music writerKOH-1
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.
POPS writer/editorKEI
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)

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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Paradise GalaxyHikaru GENJI

Hikaru Genji - Paradise Galaxy (1988)

Paradise GalaxyHikaru GENJI

It’s ‘Paradise Ginga’ by Hikaru Genji, who took the world by storm! They’re famous for their roller-skate performances.

The youthful members’ sweet, refreshing, and pure vocals somehow give you energy and hope.

It’s a great pick for when you want to reminisce about those hopeful days.

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YurikaSukima Suichi

Sukima Switch / Eureka from 10th Anniversary Arena Tour 2013 “POPMAN’S WORLD” THE MOVIE

YurikaSukima Suichi

A cool up-tempo tune from pop craftsmen Sukima Switch.

Released as a single in 2012, it was used as the opening theme for the anime Space Brothers.

Many listeners will probably find iconic scenes and lines from the show coming to mind.

A glittering band backs a dramatic melody with a rolling sense of momentum, rooted in Shinta’s pop-tinged piano and elevated by Ohashi’s soaring vocals.

All these elements intertwine to generate a power that feels like it could go anywhere.

“Eureka” carries the meaning of “I’ve found it, I understand!”—a very Sukima-style pep song that instantly opens up your world.

Just like the infinite universe, it’s sure to expand your sense of possibility!

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

Look up at the stars in the nightSakamoto Kyu

Tomomi Kahala – Look Up at the Stars in the Night

Look up at the stars in the nightSakamoto Kyu

This is a true classic: Kyu Sakamoto’s “Ue o Muite Arukou” (Sukiyaki).

It’s a song almost everyone, young or old, has heard at least once.

Listening to it again, you can feel a nostalgic, comforting melody for Japanese people and Kyu Sakamoto’s presence.

It has the warmth of a hometown that seems to say, “You can always come back.”

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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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