Original Soundtrack for Drama 'Ginga no Ippyo' Composed by Yuta Bandoh to be Released on June 10! Special Inclusion of Theme Song 'Ohei' by Kenta Hamano & Maki Goto.
The original soundtrack for the April 2026 Kantele/Fuji TV drama 'Ginga no Ippyo' will be released by Nippon Columbia on Wednesday, June 10. The music is composed by Yuta Bandoh, and the album includes the theme song 'Ohei' by Kenta Hamano and Maki Goto.
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It has been decided that the original soundtrack for the April 2026 Kantele and Fuji TV network drama 'Ginga no Ippyo' (broadcast Mondays at 10 PM) will be released on Wednesday, June 10.
This drama is an original work by screenwriter Naomi Hiruta. Haru Kuroki and Kayo Noro team up for the first time in starring roles, depicting an unusual buddy dynamic between the secretary of a ruling party secretary-general who was driven out of the political world and a snack bar hostess. They fight for 50 days aiming for the Tokyo gubernatorial election in this new 'election entertainment'.
It has garnered significant attention as the comeback work of producer Ayumi Sano, who has handled numerous talked-about works such as 'Quartet', 'Omameda Towako and Her Three Ex-Husbands', and 'Elpis'. After its initial broadcast, it reached number one on X trends, making it the most talked-about production this season.
The incidental music is composed by Yuta Bandoh, marking his subsequent collaboration with producer Sano following 'Omameda Towako and Her Three Ex-Husbands' and 'Teenage Empire'.
The original soundtrack, to be released on June 10 (Wednesday), will feature 23 carefully selected tracks from the drama's music. This includes the energetic and powerful main theme of standing up against unreasonableness, warm songs that follow the feelings of the main characters Mari Hoshino and Akari Tsukioka, and tension-filled tracks coloring the confrontation between Mari and her father, Takaomi Hoshino.
Furthermore, the theme song 'Ohei', which was released in advance today, is also specially included on the soundtrack! This bright and energetic funk tune is a unique collaboration between Kenta Hamano and Maki Goto, and has been drawing attention since the broadcast started because starring actors Haru Kuroki and Kayo Noro also participate in the chorus.
Please enjoy it along with the drama.
◆ Comment from Yuta Bandoh
Since hearing from producer Ayumi Sano about 'making an election drama', we have proceeded with music production while repeatedly exchanging various opinions. And now, the soundtrack and theme song will take shape as a single album.
As represented by Kenji Miyazawa's words, 'Individual happiness is impossible until the entire world becomes happy,' I proceeded with composing hoping to somehow express the drama's universal desire to create a better society through music.
I would be happy if you enjoy the album along with the drama!
◆ Release Information
Drama 'Ginga no Ippyo' Original Soundtrack
Artist: Yuta Bandoh
Release Date: Wednesday, June 10, 2026
Price: 3,500 yen (tax included)
Product Number: COCP-42695
Publisher: Nippon Columbia
▼ Tracklist [24 songs in total]
1. Ginga no Ippyo Fanfare
2. Ginga no Ippyo Main Theme
3. Ohei *Theme Song
4. Kaidan (Meeting)
5. Uso (Lie)
6. Anata no Hoshi (Your Star)
7. Hoshizora (Starry Sky)
8. Ring
9. Tokyo Model
10. Kireina Koto (Beautiful Things)
11. Coin Laundry
12. Hoshi ga Mienai (Can't See the Stars)
13. Nentame (Just in Case)
14. Akarui Ho e (Towards the Light)
15. Ginga no Ippyo Fanfare Part 2
16. Wakimaenasai (Know Your Place)
17. Tadashiku, Tsuyoku (Correctly, Strongly)
18. Taiwa (Dialogue)
19. Hanbunko (Share Half)
20. Bright Blind
21. Zentai no Shiawase (Happiness of All)
22. Ginga no Ippyo Fanfare Part 3
23. Ginga no Ippyo Fanfare Part 4
24. Ginga no Ippyo Main Theme -Short ver.-
*Theme Song: Kenta Hamano & Maki Goto feat. Haru Kuroki & Kayo Noro
Product Page: https://columbia.jp/artist-info/yutabandoh/
◆ Profile
ⒸTakeshi Shinto
Yuta Bandoh
Composer / Musician. Born in 1991. He engages in a wide range of creative activities across diverse styles, themed around the possibilities of stimulation and perception through alienation and deconstruction.
His works range from orchestral and chamber music to sound design utilizing 3D audio, and theater performances. Completed composition studies at the Tokyo University of the Arts and its graduate school. Received the 25th Akutagawa Composition Award (2015).
Representative works include 'Chimera - Fantasy of a Non-Existent Method' (2026, Saitama Arts Theater) and 'Fireworks - Concerto for Piano and Orchestra' (2017, commissioned by the Suntory Foundation for the Arts). In addition to the above main works, he develops cross-genre activities in various fields.
His work for visual media includes the main theme for 'Hodo Station', the 2026 film 'Look Back' (directed by Hirokazu Kore-eda), the drama 'Omameda Towako and Her Three Ex-Husbands' (script by Yuji Sakamoto), the film 'Belle' (directed by Mamoru Hosoda, music with Taisei Iwasaki and Ludvig Forssell), and the anime 'Kaiju No. 8' (original story by Naoya Matsumoto / Shueisha).
