Classic songs about boys. Recommended popular tracks.

Strawberry Statement, Once Morebanban

Let's Do the 'Strawberry Statement' Once More

Released in August 1975, this poignant coming-of-age ballad, which tenderly portrays the transience of youth and changing times, became a major hit, reaching No.

1 on the Oricon charts.

It was the first song written by Yumi Arai for another artist, gently capturing memories of dates at the movie theater, days fervently devoted to the student movement, and the young facing the reality of entering the workforce.

Banban’s warm choral work blends beautifully with the fragile lyrics, resulting in a piece that fills the heart with nostalgia and bittersweet emotion.

This song will resonate when you want to immerse yourself in memories of your youth or reflect on moments shared with someone dear.

GraduationOzaki Yutaka

Yutaka Ozaki – Graduation (Official Music Video)

Yutaka Ozaki delivers a work that captures the clumsy emotions of youth in their entirety with his powerful singing voice.

Frankly portraying the feelings of young people—such as the sense of suffocation in school life and distrust toward adults—this piece carries a universal message about the thirst for freedom felt within the school days that everyone experiences.

Released in January 1985 and peaking at No.

20 on the Oricon charts, it was issued as the lead single from the album Kaikisen (Tropic of Cancer).

Later, in 2016, it was also featured as the commercial song for a web-exclusive short film by a casual clothing chain, continuing to resonate with many people across generations.

It’s a track you’ll want to listen to when you’re wavering between ideals and reality or questioning the norms of society.

Broken RadioTokunaga Hideaki

Hideaki Tokunaga – The Broken Radio

A classic youth anthem that delicately portrays the wavering emotions of adolescence.

Past and present, hope and anxiety, the shift from boyhood to adulthood—the melody woven from conflicting feelings continues to resonate with listeners’ hearts.

Released in July 1990, the song was used as the theme for the drama “City Forest” and peaked at No.

5 on the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart.

It was also included on the album “JUSTICE,” and was re-released as a double A-side single in 2003.

When city life wears you down, when you’re striving far from home, or when you feel nostalgic for your youth, this song is sure to be there for you.

Our FailureMorita Doji

Bokutachino Shippai

Starting with a scene bathed in spring sunlight, Morita Doji’s classic masterfully portrays the delicate feelings and subtle shifts of a young person’s heart.

Many will be moved by the protagonist, who acknowledges their fragility yet strives to move forward.

Featured on the album Mother Sky, the song initially garnered support for its unique worldview upon its November 1976 release.

Later, in 1993, it was chosen as the theme song for the TBS drama High School Teacher, becoming a major hit with over 900,000 copies sold.

Its melody—woven from a softly spoken, intimate vocal and the gentle timbre of an acoustic guitar—is the perfect companion when you’re carrying something in your heart or want to immerse yourself in memories of someone dear.

Is youth embarrassing, or is it youth if it’s embarrassing?Ryokushokushakai

Ryokuoushoku Shakai 'Is Youth Embarrassing?' Official Video / Ryokuoushoku Shakai – Hazukashiika Seishun wa

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.

Happy life175R

175R “Happy Life ~SKULLSHIT 20th ANNIVERSARY Gaikotsu Festival LIVE Ver.~”

175R’s major-label debut, “Happy Life.” It’s a bursting-at-the-seams record that captures the very essence of classic youth punk—their raw earnestness and explosive energy.

When it dropped in 2003, there were tons of youth punk bands, and many people had it on repeat back then.

Its breakneck melodies swept away adolescent angst and anxiety, and countless listeners were hooked.

This is the kind of album I want you to revisit when you’re worn out by everyday life—let it take you back to those days, remind you of the dreams you once had, and give you courage.

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Kado(guchi) Shichigatsu

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If I sing to the sky175R

If We Sing to the Sky FULL

Released in 2003, this is one of the signature songs by the rock band 175R, which was hugely popular among young people at the time.

Written by vocalist SHOGO with his hometown friends in mind, the track really captures the spirit of youth.

The lyrics reflect on talking about dreams with friends when we were young and spending so much time together, conveying how those memories still drive who we are today.

Chances are, you too once shared your dreams with your friends, right? If you’ve had experiences like that, this is a song you’ll definitely relate to.

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Hane Keisuke

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