Classic and popular songs sung by actors

Many of today’s actors and TV personalities are multitalented, and we can expect them to shine in many different fields.

From insert songs used in films and dramas to independently released tracks, there are actually quite a lot of songs that actors have been involved with.

In this article, we introduce a number of classic songs released by actors.

“Oh, I’ve heard this in that drama!”

“Isn’t this the song from that variety show?”

I hope you’ll enjoy reminiscing about the stories behind these tracks.

Playlist

Classic and popular songs sung by actors
	Title	Playlist	Review
1	whaleSuda Masaki		Masaki Suda’s emotional cheer song
2	catKitamura Takumi (DISH//)		A moving song that portrays the pain of heartbreak
3	POISON ~A world where you can’t even say what you want to say~Sorimachi Takashi		The rebellious spirit against society and the importance of staying true to oneself
4	Thinking of youMatsushita Kohei		Kopei Matsushita’s delicate ballad depicting unrequited love
5	Thank you, God.Nakamura Tomoya		A collaboration song by Masaki Suda and Tomoya Nakamura
6	Only youKoike Teppei		Koike Teppei’s love theme song
7	I miss you. I want to see you.Tanaka Kei		A ballad about love and loss
8	sunflowerYūsuke		Yusuke Kamiji's smash hit ranks No. 2 on the Oricon chart
9	Voice of the SeaKiritani Kenta		Kenta Kiritani produced a smash hit while playing the role of Urashima Taro.
10	ForeverSorimachi Takashi		Takashi Sorimachi scores a big hit with his debut single
11	PuzzleFujiki Naohito		Naohito Fujiki’s heartrending ballad
12	Permanent VacationDEAN FUJIOKA		Dean Fujioka’s movie theme song, with self-exploration as its theme
13	Matsuken Samba IIMatsudaira Ken		Ken Matsudaira's 'Matsuken Samba' is a big hit
14	ONE MORE TRY!!Saitō Takumi		Takumi Saitoh delivers courage and hope with a drama theme song
15	Ai no Data ~ CongratulationsYamazaki Ikusaburo		Isamu Yamazaki's singer debut song
16	All my treasuresOda Yūji		Yuji Oda’s World Athletics theme song
17	If I Could Play the PianoNishida Toshiyuki		A representative song by Toshiyuki Nishida that expresses romantic feelings
18	Can You Name All the Pokémon? BWtsuruno takeshi		The smash-hit song in which Takeshi Tsuruno sang Pokémon names
19	promiseTAMAKI Hiroshi		Hiroshi Tamaki's 2006 single release
20	Speed★StarFujiki Naohito		Naohito Fujiki Drama Theme Song New Single
21	Ten-Year RomanceHanda Kento		A song sung by Kento Handa about the Odakyu Romancecar
22	RebirthAmano Hironari		Released when Hironari Amano appeared in Kamen Rider Blade
23	Fight For JusticeKeisuke Kato		I arranged the theme song of Kamen Rider IXA.
24	Lonely SoldierMatsuda Satoshi		A work in which 13 Kamen Riders fight
25	I only want your kiss.Takahashi Katsunori		Katsunori Takahashi transitions from musician to actor.
26	Ride the WindInoue Masahiro		Masahiro Inoue played the lead role in Decade.
27	Fragments of Dreams ~ RomanticoKarahashi Mitsuru		Mitsuru Karahashi gained popularity for his role as the Snake Orphnoch.
28	take it a tryMorimoto Ryoji		Ryoji Morimoto appears and sings as Kamen Rider Chalice
29	Ride On ~ New DaysEguchi Yosuke		Yosuke Eguchi releases an optimistic J-pop track from his first album in 26 years
30	believe believe feat. Yugo AkebeSawamura Kazuki		Sawamura Drama Theme Song Collaboration Single
31	Regret nothing 〜Tighten Up〜Watanabe Shū		Shu Watanabe performs the theme song for the TaToBa Combo
