「Ganbare! Nakamura-kun!!」Sound Collection Announced – A Nostalgic Trip Through ’80s & ’90s J-Pop
From the TV anime series Ganbare! Nakamura-kun!! – an adaptation of the BL comedy manga by Haruzame – comes a new 2-disc CD set that rounds up all the music from the show. Titled Ganbare! Nakamura-kun!! Sound Collection, it will be released on June 24, 2026 in a high-quality Blu-spec CD2 format. Fans of the series and lovers of retro J-pop are in for a real treat!
One of the most distinctive features of the anime is its weekly rotation of classic J-pop hits as ending themes. From the very first episode, the lavish song selection has sparked buzz on social media, with comments like “I never expected this song to play!” and “The taste is absolutely incredible.” Many viewers now look forward to each broadcast just to see which tune will accompany Nakamura-kun’s romantic antics. As the series continues to air, speculation about the remaining ED songs has become a hot topic among fans.
Image: CD jacket for Ganbare! Nakamura-kun!! Sound Collection
DISC 1 – The Ending Theme Collection (Episodes 1–6)
The contents of DISC 1 have been revealed, featuring the ending themes used up to episode 6. These nostalgic gems include:
- 村下孝蔵 – Hatsukoi (Album Version)
- Bubblegum Brothers – WON’T BE LONG
- スチャダラパー featuring 小沢健二 – Tonight wa Boogie Back (smooth rap)
- Barbee Boys – Makeru Monka
- 泰葉 – Friday Chinatown
- Princess Princess – Sekai de Ichiban Atsui Natsu (2012 mix)
- Plus 6 more tracks (total 12 songs)
Each song perfectly colors Nakamura-kun’s clumsy, heartwarming journey of first love.
DISC 2 – Original Soundtrack (40 Tracks)
DISC 2 is the original soundtrack, music produced by Ayana Tsujita and Ryuu Kawasaki. This collection contains 40 tracks that support the world of the anime, including:
- Ganbare! Nakamura-kun!!
- Ore no Namae wa Nakamura Oto
- Koi
- Yume Migokochi
- Kanashimi no Nakamura
- Dotabata Atafuta
- Kawaii Hirose
- Romantic Daydream
- Saikyou no Sakusen
- Ikari no Nakamura
- Yarakashi
- Nakamura Samba
- Hisohiso Banashi
- Tako no Icchan
- Munasawagi no Rhythm
- Kirakira Egao / Hirose Aiki
- Chotto Matte!
- Kakurenbo
- Tanoshii Koukouseikatsu
- Kandou no Nakamura
- Dokidoki Oshaberi
- Otome no Naisho Banashi / Kawamura Hifumi
- Suparuta Shidou
- Kojirase
- Kamo na My Club!
- Okaruto Horror Kenkyuubu / Aokiyama Reiko
- Umaku Itteru
- Ojamamushi
- Akumu
- Yureru Kokoro to Yuuki
- Shiawase na Yume no Naka
- Matsumura Takasei
- Ganbatte ne
- Race Kaimaku!
- Oto Kiri Sou
- And more (total 40 tracks)
This soundtrack is a completely different configuration from the one included as a Blu-ray/DVD bonus, making it a must-have collector’s item for fans.
Opening Theme CD: “Shunpatsuteki ni Koi Shiyou”
Additionally, the opening theme song “Shunpatsuteki ni Koi Shiyou” by Yasuyuki Okamura and Kento Nakajima will be released on May 27, 2026. This collaboration track, with lyrics, composition, and arrangement all by Okamura, has already generated a lot of excitement.
Two versions are available:
First Press Limited Edition (CD+Blu-ray) – MHCL-31278～79 / ¥3,000 (tax incl.)
Disc 1 (Blu-spec CD2):
1. Shunpatsuteki ni Koi Shiyou / Yasuyuki Okamura・Kento Nakajima
2. Shunpatsuteki ni Koi Shiyou (Backing Track)
3. Daisuki remix 2026 / Yasuyuki Okamura (Remixed by Yasuyuki Okamura)
Disc 2 (Blu-ray):
1. Shunpatsuteki ni Koi Shiyou Music Video
2. TV Animation “Ganbare! Nakamura-kun!!” Non-credit Opening Animation
Image: First Press Limited Edition jacket
Regular Edition (CD/Blu-spec CD2) – MHCL-31280 / ¥1,500 (tax incl.)
Same tracklist as Disc 1 above (without the Blu-ray).
Image: Regular Edition jacket
What’s Next for the Show?
TV anime Ganbare! Nakamura-kun!! is a nostalgic BL comedy set in the ’80s–’90s atmosphere, following shy first-year high school student Nakamura as he falls for his classmate Hirose. The series continues to air, and with each episode comes a new ending theme that rekindles memories of classic J-pop. Fans are still guessing what songs will play until the finale – so keep your ears peeled!
The Ganbare! Nakamura-kun!! Sound Collection is set for release on June 24, 2026, published by Sony Music Labels. Don’t miss your chance to own this piece of anime music history.
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