Colorful coming-of-age songs perfect for autumn listening

To the moonHump Back

Hump Back – To the Moon (Official Music Video)

Hump Back, a three-piece rock band that has declared before their fans that they will balance family life and musical activities, is expected to achieve even greater success going forward.

Their song Tsuki made, included on their first mini-album Yoru ni Nattara, was selected as the ending theme for the music program On Ryu.

Its lyrics, which capture the sense of futility felt in everyday life, seem perfectly suited to the contemplative atmosphere of autumn.

It’s a track we hope you’ll listen to when you want to immerse yourself in your own world—an emotional rock tune whose languid vocals heighten the melancholy.

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A Little Love SongMONGOL800

MONGOL800 “A Small Love Song × Pocky” Music Video

Among the countless love songs, there may be none as simple and as piercing to the heart as this one.

It’s a perfect youth anthem I want to listen to in autumn and dedicate to boys and girls sprinting through their youth.

Of course, even if you’re no longer in your youthful days, I hope you’ll recall those feelings and enjoy it.

Same BlueOfisharu Higedan Dism

Official HIGE DANDism – Same Blue [Official Video]

A song by Official HIGE DANDism released on October 2, 2024 as the theme for the anime Blue Box.

It features an emotional, piano-centered sound, highlighted by Satoshi Fujihara’s clear, translucent vocals.

While delicately portraying the struggles and growth of youth, it carries a message filled with hope.

The lyrics beautifully express the changing seasons and the ebb and flow of first love, resonating deeply with listeners as they align with the anime’s worldview.

The theme of “blue,” symbolizing purity and fragility, is vividly woven throughout the lyrics, adding to its appeal.

It’s a refreshing yet powerful track that’s perfect for listening to on an autumn evening.

OrangeSMAP

Orange – SMAP (Full)

Though they disbanded to much regret, SMAP remains a beloved, national idol group.

They have many signature songs, but “Orange” is especially popular among fans.

The title “Orange” represents the color of the sunset—capturing a poignant, hard-to-describe feeling that comes before nightfall, expressed as a synergy with the sad memories of love.

It’s a youth anthem, certainly, but it resonates deeply across generations.

When you listen to this song, who comes to your mind?

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You who live on the moonSaucy Dog

Saucy Dog “You, Who Lives on the Moon” MUSIC VIDEO

A lyrical song that portrays a heartrending love story.

Its gentle melody and soulful lyrics create the perfect mood for long autumn nights.

Included on the mini-album “Blue Period,” released in October 2019, it also drew attention for the artist’s first animated music video.

Delicately expressing emotions that sway between dreams and reality, it offers comfort to the listener’s heart.

It’s a track that showcases the breadth of Saucy Dog’s musicality.

Recommended for quiet autumn nights when you want to reminisce with someone special or face the complex feelings within.

It may feel as if the emotions you’ve kept deep inside are gently unraveling.

Good-bye daysYUI

YUI　『Good-bye days ～2012 ver.～』

YUI’s clear, straight-through vocals and lyrics that feel like she’s pouring out everything always leave a lasting impression.

It’s not a heartbreak song filled with gloom, but there’s something about the chorus that gives you a tender pang of sadness—it might even bring a tear to your eye.

Good nightaiko

aiko - “Good Night” music video

The depictions in aiko’s lyrics feel incredibly real, and even though they only pick up a small slice of everyday life, her words alone have a mysterious charm that lets a whole story unfold.

Each of her casual remarks is, in its own way, a precious piece of youth.