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Theme and insert songs from the long-running Monday 9 p.m. dramas: classic hits from popular series and recommended fan favorites

Fuji TV’s Monday 9 p.m.

slot—affectionately known as “Getsuku”—is one of the most popular time slots for TV dramas, home to many standout hits.

Over the years, countless masterpieces have been born, and just like the dramas themselves, their theme songs often attract a lot of attention.

In this article, we’ll showcase all the Getsuku theme songs—from past broadcasts to the themes of currently airing dramas—spanning all eras in one go!

From timeless classics that remain popular to the latest tracks, take your time listening and find your new favorite song.

Theme songs and insert songs from the history of Monday 9 p.m. dramas: iconic tracks from popular series and recommended hits (91–100)

To say goodbyebiriibanban

To Say Goodbye - by Billy BanBan
To say goodbyebiriibanban

The theme song for the Nippon TV Saturday Grand Theater drama “3-chome 4-banchi.” With lyrics by Koji Ishizaka and music by Koichi Sakata, it was released by Nippon Columbia in February 1972 and sold about 800,000 copies.

The artist made their first appearance at the 23rd NHK Kōhaku Uta Gassen with this song.

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FriendsRebekka

REBECCA “Friends” Official Music Video
FriendsRebekka

This is the theme song for the 1999 TV drama Lipstick.

Originally released in 1985, the song was also used as a drama theme at the time of its release.

The fact that it returned to the spotlight as a theme song more than a decade later could be seen as proof of its popularity.

It’s a beloved track that has been covered by many artists.

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Bring it onKishidan

The drama Gokuaku Ganbo, which aired in 2014, is an underworld-themed entertainment piece starring Machiko Ono.

Instead of the heart-fluttering romance typical of Monday 9 p.m.

dramas, it features edge-of-your-seat twists and turns, and Kishidan’s punchy vocals fit the show’s worldview perfectly.

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togetherNakajima Miyuki

Miyuki Nakajima is a singer-songwriter who achieved the remarkable feat—unique among solo artists in Oricon’s history—of topping the singles chart across four different decades.

Her 47th single “Tomo ni,” released as a double A-side with “Ride on the Silver Dragon’s Back,” was written as the theme song for the TV drama PICU: Pediatric Intensive Care Unit.

Its lyrics, which teach the value of moving forward without looking back, are likely to give courage and hope to many.

Set against a gentle ensemble, her powerful vocals push you onward in this dramatic number.

Hoshino Takashi
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On the morning when the bell of hope ringsTHE ALFEE

THE ALFEE “On the Morning When the Bell of Hope Rings” (Best Hit Alfee 2015 ONE NIGHT CIRCLE)
On the morning when the bell of hope ringsTHE ALFEE

This is the theme song for the hit drama series “Salaryman Kintaro,” which began in 1999 and starred Katsunori Takahashi.

It is the first song by THE ALFEE to serve as the theme for a drama based on a manga.

The coupling track, “Beginning of the Time,” was selected as the image song for the Osaka International Women’s Marathon.

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In conclusion

We’ve introduced the theme songs of Monday 9 p.m.

dramas all at once, spanning all eras.

From the latest Monday 9 p.m.

themes to timeless classics that remain staples of J-pop, there’s been a wide variety.

We hope this has helped you discover new tracks and rediscover the charm of beloved songs from years past.