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[2010–2019] A roundup of theme songs from popular dramas

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As smartphones began to spread in the 2010s, people started saying things like “the age of television is over”…

However, TV dramas never lost their appeal; many standout series that became social phenomena were born, captivating audiences.

The theme songs of these popular shows also racked up streams on subscription services, reaching countless listeners.

In this article, we’ll introduce the theme songs from dramas aired between 2010 and 2019 all at once.

From nostalgic tracks to songs that helped propel today’s buzzworthy artists to fame, enjoy the classic tunes that colored these beloved works!

[2010–2019] A Comprehensive Introduction to Popular Drama Theme Songs (41–50)

Hanasaki Mai Won't Keep Quiet

We Don’t StopNishino Kana

Kana Nishino “We Don’t Stop MV (Short Ver.)”

We Don't StopNishino Kana

Kana Nishino’s 23rd single, released in 2014, was the theme song for the first season of the NTV drama “Hanasaki Mai Speaks Out.” It’s an irresistibly catchy dance number with a pop melody and an invigorating sound.

The show was a refreshing drama where the duo of Mai Hanasaki—played by Anne—of the on-site inspection team at the mega-bank Tokyo Daiichi Bank, and Ken Soma—played by Takaya Kamikawa—solve various problems.

Try listening to it while getting into the mindset of a justice-driven protagonist.

You’ll feel totally refreshed as it links with the song’s powerful energy.

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In conclusion

We introduced a whole range of theme songs from dramas that aired in the 2010s.

Some of them were the tracks that helped artists—who went on to break through in the 2020s—gain popularity, and others were nostalgic tunes, so it must have been a fun lineup to listen to, don’t you think? This could be a great chance to look up and listen to other drama theme songs as well!