Ballad songs perfect for autumn. Timeless mellow hits for the fall season.

When autumn comes, many of us find ourselves wanting to listen to ballads, don’t we?

Maybe it’s because the sparkling summer has ended and we feel a touch of loneliness, or because we’re moved by the season’s charm and slip into a calm, reflective mood.

In this article, we’ll introduce some ballads that are perfect for autumn.

These rich, mellow ballads are ideal for those long autumn nights.

We’ve gathered songs you’ll want to listen to as the seasons change.

Enjoy a quiet, gentle moment with music by your side.

Playlist

Ballad songs perfect for autumn. Timeless mellow hits for the fall season.
	Title	Playlist	Review
1	Crimson-colored sunsetFujifaburikku		The moving beauty of Fujifabric’s “Akane-iro no Yuhi”
2	Promise in Madder Redikimonogakari		An autumn song where human connections heal the heart
3	Maplesupittsu		Spitz’s classic song “Kaede” sings of the bittersweet feelings of heartbreak.
4	autumn orangeAAA		A beautiful love song like an autumn movie
5	nape (of the neck)aiko		Parting with the one I love and my unchanging feelings
6	Though the road home is lit by the glow of madder red…Shiina Ringo		Also known as a central figure of Tokyo Jihen, their singing…
7	Like the shining moonSuperfly		Gaining courage from Superfly’s songs and facing forward
8	glowing madder-redAimer		Aimer's 'Akane Sasu' is a song about bittersweet autumn memories.
9	Let’s go home.Fuji Kaze		Fujii Kaze’s soul-stirring songs make you reexamine your life.
10	Moonlight FlowerJanne Da Arc		A bittersweet love, a beautiful strings ballad
11	cosmos (flower)Yamaguchi Momoe		Momoe Yamaguchi’s classic song “Cosmos,” a hymn of gratitude to her mother
12	trace (of someone/something), semblance, vestige; a lingering image or memory of how someone/something used to beNovelbright		A bittersweet love song that sinks into the long autumn nights
13	Night of Osmanthuskinoko teikoku		A wistful autumn song, Night of Osmanthus
14	Love songMarushii		This is an autumn song that sings about the warmth of love.
15	Autumn Thoughts NotebookTeshima Aoi		Tokiko Kato’s gentle singing voice and beautiful lyrics
16	Buttonmerenge		An autumn night’s length, memories of an unforgettable love
17	crescent moonayaka		A wistful autumn, a heart casting its thoughts upon the crescent moon
18	osmanthus (fragrant orange osmanthus; sweet olive)Aina ji Endo		A bittersweet autumn song themed around fragrant olive (kinmokusei)
19	Autumn breezeKiroro		A moving song that poignantly portrays the end of autumn
20	Togetsu Bridge ~Thinking of You~Kuraki Mai		Sing of budding love against the backdrop of autumn Kyoto
21	Twilight RomancePorunogurafiti		An emotional ballad, the theme song for a fall drama
22	sepiaNanba Shiho		Nanba Shiho's heartrending first self-lyricized ballad
23	KanadeSukima Suichi		Sukima Switch’s poignant classic ballad
24	Song of the Eternal NightKami wa saikoro o furanai		A poignant ballad that quietly sings of the pain of heartbreak
25	Sleepless nights are because of you.MISIA		A classic from MISIA about love aptitude: a bittersweet longing that resonates in dreams.
26	Blue BenchSasuke		An autumn love song that portrays the crushes of student days
27	rendezvousshaitoopu		A poignant song in shy taupe that resonates in the autumn rain
28	a balmy autumn daytsukuyomi		An autumn scene, a fleeting tale of a girl and a boy
29	tobacco / cigarette(s)Koresawa		A poignant, heart-touching song about the sorrow of a broken heart.
30	Hello again ~ a place that’s been around since long ago ~My Little Lover		Songs of memories to listen to on long autumn nights
31	Swallowtail Butterfly ~Love Song~YEN TOWN BAND		A melancholic classic: the world of Chara
32	One more time,One more chanceYamazaki Masayoshi		Masayoshi Yamazaki’s ballad of heartbreak and loss
33	Somewhere on this planetLUV and SOUL		LUVandSOUL restarts with a moving song
34	When the cosmos flowers bloomsugimoto masato		A poignant autumn song depicting memories with my father
35	Oh, Girl (The Sad Screen of My Heart)Sazan Ōrusutāzu		A wistful song of a woman lamenting lost love
36	It’ll get stained.Chatto Monchī		A poignant Chatmon song echoing on an autumn night
37	Hold my soulHimuro Kyosuke		Kyosuke Himuro’s classic song “Hold My Soul” resonates on an autumn night.
38	When the magic wears offSaucy Dog		A bittersweet love song echoing on an autumn night
39	coarse sugaraimyon		Aimyon, a song of loneliness and hope
