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Masterpieces that sing of the stars. Star songs that resonate in the heart, best heard beneath the night sky.

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.
Pop music writer/editorKEI
A style that keeps updating my favorites while loving mainstream and hit songs. I have experience writing articles for outlets like Utaten. Since I discovered music as a student, I’ve mainly listened to Japanese and Korean pop. 2000s J-POP and 2010s K-POP were my youth, and I’m also loosely into jazz and R&B. I enjoy good music across genres with a “good is good” mindset. Thanks to my past work environment (and its influence), I listened to a lot of classic rock and kayōkyoku, which may have broadened my tastes. At RAG MUSIC, I mainly cover K-POP. I focus on reviews that emphasize feelings people can relate to, and on editing aligned with local pride and hit potential. Thank you!

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.

Be sure to relax and listen while you gaze at the starry sky.

Masterpieces that sing of stars: moving 'star songs' to enjoy with the night sky (21–30)

orionKenshi Yonezu

Kenshi Yonezu – Orion, Kenshi Yonezu

Orion Kenshi 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.

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Fanfare of the StarsNew Map join Music

New Map join Music – Fanfare of the Stars

Star Fanfare New 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.

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Night of the Sixth-Magnitude StarAimer

Aimer 'Rokutōsei no Yoru' (Night of the Sixth-Magnitude Star)

Sixth-magnitude Star Night Aimer

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.

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Stardust RequiemNasu-o☆

[MV] Nasuo☆ “Stardust Requiem” (TV Anime “The Duke of Death and His Maid” Season 2 Ending Theme)

Stardust Requiem Nasu-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.

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Starlight ParadeSEKAI NO OWARI

SEKAI NO OWARI “Starlight Parade” Music Video

Starlight Parade SEKAI 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.

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StargazerSpitz

Spitz / Stargazer

Stargazer Spitz

A gemlike love ballad sung with Masamune Kusano’s crystal-clear voice, portraying a bittersweet night spent waiting for a reply to a confession.

The protagonist’s feelings—gazing up at the stars while harboring deep affection—are expressed through poetic and beautiful lyrics.

Released in January 2004, the song reached No.

1 on the Oricon chart for the first time in about seven years, serving as the theme song for Fuji TV’s “Ainori.” The lyrics, written by Masamune Kusano around the theme of “one night waiting for an answer to a confession,” resonate with a delicate balance of romantic anxiety and hope.

It’s a must-listen for those in long-distance relationships or anyone carrying feelings for someone special.

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M87Kenshi Yonezu

Kenshi Yonezu – M87

M87 Kenshi Yonezu

This song was written as the theme for the film Shin Ultraman.

The title M Hachijū-Nana refers to the galaxy M87, visible in the direction of the constellation Virgo, and the lyrics also sing about the sparkle of stars, making it a perfect fit for the theme of stars.

It’s crafted with the mysterious atmosphere characteristic of Kenshi Yonezu’s music, allowing listeners to feel the grandeur and beauty of a galaxy made up of countless stars.

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