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

CHA-CHA-CHAIshii Akemi

CHA-CHA-CHA / Akemi Ishii

This is the theme song of the blockbuster drama “Danjo 7-nin Natsu Monogatari” starring Sanma Akashiya and Shinobu Otake.

Released in August 1986, it’s such a classic that it reached No.

1 on the weekly Oricon, yearly Oricon, and The Best Ten charts.

It’s a stylish track where a mature love story meets a dance number.

TRUE LOVEFujii Fumiya

TRUE LOVE / Fumiya Fujii

Released in November 1993 as Fumiya Fujii’s solo debut single, this song captured the hearts of many as the theme for Fuji TV’s Monday 9 p.m.

drama “Asunaro Hakusho.” The lyrics, which reflect on past love and sing of its poignancy and beauty, are especially striking.

Centered on the theme of lost love and the accompanying sadness, it depicts a yearning for the happy days once shared with a former lover.

Its simple, memorable melody and emotionally rich lyrics have resonated with a wide audience.

It’s also popular as a wedding staple, cherished as a song that enhances joyous occasions.

It’s recommended for times when you want to reminisce about a romance or reaffirm your feelings for someone special.

Can’t Stop the RomanticC-C-B

C-C-B Romantic ga Tomaranai

This is the theme song for the TBS serial drama “Maido Osawagase Shimasu,” which marked Miho Nakayama’s debut.

Released in 1985 as C-C-B’s third single, it became a major hit and truly represents the band.

They also continued to handle the theme songs for Parts 2 and 3.

unfinishedieiri reo

Leo Ieiri - "Mikansei" (Full Ver.)

Singer-songwriter Leo Ieiri captivates fans with songs that evoke the duality of “light and shadow” and a voice that pierces the heart.

Her 16th single Mikansei (Incomplete), written as the theme song for the TV drama Absolute Zero: Uninvestigated Incidents, features a chorus melody that’s catchy for its striking leaps in pitch.

The lyrics convey contradictions that make you unsure of what you truly want—something many people have surely felt at least once.

It’s a sentimental number whose wistful ensemble tightens the chest.

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Hold Me TonightTahara Toshihiko

Toshihiko Tahara - Hold Me Tight Tonight

This is a single released in 1988 that was used as the theme song for the drama “Teacher Binbin Story,” starring Toshihiko Tahara himself.

The drama was a huge success, and the song also became a big hit.

His performance singing while dancing with backup dancers left a strong impression.

Way to LoveMiho Karasawa

Way to Love / Miho Karasawa

This is a song that was used as the theme for a Monday 9 p.m.

drama.

It’s not exactly about a one-sided crush, but the phrase “on the way to falling in love” gives the sense that the romance between the girl in the song and the other person is just about to begin.

The melody is a ballad, so it feels very bittersweet and makes your heart ache.

In the chorus, the line “Being happy alone is already sad” seems to say she doesn’t want the happiness of unrequited love, but wants to be in love mutually—and listening to it while you have a crush can be encouraging.

Wanting to see the person you like, maybe being a bit selfish in love—this song is highly relatable.

Top of the WorldKāpentāzu

Carpenters Top of the World The Carpenters HQ

It’s a nostalgic song by the Carpenters.

It was used in the drama that marked Mimura’s first starring role, and the fresh, innocent atmosphere matched the song perfectly.

With its breezy melody, it’s very easy to listen to.

The lyrics are in English, but they stick in your head, and you can’t help humming along.