Emotional songs that resonate in a sentimental autumn. A collection of autumn tunes.

Girls’ GenerationHarayuko

Girls' Generation

This song features a nostalgic melody that gently embraces days gone by and resonates in the heart.

Originally written for Yuki Saito, it was included as a self-cover on the single “Makeruna Onna no Ko!” released in November 1991, and was chosen as the ending theme for the TV anime “YAWARA! a fashionable judo girl!” The bittersweet memories of youth, spun by Hara’s warm vocals, naturally overlap with the slightly lonely scenery of autumn as you listen.

It may touch you even more deeply if you play it at dusk while lost in thought.

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YOASOBI “Tabun” Official Music Video

A song by YOASOBI released in July 2020 that also serves as the theme for a short film of the same name.

It depicts a quiet morning shared by two people facing a breakup, and is a mid-tempo number that gently accompanies the melancholic autumn season.

YOASOBI’s songs might seem difficult to sing, but this one features a calm rhythm that lets you savor the lyrics.

Ikura’s clear, transparent vocals delicately convey the complex emotions—the helpless sense of loss after a relationship ends, a heart wavering over the fact that it’s no one’s fault, and the sudden resurgence of regret.

It’s a moving song recommended for autumn nights when you want to sing as if telling a story, pouring your feelings into every word.

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Aimyon – Zarame [OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO]

A song that makes you want to take a long, quiet look into your own heart on an autumn night.

Crafted by Aimyon, it portrays someone carrying a lingering pain, suppressing their emotions while desperately struggling to find hope.

Written as the theme song for the Yomiuri TV/NTV Sunday drama “Let Lonely Deaths Pile Up,” it’s included on the album “Jealous of the Cat,” released in September 2024.

While the song’s tone carries a suspenseful tension, it also has a certain warmth that is so quintessentially Aimyon.

Anyone wrestling with daily conflicts and worries will likely find it relatable.

It’s a ballad you’ll want to sing carefully, savoring each and every word.

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Natori – Fragrant Olive

Singer-songwriter Natori, who shot to fame with the 2022 smash hit “Overdose.” This new track is a jazzy pop tune, perfect for an autumn night.

Sung in a whispery voice, it paints the sudden melancholy that creeps into a humdrum daily life and the complicated feelings toward the “you” by one’s side.

You can almost picture the sweet scent of flowers gently wrapping those restless emotions.

It’s also fun to listen while interpreting the poetically written lyrics in your own way.

Released in August 2023, the song is also included on the album “Gekijou” (Theater).

On a long autumn night, when you want to sink into a slightly sentimental mood, why not sing it with an ennui-tinged vibe?

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Akiyama Kiro - Reflected in the Dusk

Autumn evenings have a certain wistfulness that makes you long for company, don’t they? This track, released by Kiro Akiyama in August 2019, is the perfect companion for that sentimental mood.

The irresistible, top-tier pop tune woven from buoyant piano and shimmering strings is simply delightful.

In contrast to its dazzling sound, the lyrics sing of lingering feelings for someone unforgettable and the aching struggle not to lose one’s true self.

The song came out when he was gaining attention after being selected for Spotify’s “Early Noise 2019,” and it was later included on the acclaimed album From DROPOUT.

It’s a piece with a curious charm that’s both bittersweet and uplifting—why not take your time singing it on a long autumn night?

A Story Floating on the MoonYURiKA

A Story Floating on the Moon

The emotional melody evokes the clear autumn sky.

It’s the ending theme of the final episode of the first season of the anime BEASTARS, sung by YURiKA, who is active as an anisong singer.

It was released as a digital single in December 2019.

YURiKA’s clear, transparent voice beautifully depicts a world that is both bittersweet and gentle.

The lyrics, which cherish warmth even while carrying pain and farewells, seem to mirror the characters’ complex emotions.

It’s a perfect song for a quiet autumn night when you want to be alone with your thoughts.

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Aimyon – Stay Like This Tonight [OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO]

Singer-songwriter Aimyon, known for her nostalgic acoustic sound, has won wide popularity.

Released in November 2018 as her sixth single, this song drew attention when it was selected as the theme for the TV drama “We Can’t Become Beasts.” The lyrics are striking, comparing emotions to beer foam and portraying the frustration of hiding our bitter-sweet feelings and true thoughts in everyday life.

The words, which suggest that even a painful situation can turn into happiness with a small change, seem to gently comfort the melancholy heart of an autumn night.

With its light, pleasant beat, it’s a track you’ll want to listen to in the season when you long for connection.