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.

Playlist

Youth songs by Japanese bands. Recommended masterpieces and popular tracks.
	Title	Playlist	Review
1	Blue SpringSUPER BEAVER		SUPER BEAVER's youth song delivers energy.
2	Evergreensaidāgāru		Cider Girl’s youthful love song
3	It doesn’t meltmakaroni enpitsu		A heartwarming youth song by Macaroni Enpitsu
4	All of the YouthFujifaburikku		The moving classic song “All About the Young” that portrays the end of youth
5	Dear, boyHump Back		A coming-of-age rock song by Hump Back popular among teens and people in their twenties
6	FateOfisharu Higedan Dism		Youth is effort and passion toward a goal.
7	Adolescent RhapsodySambomasutā		Sambomaster, who sings of the pain and hope of youth
8	Precious thingsroodo obu mejyaa		A 2002 release and a classic of youth rock
9	If I sing to the sky175R		An inspiring classic by the youth-punk band 175R
10	Blue and SpringMrs. GREEN APPLE		Summer songs, the appeal of Mrs. GREEN APPLE
11	Young people, lend me your ears.namu abedabutsu		A youth rock band that expresses the emotions of adolescence
12	Blue SpringRADWIMPS		The youth song from RADWIMPS' first album
13	sparklergagaga supi		The signature song of youth punk, “Senko Hanabi” (Sparkler Fireworks)
14	FUNNY BUNNYthe pillows		“FUNNY BUNNY” is an anthem that cheers on youth pursuing their dreams.
15	brand-newSaucy Dog		A positive song depicting Saucy Dog’s new start
16	C.h.a.o.s.m.y.t.h.ONE OK ROCK		Bonds and resolve with companions heading toward our dreams
17	If you laugh at the skywacci		A tear-jerking wacci masterpiece that cheers on your efforts
18	one’s true feelingssumika		An anthem of support that never gives up on striving toward dreams
19	Mahoro in SummerHarukamirai		Harukamirai’s youth song “Natsu no Mahoro”
20	confessionMy Hair is Bad		The powerful songs of My Hair is Bad
21	Tsubasaandāgurafu		The symbol of youth, “Tsubasa,” is in the spotlight again.
22	WanteD! WanteD!Mrs. GREEN APPLE		The band’s captivating song becomes a TV drama’s theme song.
23	From Me to Youflumpool		A cheer song that colors youth with a refreshing voice
24	Sky-blue DaysSHISHAMO		A classic song that sings of the faint feelings of youth, “Mizuiro no Hibi” (Sky-Blue Days)
25	Rock ‘n’ roll won’t stop.Shinsei Kamattechan		A youth anthem about a fateful encounter with music
26	RPGSEKAI NO OWARI		A song that brings back childhood memories in a game-world setting
27	M19Blue Mash		Osaka-born band sings about memories of youth
28	Blue Springback number		A powerful coming-of-age song by back number
29	The First Steprakkuraifu		Anime theme song, a positive cheer song
30	SHAMROCKUVERworld		UVERworld's theme song for the Dandori drama
31	I like you for one minuteKALMA		A short youth punk song expresses feelings of love.
32	At least this / Just this (one thing)WANIMA		A bright melodic hardcore song from a Calpis commercial
33	Express Ticket and RhythmConton Candy		Depicting the struggles of youth through a movie theme song
34	silhouetteKANA-BOON		KANA-BOON’s theme song for the anime “NARUTO”
35	Yeah! Yeah! Yeah!Androp		androp's commercial song, an energetic track
36	Blue MagicChōkyūmei		The band’s blue magic depicts hope and bittersweetness.
37	I should be able to fly (in the sky).supittsu		A heartwarming song that evokes memories of first love
38	GOOD DAYMrs. GREEN APPLE		A rock ballad of affirmation and moving forward in life
39	DarlingMrs. GREEN APPLE		The essence of a song that keeps questioning one's true self
40	AccordinglyMrs. GREEN APPLE		A rock song that depicts the struggles of youth
41	17 (until the day I die)BIGMAMA		An uplifting anthem where youth and passion shine
42	Physics \| Time is like a roller coasterBIGMAMA		An emotionally charged, fast-paced youth rock song
43	Blue BookmarkGalileo Galilei		A song of kalimba tones and bittersweet memories
44	Goodbyekariyushi 58		A moving song that looks back on our youth, brimming with nostalgia.
45	FLY HIGH!!BURNOUT SYNDROMES		The ending theme song of the anime “Haikyu!!”
46	Youth and a momentmakaroni enpitsu		A masterpiece by Macaroni Enpitsu that portrays the brilliance of youth and the preciousness of everyday life.
