A catchy tune that sounds familiar
There are quite a few songs we often hear—commercial jingles, theme songs, tracks that go viral on social media, and timeless classics—without actually knowing their titles.
Many of us have probably experienced that thrill of carefully listening from the intro, and then, when the chorus hits, realizing, “I know this song!”
In this article, we’ll introduce many of those “songs you’ve heard somewhere before.”
If you’ve been feeling that nagging “I can hum it, but I don’t know what it’s called…” sensation, this is definitely for you.
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An ear-catching, familiar-sounding song (61–70)
In the Morning of DeterminationAqua Timez
This is the song that became the theme for the film Brave Story.
It’s a gentle, encouraging track that begins with an acoustic guitar intro, and it has helped me many times.
It makes me feel that I’m not the only one who’s struggling, and that I can keep going.
The first CD I ever bought with my own money was “Ketsui no Asa ni.”
It’s fine.Urufuruzu
It was used as the ending theme for NHK’s Salaryman NEO.
It’s a straightforward pep song that uses the phrase “eenen” (“it’s okay”/“no problem”) a lot in the lyrics, making it catchy, easy to remember, and easy to hum—a song you often hear on TV shows.
beetle (specifically, a rhinoceros beetle)aiko
Kabutomushi is one of the signature songs by Aiko, a singer-songwriter who represents Japan.
Despite the title, the lyrics and melody carry a wintry atmosphere—a nod to the anecdote that Aiko once thought rhinoceros beetles were winter insects.
With its gently soothing accompaniment and sweet, endearing lyrics, this masterpiece of a ballad resonates deeply.
It’s a classic you’ve likely heard in many places.
Kaikai KitanEVE
Eve’s “Kaikai Kitan” was chosen as the theme song for the anime adaptation of the hugely popular manga Jujutsu Kaisen, which has been serialized in Weekly Shonen Jump since 2018.
Released as a digital-only single in 2020, it gained massive popularity, surpassing 100 million total streams in 2021.
The music video featuring footage from the Jujutsu Kaisen anime also became a hot topic, so many of you have probably heard it already.
If you haven’t yet, be sure to give it a listen!
Our TomorrowElefanto Kashimashi
It was used as the commercial song for Ukon no Chikara.
The track that begins with the chorus “Saa ganbarou ze” is a straightforward, uplifting anthem that gives you energy.
Even when I saw the commercial—just 15 seconds long—it left a strong impression with its powerful message, and by the time it ended, I felt energized.
Tonight is the boogie backOzawa Kenji
It’s a song released in 1994 as a collaboration between Kenji Ozawa and the rap group Scha Dara Parr, and it has recently been covered by various artists.
Most recently, it was used in BEAMS’ 40th-anniversary project, accompanying a chronicle of fashion from the 1970s through 2016.
Let’s give it a tryWANIMA
This is the song that played in au’s hugely popular Santaro (Three Taros) commercial series.
Those commercials aired frequently, so many people have probably heard it over and over.
Even if it’s your first time listening, a lot of you will likely find the melody somehow familiar.
That’s because it’s a cover of the children’s song “Picnic”! For the cover, WANIMA added their signature positive lyrics, and with the bright vocals and pop arrangement, it’s a song that can be enjoyed by both kids and adults.