Iconic and hit songs by Johnny’s from the 1990s
SMAP, KinKi Kids, V6, TOKIO…
Idols and timeless hit songs that colored the 1990s and still shine today.
In this article, we introduce famous and hit songs by Johnny’s from the 1990s.
From carefully selected signature tracks that define each group’s image to nostalgic TV drama theme songs, we’ve gathered tunes everyone has likely heard at least once.
For those who spent their early youth in the ’90s, this playlist will be deeply nostalgic.
Be sure to listen and let it take you back to those days.
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Johnny’s iconic and hit songs from the ’90s (11–20)
Let’s do our best.SMAP
Ganbarimashou is SMAP’s 14th single, released in September 1994.
Riding the momentum from the previous hit Original Smile, it’s a similarly upbeat, forward-looking message song.
It was used as the theme song for Fuji TV’s Naruhodo the World.
It reached No.
1 on the Oricon weekly chart and set a new personal best with sales of 720,000 copies, paving the way for their subsequent breakthrough.
Beyond the Night SkySMAP
Yozora no Mukou, SMAP’s 27th single, released in January 1998, was used as a SoftBank commercial song.
Known until then for many uptempo, danceable tracks, SMAP took on a ballad and achieved remarkable success.
It sold 1.621 million copies on the Oricon charts, becoming their first million-selling hit.
You are not alone.Dōmoto Tsuyoshi
A track from Kinki Kids’ first album, “A album,” released in 1996, and a solo number by Tsuyoshi Domoto.
It was used as the theme song for the first season of the Nippon TV drama “The Kindaichi Case Files,” in which Tsuyoshi Domoto himself starred.
It’s a pop, endearing number that also carries nuances suggesting respect for the Beatles’ “Penny Lane.”
Hold me all the wayKinKi Kids
“Zenbu Dakishimete,” the fourth single by KinKi Kids, released in July 1998.
It’s a cover of a track from Takuro Yoshida’s album, for which he composed the music.
Unlike their previous three singles, it carries a 1970s folk-song vibe that showcases Yoshida’s distinctive style.
As a double A-side, it also includes “Ao no Jidai,” the theme song for the drama they starred in.
Total sales reached 1.159 million copies, marking their third million-selling hit.
DynamiteSMAP
“Dynamite” is SMAP’s 24th single, released in February 1997.
It served as the theme song for SMAP×SMAP.
It peaked at No.
3 on the Oricon weekly chart, with total sales of 731,000 copies.
Although SMAP was at the height of their popularity, the weekly chart’s No.
1 was Namie Amuro and No.
2 was ZARD.
Musically, it has a playful touch, but it’s a cool track with a vibe similar to “Aoi Inazuma.”
Happy Happy GreetingKinKi Kids
Released on December 9, 1998, this is KinKi Kids’ fifth single.
While it has a Christmas-song feel, it’s a number that can be used for all celebrations, including New Year’s and birthdays.
It was used as the commercial song for Panasonic’s “DigiCam.” Following “Glass no Shonen” and “Jetcoaster Romance,” this marked the third song provided by Japan’s top-tier duo: lyrics by Takashi Matsumoto and music by Tatsuro Yamashita.
Johnny’s classic and hit songs of the 90s (21–30)
GENERATION GAPV6
This is a single by V6 released in 1998.
It was used as the theme song for the variety show “Gakkō e Ikō!” and became a massive hit across generations.
With its very fresh and breezy feel, the song strongly evokes not only the early essence of V6 but also the roots of other Johnny’s groups.