A poignant masterpiece that sings of adolescence. Popular songs you’ll want to hear during your teenage years.

I’d like to introduce Japanese songs themed around adolescence!

Adolescence is said to be the most sensitive time, swaying between childhood and adulthood.

It overlaps with one’s youth, and whether you’re a teenager living in the present or someone who has already passed those years, there are all kinds of worries and inner conflicts you can vividly remember…

In this article, we’ve gathered songs centered on the theme of adolescence: tracks you’ll want to listen to during those years, and timeless, popular songs that resonate deeply when heard in your youth.

If you’re in your teens right now, or if you’re looking for the songs you listened to back then, be sure to give these a listen!

Playlist

A poignant masterpiece that sings of adolescence. Popular songs you’ll want to hear during your teenage years.
	Title	Playlist	Review
1	About meMrs. GREEN APPLE		A timeless song that heals a heart filled with anxiety and loneliness.
2	That’s Why I Gave Up MusicYorushika		A poignant song that portrays the struggles and dreams of adolescence
3	MiracleGReeeeN		The Appeal of the Youth Anthem 'Kiseki' and Its Cross-Generational Impact
4	Revolution is alwaysMy Hair is Bad		A masterpiece by the rock band My Hair is Bad
5	A 15-Year-Old’s StatementKasamura To-ta feat. Kaori		Children’s anger and disappointment at adults’ behavior
6	astronomical observationBUMP OF CHICKEN		BUMP OF CHICKEN’s classic song “Tentai Kansoku” (Stargazing)
7	GraduationOzaki Yutaka		Yutaka Ozaki’s “Graduation,” a masterpiece that sings of the struggles of youth
8	Glass BoyKinKi Kids		Glass boy: teen reality and love
9	To My AdolescenceAka-hoho Shishunki (BOL4)		A heartfelt song that voices the struggles of adolescence and the cries of the heart
10	Shut up.Ado		Shut up—speaking for the voices of adolescence.
11	Dear, boyHump Back		Hump Back's 'Dear, Young Boy' resonates with me.
12	In the Morning of DeterminationAqua Timez		A Song of Courage to Overcome Life’s Anxieties
13	ready-madeAdo		The provocative song by major-label debut singer Ado
14	Silent majorityKeyakizaka46		Believe in your own path and work hard toward your dreams.
15	secret base ~What You Gave Me~ZONE		A classic song that celebrates precious friendship and memories
16	Blink of YouthShiina Ringo		Ringo Sheena sings about the space between adolescence and adulthood
17	Real FaceKAT-TUN		KAT-TUN’s debut song depicts the heart of adolescent boys.
18	Puberty ♥ SensationHatsune Miku		The importance of learning about sexuality during adolescence and points to keep in mind
19	CorrectRADWIMPS		An iconic song that sings of youthful struggle and hope, a challenge toward the future
20	Awkward AdolescenceHoneyWorks feat. Kagamine Ren		A song by HoneyWorks that portrays the sense of distance between adolescent siblings
21	Blue in the classroomHoshimachi Suisei		An emotional song by Hoshimachi that sings of youthful memories
22	pubertygagaga supi		A famous song that refreshingly sings of adolescent feelings, prompting us to reexamine the present.
23	Blue and SummerMrs. GREEN APPLE		A youth anthem that captures a fleeting moment of adolescence.
24	In that casemakaroni enpitsu		A love song that portrays youth and a bittersweet romance
25	Love and FeverYonezu Kenshi		The poignant emotions of love and growth in Kenshi Yonezu
26	DarlingMrs. GREEN APPLE		A support song by Mrs. GREEN APPLE
27	Teenage BlueEVE		A moving song that portrays the bittersweetness of youth
28	Broken RadioTokunaga Hideaki		A classic song that captures adolescent emotions, memories of youth
29	ContrastTOMOO		Expressing the bittersweetness of youth and the emotions of love
30	Blue Springback number		A heartwarming coming-of-age song that supports the worries of teenagers
31	Is youth embarrassing, or is it youth if it’s embarrassing?Ryokushokushakai		A song depicting the struggles and radiance of adolescence
32	I should be able to fly (in the sky).supittsu		A classic by Spitz that poetically portrays the emotions of youth
33	This is Youth Understand feat. sanaCHiCO with HoneyWorks		A pop song that depicts youthful emotions
34	You and the summer music festivalSHISHAMO		A down-to-earth rock band loved by young people, SHISHAMO
35	A self-destructive, self-centered (adolescent), self-dependent boyRADWIMPS		A song that expresses RADWIMPS’s youth
36	Eternal BlueHitsuji Bungaku		Expressing anxiety and hope for the future in a song by Hitsujibungaku
37	cherrysupittsu		The charm of iconic songs that color Spitz's youth
38	youthful daysMr.Children		A refreshing song that evokes youth
39	Funny Bunnythe pillows		A classic by the pillows that gives you the courage to chase your dreams
