Recommended coming-of-age songs for women

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Leo Ieiri – Our Future (Theme song for the Saturday drama “Omukae Desu.”)

It was released in 2016 as Leo Ieiri’s 12th single.

Written specifically as the theme song for the Nippon TV drama “Omukae Desu,” it’s a pop tune characterized by hopeful lyrics and grand choral work.

It’s a song that gives courage and hope when you’re troubled or feeling down.

Cherry blossomMatsuda Seiko

"Cherry Blossom 2021" from Seiko Matsuda Concert Tour 2023 “Parade”

It is a classic song with a refreshing melody that evokes the arrival of spring and heartwarming lyrics portraying the beginning of a new romance.

Seiko Matsuda’s poised vocals beautifully express the feelings of a protagonist taking a brave first step.

The sense of anticipation for the future beneath a blue sky, and the joy of being in love, resonate deeply alongside her clear, transparent voice.

Released in January 1981, this piece was born from producer Muneo Wakamatsu’s challenge to explore new music.

It reached No.

1 on the Oricon Weekly Chart and was also included on the album “Silhouette.” Loved for many years by countless listeners as a song to enjoy in spring—especially during cherry blossom season—it’s a lively, hopeful track that cheers on the start of a new chapter, and is highly recommended when you want to make a fresh start.

Startin’Hamasaki Ayumi

Ayumi Hamasaki / Startin’ (Short Ver.)

It was released in 2006 as Ayumi Hamasaki’s 39th single.

The song was used as the opening theme for Capcom’s PS2 game “Onimusha: Dawn of Dreams,” and it reached number one on the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart.

With this release, Ayumi Hamasaki achieved her 26th number-one on Oricon in total.

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Kana Nishino 'Watashitachi (short ver.)'

It was released in 2012 as Kana Nishino’s 17th single.

The song was used as the theme for the Toho-distributed film “Girl” and is a friendship anthem depicting bonds between women.

It topped RecoChoku for nine consecutive releases, setting a new record for the most No.

1s on RecoChoku by a female artist, the first in history.

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Youth Photograph

It’s a refreshing spring song that captures a fleeting moment of youth.

Little Glee Monster’s overwhelming vocal prowess and the warmth of the lyrics blend beautifully.

The scenes of a graduation ceremony and friends saying goodbye, snapping photos to remember it by, are depicted vividly.

Released in March 2015, this is a track you’ll want to listen to during graduation season, and it’s also recommended for anyone who wants to look back on memories with friends.

For those feeling anxious before a new beginning, it’s sure to gently nudge you forward.

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back number – Aoi Haru (full)

Known for their strong image as a love song band, back number deliver a track that sings of youthful struggles.

Chosen as a TV drama’s theme song, it became a hot topic.

The lyrics, which express the wavering hearts and desperation of adolescence, and the melody, which evokes a sense of bittersweetness, make this a memorable song.

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CherryHearts – Wish (Music Video) [HD] Full Version

As if reflecting countless hopes felt in youth onto the stars spread across the sky, this song, “Negai-goto,” is filled with wishes.

Youth is something faint and fleeting.

The intro, as though that star were falling like a shooting star, brings peace to the listener.

Her lively, spirited singing voice evokes hopes like countless stars.