Theme songs from “Tensai TV-kun”: A roundup of popular tracks
The Tensei Terebi-kun series, which began airing in 1993—many of you probably watched it often during your elementary or middle school days, right?
Some of you who watched it as kids may now be parents yourselves, watching it together with your own children.
For fans of Tensei Terebi-kun, the songs that have been played since back then are surely nostalgic, aren’t they?
In this article, we’ll introduce lots of songs, focusing on the theme songs from the Tensei Terebi-kun series!
We’ve picked out everything from nostalgic classics to the latest tracks, so please take your time and enjoy listening.
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Theme songs from 'Tensai TV-kun': Popular song roundup (11–20)
The Insufficient Doorterebi senshi 2016 (sakushi: Saeki Kenzō, sakkyoku/henkyoku: Kubota Haruo)
This is a song that was used as the ending theme for the 2016 season of “Let’s Tensai Terebikun.” The lyrics were written by Kenzo Saeki, who is also a member of the techno unit Pearl Brothers, and the composition was handled by Haruo Kubota, who likewise performs as the Pearl Brothers’ guitarist.
The track features strong rhythmic percussion and a floating, airy guitar tone, with big-band elements highlighted by brass that joins in during the chorus.
When the chorus hits, the sound opens up brightly, and it’s also striking how the lyrics become more densely packed at that point.
Great! Theme of Tensai TerebikunBoogie the Mahhamootaasu
It was produced as the opening theme for the 2011 season of the new series that began in 2011, “Dai! Tensai Terebikun.” The song is by Boogie the Mach Motors.
The band’s signature electro sound is striking, and it seems to further emphasize the feeling of acceleration that the timbre evokes.
The lyrics depict the fun of heading to school where someone you’re interested in is, and the inclusion of words that evoke a near-future vibe is another interesting touch.
Plasma MigrationTV Warrior 2004 (lyrics: Yen Chang + js, music/arrangement: Yutaka Fukuoka)
This is a song that was broadcast during the 2004 season of Tensai TV-kun MAX and was used for both the opening and ending.
In previous series, the TV Warriors did not sing the opening theme, so in that respect as well, it’s an important track when talking about the series.
It’s a song themed around the “Plasma World,” the setting of the 2004 season, featuring lyrics that incorporate keywords from that world and a mysterious, floating sound that makes it particularly intriguing.
BANG BANG BANGKyai~n with Terebi Senshi
This song, performed by Kyaeen and the TV Warriors of the time, was used as the ending theme in the latter half of the 1997 season.
The lyrics were written by Sunplaza Nakano, the vocalist of Bakufu Slump, and the music was composed by their guitarist Pappara Kawai.
It conveys a simple message: when you can’t find motivation, set aside what’s in front of you for the moment and start with what you want to do.
Overall, it’s a powerful track with a positive vibe.
nectarinemakaroni enpitsu
This song is a self-cover version of a piece originally written as the 2023 theme song for NHK E-Tele’s “Tensai TV-kun.” It has a fairy-tale-like atmosphere with a mid-tempo groove, resulting in an uplifting anthem that encourages you to move forward confidently as yourself.
While the version sung by the TV Warriors is used on the program, this self-cover by Macaroni Empitsu has a different charm of its own.
Go for it, Einstein!Dachō Kurabu with Terebi Senshi
This is a song that was broadcast as the ending theme during the latter half of the 1995 season.
The show’s hosts, the comedy trio Dachou Club, handle the main vocals, with the TV Warriors participating in a chorus-like role.
Yasushi Akimoto—well known not only as a lyricist but also as a producer of idol groups—wrote the lyrics for this song as well, expressing a child’s pure first love and the worries that come with it.
It’s a charming track with a light, idol-song-like buoyancy.
Theme songs from “Tensai Terebikun”: Popular tracks (21–30)
Looking up at the starsSwitch
This is a song that was used as the opening theme in the 1996 season.
The fact that its tone differs greatly from the previous opening, “Time Machine de Ikou,” is also a key point when discussing the show’s history.
The sound has a striking vibe with shades of Black music, evoking an image of adult allure and passion.
The lyrics suggest a depiction of adult romance, and although it’s the theme song for a children’s program, it doesn’t lean too heavily into that, which is another distinctive aspect.
In conclusion
Centered on the theme songs of “Tensai TV-kun,” we introduced a wide range of tracks, from nostalgic favorites to popular hits, all at once.
If you were a regular viewer back then, there were probably many songs you could start humming after just one listen, right? Many tracks were written and composed by well-known artists as well, so take this opportunity to give them a thorough listen!