40	Youth and a momentmakaroni enpitsu		A heartwarming message song for young people living through their youth
41	Dear Sir or Madam, on this day when cherry blossoms fluttermafumafu		Mafumafu’s Spring Youth Story
42	CHE.R.RYYUI		YUI’s classic song “CHE.R.RY” and youthful romance
43	Adult code of conductShiina Ringo		A moving song that expresses the struggles and conflicts of adulthood
44	A Boy’s PoemTHE BLUE HEARTS		In Japan’s music scene, punk rock and i…
45	Teenage in GlassHikaru GENJI		A classic song that portrays Hikaru Genji’s youth and the emotions of adolescence.
46	Adolescent Summer: Our Love Still Lingers on the RanchMr.Children		A masterpiece by Mr.Children that depicts adolescent love
47	youthMorita Kōichi to Toppugyaran		A classic that sings of youthful confusion and hope—moving and inspirational.
48	Kiss!Kiss!Kiss!Buono!		A song of courage that stays close to the heart and helps you move forward
49	Youthful AmigoShūji to Akira		Shuji and Akira’s youthful friendship song brings back memories.
50	Lila LilhaKimura Kaera		The courage to believe in a compassionate, caring heart
51	Lifelong youthAqua Timez		A new challenge—let’s move forward with courage!
52	AdolescenceUNDER17		UNDER17's moe song 'Adolescence'
53	To the futureKiroro		A moving song depicting the love and hope of a mother and child
54	Impure Love Storyyangusukinii		Young Skinny releases an emotionally rich new song
55	A summer to rememberYamaguchi Momoe		The heartfelt charm hidden in Momoe Yamaguchi’s songs
56	Letter ~To You, Fifteen~Anjura Aki		An anthem of hope that carries on into the future
57	The uniform gets in the way.AKB48		The feelings of a high school girl troubled by a romance involving school uniforms.
58	youth↑THE HIGH-LOWS↓		I was moved by THE HIGH-LOWS' youth song.
59	boyhoodKaientai		Takeda Tetsuya’s classic song moves hearts across generations.
60	Farewell to Youthful DaysFanky Katō with Hotei Tomoyasu		Funky Kato covers a Hotei song
61	Youth CollectionMōningu Musume.		Morning Musume’s youth songs cheer the heart up.
62	Don’t take off my sailor uniformo nyanko kurabu		The Onyanko Club’s debut song is making headlines.
63	Shadows of Youthchūrippu		A masterpiece whose gentle singing voice and tale of love seep into the heart
64	beetle (specifically, a rhinoceros beetle)aiko		“Kabutomushi” is a masterpiece that portrays the four seasons of love.
65	BeginningChekikko		Youth songs that color the graduation season
66	Fourteen-Sickmilktub		Expressing youthful passion through punk rock
67	Adolescence never endsAsanuma Shintarō, Washizaki Ken		A nostalgic song that depicts everyday life in adolescence.
68	Farewell, youthElefanto Kashimashi		An inspiring coming-of-age song by The Elephant Kashimashi
69	Youth StrollNaoto Intiraymi		A heartwarming song that depicts Naoto Inti Raymi’s youth
70	Adolescence AdrenalineTeam8 WEST		A coming-of-age song that expresses adolescent emotions
71	Farewell, YouthChatto Monchī		Chatmonchy’s anthem of youth, a heart-stirring graduation song
72	That wonderful love once moreKatō Kazuhiko, Kitayama Osamu		An earnest longing for lost love and youth
73	Our FailureMorita Doji		Morita Doji’s masterpiece, a sound that resonates in the heart
74	Uniform ResistanceAKB48		Rebellious rock racing free from the constraints of uniforms
75	Parachute of the uniformBoku ga mitakatta aozora		A moving song that depicts the brilliance of youth and the exhilaration of love
76	A mermaid in a uniformSakurazaka46		A girl's song about being freed from her uniform and seeking freedom
77	That paper airplane splits the cloudy sky19		19 signature songs that capture the tremors of youth
78	SCHOOL DAYSshiritsu ebisu chūgaku		A song of anticipation and determination for a new life
79	photo opportunitymei-chan		A pop track that captures the sparkle of youth
80	Youth SEISYuNTOKIO		TOKIO's youth song resonates in my heart.
81	Same BlueOfisharu Higedan Dism		A rousing anthem for the youth anime Blue Box
82	Strawberry Statement, Once Morebanban		A smash hit that depicts youthful memories and the changing times
83	sentimentalculenasm		culenas sings of memories and regrets
84	Adolescence (with an autumnal/reflective nuance)Iwasaki Hiromi		Hiromi Iwasaki’s classic youth song expresses the poignancy of autumn
85	Pure Love SongShonan no Kaze		Shonan no Kaze’s popular reggae song “Junrenka”
86	A Gentle BallAimer		A fantastical piece set at a ballroom on a starry night
87	The Days of Rainbows and Sneakerschūrippu		A classic song that sings of the bittersweetness of youth and the gentle kindness of heartbreak
88	one’s true feelingsFish and Lips		The honest sway of youthful emotions
89	Boys Don’t CryYOAKE		Introduction to a song that sings about the earnest feelings of unrequited love