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.
Playlist
| Japanese hit songs of 2005 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| show_chart | Title | Playlist | Review |
| 1east | A flower that blooms only hereKobukuro |  play_arrow | It's a song that was used as the theme song for a drama. The drama… |
| 2east | Fantastipotorajitohai ji |  play_arrow | Here too, a popular Johnny’s idol is goss— |
| 3east | asteriskORANGE RANGE |  play_arrow | Among ORANGE RANGE’s songs, this is one of the difficult ones… |
| 4east | Days of Love and DesireSazan Ōrusutāzu |  play_arrow | A mature and cool track by Southern All Stars... |
| 5east | planetariumBUMP OF CHICKEN |  play_arrow | It's a masterpiece by BUMP OF CHICKEN. This, for a man... |
| 6east | Youthful AmigoShūji to Akira |  play_arrow | This is a song sung by two popular idols. This is… |
| 7east | When I Fall in LoveCrystal Kay |  play_arrow | It’s the theme song of a popular drama. Crystal … |
| 8east | Love ParadeORANGE RANGE |  play_arrow | This song feels incredibly pleasant. I really love music… |
| 9east | BANG BANG VacationSMAP |  play_arrow | It’s a summer song by SMAP. A collab with KudoKan… |
| 10east | Stargazertayori |  play_arrow | Music of hope traveling among the stars, a fantastical song that resonates in the heart |
| 11east | AnniversaryKinki Kizzu |  play_arrow | Don’t underestimate it just because it’s an idol song—this one’s tough... |
| 12east | HEAVENHamasaki Ayumi |  play_arrow | It’s a ballad sung with a mellow, heartfelt touch. The vocals are excel… |
| 13east | STEP youHamasaki Ayumi |  play_arrow | It’s one of Ayumi Hamasaki’s popular songs. The music video is Japanese… |
| 14east | NO MORE CRYD-51 |  play_arrow | It's the theme song of a hugely popular school drama. It’s filled with youth and... |
| 15east | Love BombB’z |  play_arrow | A song where Inaba-san’s voice is wonderful. A bright, upbea… |
| 16east | As many times as you likeDREAMS COME TRUE |  play_arrow | It's an uplifting song by Dreams Come True. I feel like I'm about to lose heart... |
| 17east | GLAMOROUS SKYNANA starring MIKA NAKASHIMA |  play_arrow | This is a song that Mika Nakashima sang while staying in her role from the film. |
| 18east | Please, señorita.ORANGE RANGE |  play_arrow | A signature summer song by ORANGE RANGE… |
| 19east | KizunaORANGE RANGE |  play_arrow | A lively, cheerful group called ORANGE RANGE… |
| 20east | sparklingaiko |  play_arrow | It's an uptempo song by aiko. Long distance... |
| 21east | cherry blossomKetsumeishi |  play_arrow | Among the many cherry blossom songs, it’s a very famous one... |
| 22east | planetariumOtsuka Ai |  play_arrow | It's a song that was used in a hugely popular drama. So soot... |
| 23east | POPSTARHirai Ken |  play_arrow | For Ken Hirai, it's a rare dance number—just one track... |
| 24east | First Love TrainHikawa Kiyoshi |  play_arrow | An enka by Kiyoshi Hikawa that’s close to kayōkyoku and easy to listen to. |
| 25east | I love you, Osaka.Kanjani∞ |  play_arrow | An idol singing in Kansai dialect is very rare… |
| 26east | CherishNEWS |  play_arrow | It feels like a classic idol-style song and lyrics... |
| 27east | OCEANB’z |  play_arrow | It’s the theme song of a hugely popular drama. Facing the vast ocean... |
| 28east | ENDLESSSTORYREIRA starring YUNA ITO |  play_arrow | This song was also used in a hugely popular drama about men fighting at sea... |
| 29east | Tonkari KidsTongarikizzu |  play_arrow | These days, it’s rare techno. And what’s more, it’s bi— |
| 30east | SMILYOtsuka Ai |  play_arrow | Ai Otsuka, who sings ballads with gentle emotion, the te... |
| 31east | To a Friend ~Say What You Will~SMAP |  play_arrow | The lyrics were written by none other than Eric Clapton… |