Masterpieces that sing of the stars. Star songs that resonate in the heart, best heard beneath the night sky.
Since ancient times, people have gazed up at the night sky filled with stars, letting constellations stir countless thoughts and feelings.
From among the many classic songs perfect for a starry night, here are selections themed around stars or related to them.
Alongside romantic and love songs, there are also tracks that evoke bonds and connections in a broader sense.
Whether you’re looking for songs that suit the night, want to find tracks that mention constellations, or need star-themed tunes everyone can enjoy, these are for you.
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Masterpieces that sing of stars: moving 'star songs' to enjoy with the night sky (21–30)
orionKenshi Yonezu
This is a song by Kenshi Yonezu, a popular singer-songwriter also known for his work as the Vocaloid producer Hachi.
It was released in 2017 as his sixth single.
Chosen as the ending theme for the anime March Comes in Like a Lion, it became a hot topic.
The song expresses feelings for a precious person one cannot meet.
The heart-wrenching melody of the chorus is so moving it can bring you to tears.
The 89th constellationSing Like Talking
SING LIKE TALKING, a band supported as a representative of AOR.
“The 89th Constellation” is a single released in 2012 as the first installment of their 25th-anniversary projects.
It’s a positive love song likened to constellations.
Since there are only 88 constellations, the song conveys the idea of us going out to find a new star together.
Various instruments portray a sky filled with falling stars, creating a dazzling atmosphere with piano and brass sounds.
Combined with Chikuzen Sato’s pleasantly high-toned voice and romantic lyrics, it sets a wonderful mood.
Starlight ParadeSEKAI NO OWARI
It’s a fantastical song that turns your thoughts toward somewhere far away, a place that isn’t here and isn’t quite real.
It’s by SEKAI NO OWARI, a band active internationally, and it was released in 2011 as their fourth single.
The beautifully resonant piano, strings, and bell tones linger in your ears.
Thanks to the steady four-on-the-floor rhythm, it’s easy to groove to, yet the more you listen closely, the deeper its flavors become—a charm that works on both extremes.
It might be perfect as background music for a nighttime walk.
Fanfare of the StarsNew Map join Music
Hoshi no Fanfare was produced as a support song for the mobile game Dragon Quest of the Stars.
It’s a track by the unit Atarashii Chizu join Music, featuring Goro Inagaki, Shingo Katori, and Tsuyoshi Kusanagi, released in 2019 as their eighth single.
Its appeal lies in a sound that feels lively, grand, and refreshing all at once.
Listening to it lifts your spirits.
It’s a pop song that lets you fully savor the world of Dragon Quest.
Night of the Sixth-Magnitude StarAimer
The song likens a loved one to a star.
It’s by Aimer, the singer known for “Chouchou Musubi” and “I beg you,” and is included on her first album, Sleepless Nights, released in 2012.
Her clear, translucent voice seems to seep deep into your heart.
Listening to it alone while gazing up at the night sky might let you fully immerse yourself in the song’s world.
Stardust RequiemNasu-o☆
Singer-songwriter Nasuo☆ began her activities as a cover singer on YouTube around 2014 and made her major-label debut in 2022.
Her single Hoshikuzu Requiem, released on August 23, 2023, was selected as the ending theme for season 2 of the TV anime The Duke of Death and His Maid.
The lyrics, which evoke the image of gazing up at a starry sky, draw you into the song’s world along with its airy ensemble.
It’s a track you’ll want to keep listening to, marked by a cute vocal tone and a catchy pop arrangement.
Interstellar FlightMegumi Nakajima (Ranka Lee)
This is the live version of the song that became the theme for the 2008 anime Macross F.
It’s performed by Megumi Nakajima, the voice actress who plays the anime’s heroine.
The footage—and the comments section—capture the fervor of anime fans and convey the popularity of the work.
With a crowd-participation-friendly arrangement and a captivating MC before the first verse, this track brims with love for an anime set in space.