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[Heisei Era] Songs That Hype Up Intro Quizzes: A Collection of Unforgettable Tunes You Can’t Help but Hum

Have you ever suggested an intro quiz when someone at a drinking party or friends’ gathering asks, “Got any games that’ll liven things up?” Hit songs from the Heisei era, in particular, have the power to instantly bring back memories the moment you hear them and fire up the room across generations.

In this article, we’ve picked a wide range of tracks from Heisei classics that are perfect for an intro quiz.

From timeless staples everyone can hum along to, to deep cuts that true fans will love—we’ve got you covered.

Use this as a guide for choosing songs at your next event!

Playlist

[Heisei Era] Songs That Hype Up Intro Quizzes: A Collection of Unforgettable Tunes You Can’t Help but Hum
show_chartTitlePlaylistReview
1astronomical observationBUMP OF CHICKEN
astronomical observationBUMP OF CHICKENplay_arrow
A classic by BUMP OF CHICKEN that portrays hope and anxiety
2Tomorrow never knowsMr.Children
Tomorrow never knowsMr.Childrenplay_arrow
A signature song by Mr.Children that sparked a social phenomenon
3CHE.R.RYYUI
CHE.R.RYYUIplay_arrow
YUI's first love song is refreshing
4MiracleGReeeeN
MiracleGReeeeNplay_arrow
GReeeeN's Heart-Resonating Songs and the Theme of Love
5New Treasure IslandSakanakushon
New Treasure IslandSakanakushonplay_arrow
Dance music with retro synths
6Hello, Again ~A Place That’s Been Around Since Long Ago~My Little Lover
Hello, Again ~A Place That’s Been Around Since Long Ago~My Little Loverplay_arrow
Signature songs of MY LITTLE LOVER
7Happinessarashi
Happinessarashiplay_arrow
Arashi’s upbeat TV drama theme song
8The Door to TomorrowI WiSH
The Door to TomorrowI WiSHplay_arrow
I WiSH debut song, Ainori theme song
9ButterflyKimura Kaera
ButterflyKimura Kaeraplay_arrow
Kaela Kimura's classic wedding song
10Odoru-LoopFurederikku
Odoru-LoopFurederikkuplay_arrow
Frederic’s catchy song is making waves
11secret base ~What You Gave Me~ZONE
secret base ~What You Gave Me~ZONEplay_arrow
ZONE’s signature work, Youth Nostalgia
12fragileEvery Little Thing
fragileEvery Little Thingplay_arrow
Kaori Mochida’s classic hit became a smash as the theme song for a dating show.
13loadTHE toraburyū
loadTHE toraburyūplay_arrow
Megahit song by Toraburyu (Tora Baryu) depicts loss based on a true story
14Come, spring.Matsutōya Yumi
Come, spring.Matsutōya Yumiplay_arrow
Yumi Matsutoya’s signature song “Haru yo, Koi”
15Love will winKAN
Love will winKANplay_arrow
KAN’s signature song cheering anthem