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Popular songs by TOKIO. A collection of tracks recommended for Japanese rock fans.

TOKIO began their career as an idol group under Johnny & Associates.

Beyond their music activities, their appearances on variety shows and dramas have also left a strong impression.

While many people know TOKIO, surprisingly, quite a few may only be familiar with a handful of their songs.

As a band that performs their own instruments, they’ve created a wide range of tracks that don’t fit within the traditional mold of idol groups.

In this article, we’ll introduce a selection of their popular songs all at once, so whether you’re a longtime fan or someone just starting to listen to TOKIO, please take a look.

Popular songs by TOKIO. A collection of tracks recommended for Japanese rock fans (21–30)

KIBOUTOKIO

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KIBOUTOKIO

It is a double A-side track on TOKIO’s 45th single and, following “advance,” the second Yamato Transport commercial song featuring TOKIO.

While many songs used in Yamato Transport commercials are up-tempo, this one starts off relatively subdued and builds up toward the chorus.

Rumored KissTOKIO

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Rumored KissTOKIO

This song, which was selected as the eighth ending theme for the Fuji TV anime Kiteretsu Daihyakka, is TOKIO’s third single.

With guitar and drum phrases brimming with classic rock vibes, it’s a track that really showcases the band’s character.

Get Your DreamTOKIO

Released in 2006 as the 34th single, this song was chosen as the image song for TBS’s broadcast coverage of the 2006 FIFA World Cup in Germany.

It has the feel of a track that would be perfect for linking arms and singing together in a soccer stadium.

adovanceTOKIO

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adovanceTOKIO

Yamato Transport’s courier service TV commercial song.

It’s an energizing tune.

It makes you feel like you’re about to start running.

TOKIO really sings great songs that slip into your heart before you even notice.

I can’t help but hope they keep on singing.

Cheers!!TOKIO

It’s a song that changes the lyrics of “Saturday Night,” the signature hit by the British band Bay City Rollers, and covers it.

Many of you have probably heard it as a song in the Kirin Lager Beer commercials.

The lyrics are themed around a cheer song, and combined with the bright melody, just listening to it gives you a boost of energy.

NaNaNa (We don’t need the sun)TOKIO

NaNaNa (We Don’t Need the Sun) – TOKIO “Katie♡Cover”
NaNaNa (We don’t need the sun)TOKIO

Released in 2010 as their 43rd single, it also served as the theme song for the TV drama “Unubore Deka.” The song itself is great, of course, but the music video featuring Toma Ikuta, a junior from Johnny’s, is also worth checking out.

Go ahead and look it up.

To be honestTOKIO

It is TOKIO’s 48th single and serves as the theme song for the drama “Kurokōchi,” starring Nagase.

As the first single celebrating TOKIO’s 20th anniversary, the song was written and composed by Nagase.

It’s a relatively subdued track whose chorus, running from the intro to the end, is addictively catchy.