[Hit Songs of 1999] A roundup of timeless tracks that dominated the charts!
1999 was a turning point that brought various changes to Japan’s music scene.
The achievements of female artists in particular were remarkable, and across a wide range of genres—from J-pop to rock to ballads—many classic songs were born.
The numerous hits from 1999, whose appeal remains undiminished even today, continue to have a major influence on contemporary artists.
In this article, we’ll introduce hit songs released in 1999.
Immerse yourself and enjoy the sound where nostalgia and freshness coexist!
Playlist
| [Hit Songs of 1999] A roundup of timeless tracks that dominated the charts! | |||
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| show_chart | Title | Playlist | Review |
| 1 | Dango Three BrothersHayami Kentarō, Shigemori Ayumi |  play_arrow | Attractive songs from Okaasan to Issho |
| 2 | Why…Hysteric Blue |  play_arrow | An inspiring classic that sings of love’s frustrating yearning |
| 3 | LOVE〜Destiny〜Hamasaki Ayumi |  play_arrow | Ayumi Hamasaki’s fateful, heartrending ballad |
| 4 | Movin’ on without youUtada Hikaru |  play_arrow | A masterpiece with a mature worldview right after their debut |
| 5 | RESPECT the POWER OF LOVEAmuro Namie |  play_arrow | Namie Amuro’s powerful cheer song |
| 6 | Winter , againGLAY |  play_arrow | A classic song that sings of Hokkaido’s scenery and the feelings of love |
| 7 | Boys & GirlsHamasaki Ayumi |  play_arrow | Ayumi’s exhilarating masterpiece |
| 8 | Crazy Beat Goes On!DA PUMP |  play_arrow | DA PUMP's upbeat popular song |
| 9 | Over and OverEvery Little Thing |  play_arrow | Eternal Love, a moving masterpiece of a drama ending theme |
| 10 | BELIEVEMISIA |  play_arrow | MISIA revolutionizes the music scene with R&B |
| 11 | SquallMatsumoto Eiko |  play_arrow | Eiko Matsumoto’s rain ballad with lyrics by Masaharu Fukuyama |
| 12 | TO BEHamasaki Ayumi |  play_arrow | Ayumi Hamasaki’s philosophically themed song that resonates with hearts at a crossroads |
| 13 | somedayyuzu |  play_arrow | A classic song that depicts snowy scenery and thoughts for a loved one |
| 14 | That paper airplane splits the cloudy sky19 |  play_arrow | 19 beloved songs, popular for their warm vocals |
| 15 | ApolloPorunogurafiti |  play_arrow | An impressive classic that depicts a moon landing |
| 16 | Driver’s HighL’Arc〜en〜Ciel |  play_arrow | L’Arc~en~Ciel’s GTO theme song |
| 17 | GOLDFINGER ’99Gō Hiromi |  play_arrow | Hiromi Go’s popular cover songs and choreography |
| 18 | A-RA-SHIarashi |  play_arrow | Arashi’s debut song, the theme song for the Volleyball World Cup |
| 19 | instinctShiina Ringo |  play_arrow | The music video by Ringo Sheena features an impressive nurse outfit. |
| 20 | BambinaHotei Tomoyasu |  play_arrow | Hotei Tomoyasu’s devilish, seductive song with an Italian title |
| 21 | HEAVEN’S DRIVEL’Arc〜en〜Ciel |  play_arrow | A high-velocity rock number by L’Arc~en~Ciel |
| 22 | Love, Day After TomorrowKuraki Mai |  play_arrow | Mai Kuraki’s debut single and CD situation |
| 23 | Let yourself go，Let myself goDragon Ash |  play_arrow | Dragon Ash’s groundbreaking turning-point single |
| 24 | AS TIME GOES BYhiro |  play_arrow | hiro's debut solo single becomes a big hit as a TV drama theme song |
| 25 | A Little LovePucchimoni |  play_arrow | Pucchimoni’s first million-selling hit song |
| 26 | HEAVENFukuyama Masaharu |  play_arrow | Dependence and conflict depicted by a passionate song |
| 27 | First LoveUtada Hikaru |  play_arrow | A masterpiece from Hikaru Utada’s first album |
| 28 | Transparent GirlNUMBER GIRL |  play_arrow | Shocking summer song by Hidetoku Mukai |
| 29 | TOKYOSADS |  play_arrow | Debut song of Kiyoharu’s new band, SADS. |
| 30 | I WISHHirose Kōmi |  play_arrow | Kohmi Hirose’s classic winter song paints a snowy landscape. |
| 31 | BIRDSCOIL |  play_arrow | COIL's catchy and nostalgic 4th single |
