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

As exemplified by Princess Kaguya, the moon has captivated countless people since ancient times as a symbol of mystery alongside the sun.

Not only full moons and crescents, but also rare events like lunar eclipses and supermoons are widely cherished.

Here, we introduce a variety of classic songs related to the moon.

From karaoke staples and moon-themed songs by popular artists to hidden gems that aren’t widely known, we’ve picked a range for anyone who wants to discover “all kinds of moon songs.” Be sure to check them out.

You’re sure to encounter beautiful, captivating pieces that will steal your heart.

Playlist

[Moon Songs Special] Famous songs about the moon. Songs you’ll want to listen to under a full moon or in the moonlight.
	Title	Playlist	One point
1	On a full-moon nightAimyon		A mysterious song that evokes a full moon
2	crescent moonAyaka		Ayaka’s classic hit “Mikazuki,” a heartrending long-distance love song
3	MoonWalkeryama		A moonlit night road, a song of loneliness and hope
4	Like tonight’s moonElephant Kashimashi		A moving masterpiece by Elekashi that sings of the moon
5	MoonthiefTatsuya Kitani		A song about facing loneliness and exploring one's true self
6	ApolloPorno Graffitti		Porno Graffitti’s debut song depicts history and romance.
7	Like the shining moonSuperfly		A moving song that compares love to the moon
8	Moon DropsRUI (Ko Shibasaki)		Ko Shibasaki’s film theme song: beautiful voice and emotion
9	I was looking at the moon.Kenshi Yonezu		Kenshi Yonezu passionately produced the theme song for Final Fantasy XVI
10	You said the moon is beautiful.berry meet		A bittersweet love song filled with feelings for the winter night sky
11	Moonlight ReverseLegal Lily		Legal Lily’s emotional new song “kirin”
12	The moon is full.Tsukuyomi		A Tale of Life and Music Painted by the Moon-Reading Song
13	Howl at the MoonYorushika		Yorushika’s poetic song that portrays loneliness
14	Under the moonlightMONGOL800		A rock ballad of love and passion from Okinawa
15	Watercolor MoonMotohiro Hata		Motohiro Hata’s “Suisai no Tsuki” sings of the sorrow of parting.
16	The Moon’s CounterattackCreepHyp		A masterpiece by CreepHyp that sings of the moon's mysteries
17	Moonlight FlowerGOODWARP		GOODWARP's new song: a beautiful melody of nightscapes and solitude
18	moonlightTatsuya Kitani × Harumaki Gohan		A moving work that depicts a journey of the heart and self-discovery through music
19	Starry NightYuka		A song that sings of bittersweet feelings on a starry night
20	MoonlightMasahiro Kuwana		A man's heartrending farewell song, standing in the moonlight
21	MoonPerfume		A poignant masterpiece of cute technopop
22	You who live on the moonSaucy Dog		Saucy Dog’s wistful masterpiece that weaves feelings for the moon
23	On the hill where the moon is visible tonightB’z		A moving masterpiece by B’z and a drama theme song
24	MOONLUNA SEA		LUNA SEA’s fantastical masterpiece, “ ”
25	moon bathingYorushika		The quiet and mysterious world of Yorushika
26	Moon on pampas grassRingo Sheena		Ringo Sheena: a theme song that sings of resolve in life
27	Two people wet in the moonlightSafe zone		A classic bittersweet love song illuminated by moonlight
28	Even if the moon cannot be seen tonightPorno Graffitti		An anime theme song, a hopeful tune that waits for the moon hidden behind the clouds.
29	Amber MoonDREAMS COME TRUE		A classic song that sings of a frustrating love while gazing up at the night sky
30	FULL MOONHIROOMI TOSAKA		Hiroomi Tosaka's full moon solo song, Song of Hope
31	moonlightJane Jade		Soft timbre and dreamy harmonies
