[DEEN’s Masterpieces] A Collection of Hit Songs Loved Across Generations

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Accompanist pianist × piano instructor × web writer. I began piano lessons at age four and, inspired by my piano teacher, decided to pursue music. I went on to specialized music programs in high school and university, where I discovered the appeal of accompanying instrumentalists and singers. Currently, alongside teaching piano, I work mainly in my home region of Aichi as an accompanist for flute, voice, choir, and more. Through lessons, my students often introduce me to trending songs, and my hobby is trying anything on the piano—Japanese and Western pop, commercial jingles, and beyond. Since 2021, I’ve also been active as a web writer, covering music and a variety of other genres.

Formed in 1993, the rock band DEEN made a sensational debut with their classic hit “Kono Mama Kimi Dake o Ubaisaritai.” Since then, they’ve released numerous hits and continue to be highly active today.

In this article, we’ve gathered some of DEEN’s finest songs.

Many of you probably remember them alongside visuals as drama and anime theme songs, commercial jingles, and themes for various TV programs.

Now, please enjoy this playlist packed with DEEN’s hit numbers.

[DEEN’s Masterpieces] A Collection of Timeless Hit Songs (41–50)

You are not aloneDEEN

DEEN – You're Not Alone

You are not aloneDEEN

The 9th single “Hitori Janai,” used as the ending theme for the TV anime Dragon Ball GT.

Its lyrics, which give you a push toward your dreams and goals, resonate with the anime’s story and truly move you.

While the repeated melodies make it easy to grasp the pitch, the high tones in the chorus and the wide vocal range are challenging, so pace yourself as you tackle it.

It’s a refreshing pop tune whose driving ensemble livens up any karaoke session.

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Hoshino Takashi

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If I Could See You in My Dreams feat. Tomoyo HaradaDEEN

DEEN "If I Could See You in My Dreams" feat. Tomoyo Harada

If I Could See You in My Dreams feat. Tomoyo HaradaDEEN

Eiichi Ohtaki, who handled guitar and vocals for Happy End—the band that brilliantly fused Japanese rhythm with ensemble playing and created masterpieces that left their mark not only on Japanese rock and folk but on music history—was one of the key figures who can be said to have established the genre of city pop.

Among his many classic solo tracks, a quintessential one is Yume de Aetara (If I See You in My Dreams).

Its dreamy melody has been covered and cherished by countless musicians.

It’s a beautiful pop tune Japan can be proud of.

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Murakami Shinpei

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YOU & IDEEN

A light, upbeat pop song.

It’s about a man who, after arguing over trivial things, fails to keep his vow to be the kindest man in the world and regrets it.

As he reflects on scenes of everyday life across the four seasons, he realizes that the two of them will go on repeating the cycle of fighting and embracing.

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Christmas After You LeftDEEN

Christmas After You Left (DEEN) 🎵

Christmas After You LeftDEEN

As the title suggests, it’s a very heartbreaking breakup song.

It’s a pop tune that sings about a man’s feelings as he spends a lonely Christmas by himself, thinking about the girlfriend he broke up with.

It’s a very sad and pitiable love song.

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After the rain, let’s take this road toward the clearing sky.DEEN

DEEN: “After the rain, let’s take this road.” By Oita’s Master Takatch, 2020-03-19

After the rain, let’s take this road toward the clearing sky.DEEN

Included on the 2004 album “ROAD CRUISIN’.” A three-piece rock band formed in 1993.

With a moody, fusion-like melody and vocals delivered in a calm tone, it seems to fit perfectly as driving background music, just as the album’s concept suggests.

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