Youth songs by Japanese bands. Recommended masterpieces and popular tracks.
Listening to youth-themed songs can stir your heart—making your chest feel tight or filling you with nostalgia.
I think many people love youth songs, not only those in the midst of their youth right now but also adults who once sprinted through their youthful days.
In this article, we’ll focus especially on tracks by rock bands among the youth songs and introduce a selection of recommended tunes all at once! We’ve chosen many songs with lyrics and melodies that truly hit home on the theme of youth, so please take your time and give them a careful listen.
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Youth songs by Japanese bands. Recommended masterpieces and popular tracks (91–100)
Is youth embarrassing, or is it youth if it’s embarrassing?Ryokushokushakai
This is a Ryokuoushoku Shakai song that depicts the brilliance and inner struggles of youth.
Released as a digital-only single in July 2024, it was written as the theme song for ABEMA’s dating show “Kyou, Suki ni Narimashita.
Summer Break 2024.” Its upbeat, powerful sound is paired with lyrics that capture young people sprinting forward with everything they’ve got.
The track conveys the importance of living to the fullest within the limited time of one’s youth, resonating with many young listeners.
The music video, featuring a grand collaboration with a 40-piece orchestra, also became a hot topic.
It’s a must-listen for anyone in the thick of their youth.
Eternal BlueHitsuji Bungaku
There are times when you feel excited and anxious about what kind of adult you’ll become, right? That state of mind is portrayed in “Eien no Blue.” It’s a song written by the rock band Hitsujibungaku for a Docomo commercial.
The fragile yet beautiful vocals of Moeka Shiotsuka delicately express the emotions depicted.
Taken as a whole, the song carries a message that gives you a gentle push toward tomorrow, so it’s perfect for when you want to lift your spirits.
lilacMrs. GREEN APPLE
A track brimming with a fresh, exhilarating sense of speed that captures the excitement and flutter of youth.
The lyrics convey a desire to find beautiful moments within limited time, and the resolve to move forward while facing memories of the past.
It’s a song that shines with the emotional expression characteristic of Mrs.
GREEN APPLE.
Chosen as the opening theme for the TV anime “Oblivion Battery” starting in April 2024, this piece has earned high praise from anime fans as well.
It’s perfect for those ready to step into a new world or in the midst of their youth.
It also makes an ideal cheer song to energize a school festival!
In conclusion
We’ve rounded up a bunch of coming-of-age songs crafted by rock bands.
Along with tracks by pop-punk bands that broke out in the 2000s, we picked many songs that capture the feeling of youth regardless of era.
We hope you found the perfect track to match your own youthful memories.