32	Crescent Moon Rider40mP ft. Hatsune Miku		A fast-paced, heartrending tale and a song of hope
33	Crescent Moon MelancholyBarbee Boys		The Barbee Boys’ heartrending love song
34	PIECES OF A DREAMCHEMISTRY		The moon is a path of light that connects dreams and youth.
35	crescent moonAyako Ikeda		Ayako Ikeda’s quietly resonant, heartfelt singing voice
36	azure moonEvery Little Thing		A resonant singing voice, a ballad that echoes in the heart
37	A waning moonShion Miyawaki		An emotional anime theme song wrapped in moonlight
38	HoneymoonSEKAI NO OWARI		A poem by SEKAI NO OWARI that feels like the moon
39	Full Moon Balladtama		A masterpiece with an enchanting story
40	The moon at the zenithYo Hitoto		Yo Hitoto’s “Morainaki” becomes a popular song
41	The MoonSakura Fujiwara		A love song that sings of the moon’s shadow and the heart’s turmoil
42	The size of the moonNogizaka46		Nogizaka46’s cheer song conveys the courage to move forward.
43	MoonELLEGARDEN		A poignant ELLEGARDEN classic that colors the night sky
44	Crescent Moon RhapsodyRYTHEM		A powerful song that affirms an imperfect self and looks forward
45	Moon Song[Alexandros]		A masterpiece that heals sorrow against the backdrop of a moon shining in the night sky
46	Moonlight FlowerJanne Da Arc		Janne Da Arc's classic song 'Gekkouka,' a tale of a moonlit night
47	MOONKyosuke Himuro		A quiet, beautiful ballad by Kyosuke Himuro that evokes the moon.
48	Crescent ○○Ayaka Hirahara		A healing song like spring sunlight filtering through the trees
49	Crescent Moon GirlIchiro Fujiyama		A lover’s song traveling the desert beneath the crescent moon
50	moonlightKozo Murashita		Kozo Murashita’s heartrending classic, Moonlit Love
51	Wish upon the moonZARD		Bittersweet memories and emotions of a love recalled under the moonlit night
52	crescent moonDREAMS COME TRUE		The poignant theme song of the drama “Kyumei Byoto 24 Ji” (Emergency Room 24 Hours)
53	The Fourteenth MoonYumi Arai (Yumi Matsutoya)		A rock-style classic themed around the 14th-day moon
54	TSUKINamie Amuro		Namie Amuro’s movie theme song sings of the moon and heartbreak.
55	Blue Moon StoneThe Checkers		The Checkers’ moving song from before their breakup
56	Moonlight Shadow ~ Howl at the MoonAkina Nakamori		A classic by Akina Nakamori that sings of the loneliness of howling at the moon.
57	Crescent Moon FantasySOARA / Sora Ohara (CV: Toshiyuki Toyonaga), Morito Arihara (CV: Yuki Ono), Soji Kagurazaka (CV: Makoto Furukawa), Ren Munakata (CV: Taishi Murata), Nozomu Nanase (CV: Chiharu Sawashiro)		A youthful ballad sworn to the moon, warming the heart
58	Praying to the MoonGLAY		An impressive early masterpiece by GLAY, brimming with charm
59	Crescent Moon and MeAkino Arai		A poignant story about accepting lost love
60	MoonKeisuke Kuwata		Keisuke Kuwata’s solo single “Tsuki” and his feelings for his mother
61	A full moon that only blooms at nightONE OK ROCK		A powerful rock song by ONE OK ROCK
62	Moon CryingKumi Koda		Kumi Koda’s 40th single, Drawing the Moon
63	Wish of the Crescent Moon&TEAM		Gratitude and a Promise to Fans Entrusted to the Crescent Moon
64	crescent moonGadoro		A poignant song portraying a clumsy love
65	Full Moon TrainBakufū Slump		A train scene filled with thoughts under the full moon
66	Moonlight LegendDALI		The Sailor Moon theme song is a masterpiece.
67	full moonAkiko Matsuzaka		Akiko Matsuzaka’s signature 90s song “Full Moon”
68	Moon BowlSakanaction		A Sakanaction song themed around the moon and travel
69	The Far Side of the MoonKazuyoshi Saito		A lyrical and powerful masterpiece by Kazuyoshi Saito
70	Full-moon nightSeikima-II		The novelty act Seikima-II is actually a skilled hard rock band.
