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

As the fun-filled summer slips away, autumn arrives wrapped in a calm, mellow mood.

The air turns a bit chilly, and it can make you feel a little sentimental.

Here are some emotional autumn songs you’ll want to listen to this season.

Stirring band sounds and lyrics that slowly sink in…

It might be nice to deepen your autumn with “emo” tracks that are hard to put into words.

Let your thoughts wander in a cozy spot like a café or at home, or take them along for a long autumn night or a quiet stroll.

Playlist

Emotional songs that resonate in a sentimental autumn. A collection of autumn tunes.
	Title	Playlist	Review
1	red-orangeACIDMAN		Depicting an autumn scene and a quiet inner world
2	red-yellow fragrant olive (Osmanthus fragrans)Fujifaburikku		Fujifabric’s classic autumn single
3	Setting SunYorushika		Gradually, my feelings were drawn in and a budding love began to grow...
4	fragrant olivemosao.		A classic song about autumn romance, inspired by the fragrant olive (kinmokusei).
5	Osmanthus (feat. Ado)kujira		Lyrics and composition by Kujira-san, autumn song 'Fragrant Olive (Kinmokusei)'
6	Eternal SunsetHanbaato Hanbaato		A poignant song that recalls a past love in the autumn sunset.
7	The Moon and the AnemoneMrs. GREEN APPLE		A song that depicts the irony of social media and human relationships
8	MapleŌmori Motoki		A duet song that sings of a farewell at the end of summer
9	glowing madder-redAimer		Aimer’s famous song that depicts autumn scenes and the pain of parting
10	Howl at the MoonYorushika		A poetic song by Yorushika that sings of loneliness and emotions
11	Sweet Osmanthus feat. KafuMizuno Atsu		On a night of sweet osmanthus, KAFU’s sentimental song
12	End of SummerShimizu Shota		Singing of the fleeting nature of summer love and of gratitude
13	Gray and Blue (+Masaki Suda)Yonezu Kenshi		A masterpiece depicting the youth of Kenshi Yonezu and Masaki Suda
14	Let’s go home.Fuji Kaze		A song that portrays Fujii Kaze’s life and farewell
15	Because of the summerRADWIMPS		A classic song depicting summer love and the changing seasons
16	On a full-moon nightaimyon		Aimyon: The Allure of Sensual Love Songs
17	City PeelUNISON SQUARE GARDEN		UNISON's autumn scenery, depicting the small joys of everyday life
18	SeptemberCRAZY KEN BAND		Crazy Ken Band, Autumn Sentimental Song
19	Maplesupittsu		Spitz’s classic song “Kaede”: scenes of farewell and the changing seasons
20	You Are NobodyTokimeki Records feat. Hikari		A nostalgic track that portrays the city at night
21	Tokyo FlashVaundy		Vaundy’s masterpiece that colors the city at night
22	It’ll get stained.Chatto Monchī		Chatmonchy’s autumn classic “Somaruyo”
23	The Autumn SongELLEGARDEN		A masterpiece that expresses the loneliness of autumn through rock
24	more than wordsHitsuji Bungaku		Hitsujibungaku’s moving song becomes a big hit as an anime ending theme
25	Night of Osmanthuskinoko teikoku		A poignant song that recalls past loves through its scent
26	fragrant oliveorenji supainikurabu		An autumn song wrapped in the fragrance of osmanthus
27	You who live on the moonSaucy Dog		An emotive song of love and remembrance for a lost brother
28	Always RemainKubota Toshinobu		Toshinobu Kubota’s heartwarming love song
29	BACK TO YOUAMBIENCE		Autumn-hued ballads of 90s rock
30	Twilight SurroundRIP SLYME		A mellow track that captures the autumn night breeze
31	Goodbye, Regretkururi		Kururi's poignant autumn classic resonates with the heart.
32	Oh, Girl (The Sad Screen of My Heart)Sazan Ōrusutāzu		A wistful song of a woman lamenting lost love
33	Girls’ GenerationHarayuko		A classic song that captures the bittersweet memories of youth
34	maybeYOASOBI		A quiet autumn song portraying emotions after a breakup
35	coarse sugaraimyon		Aimyon, a song of loneliness and hope
36	osmanthus (fragrant orange osmanthus; sweet olive)natori		Natori-san’s song that keeps you company on an autumn night
37	Reflected at duskAkiyama Kiiro		Akiyama Kiro’s wistful autumn song
38	A Story Floating on the MoonYURiKA		The beauty of poignant anime songs that resonate on autumn nights
39	Like this tonightaimyon		A song by Aimyon that comforts the heart in autumn
40	a balmy autumn daytsukuyomi		An autumn scene, a fleeting tale of a girl and a boy
41	OrangeSMAP		A classic SMAP song: a beautiful ballad that colors parting with gratitude.
42	horizonback number		A poignant song for rebirth that resonates with the heart
43	SUMMER ENDiri		A song that sings about the poignancy of summer’s end
44	Chasing summer againaratayo		A nostalgic song that mourns the end of summer
45	Summer EndKoresawa		The end of summer and my aching feelings for you
46	Crescent Moon SunsetSakanakushon		Impressive songs by Sakanaction
47	rendezvousshaitoopu		A poignant song in shy taupe that resonates in the autumn rain
