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

Which drama theme song is etched most deeply in your memory?

In this article, we’ve picked popular songs that not only became massive hits alongside their dramas but have also racked up astonishing view counts on platforms like YouTube.

With lyrics that link to the story, sounds that color emotional scenes, and a variety of unique charms, these theme songs transcend time and are loved by audiences across generations.

If you watched the dramas in real time, listen while recalling the iconic scenes; if you haven’t seen them, try listening as you check out the story.

Playlist

[Drama Theme Songs] Over 800 Million Plays! A Curated Selection of Unforgettable Classics
	Title	Playlist	Review
1	See you again sometime!Yonezu Kenshi		Kenshi Yonezu’s morning drama theme song expresses hope and strength.
2	LemonYonezu Kenshi		Loss and hope: Kenshi Yonezu’s moving theme song
3	hundreds of millions of light-yearsOmoinotake		A song by Omoinotake about a long-distance relationship
4	SubtitleOfisharu Higedan Dism		The moving theme song of the drama starring Haruna Kawaguchi and Ren Meguro
5	To new loversback number		A heartwarming song by back number that depicts a parent's growth and love
6	366 daysHY		A poignant classic by HY—their signature song that heals the pain of heartbreak
7	loveHoshino Gen		The hit song by Gen Hoshino that sparked the huge ‘Koi Dance’ craze
8	Fuyuka LetterDo As Infinity		A warm song that carries feelings to someone far away like snow
9	going back to sleepCreepy Nuts		Creepy Nuts’ drama theme song: a sense of speed and relatability
10	I wonderDa-iCE		Da-iCE song becomes a drama theme song with a romance theme
11	IlluminationB’z		B’z’s heartwarming morning drama theme song
12	TRUE LOVEFujii Fumiya		Fumiya Fujii’s signature love song
13	coarse sugaraimyon		A song by Aimyon that sings about heartache
14	Love Story Comes SuddenlyOda Kazumasa		Love songs by Kazumasa Oda, a representative artist of the '90s
15	rootKing Gnu		A powerful anthem of encouragement born from King Gnu’s adversity
16	Wind GodVaundy		Gently expressing interpersonal conflicts through song
17	Happy endingOhtaki Eiichi		Eiichi Ohtaki’s signature song, the theme for a Monday 9 p.m. TV drama
18	SharonOfisharu Higedan Dism		A rock song portraying family estrangement is making waves
19	Cactus FlowerZaitsu Kazuo		A poignant and memorable song used as the theme for a Yosuke Eguchi drama
20	LA LA LA Love SongKubota Toshinobu		Toshinobu Kubota's signature song, 'Ai no Uta' (Love Song)
21	I love youback number		A heartwarming theme song that portrays love and bonds, conveying deep emotion.
22	seamUeno Daiki		Daiki Ueno’s soul-stirring song: a moving TV drama theme
23	Because you are hereUru		A moving song that celebrates human connections
24	broad daylightKing Gnu		A powerful anthem of support that portrays mistakes and inner conflict
25	HANABIMr.Children		Mr.Children’s classic song that served as the theme for a Tomohisa Yamashita drama
26	DearMrs. GREEN APPLE		An uplifting song about hope and the future
27	EverythingMISIA		A heart-touching masterpiece by MISIA that sings of love
28	ForceSuperfly		Superfly to perform the theme song for the TV drama
29	love so sweetarashi		Arashi’s blockbuster love song, “Kaze no Uta” (Song of the Wind)
30	astronomical observationBUMP OF CHICKEN		A youth rock song that keeps searching for answers
31	Remember MeMAN WITH A MISSION		Masterpiece by MAN WITH A MISSION
32	Things that have formShibasaki Kou		A poignant set of lyrics, a moving work that portrays eternal love
33	eyelidVaundy		A masterpiece showcased by the globally minded Vaundy
34	guidelinesUru		A timeless song that soothes the heart with a translucent, pure singing voice.
35	Feel Your BreezeV6		An anthem of youth, a masterpiece brimming with a sense of speed.
36	moonlightOnitsuka Chihiro		Nakama Yukie drama theme song: reflecting on its reason for being
37	Poem of SunlightLe Couple		A classic song from Yosuke Eguchi’s drama that resonates with the heart