71	MikazukiSayuri		Sayuri’s signature song “Mikazuki”
72	Let’s meet on the far side of the moon.ORIGINAL LOVE		The famous song by ORIGINAL LOVE, “Let’s Meet on the Far Side of the Moon”
73	Crescent Moon and the Red BridgeYuki Isozawa		Under the moon, the Red Bridge — a masterpiece that portrays the fleeting nature of love
74	Crescent Moon BluesChiyoko Shimakura		Chiyoko Shimakura’s melancholy enka
75	Crescent Moon Love StoryIshihara Junko		Ishihara Junko’s heartrending love song, an emotionally rich masterpiece
76	MoonAo		A song by the 15-year-old ao that sings of a yearning for the moon
77	soft moonMasayoshi Yamazaki		The heartrending beauty of Masayoshi Yamazaki’s “Yawarakai Tsuki” (Soft Moon)
78	moonlightDREAMS COME TRUE		The Allure of Moonlight, a Masterpiece by DREAMS COME TRUE
79	Evening of the full moonSoul Flower Union		A song of hope to overcome the earthquake disaster, the strength to face forward
80	Morning MoonCHAGE and ASKA		Chage & Aska’s classic song “Morning Moon”
81	The Moon and the SunKetsumeishi		Singing about the precious presence that makes the moon shine with light
82	Moon BoatSatoshi Ikeda		Satoshi Ikeda’s classic song “Tsuki no Fune,” a famous moon-themed ballad
83	Howl at the full moonChatmonchy		Courage to move forward, guided by the light of the full moon
84	The moon for youCocco		A masterpiece that distills the early Cocco worldview
85	Feel So MoonUNICORN		Space Brothers theme song: a sense of speed and weightlessness
86	moonlightBakufū Slump		The Appeal of Bakufu Slump’s Darker Hit Songs
87	Earrings of Stars and the Moon and Your DreamHidemasa Tokunaga		A song that weaves a love story into moon-shaped earrings
88	spin, spinNana Muzika		The Appeal of the Drama Theme Song “Kururi Kururi”
89	Dog and MoonBONNIE PINK		A pop-tinged tune that explores the many meanings of the moon
90	MOONLIGHTBUCK-TICK		BUCK-TICK's moonlit love song
91	Full Moon NightNaoto Inti Raymi		Naoto Inti Raymi’s moon song: memories of love and loss
92	Hold the moonFTISLAND		A romantic song of great love dedicated to the moon
93	Desert of the MoonHako Yamasaki		A children's song whose desert camel evokes a sense of melancholy.
94	moonlightmoumoon		moumoon’s “moonlight” is an AEON commercial song.
95	Two moonsNoriyuki Makihara		Noriyuki Makihara’s song “Futatsu no Negai” sings of pure, heartfelt love.
96	A Hazy Moonlit Nightsong		Spring evening, canola flowers and the setting sun
97	Let’s dance in the moonlightmoumoon		A cute song by moumoon for dancing in the moonlight
98	Go beyond the moonTamio Okuda		Tamio Okuda’s wistful, 1970s-style rock
99	HONEY&MOONHirai Dai		A romantic love song overflowing with love and peace
100	The Promised MoonSayuri Ishikawa		Sayuri Ishikawa, a giant star of the enka world with her classic hits
101	DANCING WITH THE MOONLIGHTTomoyasu Hotei		A rock song that sings of Hotei’s bittersweet unrequited love
102	The Moon, Me, and the RefrigeratorIkimonogakari		Looking up at the night sky, I feel hope for tomorrow.
103	Children of the Sun and MoonV6		A song praising the beauty of nature, the sun, and the moon.
104	The moon is beautiful, isn’t it?miwa		miwa's growth and emotionally resonant, lyrical songs
105	Night of Howling at the Crimson MoonGO!GO!7188		A track included on GO!GO!7188’s fourth album
106	Rain Falling on the MoonTHE BOOM		A classic song that sings of moonlit rain with deep emotion
107	Cocoon of the MoonAki Okui		The Turn A Gundam’s moving ode to life
108	Pippi’s Moon-Viewing DreamPokemon		Pippi’s song brightly colors the summer night with joy.
109	Moon BoatMy Little Lover		A song that likens the moon’s existence to love and the future
110	VIRGIN MOONKoji Yoshikawa		A powerful rock song from Tomoyasu Hotei’s solo era, Painting the Moon
