[2026] Spring Drama Theme Songs and Insert Songs (April Cour) | A Roundup of Must-Listen Tracks!

StardustOfisharu Higedan Dism

Official HIGE DANDism – Stardust [Official Video]

This is a highly anticipated new song written by Official HIGE DANDism as the theme for TBS’s Sunday drama “GIFT,” starting in April 2026.

It embraces the worldview of the series, which centers on wheelchair rugby, and delivers the intensity befitting a story of collisions, renewal, and the bonds between teammates.

The track will be released digitally in April 2026 and is also slated for a CD release as part of the double A-side single “Stardust / Elderflower.” It’s a stirring, powerful anthem that’s perfect for spring—the season of new beginnings and looking ahead.

It’s YouNEW!AI

It’s You

It’s a classic ballad love song whose melody blends poignancy with warmth, resonating deeply in the heart.

It portrays the feelings of thinking about someone precious, evoking many forms of love—not just romance, but also for family and friends.

The powerful yet gentle vocals naturally carry the lingering resonance of the words.

This piece was written by AI as the theme song for the Nippon TV drama “There Is No Tree That Won’t Fall After Ten Cuts,” starring Jun Shison and others.

Released in April 2026, it was crafted to gently accompany the characters’ inner struggles and their efforts to overcome loss.

It’s a masterpiece that speaks to those who, while burdened by time apart and the fear of loss, draw strength from the other person’s presence and strive to keep moving forward.

Loved OneNEW!Dīn Fujioka

Special digest video of Episode 1 of the April-season Wednesday 10 p.m. drama “LOVED ONE” released!

Dean Fujioka, who continues to be active in many fields as an actor, has released a gem of a ballad written as the theme song for the Fuji TV Wednesday-10 drama “LOVED ONE,” in which he stars, premiering in April 2026.

The song was unveiled as a surprise during the drama’s first broadcast.

Centered on themes of life, memory, and love, its warm melody gently scoops up irreplaceable fragments of everyday life and resonates deeply in the heart.

After releasing his best-of album “Stars of the Lid” in July 2023 and furthering his path as a musician, he has crafted a moving track that beautifully links with the drama’s worldview.

It’s the perfect number for reflecting on quiet, ordinary moments spent with someone precious, or for a night when you want calm, soothing comfort.

DiveNEW!Shimizu Miisa

Dive

The drama Time Agents stars Taiki Sato and Kanata Hongo in dual leading roles, and its theme song is this track performed by Miisha Shimizu.

Shimizu is a powerhouse singer active in musicals and stage productions, and the song was released as a digital single in April 2026.

A driving beat layered with pleasant bossa nova nuances vividly expresses the drama’s time-leap theme.

Carrying a message about facing the past while taking a step into the future, it’s a perfect anthem for anyone on the verge of a new challenge.

Please enjoy this work—where sophisticated sound meets Shimizu’s supple vocals—together with the drama’s world.

thunderous applauseNEW!Fukuyama Masaharu

Masaharu Fukuyama “Thunderous Applause” 60-second Ver Apr 18, 2026

Fukuyama Masaharu—who is active in many fields, including as a singer-songwriter and actor—creates songs that gently stay close to our hearts with warm messages.

They affirm those who press on day by day while carrying the feeling of not being able to be like others, and they hold a kind regard for human existence that includes our weaknesses.

This song was newly written as the theme for the Nippon TV drama “Tatsuki-sensei wa Amasugiru!” and was first unveiled in April 2026.

Slated for inclusion on his 13th studio album to be released in September 2026, the piece conveys elements of pop that cherish clear, well-shaped melodies.

It’s a track you’ll want to listen to when you feel uncertain amid living earnestly each day, or when you want to acknowledge your own steps forward.

SAVE YOUR HEARTSnow Man

Snow Man ‘SAVE YOUR HEART’ Music Video

This track is a cool, edgy number that charms as a near-futuristic love song likening love to a program.

Set for release in April 2026 by Snow Man, an idol group active across TV, dramas, and more, the song has been chosen as the theme for the TV Asahi drama “If I Fell in Love with a Terminator,” which begins the same month and marks Ryota Miyadate’s first lead role in a serial drama.

The interplay of electronic beats with emotionally charged vocals is outstanding.

Imbued with a burning desire to protect someone precious, this piece is perfect for when you want to step away from the everyday and savor a dramatic, extraordinary mood.

ReTakeNEW!OSHIKIKEIGO

OSHIKIKEIGO – 「ReTake」 (Official Audio)

This is the theme song for the Yomiuri TV/Nippon TV drama “Before You’re Sentenced to Death,” starring Seishiro Kato.

Released in April 2026, it is the first drama tie-in by OSHIKIKEIGO, an up-and-coming solo artist who emerged from social media.

Their uniquely haunting yet gentle vocals align perfectly with the characters’ turbulent emotions amid the suspenseful plot.

The lyrics, which portray the fragility of revisiting the past and struggling to trust someone, along with a dramatic melody enriched by strings, deliver a powerful emotional impact.

It’s a song that quietly stays by your side when you’re unsure about relationships or on nights when you want to face the weakness within yourself.