JUNRETsu’s classic and popular songs
This is a review of songs by the distinctive chorus group Junretsu.
The mood-kayō melodies, which carry a nostalgic Showa-era vibe, feel refreshingly new in today’s Japanese music scene—like they’ve come full circle!
Their official music videos, whose concepts amusingly contrast with the members’ visuals, are fun to watch and highly recommended.
Junretsu’s greatest and most popular songs (1–10)
Back then, on the Setagaya LineNEW!Junretsu
The streets we once walked together, the furniture we picked out side by side… Do you ever feel your chest tighten as those ordinary memories of life come back in vivid detail? Sung by Junretsu, this song is a heartbreak ballad that nostalgically weaves lingering attachment and love for the days we shared.
Released on Type C of the single “Arigatou,” which came out in February 2026, this track is sprinkled with specific place names and everyday scenes, conjuring up, like a film, the landscapes of a time we can never return to.
It will gently stay close to those carrying regret for ending a love quietly in a corner of the city, and an overwhelming loneliness that can’t be helped.
On nights when you want to sit alone with your thoughts, please give it a listen.
Thank youJunretsu
This is a song by Junretsu, known as the super sento idols.
It’s a warm, positive number filled with gratitude and encouragement for loved ones, and a wish to meet again.
The track was released in February 2026 as their first single marking their 15th anniversary.
On the same day, the album “Junretsu’s Radio Letter! ~Junretsu 15th Anniversary Member Best Selection~” was also released.
Although no tie-ins with films or TV have been specified, it’s cherished nationwide as a cheering song sung together with fans at events.
It’s a perfect song for those who want to convey the feeling that, even in everyday life as usual, thanks to you I can stay cheerful.
What are you doing tonight?Junretsu
“What Are You Doing Tonight?” is a track included on the album Junretsu Spirit 2, released in November 2025, composed by folk legend Kosetsu Minami.
The lyrics—portraying an intense passion that defies restraint and the edgy games of mature romance—leave a strong impression.
It’s a superb fusion of the sultry allure of mood kayō with a sophisticated, urban pop sound.
Recommended for nighttime drives or for those seeking a mellow, intimate atmosphere.
Steam-Filled NightJunretsu
This is a treasured masterpiece by Junretsu that you’ll want to listen to while reminiscing about an unforgettable night at a hot spring inn.
Known as “super sento idols,” their emotionally rich mood kayō (Japanese ballad style) is truly captivating! This song was included as the B-side on Type D of the single “Ai de Shibaritai,” released in September 2017.
Its poignant yet beautiful lyrics, which let lingering feelings for a former lover drift like steam in the bath, strike right at the heart.
They’ve performed it on stages at health centers—their home base—and it has won over fans there as well.
The gently flowing melody and warmly enveloping chorus work heighten that sense of travel romance.
Why not play it in the car on the way to a hot spring trip or during a leisurely moment after a bath, and let it soothe both body and soul?
Twilight GinzaJunretsu
This song is quite distinctive, and as you can see from this video, it comes with a radio calisthenics-style dance that makes it fun to move along to.
Because it includes a dance, it’s a tune that people of all ages—from the elderly to children—can enjoy.
How about performing it at a family gathering?
Samba on a Starry NightJunretsu
This is Junretsu’s third single cut after transferring to Nippon Crown.
Billed as the most powerful dance number in Junretsu’s history, this track more than lives up to the “samba” in its title, delivering a passionate, high-energy tune—the strongest and most fervent dance number with no false advertising.
Before the rumored rain fallsJunretsu
“Before the Rumor Rain Falls” is a song, sung from a woman’s perspective, about a forbidden love that evokes a sense of melancholy.
Judging from the lyrics, she seems to be the man’s other woman—his mistress.
The phrase “rumor rain” also feels like it could represent the wife’s tears.
Given that many of the members come from a tokusatsu/sentai hero background, a song like this creates a bit of a contrast.