Popular love song themes from Monday 9 p.m. dramas. Including the theme song from that smash-hit drama.
On Fuji TV’s Monday 9 p.m.
drama slot, commonly known as “Getsuku,” many massively successful series have aired—some even becoming social phenomena.
In particular, the 1990s saw back-to-back mega-hits, to the point where people joked that office ladies disappeared from the streets.
Among Getsuku shows, romance dramas are especially popular.
Along with the dramas, their theme songs also gained huge popularity.
In this article, we’ll introduce some of the most beloved love songs from Getsuku theme tracks.
Immerse yourself in the world of Getsuku romance through these theme songs!
- Theme and insert songs from the long-running Monday 9 p.m. dramas: classic hits from popular series and recommended fan favorites
- [2010–2019] A roundup of theme songs from popular dramas
- [2000–2009] A roundup of theme songs from popular dramas!
- Popular Love Songs & Romance Tracks Ranking [2026]
- [Drama Theme Songs] Over 800 Million Plays! A Curated Selection of Unforgettable Classics
- A roundup of hit love songs from the ’90s
- [Heart-Throbbing Songs] Timeless tunes that make your heart flutter and keep the excitement unstoppable
- [Unrequited Love] Heart-wrenching Love Songs | A Roundup of Tear-Inducing Crush and Breakup Tracks
- [Cute Track] A charming love song. A heart-fluttering love tune.
- [A Gem of a Love Song] Classic and Popular Tracks to Listen to When You're in Love
- [Love Songs] Must-Relate! A Selection of Japanese Love Songs with Great Lyrics
- Classic songs about romance. Recommended popular tracks.
- Bittersweet feelings come rushing back! Recommended love songs for the Yutori generation
Popular love-song theme tunes from Monday 9 p.m. dramas. Including the theme song from that smash-hit series (1–10)
The summer you gave meieiri reo
“Kimi ga Kureta Natsu” by Leo Ieiri is a song about a poignant summer love that you can’t forget, one that lingers in your memory.
Released in 2015, it was chosen as the theme song for the drama Koinaka, starring Sota Fukushi.
The lyrics depict a love that won’t come to fruition and has no future—feelings left unspoken and kept inside the heart—overflowing with a sadness so intense it makes your chest ache.
For those who once put a lid on their own love, knowing it wouldn’t be realized, the song may especially resonate with the pain they felt back then.
It gently stays close to the feelings hidden in your heart.
Love Story Comes SuddenlyOda Kazumasa
The theme song chosen for the mega-hit drama Tokyo Love Story—which recorded an average viewership rating of over 30% up through its final episode—is Love Story wa Totsuzen ni, sung by Kazumasa Oda.
In recent years, a remake was streamed, so the younger generation may have become familiar with it as well.
Love often begins in an unexpected moment! This fresh track captures those moments and the uniquely wavering emotions of romance in its lyrics.
Oda’s clear and airy yet bittersweet voice grips your heart in an instant.
youthful daysMr.Children
As a monster band that has produced countless hit numbers, the four-piece rock band Mr.Children is now a household name.
Their 21st single “youthful days,” used as the theme song for the TV drama Antique: Western Confectionery, is a refreshing number with a pleasantly invigorating band sound.
The ensemble of simple chord progressions and catchy melodies, combined with a driving beat, lifts your spirits.
It’s a heartwarming pop tune that was featured not only as a drama theme song but also in commercials.
Popular romantic theme songs from Monday 9 p.m. dramas. Including the theme song from that mega-hit drama (11–20)
Just by you being herekome kome CLUB
Centered on Tatsuya Ishii, who is also active in a wide range of solo work, Kome Kome Club is a nine-member band that has continued to operate at its own pace since reuniting.
Their 13th single, Kimi ga Iru Dake de, which was used as the theme song for the TV drama Sugao no Mama de, was released as a double A-side together with Aishiteru, which was featured as an insert song.
With its beautiful melody and comforting message—quite different from their previously more underground-leaning style—it’s the kind of song that soothes the heart just by listening.
Boosted by the drama’s popularity, it achieved double-million sales and stands as a hit number that represents the J-pop scene of the 1990s.
TRUE LOVEFujii Fumiya
Fumiya Fujii is a singer-songwriter who debuted as the lead vocalist of The Checkers, a band that enjoyed immense popularity from the 1980s to the 1990s, and who has been active as a solo artist since the band’s breakup.
TRUE LOVE, used as the theme song for the TV drama Asunaro Hakusho, is a number that fully showcases Fujii’s own color—a departure from his time with The Checkers, when he did not compose music.
Its nostalgic ensemble, featuring acoustic guitar, also aligns with the drama’s worldview.
In addition, because it uses only basic chords, this double-million-selling song is highly recommended as a piece for singing with self-accompaniment.
SAY YESCHAGE and ASKA
SAY YES by CHAGE & ASKA grabs you right from the intro.
Released in 1991, the song was chosen as the theme for the mega-hit drama “101st Proposal,” starring Atsuko Asano and Tetsuya Takeda.
Overflowing with mutual love, the lyrics made not only drama viewers but many others feel a flutter in their hearts.
It’s said that some parts of the lyrics were even rewritten based on feedback from the show’s audience.
It’s a song that makes you want to express your love to the person you cherish—not only during a proposal, but even many years later, just the same.
SoupFujihara Sakura
Sakura Fujiwara, who is active as a singer-songwriter and actress, released her debut single “Soup.” The song drew attention for being produced, written, and composed by Masaharu Fukuyama, and it was also chosen as the theme song for the primetime Monday drama “Love Song,” starring Fukuyama, with Fujiwara playing the heroine.
The lyrics liken their love and lives to ingredients simmered in a pot into a soup you can savor—sure to warm your heart.
Let yourself be charmed by her natural, gentle singing voice.