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September 2020 is TOKIO's final anniversary month as 4nin, so I thought it would be fitting to highlight 26 songs from their massive discography 
*Quick note: Since it's also
's birth month, there will be a lot of his works ;)
*Quick note: Since it's also
's birth month, there will be a lot of his works ;)
1. LOVE YOU ONLY ~Rearranged~ (2004)
LYO is TOKIO's debut song. This "rearranged" version of LYO, however, is less poppy & more melancholic. It fits perfectly for the band's 10th anniversary
The PV by
is amazing btw
LYO is TOKIO's debut song. This "rearranged" version of LYO, however, is less poppy & more melancholic. It fits perfectly for the band's 10th anniversary
The PV by
is amazing btw
2. Message (2001)
After 8 years, this is the first TOKIO single to top the Oricon charts since their debut in 1994. So glad they were still together despite the apparent struggle
After 8 years, this is the first TOKIO single to top the Oricon charts since their debut in 1994. So glad they were still together despite the apparent struggle
3. ...as one (2012)
wrote this while composed it. This last verse is easily the best way to make me cry :')
wrote this while composed it. This last verse is easily the best way to make me cry :')
4. HEY! MR. SAMPLING MAN (2001)
A very fun song. I loveee how they mixed it up now & then during lives
Thankfully they performed this song more than twice. It's that good
A very fun song. I loveee how they mixed it up now & then during lives
Thankfully they performed this song more than twice. It's that good
5. Hummingbird (2005)
One of my fav songs out of the Act II album. Can't really explain why it's such a good song but maybe it sounds hopeful & sad at the same time. Dunno
One of my fav songs out of the Act II album. Can't really explain why it's such a good song but maybe it sounds hopeful & sad at the same time. Dunno
6. Live my life! (2003)
's song. focusing on melodies really makes the song so much fun
Not gonna lie, at first I thought it was
's song. It sounds sooo much like his style
's song. focusing on melodies really makes the song so much funNot gonna lie, at first I thought it was
's song. It sounds sooo much like his style
7. Jump (2016)
The most recent fun song from was in 2016 
. 's voice really changed a lot
The most recent fun song from
was in 2016 . 's voice really changed a lot
8. Hontontoko (2013)
The song that changed my life
I was totally surprised to know that the lead actor in this crime drama sang & created this epic song???
Instantly became their fan
The song that changed my life
I was totally surprised to know that the lead actor in this crime drama sang & created this epic song???
Instantly became their fan
9. Tokyo Drive (2015)
The first single I bought & also my favourite. really knows how to create the sexiest song w/o sexualising anyone. Truly remarkable
Did I mention how perfect this single is? The songs, PV, CD cover, & TOKIO station were
The first single I bought & also my favourite.
really knows how to create the sexiest song w/o sexualising anyone. Truly remarkableDid I mention how perfect this single is? The songs, PV, CD cover, & TOKIO station were
10. Amagasa (2008)
Brought to you by Shiina Ringo. An extremely catchy & jazzy song. The 2011's Plus version was realllly good
Besides this song being in's drama (Yasuko to Kenji), this is also fav TOKIO song
Brought to you by Shiina Ringo. An extremely catchy & jazzy song. The 2011's Plus version was realllly good
Besides this song being in
's drama (Yasuko to Kenji), this is also fav TOKIO song
11. Sweet Sick Honey (2007)
To me, the recipe for an amazing TOKIO music are these 3:
Emotional
Motivational
Fun
And this song is full of fun! Especially during 2008's Sugar performance
To me, the recipe for an amazing TOKIO music are these 3:
Emotional Motivational Fun And this song is full of fun! Especially during 2008's Sugar performance
12. archive (2012)
I present to you, TOKIO's manliest song by yours truly,. This song is sooo goood & I'm glad all of them loved it
really knows how to draw the best out of TOKIO
I present to you, TOKIO's manliest song by yours truly,
. This song is sooo goood & I'm glad all of them loved it really knows how to draw the best out of TOKIO
13. Bulldog (2004)
A cover of Four Leaves' song. TOKIO's cover songs in TOK10 album are amazing & I can't recommend enough
Also it sounds a lot better with headphones
A cover of Four Leaves' song. TOKIO's cover songs in TOK10 album are amazing & I can't recommend enough
Also it sounds a lot better with headphones
14. Sonna Kimi ga Kagayaite (1998)
Ahh... the only pre-2000's song that I managed to add in this list. Sounds very nostalgic & calming...
