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