[Drama Theme Songs] Over 800 Million Plays! A Curated Selection of Unforgettable Classics

moonlightOnitsuka Chihiro

Chihiro Onitsuka – Gekkou (Moonlight)

It was the theme song of a TV drama starring Yukie Nakama in 2000.

The song, wrapped in a fantastical atmosphere, matched the drama’s world, which was humorous yet serious.

It’s a song that makes you think about your purpose of existence and your future—who you are and how you should live.

Poem of SunlightLe Couple

Hidamari no Uta / Le Couple (OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO)

It was an insert song for a TV drama starring Yosuke Eguchi in 1997.

It’s also well-known for its clear, gentle vocals and soothing melody.

While it’s very popular as a love song, it’s also a song for heartbreak.

It’s the kind of song you want to listen to when you decide to face forward and move on.

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Spitz / Robinson

It was used as the theme song for a 1996 TV drama starring Tomoya Nagase and Miki Sakai.

As one of Spitz’s signature songs, its clear, soaring vocals evoke a sense of poignancy and nostalgia for school days.

The track was a major hit and is also a popular, high-key choice for karaoke.

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Masaharu Fukuyama – Sanctuary (short ver.)

A jazzy, passionate track from Masaharu Fukuyama.

Released in September 2017, this song was used as the theme for the drama “Kurokawa no Techo” (The Black Leather Notebook).

It portrays an irreplaceable place we all hold in our hearts, told in the voice of a woman who embodies both inner strength and vulnerability.

The melancholic melody is dynamic and expressive, growing more captivating with every listen.

With its distinctively passionate Spanish-inspired rhythm, you’ll likely find yourself wanting to move as you listen.

Its polished quality makes it easy to see why it became his 18th No.

1 on the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart.

Give it a listen when you’re in the mood for a sophisticated vibe.

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It’s the theme song of a 2006 TV drama starring Hiroshi Abe.

It’s one of Every Little Thing’s signature songs from the 2000s, featuring a rock sound, and it’s an uplifting track that evokes the drama’s worldview—moving forward despite encounters and farewells.

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GReeeeN – Kiseki

GReeeeN’s seventh single, released in May 2008, became a massive hit as the theme song for the TBS drama “ROOKIES.” It debuted at No.

1 on the Oricon Singles Chart in its first week and ranked fourth on the 2008 year-end chart.

In 2009, it also achieved the remarkable feat of being recognized by Guinness World Records.

The lyrics portray a vow of everlasting love, intertwining the miracle of the two meeting with the path they have walked so far.

The straightforward words conveying ever-deepening affection resonate deeply with listeners.

It’s a perfect song for looking back on memories with a loved one or finding the courage to step into the future.

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Masaki Suda 'Machigai Sagashi' (Spot the Difference)

This work, in which Masaki Suda—active as an actor—sings a song by Kenshi Yonezu, was released as a digital single in May 2019.

Chosen as the theme song for the drama “Perfect World,” it garnered enormous attention, winning 32 awards.

It tells the story of a protagonist who once felt like a mistake, but finds the meaning of life through meeting someone precious—deeply resonating with those who struggle with self-denial.

A fated love so powerful that questions of right or wrong cease to matter is conveyed through Masaki Suda’s strong, straightforward vocals, stirring the heart with every listen.

It is one of his signature tracks, also included on the album “LOVE.”