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