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)
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!
Timeless masterpieces that let you feel the cosmos: Space-themed songs brimming with dreams and love that evoke starry skies and galaxies (51–60)
BetelgeuseYuuri
This ballad by Yuuri beautifully portrays the bonds between people, using stars shining in the night sky as its motif.
Its warm lyrics, which liken encounters with loved ones and mutually supportive relationships to stars nestling close together, resonate deeply.
The emotional vocals, piano, and strings weave a grand sound that makes the message even more striking.
Released in November 2021, the song was written as the theme for the popular drama “SUPER RICH.” In October 2023, it achieved the milestone of surpassing 500 million total streams.
It’s a heartwarming piece perfect for moments when you want to feel the bonds with someone special from your youth or express gratitude to someone.
Space Battleship Yamatosasaki isao
This is the opening theme of the classic anime Space Battleship Yamato, loved across generations! It powerfully conveys the gallant figure of a man who ventures into the unknown cosmos with hope, striving to save Earth.
Isn’t it a masterpiece that deserves to be passed down even in the Heisei era and beyond?
Naive AstronautONE OK ROCK
This is “Astronaut in a Nutshell” by ONE OK ROCK, one of the coolest bands in Japan, rivaling any other.
While they have many flashy, badass tracks, this song—sung entirely in English—blends near-futuristic sounds with real character, making it a standout.
You might just discover a new side of ONE OK ROCK.
Computer GrandmaSakai Tsukasa Yūko
A 1981 technopop song with childlike vocals.
It expresses the feelings of a funky grandson who adores his family’s prized computer-savvy grandma—an intellectual, active woman born in the Meiji era, erudite and fluent in English, who straddles the world and dreams of space travel.
Uni:BirthUniteUp!
Titled with a coined word that combines “universe” and “birth,” this song expresses a drive to aim higher and pursue infinite possibilities.
It’s a group track by the 11 members of UniteUp!, arranged to highlight the unique appeal of each voice.
Released in December 2024, it’s used as the opening theme for the anime’s second season.
A music video themed around space and galaxies has also been released, offering visuals that deeply convey the song’s world.
It’s a highly recommended track for anyone who wants to cheer on new beginnings and challenges!
Galaxy in the Eyesarashi
A medium-tempo single released by Arashi in 2004.
Chosen as the theme song for the drama “Minami-kun no Koibito,” the track was written and composed by Fumiya Fujii and overflows with a romantic mood.
Its glittering, galaxy-like worldview becomes even fresher and more charming when sung by Arashi.
The sense of a vast, space-evoking connection heightens the bittersweet, youthful atmosphere.
The straightforward vocal style lets you savor each member’s voice, which is fantastic; and although its sales are on the lower side among their singles, it remains a timeless classic.
