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[2026] A Compilation of Theme Songs from Netflix Original Japanese Dramas

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Started working as a music writer as a side job while employed at a record shop, and for over 18 years I’ve contributed to music magazines, disc guide books, mooks, and web media. As a writer my main field is Western music, but as a listener for over 35 years, I always try to keep my curiosity alive with the motto “I like what I like.” I have experience playing in bands, where I was a bassist who handled songwriting and composition. Instruments I’ve played include bass, guitar, and piano. I began studying English in my mid-40s and continue to do so today.

Have you ever found yourself suddenly unable to get a drama’s theme song out of your head? Songs that seem to carry the story’s lingering emotions directly into music leave the drama’s world all the more deeply etched in our hearts.

In this article, we’ve broadly picked out theme songs and main themes that color Japanese Netflix Original and Netflix-produced dramas—from hot new releases to classic masterpieces you’ll want to rewatch again and again.

You can search for the theme song of a drama that caught your eye, or discover a yet-unseen title through its music.

You’re sure to find a track you’ll want to add to your playlist!

[2026] Summary of Theme Songs from Netflix Original Japanese Dramas (11–20)

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is a group of entertainers who showcase their individuality not only through singing and dancing, but also across variety shows and stage performances, captivating fans with their bright personalities.

This song, included on the single “Start Dash!” released in August 2018, was produced as the theme for the Netflix drama “Switched,” which starred members Daiki Shigeoka and Tomohiro Kamiyama in dual leading roles.

The dramatic ensemble of piano and strings delicately reflects the emotions of characters tormented by the gap between their appearance and their true selves.

The lyrics, which convey the bittersweetness and inner conflict behind the words “I love you,” are deeply moving—an emotional medium-tempo number.

It’s a track that stays close to the heart, carrying the afterglow of the drama—one you’ll want to listen to in the quiet before dawn.

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DogsNEW!Hitsuji Bungaku

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Hitsujibungaku is a three-piece band drawing attention in Japan and abroad for their distinctive sense of floating and powerful alternative rock sound.

Dogs, a digital single written as the theme song for the Netflix series “The Sins of Kujo” and released in March 2026, is marked by fiercely distorted guitars and deep, resonant vocals.

In tune with the drama’s worldview, which portrays the darkness of society and the shadowy sides of humanity, its lyrics pierce the listener’s heart with a strong will to decide one’s own life.

It’s a rock tune brimming with a raw, tingling tension.

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In conclusion

One of the charms of Netflix’s original dramas is how the theme songs, not just the visuals and scripts, deepen the lingering resonance of the story. Those moments when the delicate emotional portrayals unique to Japanese dramas overlap with the music quietly strike a chord in your heart. When you find a show that interests you, be sure to listen closely to its theme song and immerse yourself in the entire world it creates. You might just discover a new favorite track.