Colorful coming-of-age songs perfect for autumn listening

ceremonyAwesome City Club

Awesome City Club / ceremony (MUSIC VIDEO)

A perfect song for autumn by Awesome City Club, aka Awesome, which also played in the Mitsui Outlet Park WINTER SALE commercial.

The lyrics, which begin with “The coffee she made is really weak, but this moment lets me feel happy,” read like a piece of autobiographical fiction.

This track gives you the sense that something good might happen as autumn deepens; no matter which lyrical scene you capture, you’re sure to feel wrapped in happiness! Awesome’s uniquely one-of-a-kind blend of city pop and funk feels both exciting and somehow grown-up.

Definitely give it a listen on a long autumn night!

Orange YouthDa-iCE

Orange Youth

A song that beautifully fuses the brilliance of youth with crimson-hued scenes.

Released digitally by Da-iCE in November 2024, this track was selected as the theme song for Episode 3 of the Amazon Original drama “Oshi no Ko.” Its special arrangement is striking, featuring a collaboration with a choir and incorporating lines spoken by the drama’s characters.

Written, composed, and arranged by Taiki Kudo, the piece closely aligns with the drama’s worldview.

The refreshing pop sound and lyrics that express both fragility and passion resonate deeply.

It’s perfect not only to listen to while watching the show, but also for anyone nostalgic for their youthful days.

Mahoroba Asterisk≠ME

≠ME (Not Equal Me) / 2nd Single “Mahoroba Asterisk” [MV full]

≠ME, a 12-member idol group produced by Rino Sashihara and affectionately known as Noimii.

Their song “Mahoroba Asterisk” is their second single, released in 2021, with lyrics also written by Rino Sashihara.

It’s a love song that conveys a very pure feeling, comparing one’s emotions and romance to constellations and the starry sky.

While starry skies often evoke images of summer or winter, this song likens the feeling of falling in love to the stars that grow brighter from autumn into winter.

It’s a recommended track for anyone experiencing an unrequited love.

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utatane

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Eternal SunsetHanbaato Hanbaato

"Eternal Sunset / Humbert Humbert" serious cover covered by Kishin Suzawa

“Eternal Sunset” by Humbert Humbert is a song that captures the feeling of reminiscing about a past love while watching an autumn sunset.

It’s included on their 2018 album FOLK 2.

The bittersweet air of autumn can sometimes bring back faint, tender memories from long ago.

When you find yourself thinking of an old love—just like in this song—it might be nice to accept those feelings as they are and, together with the song, let your thoughts drift to “I wonder if that person is doing well now.” Like the warm red glow cast by the setting sun, it’s a track that gently warms the heart.

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SAKI

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Adolescence (with an autumnal/reflective nuance)Iwasaki Hiromi

Adolescence (shishūki)

A masterpiece by Hiromi Iwasaki that beautifully captures the changing seasons and the fleeting nature of youth.

Told from the perspective of an 18-year-old, this coming-of-age story gently embraces the delicate emotions of youth and the anxieties of growing up.

With her clear, pure voice and refined vocal technique, she conveys both the bittersweetness of autumn and the stirrings of love with remarkable poise.

Released in September 1977, it reached No.

6 on the Oricon charts and ranked No.

38 on the year-end list.

It also won the Vocal Performance Award at the 19th Japan Record Awards, winning the hearts of many.

Loved across generations, the song continues to be covered by numerous artists, including Akina Nakamori and Naotaro Moriyama.

It’s a track best enjoyed in a calm state of mind, as you savor your cherished memories.

Harvest Moon&TEAM

&TEAM ‘Jyuugoya’ Official MV

A track distinguished by a soothing melody that evokes the autumn night sky.

&TEAM’s song, produced by David Stewart, boasts an appealing sound with clear Britpop influences.

Released as a digital single in October 2024, it’s the third installment in a series themed around the four seasons.

The lyrics, which layer images of the Harvest Moon over feelings of friendship and the pursuit of dreams, are deeply moving.

It’s a great listen when you want to push toward your goals or feel a bond with someone important.

StoryAI

AI – Story

When it comes to the queen of Japanese R&B, there’s no one but AI.

Her wildness, coolness, and enveloping kindness are charms unmatched by any other artist.

If you ever experienced that kindness, there’s no doubt you’d be moved to tears.