32	A Love Song I Couldn’t SingOda Yūji		Yuji Oda's first single enters the top ten
33	Sometimes like a prostituteKurosawa Toshio		Released by Toshio Kurosawa in 1978
34	Rise Up Your FlagSano Gaku		Insert song by the actor playing the protagonist of Kamen Rider Gaim
35	Choo Choo SHITAINYamada Takayuki		Takayuki Yamada releases a CD as JINTAKA
36	A view I’ve never seen beforeSuda Masaki		Masaki Suda makes his CD debut, balancing acting and musical activities
37	FISH STORYKoura Kengo		Kengo Kora makes a CD debut with the band he played in for a movie
38	Goodbye ElegySuda Masaki		A masterpiece that portrays the space between loneliness and love
39	HikomaroAbe Sadao		Band formed with Sadao Abe as the vocalist
40	countrysideTamaki Kōji		Koji Tamaki’s moving masterpiece that resonates in the heart, giving people courage.
41	Double-ActionSato Ken, Seki Toshihiko		Takeru Satoh played the lead role in Kamen Rider Den-O.
42	Spinning Wheel of MemoriesMitamura Kunihiko		Kunihiko Mitamura shines in the Hissatsu series.
43	mysteryHoshino Gen		A love song by Gen Hoshino. A sound with an 80s pop style.
44	i don’t knowOdagiri Jō		Joe Odagiri is engaging in musical activities.
45	So sad I can’t bear itOdagiri Jō		Joe Odagiri's cover song
46	Shinjuku Pure Love StoryNakamura Tooru		The custom of a film’s lead actor also performing the theme song
47	Oizumi Yo		Yo Oizumi is multi-talented and has also released songs.
48	Fight! Kamen Rider V3Miyauchi Hiroshi		Hiroshi Miyauchi played a hero for the first time in Kamen Rider V3.
49	California ConnectionMizutani Yutaka		Mizutani Yutaka’s signature song, California Collection
50	DreamyEguchi Yosuke		Yosuke Eguchi shifts from singer to focusing on acting
51	Until it turns red!Asano Tadanobu		Tadanobu Asano is currently active as the vocalist of the band SODA!
52	I won’t let myself cry.Atsumi Kiyoshi		A drama theme song sung by Kiyoshi Atsumi
53	Ultraman Leomanatsu ryu		Ryu Manatsu served as both the lead actor and the singer of the theme song in Ultraman Leo.
54	We Did It (DISH// and Bonga High Did It ver.)Kubota Masataka		Masataka Kubota releases a collaborative track with DISH// for digital distribution
55	No no, yo!!Suzuki Fuku		A solo single by Fuku Suzuki. A cute, childlike song.
56	Heart of glassShirota Yuu		Yu Shirota is releasing a single under the name “U.”
57	The Attic of the CinemaNagase Masatoshi		Masatoshi Nagase sings in a drama
58	I LOVE UKubozuka Yosuke		Yosuke Kubozuka plans to revamp his reggae activities
59	SUNHoshino Gen		Gen Hoshino’s Recovery and Confrontation with Everyday Life
60	Crimson BackfireRIKI		Songs released under the name RIKI, which Riki Takeuchi uses for his music activities
61	Kamen Rider BlackKurata Tetsuo		Tetsuo Kurata makes his acting debut in Kamen Rider BLACK
62	GON GON GON ~ The Little KingKatō Seishirō		Seishiro Kato is 16 years old now and has released three singles.
63	Katsujirō, who prefers lukewarm baths.Katsuji Ryo		Ryo Katsuji releases a new song as “Katsujirō.”
64	Return of UltramanDan Jirō		Jirō Dan handles both the lead role and the theme song for Ultraman.
65	Let’s go!! Rider KickIkematsu Sosuke		The classic Kamen Rider song, covered by Sosuke Ikematsu
66	City of DesireTakeuchi Riki		Riki Takeuchi's Transformation and Music Activities
67	The Reviver: Singing of Love to Someone as Sorrow Tries to Repeat Itself AgainTAMAKI Hiroshi		Hiroshi Tamaki's 2006 release song