Popular Japanese Songs Often Used at Weddings: 8 Theme Songs from Beloved Romance Dramas and Movies♡
2016.07.25 published
Let's Elevate Our Mood with BGM from Romantic Dramas and Movies ♡
A wedding is a special day when two people vow their love to each other ♡ Of course, you want to play love songs filled with love for the BGM at your wedding or reception, right ♩ But with so many love songs from both Western and Japanese music, brides-to-be might be unsure about which songs to choose*
For brides-to-be who are struggling with BGM, I recommend using the theme songs from popular romantic dramas and movies that have collected popularity over time ♩ Play the theme song from the romantic stories you admired during your student years or while dating, and enhance the mood even more ♡
Here are 8 popular theme songs from Japanese romantic dramas and movies often used as wedding BGM ♩
Heart-Pounding Romantic Drama 1 ♡ Boys Over Flowers ♡
When it comes to iconic romantic dramas that everyone admires, it’s “Boys Over Flowers” ♩ Many girls must have dreamed of meeting a hero like Tsukushi’s steadfast love, Tsukasa Domyoji ♡ This pure school drama is truly the essence of a romance drama*
The wedding dress worn by Tsukushi in the movie “Boys Over Flowers” is so stunning that even other women can’t help but be charmed by it ♡
The theme song for "Boys Over Flowers" is "Love so sweet / Arashi"! The bright, medium-tempo song makes you feel happy just by listening to it ♡ The straightforward lyrics that express feelings for a girl you like are heart-melting too ♩
Heart-Pounding Romantic Drama 2 ♡ Last Cinderella ♡
"Last Cinderella" features Haruma Miura playing a younger man, and his coolness and charm became a topic of conversation ♡ The love triangle involving two men loving the same woman also tugged at the hearts of many viewers ♩
No matter how many times you watch it, the final kiss scene between the two, despite their ups and downs, is romantic and makes you yearn for love ♡
The theme song for "Last Cinderella" is "Star Celebration / Kera Kera" ♩ Kera Kera rose to fame with this song* The upbeat and lively track is sure to elevate the atmosphere of your venue!
Heart-Pounding Romantic Drama 3 ♡ Orange Days ♡
A quintessential youth love story, "Orange Days" starring Satoshi Tsumabuki and Kou Shibasaki! The sparkling and bittersweet school days depicted in "Orange Days" are truly an aspiration for everyone ♡
The communication between the two using sign language is pure and heartwarming, making you feel all warm and fuzzy just by watching it*
The theme song for "Orange Days" is "Sign / Mr.Children"* Even years after its release, this classic is loved by various generations ♩ It’s a calm song, making it perfect for sentimental moments like reading letters to your parents or during your exit ♡
Heart-Pounding Romantic Drama 4 ♡ Long Vacation ♡
"Long Vacation," known as a representative work of the popular Monday Night dramas, is a timeless classic featuring Kimura Takuya becoming a national idol from this show ♡
The theme song for the eternal masterpiece "Long Vacation" is "LA・LA・LA LOVE SONG / Toshinobu Kubota" ♩ Let your venue bask in the straightforward and powerful singing voice ♡ A song everyone knows will surely get the guests hyped up too*
Heart-Pounding Romantic Drama 5 ♡ Virgin Road ♡
This is also a drama from Fuji TV’s Monday Night slot ♩ Many viewers shed tears over the father-daughter bond depicted in it ♡ Since the drama relates to marriage and childbirth, it might be nice to watch it once more before the ceremony ♡
The theme song is a wedding song classic "CAN YOU CELEBRATE? / Namie Amuro"! This song celebrating marriage is perfect for wedding BGM* Why not walk down the Virgin Road with Amuro-chan's transparent singing voice? ♡
Heart-Pounding Romantic Drama 6 ♡ Rich Man, Poor Woman ♡
"Rich Man, Poor Woman," starring Shun Oguri and Satomi Ishihara ♀ This hit romantic drama, often referred to as the modern version of "Pretty Woman," is filled with quotes about love, work, and life ♩
The love scenes between the handsome couple are mesmerizing ... ♡ You'd want to aspire to have such a wonderful couple who care for each other ♩
The theme song is "Hikari e / miwa" ♇ The sweet and calming voice is just right for a sacred and elegant wedding party ♩
Heart-Pounding Romantic Movie 7 ♡ Plant Zukan ♡
A recent hit romance movie would be "Plant Zukan" ♡ This sweet and poignant pure love movie is truly the best kind of heart-throbbing masterpiece ♡ Many girls are falling for the gentle smile of Takanori Iwata from J Soul Brothers who stars in it ♩
The theme song is "Yasashisa de Afureru you ni / JUJU," covered by Flower ♩ This gentle and warm love song is perfect for use as BGM during the ending movie ♡
Heart-Pounding Romantic Movie 8 ♡ Heroine Shikkaku ♡
"Heroine Shikkaku" captures the heart-pounding moments of student life perfectly and will make you smile continuously while watching it ♡ While it’s a cliché love story, it’s still something to admire ♩
The sparkling youth scenes at school and the fireworks festival tickle the heart of a maiden ♡ Watching pure romance movies might remind you of your first date with him, and you can relive all those butterflies in your stomach ♩
The theme song is "Toritsukusu / Kana Nishino" ♡ This uniquely cute song about a girl's feelings is something you’d want to incorporate into your reception ♡ Just listening to Kana Nishino's charming voice could boost your femininity ♩
Feel like the Protagonist of a Love Story ♡
The cute and gentle love songs that became theme songs for romantic dramas are perfect to play at your reception ♡ Let’s have a wonderful wedding with the theme songs from the romantic dramas and movies you admire, feeling like the protagonist of a love story ♡