Recommended coming-of-age songs for women

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Kessoku Band’s songs brilliantly capture the complex emotions of youth.

Released in October 2022 as the opening theme for the anime Bocchi the Rock!, they quickly won over fans.

The work portrays young people who strive to move forward despite loneliness and anxiety, with relatable lyrics as its appeal.

The depiction of clashing and growing together merges with an emotional rock sound that shakes the listener’s heart.

Singing it at karaoke with someone you’re interested in might even help you express your feelings.

It’s a perfect track for teenage girls grappling with the struggles of adolescence.

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I can't stand that cute girl – Narumiya

“That Cute Girl I Can’t Stand,” which is going viral on TikTok and YouTube, is a track by next‑gen singer‑songwriter Narumiya.

Set to a driving, Japanese‑tinged sound, it portrays a somewhat downbeat love story.

Narumiya is known for the contrast between her sound and lyrics, and this song stands out even among her works.

Another highlight is the gap between her whispery, girlish vocals and the lyrical content.

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SCANDAL “SAKURA Goodbye” / Sakura Goodbye – Music Video

A number that became one of SCANDAL’s signature early works, beautifully capturing both the bittersweetness and freshness that accompany graduation scenes.

Its message, told from a true-to-life perspective, carries a power that evokes universal empathy.

The song had existed since the band’s formation and drew attention when it was used as the ending theme for Fuji TV’s variety show “Mecha-Mecha Iketeru!” Its up-tempo rock sound and the sense of parting—and anticipation for a new journey—set against the season of cherry blossoms are sure to resonate as spring arrives.

It can be called a gem of a pop tune that colors a page of youth, perfect for listening to at life’s important milestones.

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“Everyone Is a Hero” Full ver. AI [Official]

It was released in 2016 as a digital-only single by AI.

The song aired as the TV commercial for au’s “Santaro Series,” in the “Everyone’s a Hero” edition, and debuted at No.

1 on various digital platforms such as iTunes and RecoChoku.

It’s an arrangement of “Turkey in the Straw,” and is a fun, uplifting track that makes everyone feel positive.

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A timeless song portraying the beginning of a bittersweet romance comes to us from YUI.

Centered on acoustic guitar, its simple arrangement gently wraps around the protagonist’s fluttering feelings as they revel in casual exchanges over a cell phone.

It captures universally familiar emotions—tender infatuation for someone special and the heart-pounding anticipation of waiting for a reply—making it impossible not to relate.

Released in March 2007, the track was featured in a KDDI commercial and included on the album “CAN’T BUY MY LOVE.” With a refreshing atmosphere that makes you want to listen as spring arrives, this piece will softly encourage you as you take your first steps into a new environment.

Letter ~To You at Fifteen~Anjura Aki

Angela Aki “Letter: To You, Fifteen” Music Video (HD)

It was released in 2008 as Angela Aki’s eighth single.

The song is an arrangement, for her own performance, of “Tegami,” which was written as the set piece for the middle school division of the 2008 NHK National School Music Competition, and it was also featured on NHK’s “Minna no Uta.” It is also sung as a graduation song.

secret base ~What You Gave Me~ZONE

ZONE “secret base ~What You Gave Me~” MUSIC VIDEO

Released in 2001 as ZONE’s third single.

Chosen as the theme song for the drama “Kids War 3” starring Mao Inoue, it became one of ZONE’s signature songs with sales of 700,000 copies.

It has been covered by many artists and carries a somewhat nostalgic feel.