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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. Special feature on rain songs (41–50)

Summer RainKobukuro

Summer Rain ~ Cross Game OP [English Lyrics]

Summer Rain by Kobukuro

A love song by Kobukuro used as the opening theme for the anime Cross Game, based on Mitsuru Adachi’s work, depicting summer rain and feelings for someone you love.

When it comes to Mitsuru Adachi’s stories, the image of baseball and love triangles is strong.

This song also contains depictions that evoke a love triangle between a man and a woman.

Watching the person you love quietly as they’re thinking about someone else while the rain falls—just how heartbreaking must that be…? Though the lyrics have poignant moments, the sound is very summery and uplifting.

It’s perfect for summer karaoke!

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Iris After the RainRe;IRIS

Iris After the Rain

Iris After the Rain Re;IRIS

Re;IRIS delivers a refreshing pop number that warmly captures the spirit of the rainy season.

Created to commemorate the first anniversary of Academy Idolmaster, the song beautifully blends lyrics by Saori Kodama with a delicate composition by Satoru Kosaki.

Weaving in a story of changes after the rain, the lyrics gracefully express the resolve to overcome hardships and the bonds between friends.

Released in May 2025 as the theme song for the smartphone game “Academy Idolmaster,” the track is marked by its bright, forward-looking melody and clear, translucent vocals.

It’s the perfect song to lift your spirits in gloomy June weather—sing it at karaoke and feel your heart lighten.

With its breezy atmosphere and instantly familiar melodic lines, it’s an ideal pick for pop fans.

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RainSIRUP

SIRUP – Rain (Official Music Video)

RainSIRUP

This track blends a mellow R&B sound with a smooth flow, leaving a strong impression with its urban, sophisticated vibe and groove.

With SIRUP’s signature expressive style, it paints a bittersweet romance in the rain.

Included on the 2018 release SIRUP EP2, the record also features many other songs that showcase SIRUP’s diverse musicality, such as Do Well, Maybe, and LOOP.

It’s a popular song with plenty of media exposure, having been used as a theme for an AbemaTV drama.

With a mood perfect for the rainy season, this is a track I highly recommend to anyone who wants to immerse themselves in an urban R&B soundscape or express the gentle, rainy-day feeling through song.

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When it starts raining heavilySenri Oe

When the Rain Really Starts Falling (Senri Oe & Misato Watanabe Cover)

When the rain really starts, it's Oe Senri

Senri Oe has left behind hits like “Jūnin Toiro” and “Kakkowarui Furarekata” in each era and continues to work energetically today.

As a producer, he has also provided songs for many artists, including Seiko Matsuda and Maomi Yuuki.

“Honburi ni Nattara” is a duet with Misato Watanabe.

The lyrics, which entrust the course of one’s actions to the rain—“If the rain starts coming down harder…”—showcase the full extent of Oe’s talent, earning him the nickname “the male Yuming.” There are times when you just can’t make up your mind, right? In moments like that, why not try taking a page from this song at least once?

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The sound of winter rainFLOW

FLOW LIVE TOUR 2016「#10」- Fuyu no Amaoto [Part 8]

Winter Rain Sound FLOW

Included on the 2008 album “Iroha,” it was used as the opening theme for Nippon TV’s “Oto Moe!” FLOW is a five-member rock band formed in 1998.

The upbeat, Latin-tinged rhythm and the moody, danceable twin vocals fit the song’s style perfectly.

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Rain MelodyKinKi Kids

KinKi Kids "Rainy Melody" Music Video

Rainy Melody - KinKi Kids

If you want to ignite a fiery passion on a rainy day, KinKi Kids’ “Ame no Melody” is highly recommended! Released in 1999 as KinKi Kids’ eighth single, the song debuted at No.

1 on the Oricon weekly chart.

The tones of brass instruments and acoustic guitar create a subtly Latin atmosphere, resulting in a sound that makes you want to move your body.

Why not spend a rainy day feeling the burning passion of Latin music?

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Warm RainTOMITA Lab

Tomita Lab – Warm Rain feat. Hirokuni Tanaka (MAMALAID RAG)

Warm Rain Tomita Lab

If you want to spend a rainy day in style, I recommend Tomita Lab’s “Atatakai Ame” (“Warm Rain”)! Tomita Lab is a music producer and composer-arranger, best known for producing MISIA’s “Everything.” “Atatakai Ame” was created with Mamalaid Rag’s Hirokuni Tanaka as a guest.

True to Tomita’s influences from Steely Dan and David Foster, it’s a sophisticated and stylish track.

Try listening to it in the rain with a glass of wine in hand!

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