48	October’s (2025 mix)Harukamirai		A coming-of-age song that portrays anxiety about the future
49	Crimson-colored sunsetFujifaburikku		Autumn sunset and nostalgic music
50	Liar MoonYorushika		A ballad of loneliness and wistfulness resounding on an autumn night
51	moon bathingYorushika		A mesmerizing song that evokes the end of summer
52	Ballad of a SingerSaitō Kazuyoshi		Singing Saito Kazuyoshi’s classic, pouring words of love into the song
53	Goodbye ElegySuda Masaki		A rock number by Masaki Suda that resonates with the heart
54	Promise in Madder Redikimonogakari		Ikimono-gakari's autumn classic, a warm melody
55	TSUKIAmuro Namie		Namie Amuro’s classic song “TSUKI” moves listeners to tears.
56	You in OctoberSekitori Hana		A warm song that sings of autumn's loneliness
57	Ms. SeptemberRADWIMPS		Feelings for September, an early masterpiece by RADWIMPS
58	Circus NightNanao Tabito		An inspiring song for a night drive
59	End of autumnneguse.		A classic song that sings of bittersweet autumn memories
60	Love’s Melody and Rainy SkiesAAA		A love song that depicts the bittersweet feelings of an unconfessed love
61	AliensKirinji		Aliens, Kirinji’s autumn night song
62	Where does our sorrow go?Harukamirai		A message song imbued with Harukamirai’s hope and strong will
63	Sorrow Rides the Busmakaroni enpitsu		An inspiring song by Macaroni Empitsu
64	In that casemakaroni enpitsu		Macaroni Enpitsu’s heartbreak song
65	azure moonEvery Little Thing		An inspiring song by the energetic music duo ELT
66	Monochrome of the Autumn WindFIELD OF VIEW		A wistful summer song that calmly reflects on a love that has ended
67	Osmanthus and JellyfishMel		Osmanthus and jellyfish, Mel's beautiful autumn song
68	don’t apologizeNagie Lane		The Language of Cosmos Flowers and the Song of a Maiden’s Heart
69	evening primroseNovelbright		A heartrending song that accompanies the autumn scenery, “Tsukimisou.”
70	HoneymoonSEKAI NO OWARI		A heartrending masterpiece by SEKAI NO OWARI
71	The way the autumn rain falls is endearing.indigo la End		Love set to a moody, slightly suspicious-sounding accompaniment…
72	Sea urchin and chestnutzutto mayonaka de ii no ni.		Autumn whets the appetite: the importance of living true to yourself
73	Signs of autumnofukōsu		Off Course's autumn classic, a heartrending love
74	Golden MoonSuga Shikao		Fusing psychedelic rock and funk...
75	Iroha Japanese mapleHitoto Yo		Hitoto Yo's autumn song resonates with people's hearts
76	Autumn breezeOzaki Yutaka		Yutaka Ozaki’s classic that sings of the wistfulness of summer’s end and autumn.
77	MoonKuwata Keisuke		Keisuke Kuwata’s elegy for his mother, “Tsuki” (Moon), a melancholy masterpiece
78	crescent moonayaka		Ayaka, a gospel-influenced singer-songwriter
79	I can’t recognize the scent of osmanthus.Mita-mura Chiharu		An autumn song that sings of the fragrance of osmanthus
80	A world without youto shiki		Toshiki, who’s gaining attention on social media, is popular for his sentimental songs.
81	autumn orangeAAA		AAA’s classic song that portrays a heartrending autumn romance
82	Autumn GradientClariS		A moving song that sings of autumn scenes and feelings of love
83	First loveFlower		A bittersweet love song about autumn romance
84	TwilightGOING UNDER GROUND		GUG’s classic song that depicts memories of youth
85	AmuletSHE’S		An emotionally rich piano rock track
86	We breathechilldspot		A song with emotive lyrics and a powerful sound
87	I forget you, who are so quiet, in October.atarayo		Deepening autumn, weaving emotions with wistful songs
88	osmanthus (fragrant orange osmanthus; sweet olive)Aina ji Endo		A fleeting love song riding the autumn breeze, ‘Fragrant Olive’
89	Two Red Starskinmokusei		A poignant autumn song, “Futari no Akaboshi,” is moving.
90	KanadeSukima Suichi		‘Kanade’ by Sukima Switch is a masterpiece.
91	Listening to OliviaAnri		A woman's feelings as she listens to Olivia on a long autumn night
92	Because of the Falling Petals feat. Masaki SudaToukyou Sukapara Daisu Ookesutora		The new song by Skapara and Masaki Suda resonates with the heart.
93	Song of the Eternal NightKami wa saikoro o furanai		A moving song that boldly sings of the sorrow of heartbreak
94	Metro FilmHata Motohiro		An autumn train journey and a heart-touching song by Motohiro Hata
95	morning moonFujita Maiko		A poem that layers thoughts with the moon on an autumn night
96	SeptemberAndrop		A message that is empathetic to the listener and a sense of transparency a…
97	After the FestivalKuwata Keisuke		Southern in autumn, Kuwata’s richly expressive singing voice
98	That Autumn and School Daysoishikuru meronpan		A masterpiece depicting autumn scenery and student days
99	late autumngagaga supi		A soulful masterpiece that captures the pain of heartbreak
100	Fall feels emoKyūso Nekokami		A song by Kyuso Nekokami that depicts autumn scenery.