Nostalgic Yet Everlasting: Classic Hits by 1990s Idol Singers
In recent years, 80s idols have often been featured again thanks to the renewed interest in Showa-era pop, but 90s idol singers are incredibly appealing too!
In this article, we’ll spotlight the hit songs and classics by idol singers who were active in the 1990s.
It was a time when Japan’s pop scene grew even more vibrant, right at the peak of CD sales—many of you probably listened to these tracks in your car stereos.
From cute tunes to cool tracks, the catchy 90s vibe really shines through.
There are plenty of familiar hits as well, including debut songs by actresses you still see often in TV dramas today.
Playlist
| Nostalgic Yet Everlasting: Classic Hits by 1990s Idol Singers | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| show_chart | Title | Playlist | Review |
| 1east | Even when I become an old ladyMoritaka Chisato | play_arrow | Chisato Moritaka’s classic song “Even If I Become an Old Lady” |
| 2east | I’m glad I met you.Koizumi Kyoko | play_arrow | Kyoko Koizumi’s 1990s TV drama theme songs |
| 3east | I just feel like crying.Nagayama Miho | play_arrow | A classic song expressing Miho Nakayama’s feelings about marriage |
| 4east | I’ll be by your side.ribbon | play_arrow | An iconic ’80s anime song from Ribon, a classic sung by Nagasaku |
| 5east | Sexy MusicWink | play_arrow | A cover of a classic hit by Wink, the unsmiling idol duo. |
| 6east | LOVE MachineMōningu Musume. | play_arrow | Morning Musume’s turning point, choreographed by Mayumi Natsu |
| 7east | Half-mysteriousCoCo | play_arrow | The Evolution of Idols and the Allure of Music |
| 8east | to flutter with excitementNishida Hikaru | play_arrow | Hikaru Nishida's 'Tokimeite,' a classic song of youth |
| 9east | Only YouUchida Yuki | play_arrow | Yuki Uchida’s 90s music, composed by Tetsuya Komuro |
| 10east | BE TOGETHERSuzuki Ami | play_arrow | A famous classic best known for Ami Suzuki’s cover version. |
| 11east | Miracle LoveMakise Riho | play_arrow | The allure of Riho Makise in the ’90s and city pop |
| 12east | White LoveSPEED | play_arrow | SPEED’s signature song “White Love” and its history |
| 13east | CAN YOU CELEBRATE?Amuro Namie | ![]() | Namie Amuro’s classic, a masterpiece that symbolizes its era |
| 14east | Legendary GirlMizuki Arisa | play_arrow | Alisa Mizuki, a classic song written and composed by Ami Ozaki |
| 15east | NO TITLISTMiyazawa Rie | play_arrow | Rie Miyazawa’s music and Tetsuya Komuro’s talent |
| 16east | Self ControlAsaka Yui | play_arrow | The allure of 90s music and the spirit of the era |
| 17east | 5 seconds before I fall seriously in loveHirosue Ryōko | play_arrow | Ryoko Hirosue, the nostalgic singing voice from her debut single |
| 18east | Longing, poignancy, and strength of heartShinohara Ryoko with t.komuro | play_arrow | The powerful vocals of Ryoko Shinohara and the Komuro sound |
| 19east | I BELIEVEKahara Tomomi | play_arrow | 90s J-pop: Tetsuya Komuro’s masterpieces and Tomomi Kahala |
| 20east | wailing in griefKudō Shizuka | play_arrow | Shizuka Kudo, a bubbly idol of the 1980s |
| 21east | I want to love rather than be lovedKinKi Kids | play_arrow | Youth hit song by KinKi Kids, singing about a resolve in love |
| 22east | Aphrodisiac from the lipsKudō Shizuka | play_arrow | Shizuka Kudo: A smash hit that symbolizes her growth |
| 23east | Little DarlingTamura Eriko | play_arrow | Theme song of the anime “Shonen Ashibe” |
| 24east | I won’t cry.Suzuki Ranran | play_arrow | The debut single “Nakanaizo” has become a hot topic. |
| 25east | A Little LovePucchimoni | play_arrow | Pucchimoni’s first million-selling hit song |
| 26east | Being just friends is fine.Takahashi Yumiko | play_arrow | Theme song of 'Minami-kun no Koibito': Yumiko Takahashi’s big hit |
| 27east | Escalationtomosaka rie | play_arrow | Rie Tomosaka’s debut single was a big hit. |
| 28east | Cosmic RendezvousShishido Rumi | play_arrow | Techno idol Rumi Shishido debut single |
| 29east | Give me a ShakeMAX | play_arrow | MAX's hit song 'Give me a Shake' |
| 30east | Azure RabbitNoriko Sakai | play_arrow | Noriko Sakai’s smash hit song “Aoi Usagi” (Blue Rabbit) |
| 31east | STEADYSPEED | play_arrow | With a sepia-toned palette, the seaside scene is striking… |
| 32east | Gentle RainKoizumi Kyoko | play_arrow | In the lyrics that Kyoko Koizumi herself crafted, the city… |
| 33east | no matter whatSakurakko Kurabu Sakura-gumi | play_arrow | The Sakurakko Club song used in a TV commercial |
| 34east | A premonition of a smileHinagata Akiko | play_arrow | The debut song “Egao no Yokan” was a big hit. |
| 35east | Dear My FriendsNagayama Miho | play_arrow | A song whose warm message to a friend resonates in the heart |
| 36east | Birthday boyWatanabe Marina | play_arrow | A song by Marina Watanabe produced by Kenji Ozawa |
| 37east | Surely more than anyone else in the worldNagayama Miho & WANDS | play_arrow | Miho Nakayama and WANDS’s classic that sings of love and reunion |
| 38east | GraduaterShiina Hekiru | play_arrow | A powerful classic by Hekiru Shiina that cheers on youth |
| 39east | I Want to See You ~Missing You~Matsuda Seiko | play_arrow | The pain of heartbreak that everyone experiences at least once, and the hope of a reunion… |
| 40east | After school is always a partyToukyou Pafōmansu Dōru | play_arrow | After school, it's always the commercial song for parties. |
| 41east | If the sky is on my sideYūki Nae | play_arrow | Nae Yūki’s popular single, a TV drama theme song |


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