[Sunset Songs] A selection of timeless classics and the latest tracks perfect for listening at dusk
At dusk, as the sun sets, the feelings we hold while gazing at the sunset—“beautiful,” “bittersweet,” “lonely,” and more—vary from person to person.
In this article, we introduce songs that depict various situations and human emotions with the theme of the setting sun and sunsets.
We’ve selected a wide range from timeless classics to the latest tracks, so you’re sure to find a favorite!
Please enjoy while comparing them with the image of the “sunset” you have in mind.
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[Sunset Songs] A selection of classic staples and the latest tracks to enjoy at dusk (91–100)
summer evening skyNaka Kousuke
As the title suggests, it’s a song that feels like it captures a summer evening sky in lyrics and melody—somehow a little bittersweet.
It’s relaxed and comforting, and in a good way, it doesn’t feel like an anime song.
It’s used as the ending theme for the anime Natsume’s Book of Friends.
Magic Hour&TEAM
Magic Hour is a youthful pop song that blends poignancy with power.
It serves as the opening theme for the TV anime Honey Lemon Soda and was released in January 2025.
Titled after the beautiful moments of the sky around sunset and just before sunrise, its melody strikingly symbolizes a special time.
The way the arrangement shifts toward the latter half seems to reflect the protagonist’s growth.
It’s a perfect pairing with the anime, and also recommended for anyone who wants to reminisce about their youth.
setting sunToukyou Jihen
Centered around Ringo Sheena, who also stands out as a singer-songwriter, Tokyo Jihen is a five-piece rock band composed of virtuoso musicians.
This song, included on the album “Shinya-waku,” which compiles their coupling tracks, was used in 2020—15 years after its release—as an inserted song in the TV drama “56th Year’s Heartbreak.” The lyrics evoke a sense of loss that inevitably links with a setting sun.
It’s a wistful number whose ensemble, featuring a beautifully melancholic piano sound, stirs the heart.
creamyama
This is a classic piece where gentle vocals and the sound of an electric piano resonate pleasantly.
Released in May 2020 as yama’s second single, it captivates with a world of lyrics that depict everyday scenes alongside a wistful melody.
Through vivid imagery—like a balcony with a blue railing or a madder-red sky—the protagonist’s inner world is reflected, resulting in a work that leaves a strong impression of floating, as if drifting in a daydream.
In addition to being included on the album “awake&build,” the song was written and composed by the Vocaloid producer Kujira, with arrangement by Saburo and Sankakuzuwari.
It’s a recommended track for when you feel worn out by daily life or want to relax with music at dusk.
It’s a moving song that resonates with the small joys and melancholic feelings one experiences in life.
Eternal SunsetHanbaato Hanbaato
“Eternal Sunset” by Humbert Humbert is a song that captures the feeling of reminiscing about a past love while watching an autumn sunset.
It’s included on their 2018 album FOLK 2.
The bittersweet air of autumn can sometimes bring back faint, tender memories from long ago.
When you find yourself thinking of an old love—just like in this song—it might be nice to accept those feelings as they are and, together with the song, let your thoughts drift to “I wonder if that person is doing well now.” Like the warm red glow cast by the setting sun, it’s a track that gently warms the heart.
In conclusion
Did you find a wonderful song that matches your own image of a “sunset”? As you listened to various tracks, you may have discovered new ways of seeing dusk—“So this is another way to capture twilight!” Sunsets, in any era, wrap our days in a warm, orange glow.
Be sure to spend a slow, relaxing moment in the evening with your favorite song.