111	Shout at the Full Moon!Nanae Aikawa		A hot rock song celebrating Nanase Aikawa’s 20th debut anniversary
112	Tears of the MoonHitomi Yaida		Hitomi Yaida’s emotional breakup ballad
113	full moonKasarintyu		Space Brothers 10th Anniversary Song “Full Moon,” singing of dreams
114	moonlightyuzu		A bittersweet love song echoing on a moonlit night
115	Garnet MoonHitomi Shimatani		A passionate song that likens the moon to the light of love
116	Night of the blue moonLOU		A poignant classic for a cold get-well, gentle love
117	Full moonLimited Express		Expressing a positive feeling with EDM
118	Bloody MoonGOSPELS OF JUDAS		Guitarist YT’s music unit, a song with vocals by Kyosuke Himuro
119	MOONSHINE DANCEAccess		A signature song by the popular 90s unit Access
120	A Hazy Moonlit NightRimi Natsukawa		A Japanese song of the heart that sings of the scenery of one’s hometown
121	Mrs. MoonlightToshiki Kadomatsu		The tale of a mysterious woman illuminated by moonlight
122	MOONSIAM SHADE		The love song by SIAM SHADE, “MOON”
123	Full-moon nightSpace Mao		On a full-moon night of Mao Uchuu, songs of healing and courage
124	Golden MoonShikao Suga		Singing of the decline of a long love and the hope for its revival
125	Strawberry MoonCASCADE		Strawberry Moon singing of a mature love
126	Moon and Sweet TearsChara		A bittersweet song that expresses a girl's feelings
127	In the flow of KamoPrincess Kaguya		A famous song that depicts Kyoto’s scenery and a traditional Japanese atmosphere
128	Lit by the moonDEEN		Memories of love illuminated by moonlight
129	The Wolf and the Full MoonohashiTrio		Ohashi Trio’s soothing song “The Wolf and the Full Moon”
130	Moon RainYoko Masaki		A mature love song seen through the moon and the rain
131	Crescent Moon SunsetSakanaction		Sakanaction’s passionate musical world
132	MoonlightHoshimachi Suisei		A fleeting love under the moonlight, resounding in the quiet night
133	The midday moonHitomi Shimatani		Shimatani’s ballad themed around the daytime moon
134	Cry For The MoonMari Hamada		Mari Hamada’s 15th single, Moon’s Allure
135	To the MoonNanae Aikawa		A sad tale of unrequited love, known to the moon
136	Moonlit Horizon[Alexandros]		An exhilarating song by a modern rock band
137	LunaBeni Arashiro		Beni Arashiro, a soothing song themed around the moon
138	I’m scared of the full moon.HONEBONE		A musical story that is afraid of the full moon
139	It’s a full moon.bokula.		Bokula’s lunar-themed song “It’s a Full Moon” is outstanding.
140	To the moonHump Back		A song of courage to overcome the hardships of everyday life
141	Howl at the full moonChatmonchy		Impressive songs by Chatmonchy
142	Moon ShapedHomecomings		A gentle song bathed in moonlight, with heartwarming lyrics
143	Don’t cry, Glory Moon.Kazuyoshi Saito		Saito Kazuyoshi’s new song that encourages like moonlight
144	On the night of the full moonAmber’s		A rock song that seeks love on a full-moon night
145	Grapefruit MoonTOMOO		A chill song: TOMOO’s Heart Poem
146	MOONLIGHTLucky Kilimanjaro		The moonlight single by Lucky Kilimanjaro is a moving track.
147	Grapefruit MoonGOING STEADY		Go!go!7188’s emotional and lyrical songs
148	Scales of the MoonKosuke Matsuzaki		A wistful, jazz-tinged song that layers the moon with love
149	The midday moonSaucy Dog		A precious person like the moon that exists even in the daytime
150	Come pick me up on the night of the full moonMinako Honda		Minako Honda’s full-moon song, passionate.
151	Full moon…!Kana Arima (CV: Megumi Han)		Introducing the theme song of Kana Arima from Oshi no Ko
152	Tipsy Full MoonFuyumi Sakamoto		Fuyumi Sakamoto’s new adult kayō pop song