[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 you’ll want to listen to in autumn, recommended popular songs (101–110)
Crescendo in the color of withered leavesMizushima Yasuhiro
You can almost see a scene where the image of someone dear overlaps with the falling autumn leaves.
This song was created by lyricist Reo Rinoshita and composer TSUKASA, and sung by Yasuhiro Mizushima.
It served as the ending theme for the anime Marmalade Boy and was released as a single in November 1994.
Mizushima’s gentle, enveloping vocals further enhance the sentimental atmosphere of autumn.
The lyrics, which depict feelings for a loved one gradually growing stronger, harmonize beautifully with the sound.
In this season when we long for companionship, why not listen closely with a warm drink in hand?
PrologueManabe Kazu (CV: Fujito Chinatsu)
On an autumn evening when the fragrance of osmanthus drifts softly and the sky is dyed crimson, this is the song by Chinatsu Fujitō that makes you want to overlay your heart onto that scene.
It’s a character image song from the TV anime K-On!, expressing the straightforward anticipation for the future hidden within Nodoka Manabe’s calm demeanor.
It’s as if you can see her viewing the present as the prologue to the story that’s about to begin and believing in the person she’ll become.
Released in October 2009 as the single “K-On! Image Song: Nodoka Manabe.” Give it a listen when you want to reflect on your own future.
AUTUMN DREAMOmori Reiko
It’s an image song from the anime “Magical Stage Fancy Lala.” It’s sung by Reiko Omori, who voiced the protagonist, and is included on the album “Lala’s Music Canvas page.II ~ Autumn Dream,” released in September 1998.
The lyrics beautifully portray the sweet-and-sour feelings of love swaying amid autumn scenery.
The pop arrangement blends a light, breezy feel with a touch of sentimentality, which is wonderful as well.
Reiko Omori’s clear, translucent vocals further enhance the charm of the piece.
Give it a listen on a typically lonely autumn afternoon.
Tokyo Sunsetback number
For those who find themselves layering a sentimental mood over the cityscape on an autumn evening, this classic by back number is highly recommended.
It delicately portrays the protagonist’s feelings as they struggle with loneliness and inner conflict in an unfamiliar city, yet try to find hope in the beautiful sunset unfolding before their eyes.
The song is included on the album “Chandelier,” released in December 2015, which topped the Oricon weekly chart for two consecutive weeks.
If you listen to it on your slightly chilly walk home when a sudden pang of loneliness hits, its bittersweet yet warm melody will likely wrap gently around your heart.
It’s a tender cheery anthem that seems to give you a gentle push—“Let’s do our best again tomorrow.”
Gray and Blue (+Masaki Suda)Yonezu Kenshi
This is a song by Kenshi Yonezu that drew huge attention through a collaboration with Masaki Suda, who also radiates overwhelming presence as an actor.
The track is included on Yonezu’s fourth album, “BOOTLEG,” released in November 2017.
Looking back on the bygone days of youth, this slightly sentimental piece is perfect for long autumn nights when the clamor of summer has subsided.
It depicts a yearning for those radiant “blue” days and the struggle of living in a “gray” reality, with the poignant feeling of missing an old friend you can no longer see conveyed through their two voices.
It’s a heart-tugging song that, when you listen to it as you recall happier times and feel a bit lonely, seems to awaken emotions tucked away deep in your heart.
Autumn Songs: Classic tracks and recommended popular songs you’ll want to listen to in autumn (111–120)
Autumn Thoughts NotebookTeshima Aoi
Aoi Teshima, with her nostalgic worldview and whispery voice, is truly captivating.
This song, “Soshu Note,” opens her 2016 album The Blue Library and was written especially for her by Tokiko Kato, whom she deeply admires.
As if quietly committing thoughts to a diary, each carefully woven word wraps you in a strange sensation that stirs both gentle warmth and sentimental feeling.
The emotional arc—contrasting a youthful heartbreak with present happiness—is also striking.
Many things change with the passage of time, but perhaps the things that don’t are beautiful in their own way.
It’s a track you’ll want to listen to while swaying on a train.
autumn orangeAAA
AAA is a co-ed performance group whose name comes from the initials of “Attack All Around,” meaning to take on everything.
Their song “autumn orange,” included on their 9th album GOLD SYMPHONY, features an emotional ensemble that evokes autumn scenery, just as the title suggests.
The lyrics, which portray the frustrating distance of unrequited love, are sure to resonate with anyone who can’t quite find the courage to take that one last step.
With an arrangement that highlights delicate piano, this poignant pop tune perfectly aligns with the autumn atmosphere.
