Carefully selected recommended Yorushika songs: popular tracks with touching lyrics and melodies that resonate with the heart

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YOASOBI – Setting Sun (OFFICIAL VIDEO)

A refreshing rock number by Yorushika, marked by a sound where the signs of summer and the poignancy of dusk intersect.

The literary lyrics, which capture a scene of a madder-red sky, and the catchy guitar riff that lingers in your ears really set your heart ablaze.

Released in May 2023, this piece was written as the opening theme for the TV anime “The Dangers in My Heart,” vividly coloring the story of its first season.

n-buna’s delicate words are expressed by suis with a voice that is both powerful and fleeting, conjuring vivid scenes each time you listen.

Its bright yet slightly shadowed melody is perfect for those twilight hours when you want to sink into a sentimental mood.

It’s also a recommended pop tune for anyone who wants to look back on summer memories while surrendering to a melody that resonates with the heart.

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After the Rain

This is a song by Yorushika included on the concept album “Elma,” released in 2019.

It depicts a blue sky after the rain and a strong longing for “you.” The title is derived from a haiku by Santoka Taneda, and that literary lyricism matches exquisitely with the mid-tempo band sound.

Singing it when you’re feeling down from continuous rainy days can help reset your mood.

Give it a try.

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Yorushika – Kai (OFFICIAL VIDEO)

Yorushika is a musical duo that paints a unique world with literary storytelling and a translucent singing voice.

Centered on the theme of an answer to anger, this song is the track that closes out the latter part of the album “Second Person,” released in March 2026.

Without quoting from literature, it expresses emotion and the will to move forward in their own words.

The gentle tone of the acoustic guitar and breath-inflected vocal work create a resonant finish.

Give it a careful listen when you’re in an introspective mood.

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Yorushika – Chidori (OFFICIAL VIDEO)

Yorushika is a rock band that has gained popularity for lyrics with a literary message and songs that vividly evoke their worldviews.

This piece, included on the album “Second Person” released in March 2026, is a poignant number with sentimental lyrics inspired by the poetry of Kenji Miyazawa.

Suis’s crystal-clear vocals seep straight into your heart.

If you’re a fan of the novel, the lyrics, which link with its story, may conjure up the scenes before your eyes.

Even those who enjoy carefully reading lyrics on their own should definitely give this a focused listen.

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Madder

This song was created using a poem from Shimazaki Tōson’s collection Wakana-shū as its motif.

It was newly written as the theme song for the theatrical film The Dangers in My Heart, released in February 2026.

Its nostalgic arrangement, colored by the sound of the erhu, and its literary lyrics that depict scenes at dusk have a deeply moving charm that resonates with listeners.

It’s an emotionally rich rock tune you’ll want to listen to while taking a walk at twilight.

Please take your time and give it a careful listen.

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Yorushika – Hibernation (Toumin) (Lyrics/Kan/Rom/Eng)

A musical unit whose literary worldbuilding and delicate sound production have won the support of many listeners, Yorushika’s song layers exhilarating guitar rock with a crystalline vocal, evoking the clear air of winter.

The lyrics—poignantly expressing hearts that sway with the changing seasons and a yearning to escape from reality—are likely to resonate with many women.

This track is included on the mini-album “No Encore for the Loser,” released in May 2018.

It’s a winter song recommended for moments when you want to forget the everyday and sink into sentiment, or when you want to let your emotions out to the fullest at karaoke.

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Play Sick

Many of you might have been curious after hearing it in Daihatsu’s TV commercial in the summer of 2025.

Released for streaming by Yorushika in December 2025, this track blends a light, band-driven sound with a hint of languor and melancholy.

It’s included on the digital album “Second Person,” released in March 2026.

The song captures a desire to head out somewhere, to hit the town, while casting a sidelong glance at the melancholy woven into everyday life.

It’s perfect as driving BGM.