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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)

Interstellar FlightMegumi Nakajima (Ranka Lee)

Seikan Hikou Budokan -Megumi Nakajima

Interstellar Flight - Megumi 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.

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My StarEXILE

EXILE / My Star (Lyric Video)

My StarEXILE

This song carries a love message: like the stars in the night sky, I want to keep shining with you forever.

It’s a track by the popular dance-vocal group EXILE, released as a digital single in 2018.

The gentle vocals and beautiful piano tones are soothing.

It might be good to listen to when you’re feeling down from relationship troubles.

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Masterpieces that sing of the stars: moving star songs to listen to with the night sky (31–40)

ORIONMika Nakashima

Mika Nakashima 'ORION' Music Video

ORION Mika Nakashima

This is a song by Mika Nakashima, a singer from Kagoshima who is also highly regarded as an actress.

It was released in 2008 as her 27th single.

The track gained attention when it was used as an insert song in the drama “Ryusei no Kizuna.” Listening to it, you may feel enveloped by her clear, translucent voice.

It’s also a staple melancholic love ballad often sung at karaoke.

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Starry NightLily Note

Starlit Night (Re:struction) MV / Lily Note

Starlit Night Lily Note

This song reminds us anew that the most precious moments are packed into ordinary everyday life.

Using the image of looking at the stars together as a point of comparison, it portrays the differences between how men and women think, while depicting a man’s pure-hearted nature moved by a casual remark.

The four-on-the-floor rhythm feels great.

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Screaming StarStraightener

STRAIGHTENER – Screaming Star

Screaming Stars Straightener

An emotional guitar rock track that makes your heart race from the very first notes of the intro.

The song portrays the feelings of a protagonist who carries a strong resolve as they move from past to future, and its raw urgency—like a cry reaching toward a distant light—hits home even as it grapples with anxiety and inner conflict.

Released in October 2020 and included on the album “Applause,” it left a deep impression on many fans when it was performed for the first time during the September 2020 streaming live show.

It’s a song that gives you the courage to shake off hesitation on nights when you long to change something but can’t quite take that final step.

A powerful track that pushes you forward, assuring you that even in the dark, you can still find hope.

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A world without starsaiko

aiko - “A World Without Stars” music video

A world without stars aiko

Don’t you ever find yourself wondering whether your feelings are really getting through to the person you like? It’s precisely because they mean so much to you that your heart aches with a kind of bittersweet longing.

This song is about the resolve to blow away those doubts and feelings.

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meteorKobukuro

Kobukuro – Ryūsei (Meteor)

Meteor Kobukuro

This song likens a relationship with a loved one to the stars.

It was released in 2010 as Kobukuro’s 19th single.

The lyrics, which express deep affection, really resonate.

It sings about a couple who quarrel and make up, yet vow to stay together no matter what happens.

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