| 32 | On the morning when the bell of hope ringsTHE ALFEE |  play_arrow | The theme song of Salaryman Kintaro—a song that gives you energy. |
| 33 | TRUTH 〜A Great Detective of Love〜TWO-MIX |  play_arrow | TWO-MIX and Ms. Takayama from Detective Conan’s theme songs |
| 34 | Last chanceSamushingu Erusu |  play_arrow | A band born from Denpa Shōnen, a masterpiece created under extreme conditions |
| 35 | AWAKEWANDS |  play_arrow | The title track of WANDS' final album, AWAKE |
| 36 | Grateful DaysDragon Ash |  play_arrow | Dragon Ash, a hip-hop track based on Pachelbel’s Canon |
| 37 | SurvivalGLAY |  play_arrow | A work by Koji Morimoto requested by a member |
| 38 | VanillaGACKT |  play_arrow | Captivated by Gackt’s famous song and singing it passionately at karaoke |
| 39 | Before dawnSuga Shikao |  play_arrow | Seiko commercial song, Suga Shikao’s classic. |
| 40 | Sunny Day SundaySenchimentaru Basu |  play_arrow | A catchy music band that grabs attention in commercials. |
| 41 | Days / My DiamondPoketto Bisuketsu |  play_arrow | Uchinanchan, a hugely popular music unit |
| 42 | LOVE MachineMōningu Musume. |  play_arrow | Morning Musume’s signature song “LOVE Machine” |
| 43 | Gardensugar soul feat. Kenji |  play_arrow | A soul-stirring, epic ballad—Dragon Ash’s classic |
| 44 | On the edge (chop)B’z |  play_arrow | B’z’s smash hit song “Chop” is the opening theme for Detective Conan. |
| 45 | Morning will come againDREAMS COME TRUE |  play_arrow | DREAMS COME TRUE’s 24th single, a heartwarming classic |
| 46 | Somewhere, not hereGLAY |  play_arrow | A song of hope, expressing a forward-moving spirit |
| 47 | Stay GoldHi-STANDARD |  play_arrow | A masterpiece included on Hi-Standard’s final album |
| 48 | Spring ~spring~Hysteric Blue |  play_arrow | Masterpieces that captivated junior and senior high school students, songs that resonate with the heart |
| 49 | FlowerKinKi Kids |  play_arrow | A positive, ocean-like Kinki Kids song that heals the heart |
| 50 | PiecesL’Arc〜en〜Ciel |  play_arrow | A gentle ballad filled with love for children |
| 51 | Toward the lightMr.Children |  play_arrow | Lead single with a heavy, weighty atmosphere |
| 52 | Black Boots ~oh my friend~SOPHIA |  play_arrow | A poignant classic that sings of feelings for a friend |
| 53 | Days in rosy huesTHE YELLOW MONKEY |  play_arrow | The Yellow Monkey reunites, high expectations with new song announcement |
| 54 | fireworksaiko |  play_arrow | A lament sung by seeing oneself in the form of a rhinoceros beetle |
| 55 | At that speedthe briliant green |  play_arrow | The untold story behind the formation of the band that preceded Tommy february6 |
| 56 | rainbowkururi |  play_arrow | Quruli's signature song, the feeling that time stops |
| 57 | Eat bread and honey.Kuramubon |  play_arrow | Clammbon’s signature song, with a pleasant groove |
| 58 | hometownMōningu Musume. |  play_arrow | My heart flutters at Morning Musume’s gentle songs. |
| 59 | AutomaticUtada Hikaru |  play_arrow | Self-written and self-performed songs by Hikaru Utada, who made a popular debut at 15 |
| 60 | Kiss me here.Shiina Ringo |  play_arrow | Shiina Ringo’s bittersweet love song becomes a big hit |
| 61 | Hungry SpiderMakihara Noriyuki |  play_arrow | Noriyuki Makihara’s theme song, a song with a heavy atmosphere |
| 62 | Be cool !yazaru |  play_arrow | Tunnels' Yazawa’s first appearance on Kōhaku hit song |
| 63 | Be TogetherSuzuki Ami |  play_arrow | Ami Suzuki’s representative popular songs |
| 64 | Eyes On Me featuring in Final Fantasy VIIIFei Won |  play_arrow | A famous song from FF8, Fei Fong’s moving piece |
| 65 | energy flow (Ura BTTB)Sakamoto Ryuichi |  play_arrow | A popular commercial jingle had a major impact on the music scene. |
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| 66 | ShakeDOUBLE |  play_arrow | The sense of nighttime liberation in the classic by DOUBLE, the R&B sister duo. |