Classic songs about boys. Recommended popular tracks.

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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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.

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.