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[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.
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1eastOn a full-moon nightAimyonA mysterious song that evokes a full moon
2eastcrescent moonAyakaAyaka’s classic hit “Mikazuki,” a heartrending long-distance love song
3eastMoonWalkeryamaA moonlit night road, a song of loneliness and hope
4eastLike tonight’s moonElephant KashimashiA moving masterpiece by Elekashi that sings of the moon
5eastMoonthiefTatsuya KitaniA song about facing loneliness and exploring one's true self
6eastApolloPorno GraffittiPorno Graffitti’s debut song depicts history and romance.
7eastLike the shining moonSuperflyA moving song that compares love to the moon
8eastMoon DropsRUI (Ko Shibasaki)Ko Shibasaki’s film theme song: beautiful voice and emotion
9eastI was looking at the moon.Kenshi YonezuKenshi Yonezu passionately produced the theme song for Final Fantasy XVI
10eastYou said the moon is beautiful.berry meetA bittersweet love song filled with feelings for the winter night sky
11eastMoonlight ReverseLegal LilyLegal Lily’s emotional new song “kirin”
12eastThe moon is full.TsukuyomiA Tale of Life and Music Painted by the Moon-Reading Song
13eastHowl at the MoonYorushikaYorushika’s poetic song that portrays loneliness
14eastUnder the moonlightMONGOL800A rock ballad of love and passion from Okinawa
15eastWatercolor MoonMotohiro HataMotohiro Hata’s “Suisai no Tsuki” sings of the sorrow of parting.
16eastThe Moon’s CounterattackCreepHypA masterpiece by CreepHyp that sings of the moon's mysteries
17eastMoonlight FlowerGOODWARPGOODWARP's new song: a beautiful melody of nightscapes and solitude
18eastmoonlightTatsuya Kitani × Harumaki GohanA moving work that depicts a journey of the heart and self-discovery through music
19eastStarry NightYukaA song that sings of bittersweet feelings on a starry night
20eastMoonlightMasahiro KuwanaA man's heartrending farewell song, standing in the moonlight
21eastMoonPerfumeA poignant masterpiece of cute technopop
22eastYou who live on the moonSaucy DogSaucy Dog’s wistful masterpiece that weaves feelings for the moon
23eastOn the hill where the moon is visible tonightB’zA moving masterpiece by B’z and a drama theme song
24eastMOONLUNA SEALUNA SEA’s fantastical masterpiece, “ ”
25eastmoon bathingYorushikaThe quiet and mysterious world of Yorushika
26eastMoon on pampas grassRingo SheenaRingo Sheena: a theme song that sings of resolve in life
27eastTwo people wet in the moonlightSafe zoneA classic bittersweet love song illuminated by moonlight
28eastEven if the moon cannot be seen tonightPorno GraffittiAn anime theme song, a hopeful tune that waits for the moon hidden behind the clouds.
29eastAmber MoonDREAMS COME TRUEA classic song that sings of a frustrating love while gazing up at the night sky
30eastFULL MOONHIROOMI TOSAKAHiroomi Tosaka's full moon solo song, Song of Hope
31eastmoonlightJane JadeSoft timbre and dreamy harmonies
32eastCrescent Moon Rider40mP ft. Hatsune MikuA fast-paced, heartrending tale and a song of hope
33eastCrescent Moon MelancholyBarbee BoysThe Barbee Boys’ heartrending love song
34eastPIECES OF A DREAMCHEMISTRYThe moon is a path of light that connects dreams and youth.
35eastcrescent moonAyako IkedaAyako Ikeda’s quietly resonant, heartfelt singing voice
36eastazure moonEvery Little ThingA resonant singing voice, a ballad that echoes in the heart
37eastA waning moonShion MiyawakiAn emotional anime theme song wrapped in moonlight
38eastHoneymoonSEKAI NO OWARIA poem by SEKAI NO OWARI that feels like the moon
39eastFull Moon BalladtamaA masterpiece with an enchanting story
40eastThe moon at the zenithYo HitotoYo Hitoto’s “Morainaki” becomes a popular song
41eastThe MoonSakura FujiwaraA love song that sings of the moon’s shadow and the heart’s turmoil
42eastThe size of the moonNogizaka46Nogizaka46’s cheer song conveys the courage to move forward.
