[Autumn Songs] Songs of autumn. Classic tracks and popular favorites you’ll want to listen to in the fall.
Compared to the carefree fun of summer, autumn can make you feel a little lonely, don’t you think?
At times like that, what kind of songs do you feel like listening to?
I imagine songs with a mellow, slightly sentimental mood might really hit the spot, right?
In this article, I’ll introduce autumn songs that capture beautiful scenery—like autumn leaves, cosmos flowers, moon-viewing, and sunsets—along with a touch of wistfulness.
As they say, “long autumn nights,” I’ve picked out a variety of tracks, starting with ballads you’ll want to savor slowly on those long evenings.
Please enjoy!
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[Autumn Songs] Songs of Autumn: Classic Tracks and Recommended Popular Songs to Listen to in Autumn (91–100)
Akane sky, you dance — a promenade of crimson maple leavesSakura (CV: Kakuma Ai) Kiri (CV: Numakura Manami)
The gentle, nostalgic melody woven by piano and strings resonates in the heart.
It conjures a warm scene, as if you’re walking with someone dear along a path of fluttering autumn leaves beneath a crimson sky.
This song is the ending theme of the anime “Konohana Kitan,” sung by Ai Kakuma as Sakura and Manami Numakura as Kiri.
It is included in the ending theme collection “Konohanatei no Shiki,” released in December 2017.
When you’re feeling a bit worn out by the busyness of daily life, why not listen to it while savoring the clear air of autumn?
Crazy Party Night ~Revenge of the Pumpkin~kyarī pamyu pamyu
From the horror-tinged opening, this song immediately showcases the worldbuilding you’d expect from Kyary Pamyu Pamyu.
The track itself is fantastic, of course, but listening while watching the MV’s artwork and its cast of uniquely quirky characters makes it twice as fun.
Autumn parties mean Halloween, after all.
Brought to you by J-pop’s delightfully crazy songstress, Kyary Pamyu Pamyu, this is the ultimate autumn anthem.
Goodbye, Cosmosasagīnyo
Do you ever find yourself identifying with cosmos flowers swaying against the cityscape? This song by Asagi-nyo, a multi-talented creative artist, is a pop tune of self-liberation that gently bids farewell to the impulse to simply go along with those around you.
The neatly blooming white cosmos are likened to a self that used to live by other people’s standards, and the resolve to break free from that is carried by a warm, buoyant melody.
Released in May 2022, the track also served as the theme song for a vlog-style film that Asagi-nyo herself planned and starred in.
It’s a number that, when you feel tempted to compare yourself to others, softly nudges you to walk at your own pace.
Sea urchin and chestnutzutto mayonaka de ii no ni.
Autumn, overflowing with delicious foods, is also called the season of hearty appetites, and it just makes you want to eat more, doesn’t it? This song that feels like it could make your stomach growl with all its autumn flavors is “Uni to Kuri” by ZUTOMAYO (Zutto Mayonaka de Iinoni).
It’s included on the 2018 mini-album “Tadashii Itsuwari kara no Kishō.” The song portrays a determination to live true to oneself—without losing who you are or conforming to everyone else’s style—even if it means ending up alone.
Even when you catch yourself envying the glittering world around you, it reminds you that living authentically is what matters most.
Monochrome of the Autumn WindFIELD OF VIEW
FIELD OF VIEW, the rock band that initially debuted as view in 1994 and later made waves with a re-debut under a refreshed image.
Their 16th single, “Monochrome of the Autumn Wind,” released simultaneously with their second best-of album FIELD OF VIEW BEST ~fifteen colours~, draws you into its world from the start with a floating, ethereal intro featuring piano and acoustic guitar.
The lyrics, depicting a heartrending farewell, are bound to tighten your chest alongside the dramatic melody.
With its nostalgic arrangement and sentimental mood, it’s a rock tune you’ll want to hear in the autumn.
Autumn breezeKiroro
This is a bittersweet song by Kiroro that depicts the deepening of autumn and the approach of winter.
The piano—one of the unit’s defining features—stands out in the sound, and its single, resonant notes heighten the sense of poignancy.
The lyrics portray a growing awareness that winter draws nearer as the autumn chill intensifies, along with a sinking of the heart.
As the song progresses, the reasons for disliking winter are gradually revealed, making the sadness feel even more vivid.
It’s a perfect track for the late autumn season, when feelings of melancholy are especially strong.
Is the saury grilled yet?gagaga supi
When it comes to seasonal autumn foods, it’s got to be sanma (Pacific saury).
Centered around the concept of “the time it takes to grill sanma,” this is a fiery track packed with the emotions of youth.
Featured on Kobe-born punk rock band Gagaga SP’s 2006 album Seishun Kyojidai, the song’s driving pace and melodious groove will make your heart leap! And the bass is absolutely irresistible.
The lyrics, which depict first-time thrills, sparkle, and what lies ahead, carry a touch of bittersweet sentiment.
There’s also a gentle message that feels like it blows away the hazy emotions of adolescence—so good! Listening to Sanma Yaketaka stirs up a kind of impulsive, burning feeling inside.
Perfect for autumn—give it a spin!
