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A roundup of songs produced by Tetsuya Komuro: introducing classic and new masterpieces all at once.

Tetsuya Komuro is a music producer who has become indispensable to the J-pop scene since the 1990s.

In addition to songs by his own music unit TM NETWORK, he has produced tracks for numerous artists over the years.

In this article, we’ll introduce a wide selection of songs that Komuro has worked on all at once.

From universally known classics to tracks that will make you say, “He produced this one too?!” we’ve chosen a broad range.

Take this opportunity to listen closely.

A roundup of songs produced by Tetsuya Komuro: Introducing classic hits old and new all at once (61–70)

futuristicDream5

Dream5 / futuristic(Short Ver.)
futuristicDream5

“Futuristic,” a track included on Dream5’s third mini-album COLORS released in 2016, is a ballad written and composed by Tetsuya Komuro.

After this, Dream5 ended their activities, making this song the last one they received from Komuro.

Can’t Stop Fallin’ in loveJUJU

Released in 2014, this song is included on JUJU’s second cover album.

The original was globe’s seventh single, released in 1996, and it was tied in with a winter campaign by a certain railway company.

It’s a track that showcases Komuro’s signature sense of seasonality.

The cover version features a slightly lonelier, more subdued atmosphere than the original.

YOU ARE THE ONETK presents konetto

Released in 1997, this is a single by TK PRESENTS Konetto.

The unit was formed under the concept of bringing together singers and members of groups previously produced by Tetsuya Komuro to create a single song.

Although the track was made as part of a charity effort, many participating artists later recorded self-cover versions on their own albums, resulting in multiple renditions with distinctly different impressions.

The Sea and Your StoryMirai Reika

The Sea and Your Story / Reika Mirai (Cover)
The Sea and Your StoryMirai Reika

Released in 1998, this was Reika Mirai’s debut single.

Used as a TV drama tie-in, it drew attention for its clear vocals and familiar Komuro sound, selling around 300,000 copies.

However, because she made virtually no media appearances, rumors even spread that the vocals were actually generated by a machine.

She did make a single appearance on a certain music program, but soon after suddenly announced her retirement, and her singing was no longer heard.

A second single was planned under Tetsuya Komuro’s production, but the curtain fell with the track being included on an album instead.

love the islandSuzuki Ami

Ami Suzuki’s memorable debut single “love the island” features lyrics by MARC, known from globe, and composition by Tetsuya Komuro.

It was released in 1998 and became well-loved as the CM song for the Guam Visitors Bureau.

BAD LUCK ON LOVETōko

BAD LUCK ON LOVE ~BLUES ON LIFE~
BAD LUCK ON LOVETōko

Released in 1998, this is Tōko’s debut single.

Although Tetsuya Komuro’s name does not appear in the composition, lyrics, or arrangement credits, he mentioned in a magazine interview that it was a co-produced work with Daisuke Hinata.

Many listeners might recognize it as having the Komuro sound.

While it’s not directly related to Komuro, Marc Panther—his bandmate in globe—wrote the lyrics.

survival dAnceTōhōshinki

TVXQ! “Survivor” | 2009.03.14 Music Fighter
survival dAnceTōhōshinki

Released in 2013, this song by the Korean unit Tohoshinki (TVXQ) is included on a TRF tribute album.

A notable feature is the substantial rearrangement from the original Komuro sound of the time.

In Japan, many are familiar with YUKI’s voice on this track, but hearing it sung by male vocals gives it a fresh feel.

That said, the arrangement leans more toward the EXILE style, so you could call it a modern Komuro sound.