Recommended coming-of-age songs for women
This is a playlist of Japanese pop youth songs recommended for women.
It features a selection of bittersweet classics with female vocals that will lift your spirits when you listen.
We hope not only junior and senior high school girls in the midst of adolescence, but also grown-up women will enjoy it.
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Recommended youth songs for women (71–80)
fake girlJY
This is a song by Jiyoung, a former member of KARA.
It’s included on her first album, Many Faces ~Multiplicity~, released in 2017.
The lyrics express feelings for someone she likes in a very girlish way, and I think it will especially resonate with high school girls.
Otona Blueatarashii gakkou no rīdāzu
The song, which captures the bittersweet feelings of youthful love, was released by Atarashii Gakko! in April 2023.
It’s a standout track that showcases their individuality by blending a Showa-era musical vibe with a modern dance style.
The song won the Grand Prize at the TikTok First Half Trend Awards 2023, winning over many hearts.
They also opened the show at the NHK Kouhaku Uta Gassen, drawing significant attention.
Its nostalgic, easy-to-sing melody makes it enjoyable across generations.
How about performing it at karaoke with someone you’re interested in? It could be the perfect spark to get the conversation going.
StoryAI
This is a signature song by AI, an artist beloved across generations for her powerful, emotionally resonant vocals and expansive vibrato.
The song carries a message about walking together toward a bright future for two people, and it’s also a popular number for karaoke.
A gentle feelingChara
This is a classic song by Chara, known for her distinctive nasal singing style.
Her cute vocals are loved across generations, and with the current trend of returning to J-Pop roots, this track is enjoying a resurgence in popularity.
It’s a love-themed song, and lyrically I think it suits students well.
The season of farewellSHISHAMO
SHISHAMO, known for their realistic love songs and cute tracks, are especially popular among women of the same generation.
This song, “Season of Goodbyes,” is about love in the season of graduation.
If you’re a high school girl, you might find yourself in a similar situation and feeling the same way.
It expresses feelings for a senior who’s about to graduate—how much you’ve always watched him, yet the distance never closed and graduation comes anyway—making it a song that keeps your heart fluttering and aching.
May your love be fulfilled, with no regrets!
To Those Who Know the Blue of the Skyaimyon
Many high school girls are sure to relate to the lyrics she writes.
This is a song by Aimyon, the singer-songwriter from Hyogo Prefecture also known for “Marigold.” It was released in 2019 as her ninth single.
It drew attention for being used as the theme song for a film of the same name.
The poignant lyrics about wanting to see a loved one really hit home.
Her straightforward vocals are irresistible.
Farewell, YouthChatto Monchī
This is a signature song by Chatmonchy, an artist with many fans of the same gender, known for their clear, translucent high-tone vocals and highly addictive, catchy melodies.
It’s a youth anthem about the feelings of graduation and each person setting off on their own path.