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Hit songs that colored 2011! Timeless tracks that bring back those days

A music scene like a mirror reflecting its era.

In 2011, Japan experienced the Great East Japan Earthquake, a momentous event that deeply influenced music.

From uplifting songs filled with messages of encouragement to positive tracks that helped us rediscover the joys of everyday life, the year produced many hits imbued with feelings unique to that time.

As we look back on those songs that left a deep imprint on the hearts of people who lived through that period, shall we once again reflect on the power and potential of music?

Playlist

Hit songs that colored 2011! Timeless tracks that bring back those days
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1bouquetback number
bouquetback numberplay_arrow
A love song depicting the depth of clumsy love
2Everyday, KachushaAKB48
Everyday, KachushaAKB48play_arrow
An AKB48 song that accompanies summer memories
3One million “I love you”sRake
One million “I love you”sRakeplay_arrow
An inspiring classic that sings of great love
4Go Go Summer!KARA
Go Go Summer!KARAplay_arrow
Korean idol group KARA became a big hit after the AKB era.
5Everybody GoKis-my-ft2
Everybody GoKis-my-ft2play_arrow
Kis-My-Ft2’s debut single is a big hit.
6OVERHey! Say! JUMP
OVERHey! Say! JUMPplay_arrow
Johnny’s and AKB idols are popular.
7Jet Coaster LoveKARA
Jet Coaster LoveKARAplay_arrow
A fast-paced K-pop hit that expresses the emotions of love
8flying getAKB48
flying getAKB48play_arrow
The year AKB48 dominated the music scene
9Maru Maru Mori Mori!Kaoru to Tomoki, tama ni Mukku.
Maru Maru Mori Mori!Kaoru to Tomoki, tama ni Mukku.play_arrow
The drama's theme song became a massive hit, sending its popularity skyrocketing.
10No matter how…Nishino Kana
No matter how…Nishino Kanaplay_arrow
Regret and aching feelings for a lost love
11HappinessAI
HappinessAIplay_arrow
A heart-touching song from an AI that delivers happiness
12I want to be kinder.Saitō Kazuyoshi
I want to be kinder.Saitō Kazuyoshiplay_arrow
Kazuyoshi Saito’s classic: the complex emotions of self and love
13Labyrinth Love Songarashi
Labyrinth Love Songarashiplay_arrow
Arashi’s theme song: the intersection of mystery-solving and love
14Sexy ZoneSexy Zone
Sexy ZoneSexy Zoneplay_arrow
An idol's passion embodied in their debut song
15Rising SunEXILE
Rising SunEXILEplay_arrow
The year EXILE’s hit songs began
16Let’s become a family / fighting poseFukuyama Masaharu
Let's become a family / fighting poseFukuyama Masaharuplay_arrow
Masaharu Fukuyama's mature songs are popular.
17Weekend: not yet.Not yet
Weekend: not yet.Not yetplay_arrow
AKB powerhouse unit, strongly idol-colored
18Lotusarashi
Lotusarashiplay_arrow
Arashi is an idol group loved by young women.
19Pareo is emerald.SKE48
Pareo is emerald.SKE48play_arrow
The commercial success of AKB-affiliated idol groups
20Dear JItano Tomomi
Dear JItano Tomomiplay_arrow
Tomomi Itano’s solo songs are appealing for their mature vibe.
21It Has to Be You (duet with Nao Yasuda)KG
It Has to Be You (duet with Nao Yasuda)KGplay_arrow
Popular songs are decided by viewers' requests.
22Song of a FriendBUMP OF CHICKEN
Song of a FriendBUMP OF CHICKENplay_arrow
An inspiring movie theme song that celebrates the value of friendship
23HELLOYUI
HELLOYUIplay_arrow
Early-summer love, a song of buoyant exhilaration
24Forget-me-notShimizu Shota
Forget-me-notShimizu Shotaplay_arrow
Shota Shimizu's singing voice resonates with the heart.
25Super Ball of Loveaiko
Super Ball of Loveaikoplay_arrow
Kare-natsu bounces like a super ball.
26I want to keep smiling.ikimonogakari
I want to keep smiling.ikimonogakariplay_arrow
A song of strong will and hope that looks forward
27BraveNaoto Intiraymi
BraveNaoto Intiraymiplay_arrow
A song that gives you hope and courage through the power of music
28March Toward TomorrowKuwata Keisuke
March Toward TomorrowKuwata Keisukeplay_arrow
Keisuke Kuwata’s song of hope, standing with Tohoku
29Fukuwarai (a traditional Japanese “lucky laugh” face-making game)Takahashi Yuu
Fukuwarai (a traditional Japanese “lucky laugh” face-making game)Takahashi Yuuplay_arrow
Songs by Yu Takahashi that uplift the heart with a smile
30ZeroBUMP OF CHICKEN
ZeroBUMP OF CHICKENplay_arrow
Guitar rock band tops the chart with 240,000 copies sold
31Don’t Wanna LieB’z
Don’t Wanna LieB'zplay_arrow
B'z still rock strong, but they don't measure up to AKB.
32EternalAkanishi Jin
EternalAkanishi Jinplay_arrow
Solo song by an idol sees strong sales
33ULTIMATE WHEELSKAT-TUN
ULTIMATE WHEELSKAT-TUNplay_arrow
Johnny’s idol groups dominate
34T.W.L / Yellow Pansy StreetKanjani∞
T.W.L / Yellow Pansy StreetKanjani∞play_arrow
A Johnny’s idol group is rising in popularity
35See you tomorrow…JUJU
See you tomorrow...JUJUplay_arrow
An extraordinary hit that topped the cable rankings
36Oh my gosh!NMB48
Oh my gosh!NMB48play_arrow
AKB48 and its sub-groups are very popular.
37More KissFairies
More KissFairiesplay_arrow
The gap between an idol group’s popularity and the reality
38StillFlower
StillFlowerplay_arrow
A more mature women’s group than an idol group
39Hold me over the phoneTEE
Hold me over the phoneTEEplay_arrow
A tearful love ballad, a pleasant song
40The last daySukima Suichi
The last daySukima Suichiplay_arrow
A popular duo delivers captivating music
41Let me crychangun soku
Let me crychangun sokuplay_arrow
Korean Wave star finds success with a popular song
42Why?(Keep Your Head Down)Tōhōshinki
Why?(Keep Your Head Down)Tōhōshinkiplay_arrow
TVXQ continues to be popular in the Korean idol scene.
43Full of memoriesMINMI
Full of memoriesMINMIplay_arrow
Wonderful music with powerful female vocals
44Let’s try againChīmu Amyūzu!!
Let’s try againChīmu Amyūzu!!play_arrow
The earthquake disaster charity single is a hit.
45Eternity begins with just a single second.JAY’ED×JUJU
Eternity begins with just a single second.JAY’ED×JUJUplay_arrow
A bittersweet love ballad, ranked No. 2