Masterpieces that sing of tomorrow. Recommended popular songs.

Tomorrow as wellSHISHAMO

SHISHAMO “Tomorrow Too”

This is a signature “tomorrow” song representing 2017.

Thanks to this track, their popularity rose and they even made their first appearance on the Kouhaku Uta Gassen.

For SHISHAMO, who had mainly written love songs up to that point, it was apparently their first time creating a cheer/encouragement song like this.

Letter to TomorrowTeshima Aoi

[Official] Aoi Teshima – Letter to Tomorrow (Theme Song for the Monday 9 PM Drama ‘Someday I Will Surely Cry When I Remember This Love’)

She was known as a Ghibli singer for her song “Therru’s Song.” You could say that this track made her a singer recognized by a much wider audience beyond just Ghibli fans.

It was used as the theme for a Monday 9 p.m.

drama, and Kasumi Arimura, who starred in the series, also appears in the music video.

The MV serves as an alternate story to the drama.

a better tomorrowCHEMISTRY

CHEMISTRY “a better tomorrow” Official Video

This is the theme song for “A Better Tomorrow.” CHEMISTRY reunited in 2017, and even after getting back together, their improved vocal skills were truly impressive.

This song was released in 2011, just before they went on hiatus.

While the single didn’t sell exceptionally well, it’s a track that leaves a lasting impression.

To tomorrowLittle Glee Monster

Little Glee Monster “To Tomorrow” Short Ver.

A group made up of members who had won numerous singing contests thanks to their overwhelming vocal ability.

This song is the first one for which the members wrote the lyrics themselves.

It’s a track filled with the feelings of members who didn’t have an easy rise, but earned their success through hardship and effort.

Tomorrow’s songaiko

aiko - “Song for Tomorrow” music video

This track is the lead song from the album “Bubbles of Love.” Rather than feeling like an album cut, it’s closer to a single.

Aiko, often called the queen of love songs, is widely supported by many women, and her cute appearance and relatable lyrics have earned her fans across a broad audience.

While she has many motivational “tomorrow” songs, this one is a characteristically Aiko-style love song that says, “I want you to see me tomorrow.”

Bridge to TomorrowKuraki Mai

Mai Kuraki "Bridge to Tomorrow"

Mai Kuraki, who set a Guinness World Record in 2017 as the singer with the most tie-in songs for a single anime, is strongly associated with Detective Conan.

However, this song was used as the theme for an NHK drama and was also performed at the Kouhaku Uta Gassen that year.

She has had many other tie-in songs beyond Conan as well.

Tomorrow will surely be a good day.Takahashi Yuu

Yū Takahashi’s directorial debut MV “Tomorrow Will Surely Be a Good Day” — Omokuri Director Edit Version (Short Size)

This is a song that could be called one of Yu Takahashi’s signature tracks.

According to him, he has performed it three times on Music Station.

The music video features Hitori Gekidan, Bakarhythm, and Junior Chihara, and was directed by Yu Takahashi himself.

He continues to showcase his diverse talents as a director, singer, and songwriter.