38	Robinsonsupittsu		Spitz’s youth anthem, a nostalgic classic
39	sanctuaryFukuyama Masaharu		A passionate, jazzy song by Masaharu Fukuyama
40	SwimmyEvery Little Thing		An uplifting theme song from a Hiroshi Abe drama
41	MiracleGReeeeN		GReeeeN’s hit song, “The Miracle: A Love Song.”
42	Spot the differenceSuda Masaki		Masaki Suda sings Kenshi Yonezu’s heart-touching masterpiece
43	Morning will come again.DREAMS COME TRUE		'Morning Will Come Again' is a moving masterpiece.
44	HAPPY BIRTHDAYback number		On the night of a birthday, singing of a bittersweet love.
45	miracleUru		Theme song of Kounodori, popular song by Uru
46	unfinishedieiri reo		A song that feels contradictory to Leo Ieiri’s singing voice
47	WOLFB’z		B’z’s new song “WOLF” is an encouraging track.
48	The One and Only Flower in the WorldSMAP		SMAP’s classic hit, a song that cheers you on in life
49	Believe In Future ~Midnight Cinderella~Kahara Tomomi		Tomomi Kahala’s hopeful Cinderella song, a resolve toward dawn
50	chameleonKing Gnu		King Gnu's drama theme song "Chameleon"
51	We All Liemilet		A mature song that expresses hatred and a desire for revenge
52	Youthful AmigoShūji to Akira		KAT-TUN’s signature song “Real Face”
53	Around The WorldMONKEY MAJIK		Signature song of MONKEY MAJIK, a wanderlust for the world
54	No doubtOfisharu Higedan Dism		Higedan is a captivating four-member band.
55	To Hikarimiwa		The drama song 'Hikari e' moves the heart.
56	Can You Keep A Secret?Utada Hikaru		A masterpiece notable for its innovative sound
57	specterFukuyama Masaharu		Masaharu Fukuyama’s passionate theme song, mysterious
58	Endless JourneyMr.Children		Encouragement songs by Mr.Children
59	winding roadNovelbright		A song that gives you the courage and hope to move forward
60	SAY YESCHAGE and ASKA		CHAGE and ASKA’s drama theme songs
61	Kiss meKOH+		Masaharu Fukuyama produces the drama and its theme song.
62	LOVE LOVE LOVEDREAMS COME TRUE		DREAMS COME TRUE's classic song 'LOVE LOVE LOVE'
63	I want to be kinder.Saitō Kazuyoshi		Saito Kazuyoshi’s famous song from the drama starring Matsushima
64	togetherNakajima Miyuki		Miyuki Nakajima, a timeless masterpiece that topped the charts across four generations
65	SoupFujihara Sakura		A heartwarming song that compares love to soup
66	The world calls it love.Sambomasutā		Sambomaster’s heart-stirring love song
67	A flower of no colorUtada Hikaru		Hikaru Utada’s heart-stirring love theme song
68	I wonder if it will be sunny tomorrow.Kuwata Keisuke		A masterpiece whose moving theme song resonates with the heart
69	voiceHitsuji Bungaku		Theme song for drama '119' radiates a light of hope
70	trutharashi		Arashi’s “truth/To the Other Side of the Wind,” a TV drama theme song
71	dreamTHE BLUE HEARTS		A song of courage to chase dreams and the spirit of youth
72	meteorKobukuro		A poignant song that connects hearts by the winter sea
73	Bittersweetarashi		A single that depicts a stormy love affair
74	Ring the bell!DREAMS COME TRUE		The theme song of 'Kyumei Byoto 24 Ji' is a simple and easy-to-sing classic.
75	Between the Sky and YouNakajima Miyuki		The moving theme song of the drama starring Yumi Adachi
76	Only HumanK		Theme song of the drama '1 Litre of Tears' about a woman with an incurable disease
77	GLOWidom		The captivating music of the multi-creator idom
78	ShellyDEAN FUJIOKA		The captivating theme song by the multitalented Dean Fujioka
79	CAN YOU CELEBRATE?Amuro Namie		Namie Amuro’s classic hit, a classic song that celebrates marriage.
80	Thank youikimonogakari		“YELL” — Ikimono-gakari’s iconic song of gratitude
81	rainbowFukuyama Masaharu		An impressive song that expresses a youthful worldview
82	pyramid[Alexandros]		[Alexandros]'s TV drama theme song: a track themed around challenge and growth
83	Are you alive?Kotone		Kotone conveys the preciousness of life with her translucent singing voice.
84	The True Nature of TearsSUPER BEAVER		SUPER BEAVER conveys the importance of tears
85	RIDE ON TIMEYamashita Tatsuro		The iconic song about flying in the sky from a Takuya Kimura drama