Recommended songs for university students. Classic and popular Japanese songs.
We’ve put together a collection of songs recommended for college students!
Are there any you haven’t checked out yet?
If so, be sure to listen to them via the YouTube links all the way to the end!
Recent popular songs have really creative music videos, and they’re all fun to watch without getting bored!
Playlist
| Recommended songs for university students. Classic and popular Japanese songs. | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| show_chart | Title | Playlist | Review |
| 1east | RPGSEKAI NO OWARI |  play_arrow | A moving feeling as RPG game melodies resonate in the heart |
| 2east | Swaying (feat. Dengaryu)EVISBEATS |  play_arrow | A piece with comfortable piano and warm lyrics |
| 3east | Night Distance feat. mahinaI love you Orchestra Swing Style |  play_arrow | The soulful nighttime singing of a jazz band |
| 4east | LaundryLUCKY TAPES |  play_arrow | A song that blends J-POP, indie, and R&B |
| 5east | GIRLS feat. ohashiTrioMichael Kaneko |  play_arrow | A light, catchy groove; a cosmopolitan tale of a man and a woman. |
| 6east | DAY feat. PUNPEENulbarich |  play_arrow | Music of Love Woven by JQ and PUNPEE |
| 7east | marble latteRin Oto |  play_arrow | Heartwarming music that accompanies college students in winter |
| 8east | An Uncertain NightSUKISHA |  play_arrow | Comforting songs to listen to on anxious nights |
| 9east | Turn off the neon.chilldspot |  play_arrow | A song by chilldspot that’s popular among people of the same generation |
| 10east | SUMMER ENDiri |  play_arrow | iri’s songs that make you feel the end of summer are comforting. |
| 11east | A bite on the cheekkojikoji |  play_arrow | A timeless song that soothes the heart with its mellow vocals |
| 12east | Mercury feat. Onomatopoeia Ministertofubeats |  play_arrow | A pleasant track that evokes a city nightscape |
| 13east | Amber-Hued City, Morning of Shanghai Crabskururi |  play_arrow | A comfortably soothing, R&B-style song by Quruli |
| 14east | hazy spring sky (literally: “flower-clouded” sky; overcast sky during cherry blossom season)Sato Chiaki |  play_arrow | Chiaki Sato of Kinoko Teikoku, Spring Lyric Song |
| 15east | JuneYuga |  play_arrow | Yuga’s heartfelt song that embraces uncertainty |
| 16east | That’s enough already.Fuji Kaze |  play_arrow | Fujii Kaze’s music: a message of freedom and liberation |
| 17east | Bedroom TalkOfisharu Higedan Dism |  play_arrow | Official HIGE DANDism’s soothing neo-soul track |
| 18east | Nagisaimase |  play_arrow | A refreshing city pop track by imase |
| 19east | TOGEAKASAKI |  play_arrow | A powerful song that sings of AKASAKI’s heartache |
| 20east | slowboatHomecomings |  play_arrow | Youthful guitar rock aiming for the dawn |
| 21east | scenarioRin Oto |  play_arrow | A coming-of-age hip-hop with both poignancy and warmth |
| 22east | crackTele |  play_arrow | A Tele album with diverse musicality, gently embracing emotional wounds |
| 23east | Ms.Sunshinekiki vivi lily |  play_arrow | Sing thoughts for a precious presence that remains in the heart |
| 24east | Game Gang Foreversooogood! |  play_arrow | A rock song that likens life to a game |
| 25east | Nectarorenji supainikurabu |  play_arrow | A rock band song that delicately portrays the emotions of youth |
| 26east | Declaration of RomanceKaneko Ayano |  play_arrow | An uplifting song that portrays an ideal family |
| 27east | Happy hourKubota Kai |  play_arrow | A song that portrays the happiness of a night spent with friends |
