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 filled with dreams and love that evoke starry skies and galaxies (41–50)
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.
Trace OrionUNISON SQUARE GARDEN
Speaking of the three-piece band UNISON that’s on a hot streak, they became famous for this song: ‘Tracer of Orion.’ With its refreshing vocals, inventive phrasing, and impeccably tight rhythm, it’s packed with twists that keep you captivated from start to finish without ever getting bored.
Stars on EarthNakajima Miyuki
This is ‘Chijō no Hoshi’ (Stars on the Ground), the theme song of NHK General TV’s ‘Project X: Challengers.’ It evokes the brave people featured on the program who fight day after day, while also strongly conveying the will to battle loneliness.
Recommended for those crucial, decisive moments.
Moonlight StationSEKAI NO OWARI
This worldview makes my heart flutter.
A mid-tempo track included on the 2015 album “Tree.” Written and composed by Fukase, it’s an ambitious piece that incorporates various traditional Japanese sounds like shamisen and koto, overflowing with Sekai no Owari’s romantic charm.
It evokes a beautiful atmosphere reminiscent of the unreachable cosmos and the moon—so lovely.
The irresistibly catchy, comfortably grooving melody makes your body move, and the love story set on the “Moonlight Station” is downright swoon-worthy.
It’s a song that will put a smile on your face, perfect for a summer night sky.
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.
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.”
Midnight ReflectionNOMELON NOLEMON
This pop tune paints a vast, cosmos-themed world of outer space and starry skies.
Created by NOMELON NOLEMON, the track was released in January 2025.
It drew attention as an insert song for Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX -Beginning-.
Its catchy melody line and sophisticated arrangement are a perfect match.
The lyrics, which sing of powerful feelings for someone far away, are compelling and hit home.
Listening while gazing up at the night sky may immerse you even deeper in its world.
Be sure to take your time and savor it!