Tunnels’ Popular Songs Ranking [2026]

gajaimoTonneruzu8rank/position

gajaimo

A pop tune that captured the hearts of TV lovers, used as the opening theme for a popular Fuji TV variety show.

Released on January 28, 1993, this song showcases the perfect harmony of Yasushi Akimoto’s playful lyrics and Tsugutoshi Gotō’s catchy melody.

Coupled with the outrageous personas of Tunnels, the piece was loved by people of all ages.

It’s a song that livens up moments spent with family and friends—truly a messenger that brings smiles.

in one goTonneruzu9rank/position

In one go! Tunnels

This was essentially the debut single of Tunnels, who were comedians but boasted idol-level popularity at the time.

It’s a lively, comedic song that brings back memories of the peak of the bubble era.

It’s definitely energizing, but please never do chugging!

Thanks again!Tonneruzu10rank/position

Tunnels Idemitsu commercial “Maido Card”

This is a commercial for Idemitsu Kosan’s Maido Card, sung by the comedy duo Tunnels, made up of Takaaki Ishibashi and Noritake Kinashi.

At the time, Tunnels were indispensable to Idemitsu’s commercials and created a variety of CM songs.

A CD compiling those songs, titled “This Is Idemitsu’s Maido CD,” was also distributed as part of a campaign, showing how popular they were.

One song especially beloved across generations was “Maido DE Maido,” sung around a campfire.

With a sound reminiscent of folk dance and repeated phrases, it has a slightly eerie yet distinctly catchy melody.

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Cape of Human KindnessTonneruzu11rank/position

Ninjō Cape - Tunnels

This is the ninth single released by Tunnels in 1986.

The song was created by hitmakers Yasushi Akimoto (lyrics) and Tsugutoshi Goto (music).

Although it’s an enka-style track set at Cape Nosappu, it isn’t dark in tone; true to Tunnels’ style, it’s a song that cheerfully and wholeheartedly encourages a heartbroken woman.

Mind your own business, summer.Tonneruzu12rank/position

Mind your own business, summer.

It’s a song with an irresistibly bright sound that feels like it announces the arrival of summer and makes your heart dance.

The comical lyrics and irresistibly catchy, body-moving melody are quintessential Tunnels.

Just listening to it vividly brings back the cheerful vibe that used to spill out of TV sets back then.

Released in June 1987 as their 12th single, this track features lyrics by Yasushi Akimoto and music by Tsugutoshi Goto, and it peaked at No.

3 on the Oricon weekly chart.

It’s also well known as an insert song from the popular TV program “Tunnels no Minasan no Okage Desu,” so many people probably remember this melody along with memories of the show.

When you’re feeling nostalgic for those sun-drenched days, or on a lively summer day spent with friends, give it a listen—the heat of that time will come rushing back, and you won’t be able to help but feel your heart leap.

It’s that kind of classic.

Stormy Macho ManTonneruzu13rank/position

FNS Music Festival Tunnels E-girls Arashi’s Macho Man

This is “Arashi no Macho Man” by the comedy duo Tunnels, released in 1987.

They party at a disco until closing time and then wait at a café for a time-service Baumkuchen.

As mentioned in the lyrics, their friend Jiro Takahashi misses the last train and says he can’t get back to Urawa—making this a very private, Saitama-centric song.

Morinaga “Choco Ball” commercial original songTonneruzu14rank/position

1987 Morinaga Seika Chocoball Tunnels

This was a commercial song from 1987, when Tunnels enjoyed idol-like popularity.

Back then, CGI was still rare, and the visual novelty became a talking point.

I wonder how many people remember that Hannya later took over as the successor in the Choco Ball commercials.