The debut song of a beloved national idol from days gone by. Relive that emotion once more.
“Aitakatta,” “Real Face,” “Glass no Shōnen” — the encounters with the songs that became the origins of these national idols are etched in our hearts as vivid memories.
AKB48, KAT-TUN, KinKi Kids, and many other groups have delivered unforgettable moments.
The expressions on their faces as they took their first steps toward the big dream of a major debut still haven’t lost their shine.
From chart-topping hits to long-selling, nostalgic tracks,
we present a selection of debut songs brimming with the boundless potential of these idols.
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Debut songs by beloved national idols. Relive that excitement once more (41–50)
My sixteen years oldKoizumi Kyoko
It was released in 1982 as Kyoko Koizumi’s debut single.
The song is a cover of Madoka Mori’s “Nee Nee Nee,” which was released in 1979, and it reached No.
22 on the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart.
With this song, she made her first appearances on TBS’s The Best Ten and Nippon TV’s The Top Ten.
QuestionTachibana Risa
Released in 1987 as Risa Tachibana’s debut single.
In addition to being the theme song for the TBS drama “Maido Osawagase Shimasu III,” the track was also aired as a TV commercial song for Lotte Ice Cream’s “Big Cone” and Toshiba’s hair dryer “Let’s Chat Seaside Wagon.” It reached No.
2 on the Oricon chart.
Sugar Baby LoveWink
It was released in 1988 as Wink’s debut single.
The original is the Rubettes’ “Sugar Baby Love,” released in 1974, and it was used as the theme song for the Fuji TV drama “Netsuppoi no!” starring Yoko Minamino in 1988.
It reached No.
20 on the Oricon chart.
Hang in there, girl! (lol)aidoringu!!!
It was released in 2007 as Idoling!!!’s debut single.
The female idol group of the same name was created by Fuji TV’s variety idol program “Idoling!!!,” and the song was used as the theme for Fuji TV 721/739’s “Idoling!!!.”
Red and BlackIwasaki Yoshimi
It was released in 1980 as Yoshimi Iwasaki’s debut single.
About a month after her debut, she performed the song at the 9th Tokyo Music Festival held in 1980, winning the Grand Prize in the domestic competition and advancing to the world competition.
On the Oricon chart, it peaked at No.
19.
In conclusion
We looked back at the debut songs of nationally beloved idols, and they were all captivating tracks that symbolize their respective eras.
Not only their media exposure and buzz, but also the high level of craftsmanship in the songs themselves is impressive.
How about listening to your favorites again while recalling their fresh charm at debut and their sparkle as idols? You’ll surely encounter a special kind of emotion woven from both nostalgia and freshness.