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

MotionNishiuchi Mariya

Mariya Nishiuchi / 7th single “Motion” MUSIC VIDEO

The theme song for “Totsuzenn desu ga, Ashita Kekkon Shimasu,” which aired in 2017, is a dance number that became lead actress Mariya Nishiuchi’s seventh single.

The drama also drew attention for flumpool vocalist Ryuta Yamamura’s debut as an actor.

EverythingMISIA

MISIA – Everything （Official HD Music Video）

A massive hit in 2000 as the theme song for the TV drama “Yamato Nadeshiko” starring Nanako Matsushima, it’s a universally acclaimed classic.

With beautifully arranged strings, this authentic ballad sold one million copies and became one of her signature songs.

I Want to Be Embraced in a Sea of Tears ~Sea of Love~Sazan Ōrusutāzu

Southern All Stars – I Want to Be Embraced in a Sea of Tears ~SEA OF LOVE~ [Official Music Video]

Set against a summer seaside backdrop, this song richly evokes the complexities of a heart in love.

While portraying a man and woman drowning in a mermaid-like, heartrending love, it expresses both the pledge of love exchanged on a pure white beach and the fragility of that promise.

Chosen as the theme song for Fuji TV’s Monday 9 p.m.

drama “My Only Madonna,” starring Hideaki Takizawa and Kyoko Hasegawa, it harmonizes beautifully with the story of a college student studying architecture and his one-summer romance with an enigmatic woman.

Selling 365,000 copies in its first week, it reached No.

1 on the Oricon Weekly Chart.

Its refreshing melody and bittersweet lyrics are sure to bring back memories of summer love.

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DEAN FUJIOKA – “Shelly” Music Video

Dean Fujioka is a singer-songwriter who is also active as an actor, model, and film director, and he enjoys popularity beyond Japan as well.

His download single “Shelly,” released on October 7, 2019, was selected as the theme song for the TV drama Sherlock: Untold Stories.

The contrast between his sweet vocals and the stylish ensemble makes it easy to get drawn into the song’s world just by listening.

It’s a track you’ll want to play at night, with lyrics that switch among three languages—something you won’t want to miss.

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CHEMISTRY - I Was Looking for You (PV) - For Preview/Listening

It was used as the theme song for the 2002 drama “Wedding Planner,” starring Yusuke Santamaria and Naoko Iijima, and it climbed to No.

2 on the Oricon chart.

Released as a re-cut single from the first album, the vocals were re-recorded and the arrangement features added gospel chorus.

If I could forgive youieiri reo

Leo Ieiri – “If I Could Forgive You” (Theme song for Fuji TV’s Monday 9 p.m. drama “Absolute Zero: Uninvestigated Crimes Undercover Investigation”)

This song by Leo Ieiri, released in 2018, is also well-known as the theme song for Fuji TV’s Monday 9 p.m.

drama “Absolute Zero: Pre-Crime Task Force.” I bet many people learned about the song through the drama.

Its dark worldview pairs well with the moody atmosphere of the music video.

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Saitō Ayumu

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I’ll be therearashi

[ARASHI] “I’ll be there” live-style edit

The theme song for the Monday 9 p.m.

drama Kizoku Tantei, starring Masaki Aiba of Arashi.

Since it’s the theme song for a detective drama, the beginning of the track really gives you a scoop-like feeling.

It matches the show very well, creating a richly crafted world while also adding a contemporary touch.