| 28east | These guys are available.Nigami 17-sai |  play_arrow | Nigami 17-sai, popular for their stylish music |
| 29east | Somewhere far awayNisshoku Natsuko |  play_arrow | Natsuko Nisshoku, expressing her unique world through the piano |
| 30east | FOOLHitsuji Bungaku |  play_arrow | Sheep Literature’s powerful, emotion-laden music |
| 31east | mouth fireworksHasegawa Hakushi |  play_arrow | Unpredictable music makes emotions vividly burst |
| 32east | Sequin Womanrikon densetsu |  play_arrow | A love song that captures the charm of city pop |
| 33east | first stepAme no Parēdo |  play_arrow | A cheering song by Ame no Parade, toward a new step |
| 34east | HeiwajimaB-DASH |  play_arrow | The summer song evokes a spirit of adventure and the vastness of the world. |
| 35east | That paper airplane splits the cloudy sky19 |  play_arrow | A nostalgic 90s youth duet song |
| 36east | at one’s own paceSun Set Swish |  play_arrow | The courage to value your true self and move forward |
| 37east | rainbowNdaho & Peketan from Fisshāzu |  play_arrow | A popular YouTuber song depicting friendship and youth |
| 38east | Youthful AmigoShūji to Akira |  play_arrow | Classic songs about friendship and staple duets to sing with friends |
| 39east | WOW WAR TONIGHT ~Sometimes You Gotta Make a Movement~H Jungle with T |  play_arrow | I relate to the classic songs that sing of life's hardships. |
| 40east | bookmarkAqua Timez |  play_arrow | Be freed from the hustle and bustle of daily life with a soothing song |
| 41east | coloring; color scheme; hues; decoration; embellishment; added flair (figurative)ikimonogakari |  play_arrow | A pop tune that depicts everyday happiness |
| 42east | A song that sounds erotic even though it isn’t — “Do Your Damn Best!”Kyanpasu Naitāzu |  play_arrow | The hugely popular late-night variety show on the Fuji TV network... |
| 43east | Fortune Cookie in LoveAKB48 |  play_arrow | Attracting the opposite sex with a popular AKB48 dance |
| 44east | Crazy about youEXILE |  play_arrow | A youth song of love and a broke student |
| 45east | GO!!!FLOW |  play_arrow | Boost your mood with an energetic song |
| 46east | DON’T WORRY BE HAPPYMONGOL800 |  play_arrow | Have fun with your partner and feel happy. |
| 47east | WeeeekNEWS |  play_arrow | A Busy Student’s Weekend and the Determination to Keep Trying |
| 48east | I want to eat sushi feat. soy sauceORANGE RANGE |  play_arrow | A rhythmic song about wanting to eat sushi |
| 49east | Don’t give upZARD |  play_arrow | A heartwarming masterpiece that gives you the courage to chase your dreams |
| 50east | Butter-FlyWada Kōji |  play_arrow | Digimon anime, soul-stirring masterpieces |
| 51east | MUSIC VIDEOOkazaki Taiiku |  play_arrow | Hit songs by Okazaki Taiiku that music lovers can enjoy |
| 52east | Dream Traveler of January 6th 2002Higuchi Ryōichi |  play_arrow | A masterpiece that evokes friendship and a sense of direction in life |
| 53east | Bring it onKishidan |  play_arrow | Singing about the gap between femininity and masculinity |
| 54east | water lily blossomShonan no Kaze |  play_arrow | Hot tracks to raise the vibe at the summer beach |
| 55east | Killer Tunerchōgakusei |  play_arrow | A collaborative fusion track by Chogakusei and Frokuro |
| 56east | Laugh off your sorrowFUNKY MONKEY BABYS |  play_arrow | The courage to overcome difficulties and move forward into the future |
| 57east | Over DriveJUDY AND MARY |  play_arrow | An upbeat song that's perfect for a summer drive |
| 58east | Baka, go home.milktub |  play_arrow | The foolishness of enjoying students’ youth |
