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.
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Theme and insert songs from Monday 9 p.m. dramas throughout the years. Classic tracks from popular dramas and recommended fan-favorite songs (71–80)
GLORIAZIGGY
ZIGGY’s signature song “GLORIA,” remembered as the theme for the nostalgic Monday 9 p.m.
drama “Dō-Kyū-Sei” (Classmates).
This classic, which ranked 19th on the Oricon Year-End Chart in 1989, can be called the band’s make-or-break track.
The melody, created by the band’s leader, Juichi Morishige, carries the essence of Japanese pop (kayōkyoku).
Although there was some pushback when he first played it for the band members, it quickly became a hit embraced by a wide audience.
The lyrics passionately sing of the resolve to face an uncertain tomorrow and the love for someone who offers unwavering support at all times.
It’s especially recommended for those seeking strength when standing at a crossroads in life.
You can feel ZIGGY’s burning spirit shining through.
ForeverSorimachi Takashi
It’s a drama starring the hugely popular Takashi Sorimachi and Yutaka Takenouchi from back then.
This became Sorimachi’s debut song.
It’s a masculine track, and since the drama’s theme was the sea, the song really suits that setting.
It was such a staple that when you thought of summer, you thought of this song.
StarlightWagakki Band
Wagakki Band is an eight-member rock group that fuses traditional Japanese instruments and melodies with band sound, drawing attention both in Japan and abroad for their singular musical style.
Their tenth digital-only single, “Starlight,” written as the theme song for the TV drama Ichikei no Karasu, moves the heart with melodies that evoke a sense of wa (Japanese aesthetics) and a beautiful vocal performance.
The ensemble is built with an exquisite balance in which no instrument dominates, allowing listeners to feel the band’s profound musicality.
It’s an emotional track that overlaps with and enriches the drama’s worldview.
Happy endingOhtaki Eiichi
It’s a hugely popular drama starring Takuya Kimura and Takako Matsu.
At the time, I didn’t know Eiichi Ohtaki, but his memorable, wonderful voice—and the fact that I was hooked on the drama—made me listen to the song over and over.
His soft voice resonates in the chest, making it a very easy song to listen to.
School HeavenKoizumi Kyoko
This was the theme song for the 1989 TV drama “Aishiatterukai!” The original is a song by Finger 5, but the version sung by Kyoko Koizumi is just as famous as the original.
It’s a very fun track with great call-and-response.