43eastMoonELLEGARDENA poignant ELLEGARDEN classic that colors the night sky
44north_eastCrescent Moon RhapsodyRYTHEMA powerful song that affirms an imperfect self and looks forward
45south_eastMoon Song[Alexandros]A masterpiece that heals sorrow against the backdrop of a moon shining in the night sky
46eastMoonlight FlowerJanne Da ArcJanne Da Arc's classic song 'Gekkouka,' a tale of a moonlit night
47eastMOONKyosuke Himuro
MOONKyosuke Himuro
A quiet, beautiful ballad by Kyosuke Himuro that evokes the moon.
48eastCrescent ○○Ayaka HiraharaA healing song like spring sunlight filtering through the trees
49north_eastCrescent Moon GirlIchiro FujiyamaA lover’s song traveling the desert beneath the crescent moon
50north_eastmoonlightKozo MurashitaKozo Murashita’s heartrending classic, Moonlit Love
51north_eastWish upon the moonZARDBittersweet memories and emotions of a love recalled under the moonlit night
52eastcrescent moonDREAMS COME TRUEThe poignant theme song of the drama “Kyumei Byoto 24 Ji” (Emergency Room 24 Hours)
53south_eastThe Fourteenth MoonYumi Arai (Yumi Matsutoya)A rock-style classic themed around the 14th-day moon
54eastTSUKINamie AmuroNamie Amuro’s movie theme song sings of the moon and heartbreak.
55eastBlue Moon StoneThe CheckersThe Checkers’ moving song from before their breakup
56eastMoonlight Shadow ~ Howl at the MoonAkina NakamoriA classic by Akina Nakamori that sings of the loneliness of howling at the moon.
57eastCrescent 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
58eastPraying to the MoonGLAYAn impressive early masterpiece by GLAY, brimming with charm
59north_eastCrescent Moon and MeAkino AraiA poignant story about accepting lost love
60south_eastMoonKeisuke KuwataKeisuke Kuwata’s solo single “Tsuki” and his feelings for his mother
61eastA full moon that only blooms at nightONE OK ROCKA powerful rock song by ONE OK ROCK
62eastMoon CryingKumi KodaKumi Koda’s 40th single, Drawing the Moon
63eastWish of the Crescent Moon&TEAMGratitude and a Promise to Fans Entrusted to the Crescent Moon
64eastcrescent moonGadoroA poignant song portraying a clumsy love
65eastFull Moon TrainBakufū SlumpA train scene filled with thoughts under the full moon
66eastMoonlight LegendDALIThe Sailor Moon theme song is a masterpiece.
67north_eastfull moonAkiko MatsuzakaAkiko Matsuzaka’s signature 90s song “Full Moon”
68south_eastMoon BowlSakanactionA Sakanaction song themed around the moon and travel
69eastThe Far Side of the MoonKazuyoshi SaitoA lyrical and powerful masterpiece by Kazuyoshi Saito
70north_eastFull-moon nightSeikima-II
Full-moon nightSeikima-II
The novelty act Seikima-II is actually a skilled hard rock band.
