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.
Playlist
| A catchy tune that sounds familiar | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| show_chart | Title | Playlist | Review |
| 1east | mabatakiVaundy | play_arrow | Vaundy’s popular songs, featured in many commercials |
| 2east | Tokyo VICTORYSazan Ōrusutāzu | play_arrow | A Po… brimming with the charm of Southern All Stars |
| 3east | Strong Wind Slicked-Back (feat. Kaai Yuki)yukopi | play_arrow | Yukopi’s highly addictive song is also being used in a commercial |
| 4east | sixth senseREOL | play_arrow | If you like utaite (online singers), then under her name as Reol… |
| 5east | ETANewJeans | play_arrow | NewJeans's iPhone commercial song |
| 6east | I know U KnowAimer | play_arrow | Singer-songwriter Aimer,... |
| 7east | Yo, you there, kid.Takehara Pisutoru | play_arrow | Singer-songwriter Mr. Pistol Takehara’s… |
| 8east | Beautifulyuzu | play_arrow | Yuzu’s cheer song that sings about an unyielding attitude |
| 9east | chin-in-handBialystocks | play_arrow | Bialystocks’ new song: their first-ever original piece written for a Soflan commercial. |
| 10east | Mela!Ryokushokushakai | play_arrow | Dariya “Palty Coloring Milk” … |
| 11east | Workin’ HardFuji Kaze | play_arrow | Basketball World Cup theme song: Fujii Kaze offers passionate support |
| 12east | KichijojiIkuta Rira | play_arrow | Overwhelming as the vocalist of YOASOBI… |
| 13east | Get WildTM NETWORK | play_arrow | Innovative synth sounds and soaring vocals… |
| 14east | PhotographEXILE ATSUSHI feat. Tokyo Sukaparadaisu Ookesutora Hoon Sekushon | play_arrow | Theme song for Nettou Koshien sung by ATSUSHI |
| 15east | Let’s go see (someone).UA | play_arrow | UA 'Let's Go Meet' Shinkansen CM song |
| 16east | Friday Nightnatori | play_arrow | Natori’s 2022 number “Friday Night” |
| 17east | astronomical observationBUMP OF CHICKEN | play_arrow | Among the most famous songs in the Japanese rock scene... |
| 18east | A bouquet of flowers with loveSuperfly | play_arrow | One of Superfly’s signature songs, released in 2008… |
| 19east | Ms. Hanako on a high pedestalback number | play_arrow | These days, when it comes to love songs, it’s got to be back numb… |
| 20east | Donut SongYamashita Tatsuro | The song from Tatsuro Yamashita’s donut commercial was covered. | |
| 21east | plateauSakanakushon | play_arrow | An impressive commercial song by SakanAction’s Yamaguchi |
| 22east | Full-Power BoySukima Suichi | play_arrow | When it comes to cheering songs by Sukima Switch, this is the one... |
| 23east | PretenderOfisharu Higedan Dism | play_arrow | Just about a year after their major debut, ah... |
| 24east | migratory bird[Alexandros] | play_arrow | In April 2021, a new drummer joined, and the new line... |
| 25east | ulutra soulB’z | play_arrow | When I hear this song, I instinctively shout, “Ultra Soul!” |
| 26east | Robinsonsupittsu | play_arrow | “Robinson,” one of Spitz’s signature songs... |
| 27east | Marigoldaimyon | play_arrow | This song, with its memorable chorus that begins with “Straw Hat…”. |
| 28east | Cheer up.Takeuchi Mariya | play_arrow | This song is meant to encourage a friend who went through a heartbreak, but… |
| 29east | New Treasure IslandSakanakushon | play_arrow | So this is what they call ‘emo,’ huh? I’m really getting that vibe… |
| 30east | crimsonX JAPAN | play_arrow | In Japan’s rock scene, metal is… |
| 31east | I’ll walk home.Saitō Kazuyoshi | play_arrow | The opening of the children's program 'Ponkikkies'... |
| 32east | loveHoshino Gen | play_arrow | The theme song of the drama 'We Married as a Job!' (Nigeru wa Haji da ga Yaku ni Tatsu)… |
| 33east | Spring ThiefYorushika | play_arrow | Keep visuals and detailed profiles private… |
| 34east | Close your eyesHirai Ken | play_arrow | The theme song of the movie “Crying Out Love, in the Center of the World”… |
| 35east | My Past Life, Many Lifetimes AgoRADWIMPS | play_arrow | Makoto Shinkai’s animated film “Your Name …” |
| 36east | LemonYonezu Kenshi | play_arrow | Kenshi Yonezu’s first drama tie-in... |
| 37east | STAY TUNESuchmos | play_arrow | With being featured in a Honda commercial, it suddenly... |
| 38east | mermaidSuiyōbi no Campanella | play_arrow | This song, which captures the liberating feeling of summer, is by Wednesday C… |
| 39east | frecklesJUDY AND MARY | play_arrow | You probably don't need any more explanation now, do you? I almost want to say... |
| 40east | forget-me-notAwesome City Club | play_arrow | A male duo and a female formed in Tokyo in 2013… |
| 41east | scale (as of a fish or reptile)Hata Motohiro | play_arrow | Motohiro Hata’s song released during the Great East Japan Earthquake. A masterpiece whose singing voice saved people’s hearts. |
| 42east | seesaw gameMr.Children | play_arrow | A seesaw game that represents a neck-and-neck battle with the lead constantly changing... |
| 43east | A flower for a monmezutto mayonaka de ii no ni. | play_arrow | The brass and slap bass feel pleasant, and in the chorus... |
