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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 (41–50)

Have Dreams!May J.

May J. / Have Dreams!(Short Ver.)
Have Dreams!May J.

“Have Dreams!” is May J.’s ninth single.

It was released in 2016.

The lyrics were written by Tsunku, and the music was composed by Tetsuya Komuro.

It also drew attention for bringing together two figures who defined their eras and helped shape a generation.

A roundup of songs produced by Tetsuya Komuro: Introducing classic hits old and new all at once (51–60)

a walk in the parkRing

Ring (Lin Yuhan) – a walk in the park
a walk in the parkRing

Released in 1998, this is a song by Taiwanese singer Ring that is a Mandarin cover of Namie Amuro’s eighth single, originally released in 1996.

Ring came from an audition program in which Tetsuya Komuro appeared, and it featured an innovative concept—rare at the time—of debuting contestants by having them sing hits from successful artists as-is.

Because this cover was released shortly after the original, it ends up sounding like karaoke, but it is an official cover.

Diamonds don’t get hurt.Toukyou Pafōmansu Dōru

Diamonds Don’t Get Hurt — Tokyo Performance Doll
Diamonds don’t get hurt.Toukyou Pafōmansu Dōru

“Diamond wa Kizutsukanai” by Tokyo Performance Doll—a group that Ryoko Shinohara was also a member of—is truly a quintessential Tetsuya Komuro track.

This upbeat, high-energy song by a female group perfectly reflects the era in which it was released.

White KeySuzuki Ami

Ami Suzuki Kissmark Commercial
White KeySuzuki Ami

Released in 1998, this is Ami Suzuki’s fourth single.

She also comes from the audition show that Tetsuya Komuro appeared on, and she’s an artist with ties to TM NETWORK.

Its composition—featuring guitar sounds and other elements uncommon in Komuro’s music—is distinctive, likely influenced by Koji Kubo, Komuro’s protégé from the TM NETWORK era, who co-arranged the track with him.

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.

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.