[Today’s Healing Song] Classic and trending tracks that bring peace to the heart

First Love RendezvousAnimal☆Collection

[1st single] “First Love Rendezvous” MV

A new single has arrived from Animal☆Collection, an idol group themed around pets and brimming with love for adorable animals.

It’s a sweet-and-sour love song that compares the feelings of first love—meeting someone who gazes at you with gentle eyes, the moment your heart starts pounding, and the irresistible curiosity that follows—to the courtship behaviors of animals.

Since its release in July 2024, the group has held live events across Tokyo, including at Tower Records Shibuya, captivating audiences with their cute dance performances.

This track is recommended not only for dog lovers, but also for anyone who wants to relive the bittersweet memories of first love or simply warm their heart with a gentle, comforting feeling.

PrayerKOKIA

Prayer

This is a song by KOKIA, whose gentle voice and deeply moving lyrics are its greatest appeal.

The lyrics, filled with feelings for what has been lost and a resolve to keep moving forward, offer comfort to those going through hard times.

Included on the album “Coquillage ~The Best Collection II~,” this piece was released in December 2009.

KOKIA’s clear, translucent voice conveys a powerful sense of discovering a ray of hope even amid sadness.

When you’re worn out from work or relationships, why not listen quietly on your own? It will surely soothe your heart and give you the courage to face tomorrow.

Distant LightLibera

Light From Afar (2023)

The song features the soothing voices of the British boy soprano group Libera.

Many of you may have heard it as the theme song for the NHK Saturday drama “Ice Wall.” With angelic, translucent vocals, it expresses gratitude to someone who supports you no matter what.

This gem, with its beautiful boy soprano harmonies that resonate in the heart, was released in 2004 and later used in a Panasonic VIERA commercial.

It’s a track I highly recommend when you’re tired from work or study, or when your mind feels unsettled.

A bouquet with loveSuperfly

Superfly “A Bouquet With Love” Music Video

Sometimes, you should just throw away all your shyness and everything else, and express your feelings with your whole body—even if it feels over-the-top or anything.

Precisely because many Japanese people aren’t good at this, and because we tend to suppress our true feelings in daily life, I think it’s important to have moments where you put it out there—no matter what others might think—and declare, “This is how I feel!” Released in 2008, this work is one of Superfly’s signature songs, showcasing vocalist Shiho Ochi’s overwhelming vocal prowess.

Like the shining moonSuperfly

Superfly “Like the Shining Moon” Music Video

A Superfly ballad that gently sings of gratitude and love for another, using the light of the moon and sun as motifs.

It vividly portrays a protagonist who had carried loneliness and anxiety opening their heart through meeting someone special, and being reborn into a new self.

Released in August 2012 and featured as the theme song for the TBS drama “Summer Rescue: Tenku no Shinryojo,” the track drew significant attention.

It was also included on the album “Force,” receiving a strong response.

This song will gently resonate with those who struggle to be honest with their feelings or who wish to express gratitude to someone important.

dogwood (flowering dogwood)Hitoto Yo

Hitoto Yo – Hanamizuki

Hanamizuki, Yo Hitoto’s signature song, is beloved and sung across generations at karaoke.

The warm lyrics, wishing happiness for a loved one, are wonderful, and above all, Yo Hitoto’s clear, translucent voice gently seeps in, giving a sense of purification.

Music supports so many emotions—like when you’re thinking of someone dear or wanting to look ahead.

This song fits all of those, and listening to a favorite tune brings a calm to the heart.

Isn’t it a masterpiece that lets you feel the warmth of song?

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LeoYuuri

Yuuri 'Leo' Official Music Video

Included on Yuri’s first album, “Ichi,” this song gently portrays the precious bond between a dog and its owner—from their first meeting at a pet shop to the warmth of a small body and the time spent side by side.

Released in January 2022 and featured on the album “Ichi,” it resonated widely on social media, and its music video has surpassed 40 million views.

It’s a piece you’ll want to listen to when you want to savor your feelings for someone dear.

A heartwarming message song that reminds us of the importance of time with family and loved ones.