There are many moving songs with family themes—brothers and sisters, parents, grandparents, and so on, aren’t there?
So, when asked to name songs with the theme of “younger brother,” what comes to mind for you?
You might be surprised how hard it is to recall any… I bet quite a few people feel that way.
With that in mind, this time our theme is Japanese songs that feature “younger brothers”!
There actually aren’t that many songs solely about younger brothers, so we gathered a wide range: songs where a younger brother appears in the lyrics, songs themed around both older and younger brothers, and more.
How do younger brothers show up in these songs? If you have a younger brother yourself, be sure to check them out.
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Peaceandymori
A track included on andymori’s third album, “Kakumei,” released on June 8, 2011.
In the lyrics, there’s a passage that seems to address a father, mother, friends, a younger brother, and an older sister.
It’s a bittersweet rock number filled with youth and conviction.
Brother SongRafvery KAZZ
Singer Rafvery KAZZ, who also performs as a member of the rap vocal unit Rafvery.
The track “Kyoudai Uta” included on the album “Re:start,” released on April 8, 2015, leaves a lasting impression with its emotional guitar riff and piano tones.
The lyrics, which express the importance of his younger brother and gratitude for having met him, evoke the image of someone irreplaceable.
It’s a heartfelt number whose gentle vocals and kind message will move your heart.
Song of the KaijuHarayuko
Haruko Hara, a singer-songwriter who also performs as the keyboardist for Southern All Stars, continues to captivate fans with her timelessly cute vocals.
Her 8th single, “Kaijū no Uta,” used as an insert song for the children’s program Hirake! Ponkikki, is a number written from her perspective as a mother.
The lyrics, depicting the interactions between an older brother who’s already growing up and his still-monster-like little brother, may evoke a nostalgic scene for those with siblings.
It’s a charming track with a catchy melody set to a light, shuffling beat.
Yo! BROTHERBOOGIE MAN
This is a sibling-themed song by reggae singer BOOGIE MAN, who rose to prominence in the late 1990s with tracks about classic childhood experiences.
It was used as the theme song for TV Tokyo’s “Bakusou Kyoudai Let’s & Go!!”.
Centered on the motif of brotherly fights, it’s instantly relatable to anyone with brothers.
Heaven Postsawada chikako
Singer-songwriter Chikaco Sawada, known for releasing many songs that portray the preciousness of life—such as “Aitai” and “gift”—has created “Tengoku Post,” a track included on her two-disc album Kokoro Uta ~Best & Cover 30~, released on June 21, 2017.
The song was inspired by a real mailbox that accepts letters to heaven.
Its lyrics, which convey messages to a late younger brother and to family, are likely to bring comfort to those in similar circumstances.
With delicate piano tones that tighten the heart, it’s a sorrowful yet hope-filled ballad.
My younger brother had been reduced to a skeleton.Sakurano Kurimu (Honda Mariko)
This is an anime song with a hardcore metal arrangement.
It’s sung by Kurimu Sakurano, the student council president of Hekiyou Academy, who appears in the anime adaptation of the hugely popular light novel ‘Student Council’s Discretion.’ She sings about her younger brother, but the content is rather inauspicious.
Zofie’s BalladMizuki Ichirō
Zoffy’s Ballad is a song that appeared as an insert track in the popular tokusatsu series Ultraman Ace.
This piece is a version of Ultraman Zoffy’s original theme song with added lyrics.
Zoffy, of course, is considered a brother to Ultraman Ace.
While Zoffy often appears to rescue Ace in dire situations—such as when he was defeated by Alien Hipporit or Ace Killer—this song portrays Zoffy’s feelings for his younger brother.
It’s a must-listen for Ultraman fans, so be sure to check it out.
