Iconic Johnny’s songs from the 2000s onward. Nostalgic hits that bring back memories.
Timeless Johnny’s songs.
Even after the company changed its name to STARTO ENTERTAINMENT in 2023, they have continued to produce great hits.
In particular, the 2000s could be considered one of the golden eras, with legendary groups like SMAP, KinKi Kids, TOKIO, V6, and Arashi thriving.
These are tunes so familiar that you can’t help but hum along whenever you hear them!
And today, following SixTONES and Snow Man, Sexy Zone is also distributing music to global standards, making it feel like the appeal of Johnny’s is opening up to the world.
Everyone has that one song etched in their memory—your personal must-have favorite.
Focusing mainly on the big hits, we’ve carefully selected standout Johnny’s tracks from 2000 onward, with a touch of the present as well.
Please enjoy these wonderful classics that have become part of everyday life!
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Iconic Johnny’s songs from the 2000s: nostalgic hits that bring back memories (21–30)
Real FaceKAT-TUN
KAT-TUN.
I’m sure many people were captivated by their cool vibe from the moment they made their CD debut in 2006.
“Real Face” is the group’s debut single.
From the intro, you’re drawn in by its dreamy atmosphere.
The voltage steadily rises from there, and you can’t help but get pumped up as you listen.
Right before the chorus, there’s even a tongue click, and from the chorus onward, a powerful harmony rings out.
Radiating an aura and a kind of coolness that makes you admire them, it’s a quintessential KAT-TUN track.
Happinessarashi
It’s the theme song for the drama Yamada Taro Monogatari, which starred Kazunari Ninomiya and Sho Sakurai from Arashi.
For younger generations and Johnny’s fans, it’s probably the first song that comes to mind as a cheer-up anthem.
The lyrics are very positive and avoid phrasing that could feel pressuring to the listener, so it’s a track that seems likely to ease your nerves even in extremely tense situations.
Iconic Johnny’s songs from the 2000s: Nostalgic hits that bring back memories (31–40)
AMBITIOUS JAPAN!TOKIO
This is the song “AMBITIOUS JAPAN!” produced as a tie-in for JR Central.
The title was also used as JR Central’s slogan, and stickers reading “AMBITIOUS JAPAN!” were placed on the sides of the lead cars of the 700 Series Shinkansen.
The campaign slogan first changed to “AMBITIOUS JAPAN! Nozomi will come true,” and later to “AMBITIOUS JAPAN! Nozomi is always there.” In addition, the melody of the A section is used as the chime at terminal stations, and the chorus melody is used as the chime at intermediate stations, serving as the onboard chimes for Shinkansen trains.
Lion HeartSMAP
This is “Lion Heart,” a love ballad by SMAP, a hugely popular idol group beloved by people of all ages and genders that sadly disbanded in 2016.
The song was used as the theme for the TV drama “Food Fight,” starring group member Tsuyoshi Kusanagi, and it drew attention when it was released around the same time that fellow member Takuya Kimura announced his marriage.
It remains a popular choice often sung for proposals and at weddings.
VenusTakkī & Tsubasa
This is “Venus,” the sixth single by Tackey & Tsubasa, who began activities in 2002 and announced their disbandment in 2018.
It’s a memorable track featuring the duo’s dance set to a lively rhythm, and it also includes versions in four languages.
With its upbeat melody and choreography, it’s a great pick for karaoke or event entertainment.
It’s a shame we can no longer see the two perform together, especially since after announcing the disbandment, Hideaki Takizawa also announced his retirement from show business.
Fight Songarashi
The lyrics were written by all the members of Arashi, and the composition was done by Kazunari Ninomiya.
It was included as the B-side to Arashi’s 18th single, “Love so sweet.” Even 10 years later, it’s still often performed at concerts and is a song deeply loved by fans.
I have wings on my backKinKi Kids
“I Have Wings on My Back” was released as KinKi Kids’ 11th single.
It was used as the theme song for the Nippon TV drama “Arata Mukai’s Animal Diary: The Misfortune of Rosinante,” starring Tsuyoshi Domoto.
In the final episode of the drama, lines of dialogue incorporated the song’s lyrics.