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 coming-of-age songs perfect for autumn (1–10)
Midnight Where the Moon and Stars DanceHinatazaka46
A new song has arrived to color this autumn.
Hinatazaka46’s latest work captivates with lyrics that reflect the feelings of young people and a catchy melody.
Through the depiction of youth trying to escape a confined space, it portrays dissatisfaction with the status quo and a thirst for self-fulfillment.
The repeated phrase “We can’t stay like this” conveys a strong determination to change.
Released in October 2022, the song was also used in a commercial for Curry House CoCo Ichibanya.
The music video, filmed at the Gunma Prefectural Gunma Astronomical Observatory, is a must-see.
Whether you’re in the midst of your youth or an adult, why not give it a listen on a long autumn night?
KanadeSukima Suichi
This is Sukima Switch’s second single, released in 2004.
Centered on the theme of parting, it’s tinged with sadness yet also conveys a sense of hope for the future—that we must be connected somewhere, somehow.
Spring and summer rush by with many new encounters, while autumn is a season that evokes shadows and farewells.
Time passes and never returns, but everything we experience will surely become a step toward what comes next.
With that message in mind, let the enveloping vocals and beautiful resonance of the piano soothe you, and savor the quiet mood of autumn.
BetelgeuseYuuri
Singer-songwriter Yuuri, whose heart-wrenching love songs Kakurenbo and Dry Flower became massive hits and catapulted him to stardom in no time.
This song, Betelgeuse, was released as a single in 2021 and served as the theme song for the drama SUPER RICH.
Autumn often brings a desire to slow down and listen to some mellow music at night.
This is a perfect recommendation for such moments—a track that features a constellation.
It’s a song you’ll want to listen to while gazing up at the night sky.
glowing madder-redAimer
An emotional ballad by Aimer that blends poignancy with warmth.
Also used as the ending theme for the TV anime Natsume’s Book of Friends Go, the song was released on November 16, 2016.
It opens with autumn’s lonely imagery—fallen leaves and dry winds—using the changing seasons to symbolize parting and solitude.
The lyrics strikingly portray a journey of facing oneself amid repeated meetings and farewells.
Aimer’s distinctive husky voice accentuates the bittersweetness of autumn, making it a standout track.
Highly recommended for those who want to look back on their autumn memories from their youth.
Hello, Again ~A place that has existed since long ago~My Little Lover
A perfect song for the autumn season of changing colors.
Known as one of My Little Lover’s signature tracks, it was released in December 1995 and created a big buzz, even reaching No.
1 on the Oricon Singles Chart.
The melody is wistful yet warm, evoking nostalgia for times gone by and a distant hometown.
It was also used as the opening theme for the NTV drama “Owaranai Natsu” (“Endless Summer”), resonating with many listeners.
It’s the perfect song when you need courage to take a new step forward or when you want to remember someone dear.
Why not listen to it while overlaying it with your own autumn memories from your youth?
Moonlight FlowerJanne Da Arc
A signature song by Janne Da Arc that portrays bittersweet love and the changing seasons.
Yasu’s powerful vocals stand out against a dreamy soundscape woven from strings and piano.
Released in January 2005, it was chosen as the opening theme for the popular anime Black Jack.
The lyrics, which liken lost love to a beautiful flower, evoke the poignancy of autumn.
It’s a recommended track for those looking back on the sweet and bitter memories of youth, or for anyone currently struggling with love.
As school festival season arrives, it might be nice to spend a long autumn night listening to this song.
Like the shining moonSuperfly
Autumn is a season when youthful memories are etched most vividly.
This song by Superfly is perfect for such a time.
Expressing profound feelings of love and gratitude, it carries a message of hope and positivity that shines like the moon in the night sky.
Released in August 2012, the track was used as a double A-side theme song for the TBS drama “Summer Rescue: The Sky Hospital” and the film “Yamikin Ushijima-kun.” Its lyrics portray a process of being reborn through love and growing ever brighter—resonating not only with those in the midst of their youth, but also with adults.
On a long autumn night, why not listen while gazing up at the moon?