47	Youth’s Flower PathPorno Graffitti		A youthful rock song by Porno Graffitti
48	My Past Life, Many Lifetimes AgoRADWIMPS		Expressing youthful feelings with a fast-paced melody
49	hurrayYabai T-shatsu Yasan		An anthem that supports and stands by the struggles of youth
50	OrangeSPYAIR		A theme song that sings of youth and a passion for volleyball
51	Cowardly FlameMAGIC OF LiFE		From Tochigi, a rock band song with youthful melodies
52	hundreds of millions of light-yearsOmoinotake		A poignant long-distance love song that resonates with the heart
53	Let’s give it a tryWANIMA		WANIMA's songs remind me of my beginner self.
54	Until the World Ends…WANDS		The moving ending of the anime 'SLAM DUNK'
55	Peppermintmakaroni enpitsu		For those who want to enjoy their youth in a fun, true-to-yourself way...
56	As springBlue Mash		A classic Blue Mash song filled with the bittersweetness of youth.
57	CorrectRADWIMPS		Singing of the anxieties and hopes of youth, searching for life’s answers
58	Look over here.WEAVER		WEAVER’s movie theme song, with a lively tone
59	SignMr.Children		A masterpiece that sings about cherishing encounters
60	Farewell, youthElefanto Kashimashi		A classic by Elekashi, with an emotionally charged singing voice
61	Balloon Bomb (Bang Bang Bang)THE BLUE HEARTS		Singing of an unstoppable love and an explosive impulse
62	centimeterthe peggies		A song of love and destiny, expressing a bittersweet feeling
63	youth↑THE HIGH-LOWS↓		THE HIGH LOWS' legendary teacher theme song
64	astronomical observationBUMP OF CHICKEN		A moving classic that captures the memories of youth
65	single bedSha ran Q		A ballad about lingering feelings for an ex-lover
66	premonitionSUPER BEAVER		A song that depicts memories of youth and the driving force of growth
67	19 years oldchakura		A down-to-earth song by an all-19-year-old girls' band
68	DaysThe Back Horn		A new song for the band’s 25th anniversary. Theme of friendship and bonds.
69	See youHanbureddāzu		Nostalgic guitar pop-rock by Humbreaders
70	Liberated zoneASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION		ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION's passionate youth song
71	Revolveryonige		A youthful song that portrays the heartache of a broken heart and a forward-looking spirit
72	Charonnegoto		A youthful song that sings of feelings from far away
73	A butterfly that cannot fly dreamsTogenashi Togeari		A rock tune depicting the struggles and hopes of youth
74	tragedyChilli Beans.		Expressing the struggle of pursuing dreams through guitar rock
75	Minami-ShinmachiHaku.		Film theme song depicting the struggles and light of youth
76	From inside the windowBUMP OF CHICKEN		BUMP OF CHICKEN’s new song is a return to their roots.
77	Scooping up blueatarayo		A youthful friendship song sung by Atarayo
78	LullabyRADWIMPS		A song that depicts the radiance of youth and the poignancy of farewell
79	ChessboardOfisharu Higedan Dism		An inspiring musical work that supports youth
80	A life-sized love songAqua Timez		Aqua Timez’s signature song expresses pure love.
81	tourHump Back		A youthful rock song by Hump Back
82	Hiasobiflumpool		A sentimental summer with flumpool's new song
83	cherry blossom colorKaneyori Masaru		A poignant song by Kaneyori Masaru that portrays youthful love
84	Anthem of CounterattackRyukku to soine gohan		The new song by Ryukku to Soiné Gohan is a youth anthem
85	PinkieBUMP OF CHICKEN		A coming-of-age song woven by cherry blossoms and pinky fingers
86	Stay GoldHi-STANDARD		A fiery rock number that colors the memories of youth
87	Samurai HeartSPYAIR		SPYAIR's Gintama ending song, 'Soul's Rock'
88	Our JourneyKaneyori Masaru		Youth anthem, a masterpiece that moves the heart
89	Bring it onKishidan		A song of youth that depicts the joy and struggles of growing up.
90	Is youth embarrassing, or is it youth if it’s embarrassing?Ryokushokushakai		A Ryokuoushoku Shakai song portraying the brilliance and conflicts of youth
91	Eternal BlueHitsuji Bungaku		Expressing anxiety and hope for the future in a song by Hitsujibungaku
92	lilacMrs. GREEN APPLE		A classic song that expresses the emotions of youth with a sense of speed