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

rendezvousshaitoopu

rendezvous

Sheitoupe’s songs are perfect for sinking into a sentimental mood while listening to the cold sounds of autumn rain.

Memories of a lost love and the longed-for reunion—wished for even while knowing it can never come true—are portrayed with a painfully vivid realism.

Vocalist So Sasaki’s languid, honeyed voice entwines with the protagonist’s helpless feelings, tightening your chest.

Released in April 2023, the track resonated so widely that by November of the same year it had surpassed 100 million streams.

It was later included on the album Hors d’œuvre.

A bittersweet and beautiful piece, it gently stays by your side on long autumn nights as you reflect on days gone by.

October’s (2025 mix)Harukamirai

October’s (2025 mix)

How about a slightly bittersweet song that conjures up scenes of a crimson sunset sky and a flowing river? This work by Harukamirai, a rock band from Hachioji, portrays the determination to live powerfully “here and now,” even while carrying uncertainty and frustration about the future.

The contradictory emotions of youth—feeling more constrained the more you seek freedom—surge into your chest atop a melody that makes you want to hum along.

The track was included on the November 2017 mini-album “Hoshikuzu no Uta” and was later rebuilt with a new sound.

On a contemplative walk home, or on a night when you wish someone would sing just for you, listening to it might gently stay by your side.

Crimson-colored sunsetFujifaburikku

Fujifabric – Akane-Colored Sunset

The autumn-tinted evening sky has a way of stirring a certain wistful sadness, doesn’t it? A perfect match for such a scene is a classic ballad by the rock band Fujifabric.

It captures the loneliness of being far from home, and yet the glimmers of hope one still manages to find, resonating with a lyrical melody.

It’s not merely sorrowful—there’s a curious strength to it that lets you look forward just a little, even as you reflect on the past.

After first appearing as a demo on their indie-era mini album “a la mold,” the song was released as a single in September 2005.

It was also used as the ending theme for the TV Kanagawa program “saku saku.” It’s a track you’ll want to listen to on nights when you want to bask in summer memories, or when you wish to quietly sink into your thoughts alone.

Liar MoonYorushika

Liar

This ballad by Yorushika is perfect for autumn, when the hustle and bustle of summer settles down and a certain loneliness sets in.

Delicate piano melodies intertwine with vocalist suis’s clear, translucent voice, seeping deeply into the listener’s heart.

It portrays the loneliness of a protagonist who continues to wait, even as memories of a loved one fade away.

That feeling overlaps with the bittersweetness of summer coming to an end, making it all the more moving.

This beautiful song was produced as the ending theme for the anime film A Whisker Away, released in June 2020, further deepening the story’s emotional afterglow.

On those long autumn nights when you want to reflect on seasons past, it’s a piece to savor alone, slowly and fully.

moon bathingYorushika

Yorushika – Moonlight Bath (OFFICIAL VIDEO)

As the clamor of summer recedes and quiet nights grow more comforting, there’s a dreamlike song by Yorushika I want you to hear.

Their music is known for its literary worldview, and this piece is a beautiful ballad through and through, layering the feeling of cherishing what matters as time slips by over scenes bathed in moonlight.

Suis’s clear yet powerful vocals deepen the bittersweet, grand atmosphere even further.

Released in October 2023, the song also served as the theme for the feature anime Kaina of the Great Snow Sea: Star Sage, so many listeners may have immersed themselves in that world as well.

When you’re reminiscing about a joyful summer and feeling a touch lonely, this song will surely stay gently by your side.

Ballad of a SingerSaitō Kazuyoshi

Kazuyoshi Saito – Ballad of a Singer (2008 Ver.) [Music Video]

A signature song by Kazuyoshi Saito, beloved for years and covered by many artists.

The lyrics portray the story of a singer who can only convey his true feelings through song—beautiful and piercing straight to the heart.

The earnest desire to express simple, straightforward words of love—ones too embarrassing to say in everyday life—resonates deeply when carried by the music.

Released as a single in November 1997, the song was also chosen as the theme for the 2017 animated film Lu Over the Wall.

The acoustic guitar tones and unadorned vocals are both aching and warm.

That indescribable feeling that seeps into your chest seems perfect for the autumn air after the bustle of summer has faded.

It’s a gem of a ballad you’ll want to savor while thinking of someone dear.

Goodbye ElegySuda Masaki

Masaki Suda “Sayonara Elegy”

Masaki Suda, who thrives both as an actor and a musician.

His third single, released in February 2018, is a striking rock number that sings candidly about struggling in solitude.

The song drew attention as the theme for the drama “Kiss that Kills,” starring his friend Kento Yamazaki.

The clumsy protagonist longs for love yet fears losing it.

His heartrending cry, carried by a wistful melody, resonates deeply.

On an autumn evening, when you feel a sentimental loneliness, these straightforward lyrics somehow offer quiet comfort.

It’s also included on his debut album, “PLAY.”