Hit Japanese songs of 2004: recommended classics and popular tracks
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Children, Kishidan, Ken Hirai, Ayaka Hirahara, Hikaru Utada, Tokyo Jihen…
From the many classic and popular songs that colored the J-POP hit charts of 2004 (Heisei 16), our studio staff has selected recommended hits.
A playlist that still doesn’t fade with time—one that represents the Heisei era.
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Male artist (21–30)
ignited – イグナイテッド –T.M.Revolution
This is the 20th single, which served as the opening theme for the anime Mobile Suit Gundam SEED DESTINY.
With this song, they achieved their first No.
1 on the Oricon charts in six years.
It features a distinctive, fast-paced sound with a somewhat digital atmosphere.
The lyrics are powerful yet tinged with a certain sadness, reflecting the themes of the work.
Blue BenchSasuke
This is Sasuke’s debut single, whose standard edition was released in 2004.
It steadily increased its sales from 2004 to 2005, and in 2005 it reached number one on the annual Oricon indie rankings.
It’s a heartrending, tear-jerking song that sings of feelings for a woman after a breakup.