This drama is an original work by screenwriter Naomi Hiruta. Haru Kuroki and Kayo Noro team up for the first time in starring roles, depicting an unusual buddy dynamic between the secretary of a ruling party secretary-general who was driven out of the political world and a snack bar hostess. They fight for 50 days aiming for the Tokyo gubernatorial election in this new 'election entertainment'.
It has garnered significant attention as the comeback work of producer Ayumi Sano, who has handled numerous talked-about works such as 'Quartet', 'Omameda Towako and Her Three Ex-Husbands', and 'Elpis'. After its initial broadcast, it reached number one on X trends, making it the most talked-about production this season.
The incidental music is composed by Yuta Bandoh, marking his subsequent collaboration with producer Sano following 'Omameda Towako and Her Three Ex-Husbands' and 'Teenage Empire'.
The original soundtrack, to be released on June 10 (Wednesday), will feature 23 carefully selected tracks from the drama's music. This includes the energetic and powerful main theme of standing up against unreasonableness, warm songs that follow the feelings of the main characters Mari Hoshino and Akari Tsukioka, and tension-filled tracks coloring the confrontation between Mari and her father, Takaomi Hoshino.
Furthermore, the theme song 'Ohei', which was released in advance today, is also specially included on the soundtrack! This bright and energetic funk tune is a unique collaboration between Kenta Hamano and Maki Goto, and has been drawing attention since the broadcast started because starring actors Haru Kuroki and Kayo Noro also participate in the chorus.
Please enjoy it along with the drama.
◆ Comment from Yuta Bandoh
Since hearing from producer Ayumi Sano about 'making an election drama', we have proceeded with music production while repeatedly exchanging various opinions. And now, the soundtrack and theme song will take shape as a single album.
As represented by Kenji Miyazawa's words, 'Individual happiness is impossible until the entire world becomes happy,' I proceeded with composing hoping to somehow express the drama's universal desire to create a better society through music.
I would be happy if you enjoy the album along with the drama!
◆ Release Information
Drama 'Ginga no Ippyo' Original Soundtrack
Artist: Yuta Bandoh
Release Date: Wednesday, June 10, 2026
Price: 3,500 yen (tax included)
Product Number: COCP-42695
Publisher: Nippon Columbia
▼ Tracklist [24 songs in total]
1. Ginga no Ippyo Fanfare
2. Ginga no Ippyo Main Theme
3. Ohei *Theme Song
4. Kaidan (Meeting)
5. Uso (Lie)
6. Anata no Hoshi (Your Star)
7. Hoshizora (Starry Sky)
8. Ring
9. Tokyo Model
10. Kireina Koto (Beautiful Things)
11. Coin Laundry
12. Hoshi ga Mienai (Can't See the Stars)
13. Nentame (Just in Case)
14. Akarui Ho e (Towards the Light)
15. Ginga no Ippyo Fanfare Part 2
16. Wakimaenasai (Know Your Place)
17. Tadashiku, Tsuyoku (Correctly, Strongly)
18. Taiwa (Dialogue)
19. Hanbunko (Share Half)
20. Bright Blind
21. Zentai no Shiawase (Happiness of All)
22. Ginga no Ippyo Fanfare Part 3
23. Ginga no Ippyo Fanfare Part 4
24. Ginga no Ippyo Main Theme -Short ver.-
*Theme Song: Kenta Hamano & Maki Goto feat. Haru Kuroki & Kayo Noro
Product Page: https://columbia.jp/artist-info/yutabandoh/
◆ Profile
ⒸTakeshi Shinto
Yuta Bandoh
Composer / Musician. Born in 1991. He engages in a wide range of creative activities across diverse styles, themed around the possibilities of stimulation and perception through alienation and deconstruction.
His works range from orchestral and chamber music to sound design utilizing 3D audio, and theater performances. Completed composition studies at the Tokyo University of the Arts and its graduate school. Received the 25th Akutagawa Composition Award (2015).
Representative works include 'Chimera - Fantasy of a Non-Existent Method' (2026, Saitama Arts Theater) and 'Fireworks - Concerto for Piano and Orchestra' (2017, commissioned by the Suntory Foundation for the Arts). In addition to the above main works, he develops cross-genre activities in various fields.
His work for visual media includes the main theme for 'Hodo Station', the 2026 film 'Look Back' (directed by Hirokazu Kore-eda), the drama 'Omameda Towako and Her Three Ex-Husbands' (script by Yuji Sakamoto), the film 'Belle' (directed by Mamoru Hosoda, music with Taisei Iwasaki and Ludvig Forssell), and the anime 'Kaiju No. 8' (original story by Naoya Matsumoto / Shueisha).
FAQ
When will the 'Ginga no Ippyo' soundtrack be released?
It will be released on Wednesday, June 10, 2026, by Nippon Columbia.
Does the soundtrack include the theme song?
Yes, it includes a special recording of the theme song 'Ohei' by Kenta Hamano & Maki Goto.
Who composed the music?
It was composed by Yuta Bandoh, a composer active in various fields including films and anime.