Colorful coming-of-age songs perfect for autumn listening
Autumn, with its many events, is the perfect season to make lots of youthful memories! Those memories become deeply etched into your life and never fade away.
In this article, we’re introducing youth-themed songs that add color to the autumn season.
We’ve gathered a variety of tracks—from songs that evoke the slightly bittersweet romance of fall to ones you’ll want to perform at events like school festivals.
If you’re in the midst of your youth right now, find a song to help you make new memories; and if you’re an adult, discover a track that brings back the autumns of your youth!
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Colorful youth songs to listen to in autumn (11–20)
Ms. SeptemberRADWIMPS
RADWIMPS, the popular rock band whose theme song for the film Your Name became a massive hit and won fans across a wide range of ages.
As the title suggests, this song, September-san, is an autumn track tied to September and is included on their 2006 album RADWIMPS 3: One We Forgot to Bring to the Desert Island.
It’s a song that stirs up those sentimental autumn feelings, with fleeting memories of a fun summer that has already passed.
It’s the kind of number you’ll want to listen to when a slightly cool breeze starts to blow.
Moon DropsRUI
In the season when the cool autumn breeze blows, RUI’s music permeates the heart.
This masterpiece delicately portrays the pain of lost love, sorrow, and the aching desire to see someone again.
Released in March 2008, the song also drew attention as the theme for the film “Yomigaeri.” RUI’s clear, translucent vocals and the ethereal melody reminiscent of moonlight make it perfect for long autumn nights.
Highly recommended for those troubled by love or thinking of someone dear.
Why not surrender yourself to this song as time flows gently by?
Promise in Madder Redikimonogakari
Evoking the hues of autumn, this song is one of Ikimono-gakari’s signature tracks.
Released in October 2007 as their seventh single, it was used in an au “LISMO!” commercial and also selected as the ending theme for tvk’s program “saku saku.” The piece centers on the theme of a wedding, powerfully singing of the couple’s bond and eternal love.
It depicts a scene of a couple walking up a slope, intertwined with the beauty of dusk.
It’s a perfect song not only for lovers, but also for anyone about to take a new step in life.
MapleŌmori Motoki
A song depicting an autumn romance, performed as a duet by Motoki Omori and Miku Motomatsu.
It’s included on the album “Midnight,” released in August 2021.
The lyrics delicately express complex emotions, and the beautiful harmonies woven by their two voices are striking.
It was also selected as the theme song for ABEMA’s dating show “May I Like You Again Tomorrow?” and captured the hearts of many listeners.
This piece is recommended for those troubled by their relationships with loved ones or who feel the bittersweet love of autumn.
It’s a track that showcases a new facet of Omori’s musicality.
Chuo FreewayMatsutōya Yumi
Yumi Matsutoya is a singer-songwriter who has topped album sales charts in six different decades, from the 1970s through the 2020s, and she continues to be highly active today.
Her song Chuo Freeway, included on her fourth album The 14th Moon, was used in a Toyota Motor “ReBORN DRIVE FOR TOHOKU” commercial.
The lyrics depict the view from the Chuo Expressway, making you want to listen while driving along the same route.
With its sprightly melody and ensemble that lift your spirits, it’s perfect BGM for an autumn outing.
Reflected at duskAkiyama Kiiro
Akiyama Kiro’s songs stand out for their unique sensibility and poetic expression.
In this piece, he delicately portrays feelings for someone who’s leaving and memories that can’t be forgotten through a poignant sunset scene.
It was released digitally in August 2019, followed by his first solo headlining show at TSUTAYA O-Crest in Tokyo that September.
Skillful use of fuzz distortion gives the track a balance of freshness and individuality.
It’s a perfect song for those who want to heal the pain of heartbreak or have experienced a farewell with someone special.
Listen to it on an autumn evening, and it will resonate even more deeply.
Colorful youth songs to listen to in autumn (21–30)
Girls’ GenerationHarayuko
This song features a nostalgic melody that gently embraces days gone by and resonates in the heart.
Originally written for Yuki Saito, it was included as a self-cover on the single “Makeruna Onna no Ko!” released in November 1991, and was chosen as the ending theme for the TV anime “YAWARA! a fashionable judo girl!” The bittersweet memories of youth, spun by Hara’s warm vocals, naturally overlap with the slightly lonely scenery of autumn as you listen.
It may touch you even more deeply if you play it at dusk while lost in thought.