Hit Japanese songs that represent 1997. Recommended masterpieces.
Masayoshi Yamazaki, GLAY, Mr.
Children, THE YELLOW MONKEY, L’Arc-en-Ciel, Namie Amuro, SPEED…
From the many classic songs that lit up the J-POP charts in 1997, we’ve selected hit tracks recommended by our studio staff.
It’s a nostalgic J-POP playlist that still shines vividly today.
Playlist
| Hit Japanese songs that represent 1997. Recommended masterpieces. | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| show_chart | Title | Playlist | Review |
| 1 | Like tonight’s moonElefanto Kashimashi |  play_arrow | Monthly No. 9 on the Oricon chart for September 1997… |
| 2 | lipsGLAY |  play_arrow | A classic song that sensually portrays a heartrending romance, brimming with passion… |
| 3 | Kujira No. 12JUDY AND MARY |  play_arrow | Bouncing powerfully, like an energetic game of soccer... |
| 4 | ESCAPEMOON CHILD |  play_arrow | A cri… that epitomizes the band sound of the ’90s |
| 5 | STEADYSPEED |  play_arrow | With a sepia-toned palette, the seaside scene is striking… |
| 6 | FACEglobe |  play_arrow | Tetsuya Komuro’s outstanding production skills and K… |
| 7 | Soulmatesupittsu |  play_arrow | I find the meaning of life in the small moments of everyday life... |
| 8 | Happy endingOhtaki Eiichi |  play_arrow | As the theme song for Fuji TV’s Monday 9 p.m. drama (Getsu-9), the la… |
| 9 | CallingB’z |  play_arrow | Weekly No. 1, July monthly No. 2, August monthly No. 10… |
| 10 | White LoveSPEED |  play_arrow | Weekly No. 1, November monthly No. 1, and annual No. 10... |
| 11 | One more time, One more chanceYamazaki Masayoshi |  play_arrow | It became a hit as the theme song for the film “Tsuki to Kyabetsu” (Moon and Cabbage). |
| 12 | HIGH PRESSURET.M.Revolution |  play_arrow | T.M.R, which reached 4th place weekly and 22nd place for the year… |
| 13 | Ballad of a SingerSaitō Kazuyoshi |  play_arrow | A timeless ballad by Kazuyoshi Saito that transcends generations... |
| 14 | HOWEVERGLAY |  play_arrow | Weekly No. 1 (2 consecutive weeks / 3 consecutive weeks / a total of 5 weeks)… |
| 15 | Everything(It’s You)Mr.Children |  play_arrow | It reached No. 1 for the month in February 1997 and No. 8 for the year. |
| 16 | Et cetera related to the seashorePUFFY |  play_arrow | At the time, PU—riding a wave of consecutive million-selling hits… |
| 17 | 1/2Kawamoto Makoto |  play_arrow | Ranked 3rd for April 1997 on the monthly chart, and 9th the following May… |
| 18 | Aim to be a Pokémon MasterMatsumoto Rika |  play_arrow | The伝 of the smash-hit game “Pocket Monsters”... |
| 19 | Like a white cloudsaruganseki |  play_arrow | The comedy duo Saruganseki re- in December 1996... |
| 20 | BURNTHE YELLOW MONKEY |  play_arrow | In July 1997, THE YELLOW M... |
| 21 | GlassKawamura Ryuuichi |  play_arrow | After LUNA SEA went on hiatus, he began his solo career... |
| 22 | I love youKawamura Ryuuichi |  play_arrow | A delicate singing voice and a profound expression of love weave together to stir the heart… |
| 23 | How gasoline sloshesBLANKEY JET CITY |  play_arrow | The legendary rock band, BLANKEY JE… |
| 24 | contrailFurawā Kanpanīzu |  play_arrow | The TV Tokyo network anime 'Hare Tokidoki Buta...' |
| 25 | YOU ARE THE ONETK presents konetto |  play_arrow | Up until then, Tetsuya Komuro had been writing lyrics, composing, and producing… |
| 26 | Like when we first metEvery Little Thing |  play_arrow | Reached No. 3 on the weekly Oricon chart and No. 45 for the year… |
| 27 | rainbowL’Arc〜en〜Ciel |  play_arrow | A song that holds deep meaning for the members. During the hiatus... |
| 28 | Liar! Liar!B’z |  play_arrow | An overwhelming guitar riff and a sound brimming with speed… |
| 29 | For the momentEvery Little Thing |  play_arrow | Elegant, translucent vocals and a sophisticated a… |
