Recommended songs for female college students. Classic and popular Japanese songs.

Unrequited lovemiwa

miwa 'Unrequited Love'

This is miwa’s 8th single, released in 2012.

As the title suggests, it’s a song I’d like people with unrequited love to listen to.

It expresses that frustrating feeling that’s hard to put into words, so I think many will find it relatable.

slowboatHomecomings

Homecomings – slowboat (Official Music Video)

Homecomings is a band that captivates listeners with their delicate sound.

Many of you may have come to know them through Cakes, the theme song for the film Just Only Love.

Slowboat is a guitar rock track included on the album see you, frail angel.

sea adore you., released following a lineup change in February 2024.

Its lyrics, depicting a journey setting out by boat toward dawn, mirror the very essence of university life—where anticipation and anxiety about the future intermingle.

Ayaka Tatano’s fragile yet beautiful vocals deepen the song’s emotional world.

If you listen on nights when you’re contemplating your future or on mornings when you’re taking a new step, it’s sure to give you a gentle push forward.

scenarioRin Oto

scenario – Rin-ne (Official Music Video)

A hip-hop number brimming with storytelling, where a gentle warmth can be felt amid the wistfulness.

Rapper Rin-ne created it as the theme song for the film “Rewrite.” The lyrics, aligned with the film’s world where time loops and youth intersect, portray feelings for days gone by and futures left unchosen.

For any college student who listens, it’s bound to overlap with their own sentimental memories.

With a soft flow and lyrical melody that resonate in the heart, it’s the perfect track for a sentimental mood.

Ms.Sunshinekiki vivi lily

kiki vivi lily – Ms.Sunshine 【Lyric Video】

Singer-songwriter kiki vivi lily, who elevates elements of hip-hop and R&B into soothing pop.

Released in July 2025, this track centers on the theme of “cherished presences that live on in our hearts.” Its lyrics depict the feeling that the precious presences within us—our former selves, irreplaceable friends, and past memories—gently push us forward, resonating softly with many listeners.

The scene-evoking beat co-created with Sweet William intertwines with kiki vivi lily’s delicate vocals, crafting a nostalgic world where past and present overlap.

Game Gang Foreversooogood!

sooogood! “Game Gang Forever” (Official Music Video)

A mid-tempo rock tune with a unique worldview that likens life to a game.

This piece was released as the first entry in a “nearly monthly new song” project that began in February 2022.

The lyrics are sprinkled with words that evoke various games, and their playful spirit is exciting.

Listening to this track might make even tough reports and assignments feel like tackling quests.

Use it as nighttime BGM while you work, and it’ll lift your mood and help you focus.

Declaration of RomanceKaneko Ayano

Kaneko Ayano – Romance Declaration / Kaneko Ayano – Romance Sengen

It’s a pop song that boldly proclaims one’s own ideal! It’s by the singer-songwriter Ayano Kaneko and is included on her album “Shukusai,” released in April 2018.

The lyrics, which imagine an ideal family plan from the perspective of someone living alone, are utterly charming.

The contrast between her cheerful vocals and the exhilarating, fast-paced band sound is another major draw.

If you listen during an ordinary day or in a quiet moment when you find yourself thinking about the future, you may feel a warmth that validates your muddled feelings.

These guys are available.Nigami 17-sai

Nigami 17-sai MV “These Guys Are Free” (Nigami 17th Birthday!! “koitsura_ aiteru”)

Nigami 17sai is a creative band that’s popular for their “stylish yet pervy” songs.

Many college students are hooked on their one-of-a-kind worldview.

This track is included on the mini-album “Nigami 17sai o,” released in November 2020.

It features a funky, danceable sound and a unique vocal delivery that, though in Japanese, sounds almost like a foreign language.

It’s a recommended song for anyone seeking a fresh musical experience.