[2000–2009] A roundup of theme songs from popular dramas!

In the 2000s, many TV dramas achieved exceptionally high ratings, with several surpassing 30%.

Many of these shows are still cherished as masterpieces, and for many people they remain vividly memorable even today.

Back then, it was common for theme songs from blockbuster dramas to appear on the music charts and become hits in their own right.

In this article, we’ve gathered theme songs from dramas that aired between 2000 and 2009—popular tracks still used in various settings today, along with a host of nostalgic hit songs.

Be sure to listen and relive those times.

Playlist

[2000–2009] A roundup of theme songs from popular dramas!
	Title	Playlist	Review
1	Best FriendKiroro		A heartwarming classic that sings of gratitude to a best friend
2	Naughty SunORANGE RANGE		ORANGE RANGE's exhilarating youth song
3	SEASONSHamasaki Ayumi		A classic ballad that portrays the seasons of life
4	Kiss meKOH+		An inspiring song that expresses Galileo’s world
5	Love so sweetarashi		A heartwarming classic that depicts the bittersweetness of love
6	I believeayaka		A powerful anthem that champions staying true to yourself
7	MiracleGReeeeN		A moving song about growth and encounters in high school baseball
8	Baby Don’t CryAmuro Namie		Namie Amuro’s ultimate love song, a song of courage and hope
9	I have wings on my backKinKi Kids		A captivating song of folk music resonates in the heart.
10	I Want to Be Embraced in a Sea of Tears ~Sea of Love~Sazan Ōrusutāzu		A fleeting love story by the summer seaside
11	If I Fall in LoveKurisutaru Kei		Sparkling pure-love song, the thrill of first love
12	Where love callsPorunogurafiti		A moving masterpiece that portrays familial love
13	A flower that blooms only hereKobukuro		An inspiring story portraying the hope and revival of a remote island
14	SmileElvis Costello		A love song with a modern and graceful singing voice
15	Invisible StarNakajima Mika		Mika Nakashima’s moving ballad, a song of hope
16	moonlightOnitsuka Chihiro		“Trick” and Chihiro Onitsuka’s “Gekkou” became big hits.
17	A bouquet of flowers with loveSuperfly		A bouquet song filled with love and gratitude
18	My Girlarashi		Arashi’s “My Girl,” a theme song overflowing with family love.
19	POP STARHirai Ken		The captivating theme song of Dangerous Sister
20	Sky of OblivionSADS		SADS' Kiyoharu, drama theme song becomes a big hit
21	Youthful AmigoShūji to Akira		The passionate bond of youth songs by Shuji and Akira
22	dreamTHE BLUE HEARTS		The popular drama 'Be Nice to People' starring Shingo Katori
23	Goodbye, my beloved.Hana＊Hana		Hana*Hana's 'Goodbye, My Beloved' becomes a hit.
24	rainbowFukuyama Masaharu		A drama depicting the dreams and bonds of synchronized male swimmers
25	Only HumanK		A moving drama about a woman with a rare disease, starring Sawajiri, featuring a hit song by a Korean singer.
26	All or NothingB’z		Basketball drama: Yamapi’s passionate coming-of-age story
27	SHAMROCKUVERworld		UVERworld’s driving rock track “SHAMROCK”
28	Flavor Of LifeUtada Hikaru		A masterpiece whose words of gratitude heighten the sense of poignancy
29	NO MORE CRYD-51		A coming-of-age drama where Yankumi helps her students in Gokusen.
30	EXITEXILE		Theme song of 'The Queen's Classroom' starring Yuki Amami
31	ORIONNakajima Mika		A revenge suspense drama based on Keigo Higashino’s work, starring Kazunari Ninomiya.
32	SwimmyEvery Little Thing		A masterful song with striking guitar and vocals, depicting growth and coexistence
33	EverythingMISIA		The huge hit drama starring Nanako Matsushima and its theme song
34	Sora-buneTOKIO		A coming-of-age drama about a yakuza growing up at a school
35	trutharashi		Arashi’s “truth/To the Other Side of the Wind,” a TV drama theme song
36	Give me a gentle kiss.DREAMS COME TRUE		Seicho Matsumoto’s masterpiece novel “Castle of Sand,” screen adaptations
37	The Sun and the Desert RoseTOKIO		TOKIO's passionate soul rock number
38	sign; mark; symbol; omenMr.Children		Mother at 14: a shocking pregnancy drama
39	Around The WorldMONKEY MAJIK		The TV drama 'Journey to the West' starring Shingo Katori is popular.
40	Riding on the back of a silver dragonNakajima Miyuki		A moving drama set in a clinic on a remote island
41	FaithItō Yuna		The popular detective drama Unfair starring Ryoko Shinohara
42	Can You Keep A Secret？Utada Hikaru		A bittersweet love and feelings I want to keep secret
43	Two LipsEXILE		EXILE “Two Lips,” a bittersweet winter love song
44	budKobukuro		Kobukuro’s drama theme song single
45	The world calls it love.Sambomasutā		The love drama between an otaku and a beauty: “Train Man”
46	I wonder if it will be sunny tomorrow.Kuwata Keisuke		Keisuke Kuwata’s hit singles and the drama’s blockbuster success
47	RIDE ON TIMEYamashita Tatsuro		The city pop classic “RIDE ON TIME.”