Category: Music

The theme song for the movie “Seven Days War”

• Artist: TM NETWORK
• Title: “Seven Days War”
• Lyricist: Mitsuko Komuro
• Composer: Tetsuya Komuro
• Released: 7.21.1988

“Seven Days War” is the theme song for the 1988 live-action film Seven Days War, which marks the film debut of Rie Miyazawa. The song perfectly encapsulates the film’s theme of teenage rebellion and the search for freedom against the rigid school rules. 

The melody intentionally defies music theory; its unstable and unpredictable progression mirrors the sensitive hearts of teenagers. Because of this complex composition, it is known as one of the most difficult songs to sing in TM NETWORK’s catalog.

With an anthemic chorus featuring a choir of Japanese children living in London, it became a symbol of youth for an entire generation in Japan. Even decades later, its powerful melody and message of innocence and courage continue to resonate as one of TM NETWORK’s most beloved masterpieces.

Listen to “Seven Days War” released in 1988.

Check out the acoustic version in 1994.
This was the final song of the setlist at “TM NETWORK: TMN final live LAST GROOVE 5.18” in 1994. It was performed by only the three members: Komuro-san on piano, Kine-san on acoustic guitar, and Utsu-san on vocals. In this minimal arrangement, Utsu-san’s vocals really stood out.

Check out the live performance in 2015:
This was the first song of the setlist at “TM NETWORK 30th 1983 ~ QUIT 30 HUGE DATA” in 2015. The performance kicks off with a mesmerizing 2-minute intro, with Utsu-san’s vocals finally breaking through at the “Communication” line. The buildup is absolutely incredible.

The Theme Song for the movie Mobile Suit Gundam: Char’s Counterattack

• Artist: TM NETWORK
• Title: “Beyond the Time”
• Lyricist: Mitsuko Komuro
• Composer: Tetsuya Komuro
• Released: 3.5.1988

“Beyond the Time” is the iconic theme song for the 1988 anime series Mobile Suit Gundam: Char’s Counterattack. It features frequent key changes and a complex, evolving melody that makes it notoriously difficult to sing, yet incredibly captivating to listen to. The song captures the epic and bittersweet atmosphere of the story, remaining a timeless masterpiece in the history of J-Pop and anime music.

Check out the official music video:

Listen to “Beyond the Time”:

“BEYOND THE TIME” was unexpectedly featured in Episode 11 of NTV’s Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX in 2025. In response to the excitement, a new version was released as follows.

Check out the special short clip:

Listen to “BEYOND THE TIME -2025 Version-“:

The Iconic Ending Theme Song for City Hunter

• Artist: TM NETWORK
• Title: “Get Wild”
• Lyricist: Mitsuko Komuro
• Composer: Tetsuya Komuro
• Released: 4.8.1987

It is the ending theme song for the anime “City Hunter”. The song famously overlaps with the final scene of the anime. The way the intro fades in during the climax was a fresh and innovative concept at the time.

The Get Wild Exit:
In Japan, there’s a viral trend called “Get Wild Taikin” (Leaving the office with Get Wild). People play this song the moment they leave the office to feel like they’ve just completed a mission, just like the ending of the anime “City Hunter.”

Check out the official music video:
The music video for “Get Wild” was filmed on location in Hong Kong in the late 1980s. According to some interviews with the members, the schedule was incredibly tight—TM NETWORK flew there immediately after an event and returned to Japan within a single day. It was such a short trip that they barely had time for anything else. In fact, all three members wear sunglasses throughout the video; this was not just a fashion choice, but a way to hide their tired eyes due to a total lack of sleep.

Listen to “Get Wild”:

As there are numerous versions of “Get Wild,” we will introduce them in a separate post.