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!

Playlist

The “Love Saves the Earth” song beloved on the 24-Hour TV program
	Title	Playlist	Review
1	Let’s sing a songMISIA		Lyrics by Masashi Sada, a ballad of hope
2	OnigishiSUPER EIGHT		A heartwarming song filled with gratitude for my mother
3	Dear, boyHump Back		Don't give up on your dreams: the power of an uplifting anthem
4	Start to shine and run forwardSambomasutā		A song that gives courage to those who chase their dreams
5	2001 Love Poempinku redii		Pink Lady songs on 24-Hour TV
6	Happinessarashi		Courage to face forward with Arashi’s cheer song “Kira Kira”
7	LOVE SAVES THE EARTHYū & Ekusupurōjon Bando		Theme song of 24-Hour TV by Yuji Ohno
8	Fleur de la PassionMISIA		Paris Olympics support song, MISIA’s passionate track
9	TOMORROWMayo Okamoto		Mayo Okamoto’s signature song “Ashita” delivers moving emotions.
10	SaraiTanimura Shinji, Kayama Yuzo		The moving classic song “Sarayi” is a staple of the 24-Hour Television program.
11	dogwood (flowering dogwood)Hitoto Yo		A Prayer for Peace and a Universal Wish for Love
12	There is love in the vast universe.Mōningu Musume.		Morning Musume’s song to support the 24-Hour TV charity program
13	Surely more than anyone else in the worldNagayama Miho & WANDS		A classic hit by Miho Nakayama and WANDS
14	Love will winKAN		The love song became a hit, selling over two million copies.
15	Don’t give upZARD		“Don’t Give Up,” ZARD’s signature song and a massive hit.
16	That’s important.Daiji MAN Burazāzu Bando		The famous song by DaijiMAN Brothers, 'Not Losing'
17	Don’t give up on your dreamsOkamura Takako		An uplifting song born from heartbreak, a masterpiece that resonates with the heart
18	homeKiyama Yusaku		Overcoming a serious illness, she makes her singing debut filled with family love.
19	Shapes of Courage: To You, Who Changed MeTanimura Shinji, Kayama Yuzo		Tanimura and Kayama’s “Sarai,” the 24-Hour TV song
20	TRY TO WAKE UP TO A MORNINGGodaigo		The classic coupling track of “Harukana Tabi e.”
21	Heroarashi		Arashi’s classic song that cheers on people chasing their dreams
22	As you wishMinamino Yoko		Yoko Minamino’s 24-Hour TV song
23	I wanted to see you.AKB48		A song for everyone to enjoy, “I Want to See You.”
24	Yell for TomorrowHey! Say! JUMP		The support song that Ninomiya and others sang on 24-Hour TV
25	Distant PromiseKAT-TUN		A cheering song filled with bonds with fans
26	to youMONGOL800		A song of pure love for someone precious
27	AMBITIOUS JAPAN!TOKIO		TOKIO's moving cheer song, singing about hope for the future
28	La La LaDaikoku Maki		Maki Ohguro’s “5 o’clock in Shibuya,” depicting the emotions of love and time
29	I want to see you.sawada chikako		Sawada’s million-selling hit song “Aitai”
30	Becoming a Thousand WindsAkiyama Masashi		Masafumi Akikawa’s famous song “A Thousand Winds.”
31	Mail of LoveKisugi Takao		Takao Kisugi’s Special Theme Song for 24-Hour TV
32	At all times.Makihara Noriyuki		Noriyuki Makihara’s cheer song, a message to those who are doing their best
33	Runnerbakufū suranpu		Bakufu Slump’s cheer song continues to be sung across generations.
34	Let’s give it a tryWANIMA		An anthem of support for boundless energy and the courage to take on challenges
35	Nile in BlueKikuchi Momoko		Momoko’s 24-Hour TV theme song: the secret track of a pure-hearted idol
36	The One and Only Flower in the WorldSMAP		A masterpiece that cherishes each individual's uniqueness