Songs that get everyone fired up in intro quizzes. A collection of timeless hits enjoyed across generations.

migratory bird[Alexandros]

[Alexandros] – Wataridori (MV)

The moment the exhilarating guitar intro soars like taking flight into the sky, the whole atmosphere instantly brightens, doesn’t it? With a theme evoking the sky and wings, this powerful, encouraging song wraps up both the resolve to move forward and a touch of anxiety.

It was included on [Alexandros]’s double A-side single released in March 2015, and it also opened the album ALXD, released in June of the same year.

Having been featured in various places—such as the film Akegarasu’s theme song and in TV commercials—many of you have probably heard it before.

In an intro quiz, that pleasant opening melody is sure to bring smiles to many faces.

It’s a great pick for gatherings with seniors or for lively times when everyone wants to have fun together.

dogwood (flowering dogwood)Hitoto Yo

Hitoto Yo – Hanamizuki

This is a grand ballad created in the wake of the sad events of September 2001, imbued with a wish for peace.

Its warm message—praying that we overcome sorrow and that happiness for our loved ones and those they hold dear will last forever—touches the hearts of many.

Yo Hitoto’s delicate yet resolute vocals gently stay by your side.

Released in February 2004 as her fifth single, it has been featured in numerous tie-ins, including TV dramas and commercials, and even served as the theme song for a 2010 film inspired by the piece.

Beginning with a beautiful piano melody that almost everyone has heard, it’s the kind of intro you’ll recognize instantly in a quiz.

lilacMrs. GREEN APPLE

Mrs. GREEN APPLE “Lilac” Official Music Video

This song was released digitally in April 2024 and was chosen as the opening theme for the TV anime “Oblivion Battery.” Mrs.

GREEN APPLE truly is a remarkably versatile band.

This work delicately depicts the sparkle of youth, inner conflicts, and the process of growth, while embracing the guitar rock format that represents their roots.

It carries a message of accepting all past pains and failures and turning them into nourishment for the future, and Motoki Omori’s clear vocals combined with the light, lively melody are truly moving.

Its level of perfection makes it easy to see why it became the band’s fastest track to surpass 100 million streams.

It’s the perfect song for times when you want everyone to get excited together, like at events or gatherings with friends!

Ruby RingTerao Akira

Ruby No Yubiwa

Just hearing the urbane, sophisticated intro instantly brightens the atmosphere—this is one of Akira Terao’s signature songs.

Released as a single in February 1981, it became a nationwide sensation, chosen for a Yokohama Tires commercial and as the entrance march for the following year’s National High School Baseball Invitational.

It’s a work brimming with mature allure, portraying memories of a lost love quietly and with refined cool.

A massive hit that set an astonishing record of 12 consecutive weeks at No.

1 on TBS’s music show “The Best Ten,” it’s perfect for an intro quiz—people will immediately go, “Oh, this one!” Its calm melody and Terao’s rich, resonant vocals make it an ideal track for lively get-togethers with close friends.

That’s important.Daiji MAN Burazāzu Bando

That's Important ~Complete Version~ / DAJIMAN Brothers Orchestra

This is the third single released by Daiji MAN Brothers Band in August 1991.

Chosen as the theme song for the Fuji TV program “Hon-chan no Yamada Katsutenai TV,” it became a major hit and sold over 1.6 million copies.

With simple lyrics about an undaunted spirit and the importance of believing to the very end, the song delivered a positive message to society after the burst of the bubble economy and gave courage to many people.

Its catchy melody and relatable lyrics make it a tune that people of all generations will want to sing together.

It’s the perfect choice for times when you want everyone to get excited, or to instantly warm up the crowd with an intro quiz—be sure to pick this one!

DESIRE -Passion-Nakamori Akina

(14) [Official] Akina Nakamori / DESIRE -Passion- (~Yume~ ’91 Akina Nakamori Special Live at Makuhari Messe, July 28 & 29, 1991)

The moment the striking intro plays, everyone is drawn in by its powerful beat and alluring world.

This work is the 14th single, released in February 1986.

It was also used in a commercial song for Pioneer audio equipment and gained popularity, winning the 28th Japan Record Awards that same year.

The costumes, which reimagined traditional Japanese attire, and the choreography—said to be inspired by a baseball pitch—also became talking points.

It’s perfect for intro-quiz fun, and we also recommend enjoying it at karaoke gatherings where seniors can sing while reminiscing about those days.

loveHoshino Gen

Gen Hoshino – Koi (Official Video)

This is Gen Hoshino’s blockbuster hit, whose intro is marked by the lingering sound of the erhu.

Released as a single in October 2016, it became a social phenomenon as the theme song for the TBS drama “We Married as a Job” (Nigeru wa Haji da ga Yaku ni Tatsu), in which Hoshino himself also appeared.

The lyrics warmly portray the small joys of everyday life and the preciousness of human connection, resonating closely with listeners’ hearts.

The choreography danced by the cast in the ending sequence also became a hot topic, and the song itself is a light, upbeat dance-pop number that makes you want to move your body.

It’s a famous tune known across generations, so the moment the intro starts, the atmosphere instantly brightens.

Be sure to enjoy it together at gatherings with family and friends.