Classic Japanese rock songs recommended for autumn

A Vocaloid producer who is also a music writerAraki Jakkan
I’ve worked in a variety of roles—regardless of pro or amateur settings—including live event PA, cameraman for video and photography, restaurant staff, and logistics center staff. I now spend my days as a part-time writer. I’ve contributed to music and manga websites with feature/review articles, and wrote the liner notes included as a bonus for 1st PLACE Inc.’s “IA SUPER BEST.” As for my music background, I started playing guitar in junior high and focused on band activities during my school years. For over 15 years since then, up to the present, I’ve continued releasing original tracks as a Vocaloid producer. My areas of expertise are Japanese rock, Vocaloid, and manga.
Editor-in-Chief, RAG MUSICHane Keisuke
Editor-in-chief of RAG MUSIC. JFC-certified fact-checker. After working in a music studio and handling wedding sound, joined the RAG MUSIC editorial team in 2016. Experienced with a variety of instruments: marching band in elementary school, clarinet in junior high school wind ensemble, and drums in a band from high school onward. Drawing on my own musical activities and the experience gained through my work, I produce daily articles, including various song introductions, features on music festivals around the country, and live reports. In music, I enjoy not only rock from Japan and abroad but, lately, a wide range of J-pop as well.

There are so many songs themed around autumn or that give off an autumnal vibe, aren’t there?

Unlike summer songs, which are often upbeat, autumn songs tend to carry a sense of wistfulness and nostalgia.

In this article, we’ll introduce a selection of autumn songs crafted by Japanese rock bands.

From the obvious hits that come to mind to hidden gems, we’ve picked out a wide variety.

Listening to these tracks while reading the lyrics might be perfect for those long autumn nights.

Take this opportunity to sit back and enjoy them to the fullest.

Classic Japanese rock songs recommended for autumn (51–60)

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Gagaga SP - Late Autumn

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When it comes to autumn songs that candidly capture the helpless feeling of heartbreak, “Late Autumn” stands out.

Released in 2002 by Gagaga SP, a band that helped lead Japan’s punk boom, it features passionate vocals from Kozak Maeda riding over a beat that seems to embody loneliness and bittersweetness.

When the person you love disappears from in front of you, you can’t help but keep thinking about the same things—an autumnal longing that many will relate to.

It’s a song packed with that tight, aching feeling of falling in love and then getting your heart broken.

Why not spend the autumn with this brisk, driving sound as your companion?

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In conclusion

I introduced some recommended Japanese rock songs for autumn—what did you think? Unlike the blazing summer rock that turns up the heat, autumn rock often has a more mellow feel, letting you enjoy the rock sound at a relaxed pace.

Be sure to experience the changing seasons along with the music!