[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 and latest tracks perfect for dusk (21–30)
Katsushika RhapsodyDōjima Kōhei
It’s the opening theme of the anime adaptation of the popular manga “Kochira Katsushika-ku Kameari Kōen-mae Hashutsujo.” The vocals, melody, and lyrics are all refreshing, with a somewhat nostalgic feel.
Listening to this song makes me want to stroll home leisurely on a summer evening.
It’s a track I especially want busy people to hear.
sunset glowsupittsu
The B-side track to the 2007 single “Gunjō.” A four-piece rock band formed in Tokyo in 1987.
Its mellow, melancholic melody line and slow, gentle rhythm evoke a setting sun, making it a song that inevitably fills the listener with a sense of wistfulness.
twilightTHE BLUE HEARTS
Amid a sound that isn’t intense—more like a murmur—the message hidden within feels incredibly passionate.
There’s a playful contrast in placing the red of the sunset alongside the red of blood, conveying that even during that twilight time when the day seems to deflate, we’re still alive.
Sunset Off The Coastlinethe HIATUS
This is a track from the album “Keeper Of The Flame,” released in 2014 by the band the HIATUS, formed around Takeshi Hosomi, who is also known as the vocalist of the rock band ELLEGARDEN.
The sound, reminiscent of traditional instruments, evokes a hint of a tropical sunset.
DIAMOND SUNSET feat. AfrojackHIROOMI TOSAKA
This is a digital-only single released in 2017 as part of the solo project by Hiroomi Tosaka, the vocalist of Sandaime J Soul Brothers.
Listening to the laid-back rhythm and his sweet vocals makes you feel as if you can see the setting sun sinking below the horizon.
sunset cloudsyuzu
Included on the 2016 album “TOWA.” A folk duo from Yokohama formed in 1996.
A light rhythm that unfolds cheerfully at a mid-tempo blends well with a refreshing, truly pop, easy-to-listen-to melody, over which richly expressive vocals come in.
It’s a song that gently seeps into the heart.
Sunset, starry sky, and mePorunogurafiti
The B-side track to the 2003 single “Ai ga Yobu Hō e” (“Where Love Calls”).
A two-piece rock band from Hiroshima Prefecture formed in 1994.
In a fan club event vote, it ranked first among songs not included on their best-of compilation.
It’s a fan-favorite number.