[2010–2019] A roundup of theme songs from popular dramas
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!
Playlist
| [2010–2019] A roundup of theme songs from popular dramas | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| show_chart | Title | Playlist | Review |
| 1east | Old-fashionedback number |  play_arrow | A love song that portrays love and memories for someone special |
| 2east | Thank youikimonogakari |  play_arrow | A heartwarming classic that sings of gratitude |
| 3east | Horse and deerYonezu Kenshi |  play_arrow | A piece marked by a grand scale and powerful rhythm… |
| 4east | To the Lightmiwa |  play_arrow | The 2012 Monday 9 p.m. drama “Rich Man, Poor…” |
| 5east | HANABIMr.Children |  play_arrow | An emotionally moving ballad symbolized by fireworks |
| 6east | No doubtOfisharu Higedan Dism |  play_arrow | The theme song of the drama “Confidence Man JP”… |
| 7east | HAPPY BIRTHDAYback number |  play_arrow | On the night of a birthday, singing of a bittersweet love. |
| 8east | loveHoshino Gen |  play_arrow | The D-… that created the “Koi Dance,” which became a social phenomenon |
| 9east | miracleUru |  play_arrow | A dra… based on the manga by Yu Suzunoki |
| 10east | Star Lablationkerakera |  play_arrow | This song was mainly performed by Ryoko Shinohara and Haruma Miura… |
| 11east | Bittersweetarashi |  play_arrow | A single that depicts a stormy love affair |
| 12east | Bring it onKishidan |  play_arrow | A rock number that portrays the powerful way women live |
| 13east | I tried falling in love with you.chay |  play_arrow | Depicting a crush in a 60s-style heartbreak song |
| 14east | Daylightarashi |  play_arrow | A powerful theme song by Arashi, carrying a message of hope and moving forward |
| 15east | You…Nishino Kana |  play_arrow | A moving ballad by Kana Nishino that sings of deep emotions |
| 16east | Endless skyarashi |  play_arrow | Arashi’s classic song that cheers on the challenge toward dreams |
| 17east | White lilies on my birthdayFukuyama Masaharu |  play_arrow | Masaharu Fukuyama’s song that expresses gratitude to his parents |
| 18east | Relationship of Others feat. SOIL & “PIMP” SESSIONSHitoto Yo |  play_arrow | A classic from the Showa era in a modern, sophisticated jazz arrangement… |
| 19east | I miss you. I want to see you.Tezuka Shota |  play_arrow | A ballad that sings of loss and eternal love with my wife |
| 20east | meteorKobukuro |  play_arrow | A poignant song that connects hearts by the winter sea |
| 21east | Letter to TomorrowTeshima Aoi |  play_arrow | With a beautifully translucent singing voice and a one-of-a-kind presence... |
| 22east | Footsteps ~Be StrongMr.Children |  play_arrow | “Nobunaga Concerto” is a manga originally created by Ayumi Ishii… |
| 23east | Aino Katachi feat. HIDE (GReeeeN)MISIA |  play_arrow | MISIA's dignified voice, to all people... |
| 24east | broad daylightKing Gnu |  play_arrow | Kentarō Sakaguchi plays a man who, despite being innocent… |
| 25east | Spot the differenceSuda Masaki |  play_arrow | Kenshi Yonezu addresses his close ally, Masaki Suda… |
| 26east | LemonYonezu Kenshi |  play_arrow | The theme song of the TV drama “Unnatural” and… |
| 27east | The summer you gave meieiri reo |  play_arrow | The drama that aired in the Monday 9 p.m. slot in 2015... |
| 28east | Like this tonightaimyon |  play_arrow | Yui Aragaki and Ryuhei Matsuda starred as the leads... |
| 29east | ForceSuperfly |  play_arrow | From the intro, powerful guitars and the strong Shiho Ochi… |
| 30east | Maru-Maru-Mori-Mori!Kaoru to Tomoki, tama ni Mukku. |  play_arrow | At the same time as the breakthrough of the drama Marumo no Okite... |
| 31east | I want to be kinder.Saitō Kazuyoshi |  play_arrow | The intro guitar is cool and really leaves an impression… |
| 32east | unfinishedieiri reo |  play_arrow | A track that evokes the duality of “light and shadow,” and… |
| 33east | Christmas songback number |  play_arrow | “5→9: The Monk Who Fell in Love with Me” is by Minami Aihara… |
| 34east | Adult code of conductShiina Ringo |  play_arrow | A complex, grown-up romance colored by lies and secrets |
| 35east | Having someone you likeJY |  play_arrow | A member of KARA and a solo artist… |
| 36east | FallSuperfly |  play_arrow | Superfly's forbidden-love theme song |
| 37east | If I could forgive youieiri reo |  play_arrow | The song that Leo Ieiri released in 2018... |
| 38east | Unshown tears will surely, somedayGReeeeN |  play_arrow | It’s GReeeeN’s 15th single, and hono... |
| 39east | LIFEAAA |  play_arrow | Ryoko Shinohara’s star-studded drama that aired in 2017… |
| 40east | A New DayBeverly |  play_arrow | The program starring Kyoko Yoshine that aired in January 2018... |
| 41east | Jumpin’ Jack FlashThe Rolling Stones |  play_arrow | The 2012 broadcast drama starring Takuya Kimura... |
| 42east | CQCQKamisama, boku wa kizuite shimatta |  play_arrow | Based on the manga originally created by Aya Ikuemi… |
| 43east | We Don’t StopNishino Kana |  play_arrow | Kana Nishino’s 23, released in 2014… |