[August Songs] Carefully selected masterpieces, classics, and the latest hits you’ll want to listen to in midsummer!
What kind of songs do you want to listen to in August? Upbeat tracks that get you hyped? Or perhaps tender, heart-wrenching ballads? In this article, we’ve gathered popular songs that are perfect for August.
From tunes themed around summer staples like the beach and fireworks to love songs and youth anthems, these are all classics that elevate the summer mood.
Whether it’s for karaoke, a drive, or a barbecue, find the perfect song to match the scene where you want to enjoy music!
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[August Songs] Carefully selected classics, standards, and the latest hits you’ll want to hear in midsummer! (21–30)
LOVERAAA
AAA’s 49th single, released on July 29, 2015.
It served as a double tie-in: the CM song for Ito-Yokado’s “Beverage Summer Campaign” and a promotional song on TV Asahi.
A lively, refreshing summer tune with a stylish reggaeton touch.
Its pop, bouncy rhythm really lifts your spirits.
Live the summerRyokushokushakai
A perfect song for summer that beautifully captures the brilliance and fragility of youth.
Released by Ryokuoushoku Shakai in July 2020, this track powerfully sings of young people’s passion and inner conflicts through the theme of summer.
With lyrics that use baseball as a motif, it conveys the beauty of living intensely through a short summer, resonating deeply with listeners.
The animated music video is also a must-see.
Recommended both for students busy making summer memories and for adults nostalgic for their youthful days.
A refreshing cheer song that gives you the energy to get through the hot season.
[August Songs] A curated selection of timeless classics, essential tracks, and the latest hits to enjoy in midsummer! (31–40)
together; along with; bothWANIMA
It’s a cheering song that lifts your spirits! Just listening to it gives you energy—the powerful sound so characteristic of WANIMA, along with lyrics that combine strength and warmth, are truly captivating.
Chosen in 2017 as the theme song for the project “Tomoni Susumu Kumamoto,” which focused on recovery from the Kumamoto earthquake, this piece carries the band members’ deep love for their hometown and a message of support.
It was included on their major first full-length album, “Everybody!!,” released in January 2018.
It’s a track that guides you to hold your ground together with your friends.
secret base ~What You Gave Me~ZONE
A third single by ZONE, the group that became a legend in Japanese girls’ rock despite their short period of activity.
This song was used as the theme for the TV drama “Kids War 3,” and it’s also famous for being covered by many artists.
With a melody that captures both the fleeting emotions we forget as we grow up and the bittersweet feeling of summer coming to an end, it’s a classic summer track that, just like the story told in its lyrics, makes you want to listen to it when August arrives.
Beautiful finsupittsu
This song “Utsukushii Hire” by Spitz, a beloved national rock band, is a hit with kids too as the theme song for the Detective Conan: Black Iron Submarine movie.
Since it was written specifically for the film, many listeners are moved by the lyrics that tie into the story.
The brisk, ear-pleasing melody—so characteristic of Spitz—also heightens the summery vibe.
With water as its theme, it’s a refreshing track that brings a cool breeze to hot August days, and its irresistibly catchy parts make you want to hum along.
You and the summer music festivalSHISHAMO
An unexpected mishap on a summer festival date becomes the catalyst that brings two people closer.
It’s a refreshing summer song by SHISHAMO, packed with the exhilaration of youth.
Released on July 2, 2014 as SHISHAMO’s first single, it was selected as the ending theme for TV Tokyo’s JAPAN COUNTDOWN in August and became a major hit, topping FM802’s OSAKAN HOT 100 for five consecutive weeks.
The music video, which uses real footage from festival scenes, is a captivating production that lets you feel the authentic heat unique to summer festivals.
It’s perfect for making summer memories with someone special.
himawariMr.Children
Speaking of classic songs themed around sunflowers, a quintessential summer-blooming flower, Mr.Children’s “himawari,” released in 2017, comes to mind.
Its grand melody and heartrending lyrics leave a strong impression, making it a number that’s sure to resonate with many.
Evoking memories of summer romance and youthful days, this track can be enjoyed in a variety of settings.
Whether at karaoke, on a drive, or as background music for a barbecue, it’s the kind of song that will move you no matter the scene.
It’s also known as the theme song for the film “Let Me Eat Your Pancreas,” so it’s a great idea to enjoy the movie and the song together over summer vacation!