71south_eastMikazukiSayuriSayuri’s signature song “Mikazuki”
72eastLet’s meet on the far side of the moon.ORIGINAL LOVEThe famous song by ORIGINAL LOVE, “Let’s Meet on the Far Side of the Moon”
73eastCrescent Moon and the Red BridgeYuki IsozawaUnder the moon, the Red Bridge — a masterpiece that portrays the fleeting nature of love
74eastCrescent Moon BluesChiyoko ShimakuraChiyoko Shimakura’s melancholy enka
75eastCrescent Moon Love StoryIshihara JunkoIshihara Junko’s heartrending love song, an emotionally rich masterpiece
76north_eastMoonAoA song by the 15-year-old ao that sings of a yearning for the moon
77north_eastsoft moonMasayoshi YamazakiThe heartrending beauty of Masayoshi Yamazaki’s “Yawarakai Tsuki” (Soft Moon)
78north_eastmoonlightDREAMS COME TRUEThe Allure of Moonlight, a Masterpiece by DREAMS COME TRUE
79north_eastEvening of the full moonSoul Flower UnionA song of hope to overcome the earthquake disaster, the strength to face forward
80south_eastMorning MoonCHAGE and ASKAChage & Aska’s classic song “Morning Moon”
81south_eastThe Moon and the SunKetsumeishiSinging about the precious presence that makes the moon shine with light
82south_eastMoon BoatSatoshi IkedaSatoshi Ikeda’s classic song “Tsuki no Fune,” a famous moon-themed ballad
83south_eastHowl at the full moonChatmonchyCourage to move forward, guided by the light of the full moon
84north_eastThe moon for youCoccoA masterpiece that distills the early Cocco worldview
85north_eastFeel So MoonUNICORNSpace Brothers theme song: a sense of speed and weightlessness
86eastmoonlightBakufū SlumpThe Appeal of Bakufu Slump’s Darker Hit Songs
87north_eastEarrings of Stars and the Moon and Your DreamHidemasa TokunagaA song that weaves a love story into moon-shaped earrings
88south_eastspin, spinNana MuzikaThe Appeal of the Drama Theme Song “Kururi Kururi”
89eastDog and MoonBONNIE PINKA pop-tinged tune that explores the many meanings of the moon
90eastMOONLIGHTBUCK-TICKBUCK-TICK's moonlit love song
91north_eastFull Moon NightNaoto Inti RaymiNaoto Inti Raymi’s moon song: memories of love and loss
92north_eastHold the moonFTISLANDA romantic song of great love dedicated to the moon
93north_eastDesert of the MoonHako YamasakiA children's song whose desert camel evokes a sense of melancholy.
94north_eastmoonlightmoumoonmoumoon’s “moonlight” is an AEON commercial song.
95south_eastTwo moonsNoriyuki MakiharaNoriyuki Makihara’s song “Futatsu no Negai” sings of pure, heartfelt love.
96eastA Hazy Moonlit NightsongSpring evening, canola flowers and the setting sun
97eastLet’s dance in the moonlightmoumoonA cute song by moumoon for dancing in the moonlight
98eastGo beyond the moonTamio OkudaTamio Okuda’s wistful, 1970s-style rock
99eastHONEY&MOONHirai DaiA romantic love song overflowing with love and peace
100eastThe Promised MoonSayuri IshikawaSayuri Ishikawa, a giant star of the enka world with her classic hits
101north_eastDANCING WITH THE MOONLIGHTTomoyasu HoteiA rock song that sings of Hotei’s bittersweet unrequited love
102north_eastThe Moon, Me, and the RefrigeratorIkimonogakariLooking up at the night sky, I feel hope for tomorrow.
103north_eastChildren of the Sun and MoonV6A song praising the beauty of nature, the sun, and the moon.
104north_eastThe moon is beautiful, isn’t it?miwamiwa's growth and emotionally resonant, lyrical songs
105south_eastNight of Howling at the Crimson MoonGO!GO!7188A track included on GO!GO!7188’s fourth album
106south_eastRain Falling on the MoonTHE BOOMA classic song that sings of moonlit rain with deep emotion
107eastCocoon of the MoonAki OkuiThe Turn A Gundam’s moving ode to life
108north_eastPippi’s Moon-Viewing DreamPokemonPippi’s song brightly colors the summer night with joy.