| 44east | One Last KissUtada Hikaru | play_arrow | He made a striking debut at the tender age of just 15… |
| 45east | Paradise Has No BorderToukyou Sukapara Daisu Ookesutora | play_arrow | Known by the nickname “Skapara,” they are a ska band in Japan… |
| 46east | Summer SongYUI | play_arrow | A refreshing song perfect for summer! Back when I was in high school, ... |
| 47east | Easy★RiderOkuda Tamio | play_arrow | Speaking of Tamio Okuda, the rock band Unico… |
| 48east | A Long, Short FestivalShiina Ringo | play_arrow | Coca-Cola’s 2015 summer campa... |
| 49east | secret base ~What You Gave Me~ZONE | play_arrow | The instant I heard the intro that starts with the chorus, it clicked… |
| 50east | Bridge of Gloryyuzu | play_arrow | This song that Yuzu released in 2004, to the ear... |
| 51east | force majeureVaundy | play_arrow | Languid on a stylish hip-hop track... |
| 52east | Promise of SunflowersHata Motohiro | play_arrow | This piece that Motohiro Hata released in 2014… |
| 53east | Tomorrow will surely be a good day.Takahashi Yuu | play_arrow | Takahashi Yu’s talent as a songwriter is… |
| 54east | Dried flowersYuuri | play_arrow | The rock band THE..., which disbanded in 2019 |
| 55east | KanadeSukima Suichi | play_arrow | One song widely known as a graduation song, “Kanade”… |
| 56east | Haneuma RiderPorunogurafiti | play_arrow | Used as the theme song for a Pocari Sweat commercial... |
| 57east | Going round and roundKami wa saikoro o furanai | play_arrow | A four-member rock band formed in Fukuoka Prefecture in 2015... |
| 58east | In the Morning of DeterminationAqua Timez | play_arrow | It became the theme song for the film Brave Story… |
| 59east | Red Sweet PeaMatsuda Seiko | play_arrow | Seiko Matsuda’s classic hits are hugely popular at workplace karaoke, always turning into a big sing-along. |
| 60east | Voice of the Seaurashima tarō (kiritani kenta) | play_arrow | Kenta Kiritani, who is active across a wide range of fields such as acting and singing... |
| 61east | Christmas EveYamashita Tatsuro | play_arrow | As a classic Christmas song, you hear it without fail every year... |
| 62east | beetle (specifically, a rhinoceros beetle)aiko | play_arrow | A leading female singer-songwriter representing Japan… |
| 63east | LOVE MachineMōningu Musume. | play_arrow | This song has been continuously passed down and sung in Morning Musume... |
| 64east | Kaikai KitanEVE | play_arrow | Serialized in Weekly Shonen Jump since 2018… |
| 65east | Sunny dropNovelbright | play_arrow | A chorus with a sudden high-pitched voice right from the start... |
| 66east | monsterYOASOBI | play_arrow | Born from a project to turn novels into music… |
| 67east | Our TomorrowElefanto Kashimashi | play_arrow | It was used as the theme song for the Ukon no Chikara commercial... |
| 68east | Tonight is the boogie backOzawa Kenji | play_arrow | Released in 1994, Kenji Ozawa and La... |
| 69east | SakurazakaFukuyama Masaharu | play_arrow | A song you often hear when spring comes... |
| 70east | Let’s give it a tryWANIMA | play_arrow | Played in au’s hugely popular Santaro (Three Taro) commercial series… |
| 71east | AlienKirinji | play_arrow | There are classic songs that are covered across generations... |
| 72east | threadNakajima Miyuki | play_arrow | In recent years, in commercials for canned coffee and Toyota Home… |
| 73east | I want to be kinder.Saitō Kazuyoshi | play_arrow | The theme song of the popular TV drama “I’m Mita, Your Housekeeper”… |
| 74east | Shut up.Ado | play_arrow | A, who debuted as an active high school girl singer… |
| 75east | Summer NudeMagokoro Burazāzu | play_arrow | A song released in 1995 that many arti... |
| 76east | It’s fine.Urufuruzu | play_arrow | The ending of NHK’s Salaryman NEO... |
| 77east | Arrivée des camionneursMichel Legrand | play_arrow | Explanation of the CM song for the Lancer Cedia Wagon |
| 78east | On nights when cherry blossoms fallaimyon | play_arrow | Aimyon, who stays close to many different everyday moments... |
| 79east | It’s Who We AreNulbarich | play_arrow | Groovy songs by Nulbarich |
| 80east | Chocolate DiscoPerfume | play_arrow | The well-known custom on Valentine's Day of... |
| 81east | Wonderful HolidayTakeuchi Mariya | play_arrow | When the Christmas season comes around, I absolutely have to listen to “Ken…” |
| 82east | HappinessAI | play_arrow | A powerful, soulful singing voice is their trademark... |
| 83east | SmileMori Nana | play_arrow | The song sung by Nana Mori, who is active as an actress, co… |
| 84east | Sugar Song and Bitter StepUNISON SQUARE GARDEN | play_arrow | UNISON’s ironic pop rock, questioning society |
| 85east | Heaven and HellJacques Offenbach | play_arrow | Find one-off gigs with Mercari Hello |
| 86east | A Small Restaurant in the ForestTeshima Aoi | play_arrow | Singing debut in a Ghibli film, with a voice overflowing with transparency |
| 87east | Eternal, unchanging loveOda Tetsurō | play_arrow | The Bie… that dominated the J-POP scene in the 1990s |

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