Masterpieces that sing of the stars. Star songs that resonate in the heart, best heard beneath the night sky.
Since ancient times, people have gazed up at the night sky filled with stars, letting constellations stir countless thoughts and feelings.
From among the many classic songs perfect for a starry night, here are selections themed around stars or related to them.
Alongside romantic and love songs, there are also tracks that evoke bonds and connections in a broader sense.
Whether you’re looking for songs that suit the night, want to find tracks that mention constellations, or need star-themed tunes everyone can enjoy, these are for you.
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Masterpieces that sing of stars: moving 'star songs' to enjoy with the night sky (21–30)
Stardust DiaryChouCho
Singer-songwriter ChouCho, who began composing on the Electone she studied in childhood, made her major debut in 2011.
Her digital-only single “Hoshikuzu Diary,” released on August 8, 2023, was written as the 10th-anniversary theme song for the TV anime Fate/kaleid liner Prisma Illya.
The lyrics depict how small memories connect like constellations to take on greater meaning, conveying a message that evokes a bright future.
It’s an emotional work whose transparent vocals and ensemble stir the heart.
Stardust Requiemnasuo☆
Singer-songwriter Nasuo☆ began her activities as a cover singer on YouTube around 2014 and made her major-label debut in 2022.
Her single Hoshikuzu Requiem, released on August 23, 2023, was selected as the ending theme for season 2 of the TV anime The Duke of Death and His Maid.
The lyrics, which evoke the image of gazing up at a starry sky, draw you into the song’s world along with its airy ensemble.
It’s a track you’ll want to keep listening to, marked by a cute vocal tone and a catchy pop arrangement.
meteorKobukuro
This song likens a relationship with a loved one to the stars.
It was released in 2010 as Kobukuro’s 19th single.
The lyrics, which express deep affection, really resonate.
It sings about a couple who quarrel and make up, yet vow to stay together no matter what happens.
Interstellar FlightNakajima Ai (Ranka Rī)
This is the live version of the song that became the theme for the 2008 anime Macross F.
It’s performed by Megumi Nakajima, the voice actress who plays the anime’s heroine.
The footage—and the comments section—capture the fervor of anime fans and convey the popularity of the work.
With a crowd-participation-friendly arrangement and a captivating MC before the first verse, this track brims with love for an anime set in space.
M87Yonezu Kenshi
This song was written as the theme for the film Shin Ultraman.
The title M Hachijū-Nana refers to the galaxy M87, visible in the direction of the constellation Virgo, and the lyrics also sing about the sparkle of stars, making it a perfect fit for the theme of stars.
It’s crafted with the mysterious atmosphere characteristic of Kenshi Yonezu’s music, allowing listeners to feel the grandeur and beauty of a galaxy made up of countless stars.
