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!

Playlist

Colorful coming-of-age songs perfect for autumn listening
	Title	Playlist	Review
1	Midnight Where the Moon and Stars DanceHinatazaka46		Hinatazaka46's new song, a song of youth and transformation
2	KanadeSukima Suichi		A heartwarming song that conveys farewell and hope, and the changing of the seasons.
3	BetelgeuseYuuri		Yuuri’s zodiac song “Betelgeuse,” on an autumn night
4	glowing madder-redAimer		A heart-touching Aimer song that sings of the autumn of youth
5	Hello, Again ~A place that has existed since long ago~My Little Lover		An iconic autumn song that resonates with memories of youth
6	Moonlight FlowerJanne Da Arc		A classic song that sings of the bittersweet memories of youth.
7	Like the shining moonSuperfly		Autumn music shining with youth and hope
8	On a full-moon nightaimyon		Aimyong’s sensuous musical world
9	Crimson-colored sunsetFujifaburikku		Fujifabric’s signature song, a lyrical autumn tune
10	After the FestivalKuwata Keisuke		Keisuke Kuwata’s classic song that sings of autumn’s wistfulness
11	gentianWANIMA		WANIMA’s powerful anthem of youth, born in Kumamoto
12	evening primroseNovelbright		A timeless song about youthful heartbreak that resonates with the heart
13	Love’s Melody and Rainy SkiesAAA		A poignant autumn love song, a timeless classic that resonates with the heart
14	Have you seen the crimson-red sky?BUMP OF CHICKEN		A famous song that portrays the heartrending beauty of the sunset
15	Ms. SeptemberRADWIMPS		RADWIMPS’s masterpiece that depicts autumn scenery
16	Moon DropsRUI		RUI’s poignant classic that resonates in the autumn breeze
17	Promise in Madder Redikimonogakari		Autumn-colored wedding theme song, singing the love of two people
18	MapleŌmori Motoki		A moving duet song that depicts an autumn romance
19	Chuo FreewayMatsutōya Yumi		Yumi Matsutoya’s classic songs make for comfortable driving music.
20	Reflected at duskAkiyama Kiiro		Akiyama Kiro’s poignant song echoes at dusk.
21	Girls’ GenerationHarayuko		A classic song that captures the bittersweet memories of youth
22	Eine KleineYonezu Kenshi		A timeless song that stirs the heart on a long autumn night
23	Time goes byEvery Little Thing		Mochida’s heartrending love ballad, a captivating song
24	Unrequited lovemiwa		Youth is colored by miwa's songs.
25	red-yellow fragrant olive (Osmanthus fragrans)Fujifaburikku		A classic that evokes autumn—the osmanthus (kinmokusei) resonates in the heart.
26	SaudadePorunogurafiti		Porno Graffitti’s autumn song is a bittersweet love song.
27	SparkleRADWIMPS		From summer to autumn, the preciousness of the shimmering days
28	I’m falling in love with you againSakamoto Fuyumi		A poignant love song for adults, a moving masterpiece
29	ceremonyAwesome City Club		Awesome City Club songs perfect for autumn
30	Orange YouthDa-iCE		Da-iCE's moving song that depicts scenes of youth
31	Mahoroba Asterisk≠ME		A fall/winter love song by ≠ME, produced by Rino Sashihara
32	Eternal SunsetHanbaato Hanbaato		A poignant song that recalls a past love in the autumn sunset.
33	Adolescence (with an autumnal/reflective nuance)Iwasaki Hiromi		Hiromi Iwasaki’s classic youth song expresses the poignancy of autumn
34	Harvest Moon&TEAM		A pleasant track that evokes the autumn night sky
35	StoryAI		The allure of AI, a kindness that embraces.
36	Halloween NightAKB48		Enjoy autumn at Halloween Night
37	orchestraBiSH		They champion the idea of a “punk band without instruments,” and th…
