Masterpiece Japanese songs about younger brothers: Introducing tracks that feature a younger brother!

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.

Playlist

Masterpiece Japanese songs about younger brothers: Introducing tracks that feature a younger brother!
	Title	Playlist	Review
1	Peaceandymori		andymori youth rock number
2	Brother SongRafvery KAZZ		A heartfelt song expressing gratitude to my younger brother
3	Song of the KaijuHarayuko		A song depicting siblings from the perspective of Yuko Hara’s mother
4	Yo! BROTHERBOOGIE MAN		A sibling song themed around a brotherly quarrel
5	Heaven Postsawada chikako		Message to a deceased family member via the Heaven Post
6	My younger brother had been reduced to a skeleton.Sakurano Kurimu (Honda Mariko)		The student council president sings about his younger brother
7	Zofie’s BalladMizuki Ichirō		A song depicting Zofie’s feelings for her younger brother A.
8	Younger brother,Naitō Yasuko		Yasuko Naitō’s debut song is a big hit
9	sing-alongAqua Timez		A warm song envisioned by Aqua Timez's younger brother
10	primordial childTHE YELLOW MONKEY		Sōseiji is a song that contains the meaning of twins.
11	younger brotherIkeda Susumu / Guriin Aizu		A song themed around Susumu Ikeda and the younger brother of Green Eyes
12	Yoshimurasadamasashi		The song “Yoshimura,” which sings about Masashi Sada’s younger brother
13	idiot brothersMidorikawa Shobō		Shinichi Midorikawa’s solo unit name
14	younger brotherSakamoto Satoru		An emotional song by Satoru Sakamoto depicting his feelings for his younger brother
15	Izakaya ‘Tsuruga’Kouzai Kaori		I talk through a rainy night with a customer who resembles my younger brother
16	Brothers of the FlowersSaburō Kitajima · Ichirō Toba		A brotherly duet song by Saburo Kitajima and Ichiro Toba
17	Galileo’s NightMieno Hitomi		A sister and brother watching over their parents discussing divorce
18	Sister-and-brother actorsAsahna Miho		Introducing Miho Asabana’s enka song “Kyōdai Yakusha” (Sibling Actors)
19	Wolf of the North, Tiger of the SouthMizuki Ichirō		Anime opening song of The Poem of the Baseball Fanatic
20	younger brotherMurashita Kōzō		A masterpiece inspired by Kozo Murashita’s younger brother
21	Dango Three BrothersAyumi Shigemori · Kentarō Hayami		The youngest child hogs all the good parts.
22	SATSUGAIDetoroito Metaru Shiti		Detroit film adaptation soundtrack
23	Yesterday’s boySMILE		SMILE’s signature song, Yesterday’s Boy
24	FAMILYKato Miria		Depicting growth in a complex family environment
25	Spirit Boat (Shoro Nagashi)sadamasashi		A sorrowful song themed around Nagasaki’s Spirit Boat Procession (Shōrō-nagashi)
26	Yo! BroSUPER BUTTER DOG		Memories of Sibling Fights and Seniority Hierarchy
27	It’s cold outside, right? “Baby, It’s Cold Outside.”Nomiya Maki Duet with Yokoyama Ken from CKB		Japanese version of a winter duet song
28	Migratory Bird of Michinokumichino kyoudai		Tsugaru-shamisen duo piece by the Michino brothers
29	StarlightMakihara Noriyuki		A song about lovers breaking up and recalling the starry sky
30	Brother ShipsToba Ichirō		An enka masterpiece about brothers
31	cicadaBerryz Kobo		Common things that happen when Berryz Kobo return to their hometown
32	Which one?Saitō Burazāzu		A humor-packed message song by twin pro wrestlers
33	A Secret from My Older Brother feat. Koichiro Someya (CV: Shunichi Toki)HONEY WORKS		A masterpiece depicting brotherly love, a voice that resonates with the heart
34	I’m glad it was in Japan.tama		Tama reminisces about their hometown with a hit song
35	My little brother rode in a flying saucer.yoninbayashi		Japan national progressive rock
36	Chiyuki’s dream blooms at nightasamichiyuki		Asami Chiyuki, a master of Showa-era kayōkyoku (popular songs)
37	weeping willowHayakawa Yoshio		Yoshio Hayakawa’s sad, sick song
38	The ferry of softly falling tearsWatanabe Hiromi		A story about a younger brother seeing off his sister as she leaves the island
39	The Bride of SetoKoyanagi Rumiko		A younger brother’s sorrow as his older sister marries off
40	rabbitMori Shinichi		Shinichi Mori’s single released in 1989…
41	The Bride of SetoKoyanagi Rumiko		Rumiko Koyanagi's Island Bride Song