| 59east | Summer Colorsyuzu |  play_arrow | An unforgettable song that resonates in the heart from the summer of youth |
| 60east | There’s always tomorrowUrufuruzu |  play_arrow | A positive cheering song dedicated to those who strive |
| 61east | MINTSuchmos |  play_arrow | Suchmos is a band popular for their car commercial song. |
| 62east | astronomical observationBUMP OF CHICKEN |  play_arrow | BUMP achieves their first Top 3 |
| 63east | Osaka LoverDREAMS COME TRUE |  play_arrow | A song about the loneliness of a long-distance relationship |
| 64east | Perfect-Sense DreamerONE OK ROCK |  play_arrow | Introduce popular songs of ONE OK ROCK |
| 65east | CHE.R.RYYUI |  play_arrow | A love song that sings of the bittersweetness of unrequited love |
| 66east | boyfriendaiko |  play_arrow | Aiko is popular among college students and easy to sing. |
| 67east | Ms. Hanako on a high pedestalback number |  play_arrow | A frustrating coming-of-age love song for the woman I admire |
| 68east | R.Y.U.S.E.ISandaime Jē Sōru Burazāzu fromu Eguzairu Toraibu |  play_arrow | Popular songs by J Soul Brothers |
| 69east | cherry (sweet cherry; cherry fruit)Otsuka Ai |  play_arrow | A cute, up-tempo song that gets a large crowd excited |
| 70east | Promise of SunflowersHata Motohiro |  play_arrow | A moving classic song from the Doraemon movie series |
| 71east | Weiwei is a university student.Yabai T-shatsu Yasan |  play_arrow | This song that Kansai-area university students can totally relate to… |
| 72east | Having someone you likeJY |  play_arrow | KAR, who was active as a national idol in South Korea… |
| 73east | signMr.Children |  play_arrow | The band Mr. Child..., which enjoys nationwide popularity, |
| 74east | Precious Friendgirl next door |  play_arrow | Belonging to Avex, which has many artists... |
| 75east | University student in Kyotokururi |  play_arrow | The rock band Quruli, which has many fans, 2… |
| 76east | Gaze ☆ Daydreamsakaiyuu |  play_arrow | Yu Sakai, an artist who is very popular among young people... |
| 77east | SOStamurapan |  play_arrow | Tamurapan, who has many devoted core fans, 20... |
| 78east | Open☆CanvasYuno (CV. Asumi Kana), Miyako (CV. Mizuhashi Kaori), Hiro (CV. Gotou Yuko), Sae (CV. Shintani Ryoko), Nori (CV. Harada Hitomi), Nazuna (CV. Omigawa Chiaki) |  play_arrow | Popular female voice actors, including Yuno (voiced by Kana Asumi) … |
| 79east | I want to be DQN; I want to die in my 40s.Kyūso Nekokami |  play_arrow | The next-generation band currently in the spotlight, Kyuso Nekokami... |
| 80east | Sky HighGosuperāzu |  play_arrow | The Gospellers, highly popular for their overwhelming harmonies… |
| 81east | Start!Inoue Sonoko |  play_arrow | Active across a wide range of genres and also active as an actress... |
| 82east | University Counting SongMoriya Hiroshi |  play_arrow | Moriya Hiroshi’s 1962 release from Nippon Columbia wa… |
| 83east | Blue Sky Pedalarashi |  play_arrow | Arashi, now known as a national idol group, 2… |
| 84east | You think.Watari Rōka Hashiritai Nana |  play_arrow | The spin-... of the Japanese female idol group AKB48 |
| 85east | The Song of the YoitomakeMiwA Akihiro |  play_arrow | Akihiro Miwa, who boasts a large fan base, personally wrote the lyrics and com… |
| 86east | Love’s Melody and Rainy SkiesAAA |  play_arrow | If a man and a woman sing together at karaoke, their level of intimacy will definitely increase... |
| 87east | Everyone is a heroAI |  play_arrow | This AU commercial series captures the hearts of students... |
