Classic songs about boys. Recommended popular tracks.

The Sea and the Boyanzenchitai

The Sea and the Boy

It sings of a boy’s wistful figure gazing out over the vast ocean.

The airy, dreamy, and gentle sound is romantic.

The subtly added saxophone and cool drums lend a jazzy, stylish touch, creating a rich mood.

Analog BoyCASCADE

CASCADE / Analog Boy

It’s a song about an ordinary boy projecting himself onto the celebrities he sees on TV.

The bright, high-tinged vocals and rock ’n’ roll rhythm are fun, and the subtly distorted guitar sounds cool.

The simple, catchy chorus lyrics and melody leave a strong impression.

Glass BoyKinKi Kids

KinKi Kids “Garasu no Shōnen” Music Video

This song tells the story of a boy’s bittersweet love coming to an end.

The beautiful voices of the two highly skilled singers blend perfectly with the melancholy tone, while the passionate acoustic guitar creates a Spanish atmosphere.

The synths that come in at key moments shimmer like glass.

rainbowL’Arc〜en〜Ciel

L’Arc～en～Ciel “Niji” -Music Clip-

Set to a melancholic track, it portrays a fragile boy seeking a hopeful future.

The heavy sound of the chorus contrasts with the calm, gentle verses, and you can’t help but be drawn in by the expressive, beautiful vocals that match this dynamic.

Someday’s BoyNagabuchi Tsuyoshi

Someday's Boy

This is a song that laments, overlapping the singer’s current hardship with the image of the boy he once saw in himself.

The acoustic guitar’s simple tone highlights a straightforward, storytelling vocal.

It’s a stripped-down, masculine track pared to the absolute essentials.

Drowning in summerBocchi

Bocchi – Drowning in Summer [Official Music Video]

Do you have any wonderful summer memories? Sometimes we all get nostalgic and a little sentimental.

That’s why I recommend “Drowning in Summer.” It’s a track released by the four-piece rock band Bocchi, and as the title track of their first EP, it has drawn a lot of attention.

In the song, the singer looks back on beautiful summer memories and wishes to turn back time.

Give it a listen and let it take you back to your own beautiful summer days.

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Young PeopleSanīdēi Sābisu

Sunny Day Service – Youths [TOUR 2023]

This is a song whose vocals seep into the heart like gentle sunlight, paired with a strikingly beautiful melody.

Through small everyday moments and scenery, it portrays the delicate emotions of adolescence—anxieties and conflicts about growing up, and the uncertainty of staying true to oneself.

The vocals are understated yet leave a deep afterglow, and the simple but richly expressive performance draws you into its world.

Released in April 1995 on Sunny Day Service’s major-label debut album “Wakamonotachi,” it has long been cherished as one of the band’s signature works.

It’s best enjoyed on a quiet night, alone with your thoughts.

You may find that the unspoken feelings in your heart are gently embraced.