The “Love Saves the Earth” song beloved on the 24-Hour TV program
The 24-Hour TV charity program is held every year.
It’s a long broadcast, but once you start watching, many of you probably can’t stop.
When it comes to music from 24-Hour TV, “Saraba” (Sarari) and “Makenaide” are likely the first songs that come to mind.
But in fact, many other songs are also used and performed on the show! So we’ve gathered songs related to 24-Hour TV, including long-standing staples and theme songs, as well as tracks performed during the program.
We’re introducing familiar classics, recent hits, and nostalgic tunes alike—be sure to give them all a listen!
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"Love Saves the Earth" songs beloved on 24-Hour TV (1–10)
SaraiTanimura Shinji, Kayama Yuzo
When you think of 24-Hour TV, you think of Sarai—it’s a quintessential masterpiece that has become firmly established as the program’s theme song.
Co-written by Shinji Tanimura and Yuzo Kayama, it was released as a single in 1992.
On the show, it’s customary for all the performers to sing it together at the end.
Many people probably find themselves moved just by the piano and strings in the intro.
dogwood (flowering dogwood)Hitoto Yo
In response to the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks in the United States, Yo Hitoto wrote this signature song as a powerful prayer for peace.
Set to a grand ballad, it expresses a moving, universal wish: that happiness will continue for a hundred years for the one you love and the people dear to them.
Released in February 2004 as her fifth single, it set a record by staying on the Oricon charts for 125 consecutive weeks.
It has been featured as the theme for NTV’s Tuesday Suspense Theater, in JRA commercials, and as the theme song for a film of the same title.
It’s a timeless masterpiece to listen to when you sincerely wish happiness for someone important, or when you want to quietly stand by someone facing difficulties.
The song has been performed many times on the 24-Hour Television charity program, moving countless viewers.
Happinessarashi
A radiant Arashi anthem with sparkling guitar sounds that lifts your spirits just by listening.
Released in September 2007 as their 20th single, it served as the theme song for the drama Yamada Taro Monogatari, starring members Kazunari Ninomiya and Sho Sakurai.
The song conveys the importance of believing in the future and moving forward even in the face of adversity, and it has likely encouraged many people.
It was included on the best-of album 5×10 All the BEST! 1999-2009, and as one of their signature tracks, it was performed as the grand finale at the 2016 NHK Kōhaku Uta Gassen.
In 2022, it was used as the opening theme for 24-Hour Television.
“Love Saves the Earth” songs beloved on 24-Hour TV (11–20)
Love will winKAN
For many people, this is the song that defines KAN.
It was a massive hit in 1990, selling over two million copies.
It actually first appeared on KAN’s album “Yakyu Senshu ga Yume Datta” (I Dreamed of Being a Baseball Player), but after heavy radio rotation it was released as a single, which led to its success.
On the 2016 broadcast of 24-Hour Television, all the performers sang this song together with KAN accompanying.
Fleur de la PassionMISIA
This is a song by MISIA chosen as the Paris Olympics athlete support anthem.
Written by MISIA herself, the track is imbued with the image of a blossoming flower of passion and a heartfelt wish for celebration.
Recorded in London and Paris, its overwhelming sound features an orchestra of over 40 musicians and a gospel choir.
Its grand worldview empowers those who continue to strive and powerfully illuminates hope for the future.
The music video also portrays the theme of “love and peace,” making it a song that truly resonates with the spirit of the program.
The track is included on the album LOVE NEVER DIES.
It was performed by MISIA herself during the 24-Hour Television broadcast in 2024.
Surely more than anyone else in the worldNagayama Miho & WANDS
Here is a classic born from the collaboration between Miho Nakayama and WANDS, blending their distinct personalities.
The chorus is beautiful, the lyrics are moving, and the song has often been used to create touching moments, such as on 24-Hour Television.
The peaceful vibe of the chorus also makes it a very pleasant track.
Don’t give upZARD
A signature song by ZARD that everyone has heard at least once.
It’s the group’s best-selling single and can be considered the track that put them on the map.
Originally used as the theme song for the TV drama “Shiratori Reiko de Gozaimasu!”, it has also become a tradition on the program “24-Hour Television” for the cast to sing it together just before the charity marathon reaches the finish line.