109north_eastMoon BoatMy Little LoverA song that likens the moon’s existence to love and the future
110north_eastVIRGIN MOONKoji YoshikawaA powerful rock song from Tomoyasu Hotei’s solo era, Painting the Moon
111north_eastShout at the Full Moon!Nanae AikawaA hot rock song celebrating Nanase Aikawa’s 20th debut anniversary
112north_eastTears of the MoonHitomi YaidaHitomi Yaida’s emotional breakup ballad
113north_eastfull moonKasarintyuSpace Brothers 10th Anniversary Song “Full Moon,” singing of dreams
114north_eastmoonlightyuzuA bittersweet love song echoing on a moonlit night
115north_eastGarnet MoonHitomi ShimataniA passionate song that likens the moon to the light of love
116south_eastNight of the blue moonLOUA poignant classic for a cold get-well, gentle love
117north_eastFull moonLimited ExpressExpressing a positive feeling with EDM
118south_eastBloody MoonGOSPELS OF JUDASGuitarist YT’s music unit, a song with vocals by Kyosuke Himuro
119south_eastMOONSHINE DANCEAccessA signature song by the popular 90s unit Access
120north_eastA Hazy Moonlit NightRimi NatsukawaA Japanese song of the heart that sings of the scenery of one’s hometown
121north_eastMrs. MoonlightToshiki KadomatsuThe tale of a mysterious woman illuminated by moonlight
122north_eastMOONSIAM SHADEThe love song by SIAM SHADE, “MOON”
123north_eastFull-moon nightSpace MaoOn a full-moon night of Mao Uchuu, songs of healing and courage
124south_eastGolden MoonShikao SugaSinging of the decline of a long love and the hope for its revival
125eastStrawberry MoonCASCADEStrawberry Moon singing of a mature love
126eastMoon and Sweet TearsCharaA bittersweet song that expresses a girl's feelings
127eastIn the flow of KamoPrincess KaguyaA famous song that depicts Kyoto’s scenery and a traditional Japanese atmosphere
128eastLit by the moonDEENMemories of love illuminated by moonlight
129eastThe Wolf and the Full MoonohashiTrioOhashi Trio’s soothing song “The Wolf and the Full Moon”
130eastMoon RainYoko MasakiA mature love song seen through the moon and the rain
131eastCrescent Moon SunsetSakanactionSakanaction’s passionate musical world
132eastMoonlightHoshimachi SuiseiA fleeting love under the moonlight, resounding in the quiet night
133eastThe midday moonHitomi ShimataniShimatani’s ballad themed around the daytime moon
134eastCry For The MoonMari HamadaMari Hamada’s 15th single, Moon’s Allure
135eastTo the MoonNanae AikawaA sad tale of unrequited love, known to the moon
136north_eastMoonlit Horizon[Alexandros]An exhilarating song by a modern rock band
137north_eastLunaBeni ArashiroBeni Arashiro, a soothing song themed around the moon
138north_eastI’m scared of the full moon.HONEBONEA musical story that is afraid of the full moon
139north_eastIt’s a full moon.bokula.Bokula’s lunar-themed song “It’s a Full Moon” is outstanding.
140north_eastTo the moonHump BackA song of courage to overcome the hardships of everyday life
141north_eastHowl at the full moonChatmonchyImpressive songs by Chatmonchy
142north_eastMoon ShapedHomecomingsA gentle song bathed in moonlight, with heartwarming lyrics
143south_eastDon’t cry, Glory Moon.Kazuyoshi SaitoSaito Kazuyoshi’s new song that encourages like moonlight
144north_eastOn the night of the full moonAmber’sA rock song that seeks love on a full-moon night
145north_eastGrapefruit MoonTOMOOA chill song: TOMOO’s Heart Poem
146south_eastMOONLIGHTLucky KilimanjaroThe moonlight single by Lucky Kilimanjaro is a moving track.
147eastGrapefruit MoonGOING STEADYGo!go!7188’s emotional and lyrical songs
148eastScales of the MoonKosuke MatsuzakiA wistful, jazz-tinged song that layers the moon with love
149eastThe midday moonSaucy DogA precious person like the moon that exists even in the daytime
150eastCome pick me up on the night of the full moonMinako HondaMinako Honda’s full-moon song, passionate.
151eastFull moon…!Kana Arima (CV: Megumi Han)Introducing the theme song of Kana Arima from Oshi no Ko
152eastTipsy Full MoonFuyumi SakamotoFuyumi Sakamoto’s new adult kayō pop song