Ahh... the only pre-2000's song that I managed to add in this list. Sounds very nostalgic & calming...
15. 36°C (2001)
A song that
translated. Idk what the original song is but it does sound familiar. Somehow
Anyways the live performance of this was beautiful (T^T)
A song that
translated. Idk what the original song is but it does sound familiar. SomehowAnyways the live performance of this was beautiful (T^T)
16. Phonograph (2003)
was the main vocal in this one & it sounds great! HIKARI wrote this so that's why it sounds so soft & the writing is just 
was the main vocal in this one & it sounds great! HIKARI wrote this so that's why it sounds so soft & the writing is just
17. Cadence (2006)
Another HIKARI song. There is a live performance of this song but it's a rhythmless version
Honestly can't complain about this cause both versions are equally beautiful
Another HIKARI song. There is a live performance of this song but it's a rhythmless version
Honestly can't complain about this cause both versions are equally beautiful
18. Phrase (2014)
's song. I personally love this soft, warm song
"Close your eyes... I'm reaching you...''
's song. I personally love this soft, warm song"Close your eyes... I'm reaching you...''
19. switch (2013)
's. I wonder if there's a rusty switch where we can be happy again, just like before
"Yeah. Definitely."
's. I wonder if there's a rusty switch where we can be happy again, just like before"Yeah. Definitely."
20. I believe (2015)
Like I promised, there will be a bunch of's works in this list :D
Starting off with his most anime-esque song. It's simple yet elegant
The beginning of this song immediately reminds me of an anime op/ed. never fails to create such a melodious song
Like I promised, there will be a bunch of
's works in this list :DStarting off with his most anime-esque song. It's simple yet elegant
The beginning of this song immediately reminds me of an anime op/ed.
never fails to create such a melodious song
21. home ~この場所~ (2013)
Another of's amazing works. The way successfully softens 's voice. And the sound is so soft, so relaxing, so comfy...
(And the CD cover tho, loved how I can immediately know who's who)
Another of
's amazing works. The way successfully softens 's voice. And the sound is so soft, so relaxing, so comfy...(And the CD cover tho, loved how I can immediately know who's who)
22. Miagereba (2014)
We're on a roll for another's works. Previously it was more on strings, this time it's the organ. 's sound for ballads are incredible & I truly want more 
We're on a roll for another
's works. Previously it was more on strings, this time it's the organ. 's sound for ballads are incredible & I truly want more
23. story (2017)
This song is's masterpiece. The lyrics, the sound, 's voice... And all of this is about his daughter
This song is
's masterpiece. The lyrics, the sound, 's voice... And all of this is about his daughter
24. Sometimes (2012)
isn't the only one capable to create emotional songs tho. really outdid himself with this one
The rawness. The emotion. Somehow, it's as if the shape of the person mentioned in this song can be seen...
"I want you to know...I want you to be here..."
isn't the only one capable to create emotional songs tho. really outdid himself with this oneThe rawness. The emotion. Somehow, it's as if the shape of the person mentioned in this song can be seen...
"I want you to know...I want you to be here..."
25. Can we... (2015)
"Can we be together tonight?"
Honestly really went harder for this one than "Sometimes." This time, is willing to be there for them instead of hoping they understand him 
"Can we be together tonight?"
Honestly
really went harder for this one than "Sometimes." This time, is willing to be there for them instead of hoping they understand him
26. Jiyuuna Na No Moto Ni (2012)
"Just as light reaches far away and beyond, so too will our story be vast and endless."
combi really brings the best of both worlds. But the pun of 17 being in the title is either genius or pretty ridiculous lol (Jiyuunana = 17)
"Just as light reaches far away and beyond, so too will our story be vast and endless."
combi really brings the best of both worlds. But the pun of 17 being in the title is either genius or pretty ridiculous lol (Jiyuunana = 17)
Thank you for everything, TOKIO
Thank you also to Tokiotas for supporting TOKIO
It's pretty self explanatory why I chose only 26 songs but thank you for even checking my biased list (T^T)
Happy 26th Anniversary, TOKIO
Thank you also to Tokiotas for supporting TOKIO
It's pretty self explanatory why I chose only 26 songs but thank you for even checking my biased list (T^T)
Happy 26th Anniversary, TOKIO
