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 of the ’90s (31–40)
When I think of youTOKIO
When introducing TOKIO’s songs, there’s no way we can leave out this jewel of a ballad! It’s one of the group’s masterpieces—a beautifully mellow love ballad.
Delicate guitar tones gently intertwine with vocals that are sweet yet tinged with sadness.
The song is written from the perspective of a shy man, and the way it carefully portrays the wavering of a heart in love is truly captivating, don’t you think? Released in February 1999, it also served as the theme song for their flagship variety show and was included on the acclaimed album “YESTERDAY & TODAY.” It’s a track that stays close to your heart on quiet nights when you’re thinking of someone special.
OPEN THE GATE20th Century
With a driving, exhilarating sound that evokes the dawn of a new world, this is a cheer song by 20th Century.
Included on the single “Believe Your Smile,” released in March 1999, the track was featured as the image song for the 30th Spring High School Volleyball Tournament and in commercials for MIKI HOUSE.
It speaks to the loneliness felt amid the hustle and bustle of the city and the frustration that makes you want to give up, while urging you to face those frailties and push forward by believing in your own dream.
Whether you’re taking on a challenge or ready to take a new step, this song is sure to give you a powerful push forward.
BEAT YOUR HEARTV6
An aggressive dance number packed with V6’s raw early impulse! Released in May 1996, it became their third single and topped the Oricon charts.
It was also used as the image song for Fuji TV’s “Atlanta Olympics Women’s Volleyball Final Qualifiers.” You’ll be electrified by its innovative sound, where Eurobeat crafted by Italian songwriters fuses with elements of funk and hip-hop.
Set against an urban backdrop, the song delivers a positive message from young people striving to seize the future; the count-up builds excitement and stirs the listener’s spirit.
The members’ venture into rap feels fresh, too! Put it on when you want a boost, and you’re sure to feel a powerful energy that naturally pushes you forward.
MADE IN JAPANV6
A dance number marked by adrenaline-pumping Eurobeat where synthesizers and guitars fiercely intertwine.
Carrying the momentum of their debut, this track channels the boundless energy of Japanese youth.
Released in February 1996, it reached a wide audience as the image song for Fuji TV’s 27th Spring High School Volleyball tournament.
It debuted at No.
1 on the Oricon weekly chart and became a hit, selling around 459,000 copies.
Another draw is its structure, where Masayuki Sakamoto’s cool rap shines amid the passionate sound.
It’s the kind of song that seems to unleash limitless power when you’re charging toward a big goal or need to fire yourself up.
Become wingsV6
A refreshing exhilaration that breaks through to the horizon—this is a youthful anthem sung by V6.
Released in July 1998 as their 17th single, it was used as the theme song for the popular TV show “Let’s Go to School!” While facing reality head-on and wrestling with inner conflicts, the song conveys a single-minded resolve to chase dreams with friends and soar into the wide-open sky, carried by a driving, exhilarating sound.
The track is also included on the acclaimed album “STEP.” It’s the kind of song that can give listeners the courage to take on new challenges, as if giving them a powerful push forward.