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.

Playlist

The debut song of a beloved national idol from days gone by. Relive that emotion once more.
	Title	Playlist	Review
1	Silent majorityKeyakizaka46		Keyakizaka46 debut single center Yurina Hirate
2	I wanted to see you.AKB48		AKB48's major debut single becomes a big hit
3	Gifted.BE:FIRST		A powerful debut single that sings of infinite possibilities
4	Spinning CurtainNogizaka 46		Nogizaka46 debut single, Rina Ikoma is the center
5	Is being cute not enough?CUTIE STREET		CUTIE STREET's debut work is cute
6	First Lovenaniwa danshi		Naniwa Danshi’s debut song is full of first-love vibes!
7	InfinityJO1		JO1’s debut single records sales of over 320,000 copies
8	Here we go! Phantom Thief GirlMomoiro Kurōbā Zetto		A cute idol song with a phantom thief motif
9	Can’t Stop!!-LOVING-SMAP		An early-days youth anthem of SMAP
10	Morning coffeeMōningu Musume.		Morning Musume releases debut single
11	Slow motionNakamori Akina		A classic hit by Akina Nakamori depicting an encounter on the beach
12	Youth ClockNGT48		A pure schoolboy’s wistful first love painted along a springtime route to school
13	Step and a stepNiziU		An encouraging song from NiziU’s debut that teaches the importance of moving at your own pace
14	darknessSTU48		STU48’s debut song depicts scenes of youth.
15	Imitation RainSixTONES		Introduction to SixTONES' debut work
16	LOVE YOU ONLYTOKIO		A love song with which TOKIO made their debut and performed at the Kōhaku Uta Gassen
17	Thinking about the blue skyBoku ga mitakatta aozora		A moving song that portrays the dreams and hopes of student days
18	STAR LIGHTHikaru GENJI		The gem-like debut song by Hikaru GENJI that colors youth
19	Naniwa Iroha-bushiKanjani∞		A song that fuses enka and rock, overflowing with love for Kansai
20	D.D.Snow Man		A cheer song by Snow Man that expresses their determination toward their dreams
21	MUSIC FOR THE PEOPLEV6		V6 debut single, second highest sales
22	A-RA-SHIarashi		Arashi’s debut song. The image song for the Volleyball World Cup. Number one on the Oricon charts.
23	Everybody GoKis-my-ft2		Kis-My-Ft2 debut song Hope of Light
24	Sentimental JourneyMatsumoto Iyo		IYO Matsumoto’s biggest hit song
25	EQUAL RomanceCoCo		CoCo 1989 debut song Ranma 1/2
26	Ultra Music PowerHey! Say! JUMP		Hey! Say! JUMP’s debut single is a big hit
27	Real FaceKAT-TUN		KAT-TUN’s 2006 debut single achieved a million sales
28	5 seconds before I fall seriously in loveHirosue Ryōko		Ryoko Hirosue’s 1997 debut single was a big hit
29	Don’t take off my sailor uniformo nyanko kurabu		Onyanko Club's debut single
30	I’m not afraid of wolves at all.Ishino Mako		Mako Ishino’s 1978 debut song
31	Glass BoyKinKi Kids		KinKi Kids 1997 debut song
32	age; the age range typical for adolescence or a particular stage in lifeYamaguchi Momoe		Momoe Yamaguchi’s debut song, singing of innocent first love
33	Sugar Baby LoveWink		Wink debuts with Sugar Baby Love
34	Irresponsible? Who cares—LOVE!KAMIGATA BOYZ		Debut song by KAMIGATA BOYZ brimming with Kansai love
35	Dreaming 15-year-oldSumairēji		A song depicting the bittersweet summer love of a 15-year-old girl
36	MasqueradeShonentai		Shonentai’s debut single became a big hit.
37	The season of bare feetMatsuda Seiko		Seiko Matsuda’s debut song CM jingle
38	I can’t live without you.Berryz Kobo		Berryz Kobo debut single released in 2004
39	arDevil ANTHEM.		An energetic EDM-pop fusion track
40	Love! Love! Skip!HKT48		HKT48 debut single released in 2013
41	Extinct Black-Haired GirlNMB48		NMB48 debut single center: Miyuki Watanabe
42	O strong oneSKE48		SKE48 debut single, Jurina Matsui as center
43	Brilliant DreamNakagawa Shoko		Shoko Nakagawa co-stars with a cat in her debut song
44	First DateOkada Yukiko		Yukiko Okada's debut song, First-Date Jitters
45	CNagayama Miho		Miho Nakayama’s 1985 debut smash hit
46	Dream RushMiyazawa Rie		Rie Miyazawa’s debut single was a huge hit, reaching No. 2 on the Oricon charts
47	My sixteen years oldKoizumi Kyoko		Kyoko Koizumi debut single released in 1982
48	QuestionTachibana Risa		Risa Tachibana’s debut song is a hit
49	Hang in there, girl! (lol)aidoringu!!!		Idoling!!!'s debut single
50	Red and BlackIwasaki Yoshimi		Won the grand prize with Yoshimi Iwasaki’s debut song