[Sunflower Songs] A selection of classic and popular tracks that give you energy in the hot summer
Under the blazing summer sun, the sunflower gazes straight up at the sky.
Many of us have surely been moved by its powerful presence.
In this article, we’ll introduce recommended masterpieces and popular songs from among the many tracks themed around sunflowers.
We’ve gathered everything from songs that perfectly match the fresh, summery image of the flower to bittersweet pieces that completely transform how you think about sunflowers.
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[Sunflower Songs] A Selection of Classic and Popular Tracks That Give You Energy in the Hot Summer (11–20)
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The theme song of the film “I Want to Eat Your Pancreas,” starring Minami Hamabe and Takumi Kitamura.
It’s a number that likens a precious person to a sunflower.
You—dazzling and beautiful, blooming even in the dark, like a patch of sunlight after a storm.
But in this song, that “you” is no longer here.
Minami Hamabe’s character in the movie overlaps perfectly with that “you.” It’s heartbreakingly painful; just picturing you, like a radiant sunflower, brings tears to my eyes.
STRAWBERRYHICO feat.TOMO
Singer HICO, who has won numerous titles in dance since childhood and also has experience as an instructor, features TOMO from the same agency’s group ORβIT on his first digital single, “STRAWBERRY feat.
TOMO.” The refreshing track and catchy pop melody really stick in your ears.
The lyrics liken a loved one’s smile to a sunflower—something anyone with romantic experience can relate to.
It’s a modern pop tune perfect for the liberating season.
SunflowerPhilosophy’s Dance
Philosophy no Dance is a five-member idol group that captivates fans with funk- and R&B-based songs and philosophical lyrics.
Their major 4th single’s title track, “Sunflower,” was chosen as the theme song for the animated film Hula Fulla Dance.
Its message—bloom toward the sun like a sunflower—offers an empowering push for anyone striving toward big dreams.
With funky guitar cutting and a clear, shimmering string ensemble, it’s a refreshing, summer-infused dance tune.
Sun! Sun! SunflowerHimawari Honma
Himawari Honma began her career as a virtual liver in 2018 and made her major debut on New Year’s Eve 2022.
Her debut track, “Sun! Sun! Sunflower,” leaves a lasting impression with its cute vocals and catchy ensemble.
The pop lyrics, which can be read as a self-introduction song, are enough to brighten your mood just by listening.
The arrangement is excellent too, shifting from an offbeat groove to a shuffle beat in the chorus—an uplifting tune perfect for the sunniest season.
SunflowerThe Birthday
This work opens with a scene of a sunflower—symbolic of summer’s end—snapping.
It’s a track where The Birthday’s characteristically energetic rock sound fuses with Yusuke Chiba’s poetic lyrics.
The phrase “I want to know more about the world and the future” conveys a strong spirit of inquiry and hope.
The song is included on the single “Himawari/Music Box,” released in November 2020, and commemorates the band’s 15th anniversary.
Written during the pandemic, when live performances were restricted, it carries a powerful resolve to look toward the future even in darkness.
When the summer heat feels overwhelming, this song might just give you the boost you need.
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This song celebrates the strength and hope of sunflowers.
It portrays the emotions of someone determined to overcome hardships even when faced with adversity.
Even battered by the rain, it expresses a stance of believing in the future that lies beyond sorrow.
By depicting scenes like gazing alone at a summer hill and drawing closer to summer on an old motorcycle, it poetically conveys loneliness, challenge, and the glimmer of hope found within them.
A track for anyone striving to overcome trials and difficulties—listen, and you’re sure to feel encouraged.
[Sunflower Songs] A selection of classic and popular tracks that give you energy in the hot summer (21–30)
Red Sunflowerrice porridge
Okayu, a singer-songwriter from Hokkaido who is also active across a wide range of fields as a talent and MC, performs under the catchphrase “The Heisei-era female traveling guitarist.” Her single Akai Himawari (Red Sunflower), released on April 27, 2022, was created with the flowers that bloom in Abira, Yufutsu District, Hokkaido as its motif.
The lyrics, which portray a heart that can’t fully let go even while realizing it isn’t true love, resonate with the title—“a sunflower that is and isn’t a sunflower”—and really tighten your chest.
Though it takes the typically bright sunflower as its theme, the song is a number whose melancholy-tinged melody seeps into you.