Jun Matsumoto
"Jidai" was used as the theme song for the drama "Kindaichi Shonen no Jikenbo 3" starring Arashi member Jun Matsumoto in his first lead role. The single is also the last single to be released under the Pony Canyon label before the group moved to their private label J Storm by the end of 2001. On September 19, 2001, "Jidai" was named "Best Theme Song" in the 30th Television Drama Academy Awards.