| 30 | It’s love.V6 |  play_arrow | Lyrics by Goro Matsui, music by Koji Tamaki… |
| 31 | The Other Side of LoveSakamoto Ryuichi featuring Sister M |  play_arrow | Crystal-clear vocals and a refined melody... |
| 32 | ENDLESS SUMMER NUDEMagokoro Burazāzu |  play_arrow | A summer classic by Magokoro Brothers, scenes of youthful days |
| 33 | LOVE IS ALL MUSICKahara Tomomi |  play_arrow | A rock ballad produced by Tetsuya Komuro... |
| 34 | sunflowerNagabuchi Tsuyoshi |  play_arrow | Powerful vocals and an acoustic guitar weave together... |
| 35 | ILE AIYE ~Let’s dance with WA~AGHARTA |  play_arrow | It originally comes from NHK’s TV program “Minna no U…”. |
| 36 | As if it were a dreamDEEN |  play_arrow | The theme song of the game 'Tales of Destiny'... |
| 37 | STOP THE TIMEHi-STANDARD |  play_arrow | The charismatic figure of Japan’s punk scene, Hi… |
| 38 | Poem of SunlightLe Couple |  play_arrow | Weekly 2nd place, July monthly 1st place, August monthly 5th place… |
| 39 | Red AngelPocket Biscuits |  play_arrow | The pocket-sized bi… which ranked 2nd weekly and 12th for the year |
| 40 | Daughter of the CircuitPUFFY |  play_arrow | PUFFY, which recorded No. 1 weekly and No. 32 for the year... |
| 41 | Melty LoveSHAZNA |  play_arrow | SHAZN… ranked 2nd for the week and 43rd for the year. |
| 42 | celerySMAP |  play_arrow | SMAP’s 25th single, a cover of a song by Masayoshi Yamazaki. |
| 43 | WHITE BREATHT.M.Revolution |  play_arrow | A million-hit song. In the music video, there’s an eccentric fa— |
| 44 | Let’s shoot through the present with a rusty machine gun.WANDS |  play_arrow | The ending theme of the anime Dragon Ball GT... |
| 45 | Run through the hit chartsSuga Shikao |  play_arrow | A cool sa... that mixes funk and pop |
| 46 | Scarletsupittsu |  play_arrow | It reached weekly No. 1, monthly No. 6 for February, and No. 47 for the year... |
| 47 | PRIDEImai Miki |  play_arrow | Weekly No. 1, December monthly No. 1, and for the 1997 fiscal year… |
| 48 | Rondo – revolutionOkui Masami |  play_arrow | The opening theme of the anime Revolutionary Girl Utena... |
| 49 | honest / frank / straightforwardMakihara Noriyuki |  play_arrow | A tender, heart-soothing presence that gently embraces delicate emotions… |
| 50 | Princess MononokeMera Yoshikazu |  play_arrow | Theme song of the animated film “Princess Mononoke.” In those days, … |
| 51 | Love SomebodyOda Yūji |  play_arrow | This is Yuji Oda’s 13th single. Dra... |
| 52 | Refrain of SoulsTakahashi Yoko |  play_arrow | The animated film released in 1997, “Neon Genesis …” |
| 53 | A third of pure-hearted feelingsSIAM SHADE |  play_arrow | Anime “Rurouni Kenshin: Meiji Swordsman Romantic Story”… |
| 54 | Let’s dance in a circle (Wasshoi)V6 |  play_arrow | Popular across a wide range of generations. In 1997, on NHK… |
| 55 | Theme of Eccentric Boy BowieEkusentorikku Shōnen Bōui Ōru Sutāzu |  play_arrow | The wildly popular comedy sketch show at the time, “Downtown …” |
| 56 | CAN YOU CELEBRATE?Amuro Namie |  | In March 1997 it was number one for the month, number one for the year, and the following year… |
| 57 | 5 seconds before I fall seriously in loveHirosue Ryōko |  play_arrow | Released in April 1997. A romance to match the spring… |
| 58 | Is spring here yet?Hamada Masatoshi |  play_arrow | Little by little, but surprisingly, I’ve kept up my music activities for quite a long time… |
| 59 | LOVE LOVE SHOWTHE YELLOW MONKEY |  play_arrow | Reunited in 2016 and embarked on their first nationwide tour in 16 years… |
| 60 | Hate tell a lieKahara Tomomi |  play_arrow | Tomomi Kahala's 6th single. A commercial song for Kanebo Cosmetics. |
| 61 | Katsushika RhapsodyDōjima Kōhei |  play_arrow | From the anime “Kochira Katsushika-ku Kameari Kōen-mae Hashutsujo”... |
| 62 | Glass BoyKinKi Kids |  play_arrow | Released in 1997, it sold 1.68 million copies... |