40	MissingKubota Toshinobu		Toshinobu Kubota’s heartrending ballad that sings of deep love.
41	Ballad of a SingerSaitō Kazuyoshi		Singing Saito Kazuyoshi’s classic, pouring words of love into the song
42	milk teaShimizu Shota		Shota Shimizu’s heartwarming songs to listen to on long autumn nights
43	Gray and Blue (+Masaki Suda)Yonezu Kenshi		A youth song by Kenshi Yonezu and Masaki Suda
44	Late Summer (A Season for One)Arai Yumi		The end of love layered over the seasons’ scenery
45	MoonKuwata Keisuke		Keisuke Kuwata’s elegy for his mother, “Tsuki” (Moon), a melancholy masterpiece
46	autumn and winterMizue Takada		The bittersweet hit song “Autumn–Winter” by idol Mizue Takada
47	Ms. SeptemberRADWIMPS		An inspiring RADWIMPS song that depicts autumn scenery
48	Melted body heat, a melting spellsumika		Singing about the difficulty of human relationships and the desire to understand one another
49	autumn rainSonar Pocket		Autumn rain is a poignant heartbreak ballad.
50	I forget you, who are so quiet, in October.atarayo		A rock band that resonates with the emotions of young people
51	Cosmos flowerfuki no tō		A song of autumn’s charm, cosmos flowers, and a heart in love
52	First LoveUtada Hikaru		Utada Hikaru’s classic song “First Love” is a big hit.
53	Maybe TomorrowREBECCA		The courage to not give up even when tired from pursuing dreams
54	Answer of the Autumn WindFlower		Flower's autumn love song, a TV drama theme song
55	thunderboltsutopuri		A song of feelings that keeps singing even if it doesn't reach
56	Let’s watch the sunset and listen to music.toketa denkyū		A rock band of high school friends, with moving songs
57	Iroha Japanese mapleHitoto Yo		Hitoto Yo's autumn song resonates with people's hearts
58	MapleŌmori Motoki		Motoki Omori's autumn song “Maple”
59	Lavender LipsKawai Naoko		Talking about the music and charm of Naoko Kawai
60	I can’t recognize the scent of osmanthus.Mita-mura Chiharu		An autumn song that sings of the fragrance of osmanthus
61	Again, You (feat. Ms.OOJA)JAY’ED		A supreme love ballad by JAY’ED and Ms.OOJA
62	evening primroseNovelbright		A famous song by Novelbright that expresses the loneliness of autumn
63	OrangeSMAP		SMAP’s classic song “Orange” is a moving masterpiece ballad.
64	don’t apologizeNagie Lane		The Language of Cosmos Flowers and the Song of a Maiden’s Heart
65	If ISekitori Hana		A heartwarming classic with straightforward lyrics
66	Monochrome of the Autumn WindFIELD OF VIEW		Monochrome of the autumn wind, a moving tale of a bittersweet farewell
67	Signs of autumnofukōsu		A classic Off Course song about a parting in autumn
68	Eternal SunsetHanbaato Hanbaato		A poignant song that recalls a past love in the autumn sunset.
69	Cosmos (autumn cherry blossoms)Ryu Shiwon		A love ballad, Ryu Si-won’s famous song
70	Adolescence (with an autumnal/reflective nuance)Iwasaki Hiromi		Hiromi Iwasaki’s classic youth song expresses the poignancy of autumn
71	StoryAI		A warm message that resonates in autumn in the ballad 'Story'
72	It always begins with rain.ASKA		The ultimate love song that sings of love and heartache
73	I long to see you now.MISIA		MISIA’s moving ballad, perfect for autumn!
74	Innocent SkyYoshikawa Koji		A quiet moment to reflect on oneself
75	TSUKIAmuro Namie		Namie Amuro’s classic song “TSUKI” moves listeners to tears.
76	SeptemberTakeuchi Mariya		Mariya Takeuchi “September,” an autumn breakup song
77	SORA ~Until This Voice Reaches You~DEEP		DEEP’s autumn classic, with its heartrending vocals that resonate in the heart
78	Tomorrow never knowsMr.Children		A classic that captures the emotions of youth, with lyrics and melodies that resonate with the heart.
79	Moon DropsRUI		Ko Shibasaki's movie theme song 'Tsuki no Shizuku' becomes a hit.
80	fragrant oliveorenji supainikurabu		A coming-of-age song by a band popular on social media
81	Moon CryingKōda Kumi		A melancholic breakup ballad themed around the moon
82	And then I’m at a lossŌsawa Yoshiyuki		A song about the end of a bittersweet love, sung in a deep, husky voice
83	milk teaHata Motohiro		Motohiro Hata covers UA's classic song.
84	Love StoryAmuro Namie		Namie Amuro’s classic song, the bittersweet feelings of farewell
85	tear(s)Ketsumeishi		A heartwarming classic by Ketsumeishi, perfect for listening to in autumn
86	C.O.S.M.O.S. ~Cosmos (Autumn Cherry Blossoms)~Sandaime Jē Sōru Burazāzu fromu Eguzairu Toraibu		An adult love song themed around autumn cosmos flowers
87	the red threadKobukuro		A heartwarming song that reexamines lost love