38	Step Up LOVEDAOKO × Okamura Yasuyuki		DAOKO and Okamura’s dance battle is a must-see.
39	Coloration BluesEGO-WRAPPIN’		Emotionally rich music, timeless songs that resonate with the heart
40	The Autumn SongELLEGARDEN		ELLEGARDEN’s autumn song, depicting emotions
41	May it be filled with kindnessFlower		A moving song covering one of JUJU’s famous hits
42	Answer of the Autumn WindFlower		A famous Flower song that sings of the bittersweet love of autumn
43	To the moonHump Back		I want to pursue a life where I can balance family life and musical activities...
44	A Little Love SongMONGOL800		Youthful songs that resonate with the heart, melodies of memories
45	Same BlueOfisharu Higedan Dism		An emotional track that portrays the conflicts and hopes of youth
46	OrangeSMAP		SMAP’s classic song “Orange”: youthful emotions imbued in the color of the sunset
47	You who live on the moonSaucy Dog		A poignant love song, a melody of the heart that nestles close on an autumn night
48	Good-bye daysYUI		A masterpiece whose lyrics and YUI’s singing voice resonate with the heart
49	Good nightaiko		Aiko’s lyrics depict everyday life and move the heart.
50	bouquetback number		The best music that sings of the bittersweet emotions of youth
51	Like this tonightaimyon		Aimer’s captivating autumn song
52	I forget you, who are so quiet, in October.atarayo		A melancholy autumn love song, a masterpiece by Atarayo.
53	That Autumn and School Daysoishikuru meronpan		Youthful music with a band name that catches the eye
54	Night of Osmanthuskinoko teikoku		A night of fragrant olive steeped in emo mood
55	fragrant oliveorenji supainikurabu		The youth song 'Kinmokusei' is popular.
56	Night on the Planetkuriipuhaipe		An emotional coming-of-age song by CreepHyp
57	weathercockKobukuro		A weathercock spinning nostalgically in the autumn season.
58	Howl at the MoonYorushika		Yorushika’s “Howl at the Moon,” for a long autumn night
59	I feel like cryingŌhara Sakurako		Sakurako Ohara's expressiveness is overwhelming and captivating.
60	The End of SummerMoriyama Naotaro		A beautiful song and timbre that depict the changing of the seasons
61	Watarase BridgeMoritaka Chisato		The melancholy of autumn, a classic by Chisato Moritaka
62	Even if blown by the windKeyakizaka46		Keyakizaka46’s fifth single, a refreshing autumn track.
63	TRUE LOVEFujii Fumiya		Fumiya Fujii’s classic songs color youth
64	I like you.Nishino Kana		A heartwarming song by Kana Nishino that conveys and expresses feelings of love.
65	ginkgoYūsuke		Yusuke’s masterpiece “Ginkgo” is a moving love song.
66	miso soupTegomasu		Tegomass’s Vocal Prowess and Captivating Songs
67	The wind is autumn-colored.Matsuda Seiko		Seiko Matsuda’s autumn masterpiece — a wistful, beautiful song
68	Maplesupittsu		Spitz’s classic song “Kaede,” a moving track perfect for autumn listening
69	C.O.S.M.O.S. ~Cosmos (Autumn Cherry Blossoms)~Sandaime Jē Sōru Burazāzu fromu Eguzairu Toraibu		A bittersweet coming-of-age song with cosmos flowers that resonates with the heart
70	I LOVE YOUOzaki Yutaka		A love ballad overflowing with Yutaka Ozaki’s tenderness
71	Ballad of a SingerSaitō Kazuyoshi		Kazuyoshi Saito's ballad, a timeless song that resonates with the heart
72	crescent moonayaka		“Mikazuki” is a wistful long-distance love song.
73	SoupFujihara Sakura		Bittersweet memories of youth and the wistfulness of autumn
74	Starlight ParadeSEKAI NO OWARI		Early masterpiece by SEKAI NO OWARI, with a fantastical worldview