Hit J-pop songs of 2005. Recommended masterpieces and popular tracks.
DREAMS COME TRUE, SMAP, Ketsumeishi, ORANGE RANGE, Ayumi Hamasaki, Kiyoshi Hikawa, and more.
From the many iconic and popular songs that colored the J-POP charts of 2005 (Heisei 17), our studio staff has selected recommended hits.
A playlist that still hasn’t lost its shine—one that represents the Heisei era.
Japanese hit songs of 2005 (1–10)
A flower that blooms only hereKobukuro
This is a song that was used as a TV drama’s theme.
The drama’s image evokes grand, majestic nature.
It’s a song that can deeply soothe listeners who are tired from various hardships.
Not only the lyrics and the melody, but also Kobukuro’s vocals resonate profoundly in the heart.
Fantastipotorajitohai ji
This is also a unit formed by popular Johnny’s idols that crosses group boundaries.
The dance is distinctive, so it’s a song that really gets everyone hyped when you sing and dance to it at karaoke.
It’s a difficult song, but it’s one that really energizes the whole place.
asteriskORANGE RANGE
Among ORANGE RANGE’s songs, this one is particularly challenging.
It’s a track that’s better suited for listening than singing.
However, the lyrics carry a strong message, so I recommend listening to it many times.
It’s a really cool song.
Days of Love and DesireSazan Ōrusutāzu
It’s a mature and cool song by Southern All Stars.
The lyrics have that distinct Southern All Stars vibe, with a touch of adult sensuality, so it’s a recommended pick even for men in their 30s and up who don’t usually sing at karaoke.
If you deliver it smoothly, it gives off a really cool impression.
When I Fall in LoveCrystal Kay
It’s the theme song of a popular drama and one of Crystal Kay’s signature tracks.
It’s a wedding song—great for the entrance, and also recommended for friends to sing.
It’s originally sung by a woman, but it sounds cool when a man belts it out too.
Crystal Kay’s songs are challenging, but it feels great when you sing them well.
Love ParadeORANGE RANGE
This song feels incredibly pleasant.
It’s a track I want to send to people who really love music.
The lyrics hit hard for anyone who’s fighting on their own but has someone they love.
It’s tough to play as a band, but I highly recommend it.
It’s not intense, yet it really gets the crowd going when performed by a band.
BANG BANG VacationSMAP
It’s a summer song by SMAP.
It’s a collaboration with KudoKan, and the lyrics turned out really fun.
This one also has a good tempo and is great for everyone to sing together.
It’s not about singing skill—it’s a song you can ride on with the vibe.
If you sing it with energy, it really gets the crowd going.