V6’s Best and Most Popular Songs: Timeless Hits Cherished Even After Their Disbandment

OPEN THE GATE20th Century

OPEN THE GATE

With a driving, exhilarating sound that evokes the dawn of a new world, this is a cheer song by 20th Century.

Included on the single “Believe Your Smile,” released in March 1999, the track was featured as the image song for the 30th Spring High School Volleyball Tournament and in commercials for MIKI HOUSE.

It speaks to the loneliness felt amid the hustle and bustle of the city and the frustration that makes you want to give up, while urging you to face those frailties and push forward by believing in your own dream.

Whether you’re taking on a challenge or ready to take a new step, this song is sure to give you a powerful push forward.

Become wingsV6

V6 / Become Wings (YouTube Ver.)

A refreshing exhilaration that breaks through to the horizon—this is a youthful anthem sung by V6.

Released in July 1998 as their 17th single, it was used as the theme song for the popular TV show “Let’s Go to School!” While facing reality head-on and wrestling with inner conflicts, the song conveys a single-minded resolve to chase dreams with friends and soar into the wide-open sky, carried by a driving, exhilarating sound.

The track is also included on the acclaimed album “STEP.” It’s the kind of song that can give listeners the courage to take on new challenges, as if giving them a powerful push forward.

To be freeV6

V6 / To Be Free (YouTube Ver.)

This song’s emotional rock sound pierces straight through the heart.

Released in May 1999 as the 13th single, it became well-known as the theme song for the popular TV program “Let’s Go to School!” and reached No.

2 on the Oricon weekly charts.

The piece portrays the anguish of being bound by the invisible chains of society’s rules and expectations, to the point of nearly losing one’s true self.

Many listeners may find their own feelings reflected in the restless desire to break free from the status quo.

A Place in the SunV6

V6 / A Place in the Sun (YouTube Ver.)

It’s a refreshing pop number whose intro—opening with Yoshihiko Inohara’s expansive vocals—sets your heart racing.

Released in July 1999 as V6’s 14th single and included on the classic album “Very best,” it also served as the theme song for the drama “Shin: Oretachi no Tabi Ver.1999,” starring Coming Century, vividly coloring the story.

Each member’s solo part seems to tell of their individual resolve, giving courage to listeners as well.

On a morning when you’re taking on a challenge, listening to this song will surely help you take that first step with a clear, uplifting feeling.

Good day!!V6

V6 / Good Day!! (YouTube Ver.)

A smash hit brimming with V6’s positive charm! Released in June 2006 as their 29th single, this track also became well-loved as the theme song for the drama “Keishicho Sousa Ikka 9 Gakari,” starring Yoshihiko Inohara.

Its straightforward message—that even ordinary days can become wonderful if you face them with a smile—blends with a lively sound to lift your spirits naturally, without feeling pushy.

It’s a magical song that blows away the blues and helps you start your day on a bright note.

COSMIC RESCUEV6

V6 / COSMIC RESCUE（YouTube Ver.）

The 24th single, released on July 2, 2003.

It served as the theme song for the 2003 film ‘COSMIC RESCUE -The moonlight generations-‘.

This film also marks the movie debut of Coming Century (Okada, Miyake, Morita).

Each member of Coming Century has a solo part in the song.

WALKV6

V6 – WALK (Iqbal Nasir Cover Version)

This is a coupling track from the 38th single, “Sexy.Honey.Bunny!/Takaranoishi.” The members’ sweet vocals match perfectly with the slightly heartrending lyrics.

Among fans, many say it’s so good that it’s a waste for a B-side and wish it had been released as a single.