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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 the Stars: Star Songs (41–50) that Resonate with the Heart, Perfect for Listening Under the Night Sky

Meteor Shower at DawnSCANDAL

SCANDAL “Dawn Meteor Shower” / Yoake no Ryūseigun – Music Video

Shooting Stars at Dawn SCANDAL

Used as the theme song for the film “Pokémon the Movie: XY – Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction,” this track sings about the bonds between friends.

The music video, featuring four female members joyfully performing, also matches that worldview perfectly.

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If I Could Become a StarMr.Children

If I Could Become a Star / MR.CHILDREN CONCERT TOUR POPSAURUS 2001

If I Could Become a Star by Mr.Children

The lyrics express a positive resolve: even though it’s lonely to be separated from someone important, I’ll keep moving forward for my dreams.

It’s a song by the nationally beloved rock band Mr.

Children, included on their second album, Kind of Love, released in 1992.

They had been performing it since their amateur days, and it remains a beloved classic among fans.

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Albireogood-for-nothing

Rokudenashi “Albireo” / Rokudenashi – Albireo [Official Music Video]

Albireo good-for-nothing

This song expresses a bittersweet love, likened to the double star in Cygnus.

A September 2024 work by Rokudenashi and NayutalieN, it captures the fragility of someone who feels both near and far through a clear, airy vocal and a pop sound.

Released as a digital single with a music video premiering the same day, it’s accompanied by mystical illustrations by Y_Y that deepen the world of the piece.

A track that gently supports anyone suffering from unrequited love.

Why not listen quietly while gazing up at the night sky?

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Meteors and BalladsTokyo Ska Paradise Orchestra

Tokyo Ska Paradise Orchestra / Meteor and Ballad

Ryūsei and Ballad Tokyo Ska Paradise Orchestra

A must-hear track for fans, featuring Tamio Okuda on vocals.

It captures a man’s mindset as he struggles and suffers yet pushes forward, sung over a sound that’s quintessentially Tokyo Ska Paradise Orchestra.

They also have many songs related to stars, so be sure to give them a listen.

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Another OrionFumiya Fujii

Fumiya Fujii – Another Orion / THE FIRST TAKE

Another Orion Fumiya Fujii

It’s a bittersweet song of hope that sings about becoming stronger precisely because we part ways.

This solo track by singer Fumiya Fujii—also known as the vocalist of the rock band The Checkers—was released in 1996 as his 10th single.

It became a hit after being chosen as the theme song for the drama “Shards of Glass,” in which Fujii himself starred.

It’s a very melodic piece whose sound seems to seep deep into your heart as you listen.

The lyrics, which liken a relationship with a loved one to the constellation Orion, have a fragile quality that really hits home.

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meteor showerChihiro Onitsuka

Chihiro Onitsuka – Meteor Shower

Chihiro Onitsuka - Meteor Shower

Speaking of stars and ballads, that’s a classic pairing, isn’t it? “Ryūseigun” (Meteor Shower), a single released in 2002 by Chihiro Onitsuka, known for songs like “Gekkō,” is a medium-tempo ballad that portrays a bittersweet love.

Fleeting moments of happiness, like meteors streaking across the sky, are woven into a classical melody.

Among “star songs,” this one is compelling for its sense of forging ahead without relying on the stars themselves.

The lyrics keep the same tone, yet from the middle, the atmosphere turns brighter.

It’s a song that gently stays by your side when you want to sort out your feelings.

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Stardust StageThe Checkers

The Checkers LIVE 1985 “Stardust Stage”

Stardust Stage Checkers

This song portrays the fate of a singer who must step onto the stage while grieving the loss of a loved one.

The imagery of someone becoming a star evokes the end of a romance.

It is a classic masterpiece by The Checkers, the legendary pop band from Fukuoka Prefecture.

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