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 Television (21–30)
As you wishMinamino Yoko
This is a song performed by Yoko Minamino (Nan-no) that was used as the theme for the 12th 24-Hour Television broadcast in 1989 and the 13th in 1990.
She also appeared as the charity personality and showcased a piano-and-vocal performance.
The recorded version is included on her seventh album, GAUCHE.
I wanted to see you.AKB48
If you want to share joy and energy with everyone, how about getting hyped with this song? AKB48’s major debut single is practically their calling card and feels like the group’s origin point.
A sprinting, poppy melody is layered with lyrics that straightforwardly belt out a heart-bursting “I want to see you,” and it’s so infectious that listeners can’t help but feel uplifted.
Released in October 2006, this track has been loved for so long that it appeared on the Oricon chart 65 times.
Its pure feelings for someone special resonate with people and have the power to bring everyone’s hearts together.
It was performed on the 2022 24-Hour TV program, themed “I want to see you!”.
Yell for TomorrowHey! Say! JUMP
Many of you may remember the support song medley performed by Kazunari Ninomiya, Yuichi Nakamaru, Ryosuke Yamada, and Fuma Kikuchi on 24-Hour Television in 2022.
Among the songs, this Hey! Say! JUMP track is a classic, uplifting youth anthem with a refreshing melody and a lively rhythm.
It sings of the strength to keep moving forward by trusting your friends even when things don’t go well, and the moments when each member’s voice comes together in unison are sure to stir the hearts of listeners.
Released as a single in September 2014, it was used as the theme song for the drama “Suikyu Yankees” (Water Polo Yankees).
Listening to it together with friends who are striving toward their goals will surely give you even more courage.
Distant PromiseKAT-TUN
It’s a powerful KAT-TUN cheer song packed tightly with their bond with fans.
The track was included on the album “Best of KAT-TUN,” released in March 2006, the month of their debut.
Set to a fresh, energetic sound, it powerfully sings of hope for the future and firm promises with friends.
From the lyrics, you can vividly picture the protagonist, initially anxious, being supported by the voices of their companions and setting off toward the dream they believe in.
The song has been treasured and performed live over the years, becoming an anthem that creates a sense of unity with fans.
It’s the kind of song that gives you a warm push when you’re chasing a dream or need a little courage.
In 2022, it was performed on 24-Hour Television to cheer on Daiki Kanechika of EXIT during his marathon challenge.
to youMONGOL800
It’s a classic that delivers the feeling of wanting to see someone important, carried on a straightforward punk sound.
This track by the Okinawan rock band MONGOL800 was released in September 2001 and is included on the landmark indie album MESSAGE, which recorded an extraordinary 2.8 million copies sold.
Despite not being a single, it was featured in numerous tie-ins and has been loved by many.
Its unadorned, sincere message of love warms the listener’s heart and seems to impart a positive energy that makes you kinder to those around you.
It’s a song to listen to when you want to reaffirm the purity of caring for someone, or when you need a gentle boost for your heart.
Their performance on 24-Hour Television in 2022 resonated deeply with many people.
AMBITIOUS JAPAN!TOKIO
Set to an exhilarating rock sound, this TOKIO track powerfully sings of hope for the future.
Created by the golden duo of lyricist Rei Nakanishi and composer Kyohei Tsutsumi, the song centers on themes of setting out and embracing challenges, coming across like a rousing anthem that gives courage to listeners.
Many will remember that when it was released in October 2003, it was used as a campaign song for JR Central.
It topped the Oricon charts and was also beloved as the Shinkansen onboard chime for nearly 20 years, through 2023.
In the 2022 24-Hour Television special, Kazunari Ninomiya, Yuichi Nakamaru, Ryosuke Yamada, and Fuma Kikuchi performed a medley of motivational songs that included this track.
La La LaDaikoku Maki
Released in February 1995, this was Maki Ohguro’s 10th single, and many will know it as the theme song for the TV Asahi drama “Aji Ichimonme.” Selling a total of about 1.34 million copies, the song deftly portrays emotional nuances that everyone experiences, such as the gap between the ideal and reality of love and the anxiety that comes with the passage of time.
The chorus, which feels as if it carries feelings beyond words, seems to fulfill the creators’ wish to make it a “supreme hum-along” that anyone, across generations, can find themselves singing.
No wonder it has become a staple for mass sing-alongs at live shows.
It’s a classic with a warmth that gently gives you a push when you listen to it at life’s turning points.