| 88east | ribbonBUMP OF CHICKEN |  play_arrow | The 2017 smartphone “Galaxy”… |
| 89east | fireworks (launched into the sky)DAOKO × Yonezu Kenshi |  play_arrow | Anime film “Fireworks, Should We See It from the Side or the Bottom?” |
| 90east | asking for the moonKANA-BOON |  play_arrow | They have handled anime theme songs and are popular among teens... |
| 91east | A Little Love SongMONGOL800 |  play_arrow | For many years, it has consistently ranked among the top in karaoke rankings… |
| 92east | PERFECT HUMANRADIO FISH |  play_arrow | The two members of Oriental Radio are participating in Yu... |
| 93east | My Past Life, Many Lifetimes AgoRADWIMPS |  play_arrow | It's a banger. If you sing it at karaoke, everyone will get into it... |
| 94east | Tomorrow as wellSHISHAMO |  play_arrow | A three-piece girls' band, SHISHAMO... |
| 95east | together; along with; bothWANIMA |  play_arrow | With positive lyrics and a bright, high-pitched vo… |
| 96east | My friend — now and always aheadKetsumeishi |  play_arrow | Among Ketsumeishi's songs, this one is particularly popular and is about friendship... |
| 97east | New Treasure IslandSakanakushon |  play_arrow | Techno sound and Showa-era kayō-style melodies... |
| 98east | Odoru-LoopFurederikku |  play_arrow | Frederick is a mi… that features dance. |
| 99east | InfluencerNogizaka 46 |  play_arrow | Asuka Saito-chan and Mai Shiraishi-chan are the top two… |
| 100east | SenbonzakuraWagakki Band |  play_arrow | When it comes to singing Vocaloid songs, the key gets pretty high... |
| 101east | dissonanceKeyakizaka46 |  play_arrow | Neru Nagahama’s “I don’t want to!” really sticks in my head… |
| 102east | Eine KleineYonezu Kenshi |  play_arrow | The lyrics are a very heartrending song. Such a wonderful s... |
| 103east | A scenery I’ve never seen beforeSuda Masaki |  play_arrow | Popular among university students, Masaki Suda is singing. A… |
| 104east | If there really is a destined person for meNishino Kana |  play_arrow | From the 2015 smash hit that was featured in the 88th Selection... |
| 105east | Senior TakeuchiAKB48 |  play_arrow | AKB, now known as a national idol group... |
| 106east | SHIFTWake Up Girls! |  play_arrow | The group formed by voice actors, Wake U… |
| 107east | canvasHirai Ken |  play_arrow | An artist known for their overwhelming vocal ability, Taira... |
| 108east | Uniform and the SunKeyakizaka46 |  play_arrow | The currently much-talked-about female idol group Keyakizaka46... |
| 109east | friendNishino Kana |  play_arrow | An artist who enjoys overwhelming support from women... |
| 110east | God knowsThe Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya |  play_arrow | When all of you who are now university students were in elementary and junior high school... |
| 111east | Tsubasaandāgurafu |  play_arrow | I think it’s truly a song for college students. Dreams... |
| 112east | Love CirculationHanazawa Kana |  play_arrow | Recommended songs for male college students. Kana Hanazawa sa... |
| 113east | Yo-kai Exercise No. 1Dream5 |  play_arrow | Yo-kai Watch ending theme, a smash hit everyone knows |
| 114east | Effeminate; overly sentimental; being clingy/whiny (context-dependent)Gōruden Bonbā |  play_arrow | Classic songs that get everyone excited at karaoke |
| 115east | PEACHOtsuka Ai |  play_arrow | A handsome-drama youthful love song |
| 116east | loveHoshino Gen |  play_arrow | A chance to bond and get excited through the Koi Dance |
| 117east | Were All In This TogetherHigh School Musical Cast |  play_arrow | An inspiring song that celebrates unity and friendship |