Recommended songs for university students. Classic and popular Japanese songs.

The Song of the YoitomakeMiwA Akihiro

Song of the Yoito-make

A hit song from 1966 written and composed by Akihiro Miwa, who has a large fan base.

It recently drew attention after being performed on the Kōhaku Uta Gassen.

The song addresses various social issues and even sings about university life.

It’s a track I’d recommend to today’s youth.

Love’s Melody and Rainy SkiesAAA

AAA / “Love Sound and Rainy Sky” Music Video

I think singing karaoke together—guys and girls—will definitely boost how close you feel.

That faint spark of romance really seems to suit students, doesn’t it? AAA is a supergroup of handsome men and beautiful women who can sing and dance, so I hope you’ll check them out.

Everyone is a heroAI

“Everyone Is a Hero” Full ver. AI [Official]

This AU commercial series keeps featuring catchy songs that really resonate with students, doesn’t it? In the ads, the Santaro trio are university students, and the songs sung by the featured actors have become hits as well.

I bet some people are waiting for the new commercial to drop.

This song is an anthem of encouragement—a wonderful tune about having friends even when you face difficulties.

ribbonBUMP OF CHICKEN

BUMP OF CHICKEN “Ribbon”

It’s the theme song for the 2017 smartphone “Galaxy” commercial.

I thought it was a song that’s very BUMP OF CHICKEN-like.

Their distinctive word choice has a bittersweet feel, and I think it really resonates with college students.

The content of the commercial that used this song was also very memorable.

fireworks (launched into the sky)DAOKO × Yonezu Kenshi

DAOKO × Kenshi Yonezu 'Uchiage Hanabi' MUSIC VIDEO

It’s the theme song for the animated film “Fireworks, Should We See It from the Side or the Bottom?”.

The movie itself didn’t make much of a splash, but this track became a long-running hit and achieved double platinum sales.

It features an appealing melody that really brings out the synergy between DAOKO’s sweet, cute voice and Kenshi Yonezu’s intriguingly idiosyncratic vocals.

asking for the moonKANA-BOON

KANA-BOON “Naimono Nedari” Music Video

This is a signature song by KANA-BOON, a band especially popular among teenagers and college students, known for performing anime theme songs.

Vocalist Maguro’s sweet, high-pitched voice and the catchy chorus melody are highly addictive.

The bassist made headlines on talk shows in 2017 due to reports of an affair with a certain actress.

A Little Love SongMONGOL800

MONGOL800 / A Small Love Song

For many years, this Little Love Song has consistently ranked near the top of karaoke charts, and I think singing it in front of someone you love is incredibly effective.

Ever since its debut, the song has never lost its charm; it’s been covered by many artists and remains popular among college students today.