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[Rain Songs] Songs to listen to on a rainy day. A special feature on rain-themed tracks.

Editor-in-Chief, RAG MUSICKeisuke Hane
Editor-in-chief of RAG MUSIC. After working at a music studio and in wedding sound engineering, joined the RAG MUSIC editorial team in 2016. Experienced with various instruments: marching band in elementary school, clarinet in middle school wind ensemble, and drums in a band from high school onward. Drawing on personal music activities and professional experience, produces daily articles, including song introductions, features on music festivals around Japan, and live reports. Enjoys a wide range of music, from domestic and international rock to, more recently, a broad spectrum of J-pop.
A Vocaloid producer who is also a music writerWakachan Araki
I started playing guitar in middle school and focused on band activities during my student years. I’ve been a hobbyist Vocaloid producer for over 15 years. After entering the workforce, I gained experience in various roles, including event sound engineering and videography/photography. As a writer, I’ve contributed introduction articles for music and manga websites, and in 2022 I had the opportunity to write the bonus liner notes for IA SUPER BEST. My specialties are Japanese rock, Vocaloid, and manga.

Do you like rainy days?

Some people dislike them because you get wet and can’t go out, while others love the sound of the rain or the calm atmosphere—there are all kinds of opinions.

For many, rain also ties in with a slightly bittersweet feeling, and there are plenty of songs that use rain as a theme to sing about that sense of poignancy.

In this article, we’ll introduce lots of popular songs that are perfect for listening to on a rainy day!

While many of them are melancholy, there are also songs that sing about hope—like how the rain will stop someday—so be sure to listen to plenty of them!

[Rain Songs] Songs to listen to on a rainy day. Rain song special (71–80)

Not even defeated by sudden showersNICO Touches the Walls

Not even defeated by sudden showers

Unfazed by a passing shower NICO Touches the Walls

This song by NICO Touches the Walls gently portrays human relationships and inner conflicts, using a steady, drizzling rain as its motif.

Released in July 2013, it was also chosen as the opening theme for the anime Naruto Shippuden, earning high praise from anime fans.

With energetic guitar riffs, rhythmic drums, and a catchy pop melody blended in perfect harmony, the track is sure to softly embrace your heart on rainy days when your spirits tend to sink.

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Because the rain dancesindigo la End

Cause Rain Dances

Because the rain dances, by indigo la End

Included on the album “MOLTING AND DANCING,” released by indigo la End in January 2025, this track is a gem that delicately captures the subtle fluctuations of everyday emotions.

Chosen as the theme song for TV Asahi’s Friday Night Drama “My Cunning Ex-Girlfriend from ‘What’s So Wrong with Being Calculating?’,” it resonated with many listeners.

Its memorable blend of a melancholic atmosphere and a pop melody makes it a perfect fit for the rainy season.

It’s especially recommended for calm, rainy days when you want to slowly unwind your heart.

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UmbrellaNaniwa Danshi

Umbrella

Umbrella Naniwa Danshi

A bittersweet love song by Naniwa Danshi, released as a coupling track in July 2021.

Centered on the theme of rain, it features lyrics that capture the closeness of sharing an umbrella and the stirrings of young love, paired with delicate sounds reminiscent of raindrops that resonate with the heart.

The members’ distinct vocal styles shine, complemented by a refined, captivating melody line.

On days when your heart feels like it might be drenched by the rain, this song stays by your side, gently wrapping your downcast mood and bringing quiet comfort to those long stretches of rainy days.

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I’ve been waiting impatiently.Madoka Oishi

Madoka Oishi / Waiting Eagerly

Madoka Oishi, whom I've been waiting for

This is a striking song with a deeply affecting, emotionally rich melody and lyrics woven with the atmosphere of the rainy season.

In this track, scheduled for release by Madoka Oishi in October 2024, the bittersweet feelings and emotional turbulence of a heartbroken woman are carefully depicted alongside images of nature.

Reuniting with Makoto Sugimoto for the first time in 23 years, the piece, arranged in a folk-tinged enka style, fully showcases Oishi’s vocal prowess.

With a quietly piercing melody and delicate portrayals of a woman’s heart through scenes of rain, the moon, and other imagery, it’s a song you’ll want to sing gently during the rainy season.

It’s sure to offer comfort to those who feel the futility and loneliness of waiting for a long time.

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rainDevour the dreams left by God.

God Left Behind, Devouring Dreams: “Rain” Official Music Video

Devouring the dreams left by the rain god.

A mid-tempo ballad that delicately portrays the pain of heartbreak was released in October 2023 by Haru from Kami ga Nokoshita Yume o Kū no (God-Left Dream Eaters).

This striking song layers feelings of sorrow and loneliness with imagery of rain, beautifully blending expressive vocals with an emotional sound.

The track weaves together elements of J-pop and rock, and was also featured as an insert song in the Kusatsu Onsen Tourism Association’s PR video “3650+.” It’s a perfect song to listen to during the rainy season—ideal for moments when you want to dwell in bittersweet emotions or are looking for music that gently resonates with the heart.

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I can't see because of the drizzle.Reimi

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Reimi obscured by the drizzle

A classic song written by Yuming.

When it comes to evoking a longing for lost innocence, no one surpasses her.

We’re always being pulled back, and yet we have to keep moving forward to live.

It’s like a passage from Gatsby—drifting with, and resisting against, the ocean current of time.

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After The RainKj from DRAGON ASH×Leyona

Dragon Ash／AfterTheRain

After The RainKj from DRAGON ASH×Leyona

A collaboration track by Kenji Furuya (aka kj) from Dragon Ash and female vocalist Leyona, released on May 22, 2013.

Above all, the rap is super cool! It’s a slow-tempo, feel-good song you’ll want to enjoy with friends in the park.

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