[Moon Songs Special] Famous songs about the moon. Songs you’ll want to listen to under a full moon or in the moonlight.

On a full-moon nightAimyon

Aimyon – If It's a Full Moon Night [OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO]

This song, “If It’s a Full-Moon Night,” evokes a very moody, moon-suited evening.

It’s the fourth album released by Aimyon in 2018.

Although the title mentions a “full moon,” the words “moon” or “full moon” never actually appear in the lyrics.

Even so, it’s a mysterious track that still conjures up the image of a full-moon night.

Aimyon often writes from a male perspective, and I think that’s part of why her work resonates with both men and women.

This song, too, feels natural whether you listen to it from either point of view.

crescent moonAyaka

Ayaka – Crescent Moon

Ayaka’s fourth single “Mikazuki,” released in 2006, is one of her signature songs and a hit number that has been covered by numerous artists.

Songs about the moon often suit the night and tend to be gentle and mellow, but pieces themed around a crescent moon are often even moodier than those about a full moon, stirring a deeper sense of poignancy.

This song, too, evokes the feeling of a long-distance romance, and has long been cherished as a love ballad that brings out a bittersweet emotion.

MoonWalkeryama

yama『MoonWalker』MV

I walk alone down a night road lit by moonlight.

This song portrays that kind of solitary state of mind.

Yama’s androgynous, husky vocals resonate over a fusion of electropop and city pop that exudes an urban atmosphere.

Released in August 2022, the track was also used as the commercial song for NTT Docomo’s all-you-can-watch anime service, d Anime Store.

The lyrics sing of pressing forward despite inner conflict and having the courage to chase your dreams, offering comfort to anyone searching for their own path.

Why not listen to it at a relaxed pace while gazing up at the night sky?

Like tonight's moonElephant Kashimashi

Like the Moon Tonight / Elephant Kashimashi

There are many famous songs about the moon, but this is probably the one that comes to mind first for many people.

Released by Elephant Kashimashi in 1997, “Koyoi no Tsuki no Yō ni” (Like the Moon Tonight) is one of their signature tracks.

Sung from a male perspective and brimming with passionate feelings, the song takes the moon as its theme.

It carries an indescribable emotion while seeming to look ahead to what lies beyond, and it resonates not only with men but deeply with women as well.

It’s a masterpiece that will surely continue to be loved for years to come.

MoonthiefTatsuya Kitani

Moonthief / Tatsuya Kitani – Moonthief / Tatsuya Kitani

A song by Tatsuya Kitani that portrays someone trying to find their true self in the quiet, even while carrying loneliness and inner conflict.

Included on the album ROUNDABOUT, it was pre-released with a music video in November 2023 and resonated with many listeners.

Kitani, also a member of sajou no hana, brings a delicate voice and a uniquely crafted lyrical world—perfect for moments when you want to face yourself while gazing at the night sky.

Listen under the moonlight, and it’s sure to sink into your heart.

It’s also recommended for times when you want to reflect deeply on the meaning of life.

ApolloPorno Graffitti

PornoGraffitti 'Apollo' (“OPEN MUSIC CABINET” Live in Saitama Super Arena 2007) / PornoGraffitti 'Apollo (Live)'

The major debut single by Porno Graffitti, a two-member rock band from Hiroshima Prefecture.

Despite being a debut track with no commercial tie-ins, it was featured on various TV programs and grew into one of the band’s signature songs.

Its lyrics take a unique angle by intertwining a historic news event for humanity with romance, and its melody is both wildly dynamic in pitch and irresistibly catchy.

Though this combination might seem complex at first listen, the song’s outstanding pop sensibility brings it all together, earning broad support from many listeners.

Like the shining moonSuperfly

Superfly “Like the Shining Moon” Music Video

Superfly’s “Like a Shining Moon” likens love to a radiant moon.

Released as a single in 2012 and chosen as the theme song for the TBS drama “Summer Rescue: The Sky Emergency Room,” it reached No.

6 on the Oricon Singles Chart.

It’s a ballad with the theme of “rebirth,” packed with the appeal of Superfly’s vocals beyond just sheer power.

The lyrics romantically depict a person illuminated by love, using the image of the moon shining in the night sky.