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 coming-of-age songs for women (31–40)
Question 1Ao
Released in February 2023, this song delicately captures the feelings of high school students of the same generation.
The lyrics convey a determination to take a step toward the future and the inner struggles of facing oneself, resonating with many high schoolers.
It has also drawn attention as it was chosen as the theme song for Recruit’s “High School Students Ring 2023.” The words spun from ao’s down-to-earth perspective are sure to gently nudge listeners forward.
It’s recommended for your commute to school or moments when you want to reflect on yourself.
It will surely become a song that gives you the courage to walk your own path.
Fly HighNakanomori BAND
Since it features a female vocalist, I think it’s a great song to let high school girls hear a cool vocal performance.
It lifts your spirits and, as a fellow woman, makes you feel like moving forward and doing your best.
It’s a powerful track that gives you strength and courage.
Summer LoveInoue Sonoko
Natsukoi, which was used as the ending theme for the drama Koe Koi starring Mei Nagano, is, just as the title suggests, a love song packed with the feelings of a summer romance.
It portrays the emotions of a girl who worries about how things might change if she confesses her feelings.
The cuteness of being in love is sung in an adorable voice that makes your heart skip a beat.
monochromeFlower
A love song by the next-generation charismatic artist Flower, whose tastefully expressive vocals create a sublime atmosphere.
She’s an artist who resonates perfectly even with junior high school girls, and the song also lends itself to exciting, crowd-pleasing moments at karaoke.
And that makes me happy.chay
This love song by chay, with its captivating vocal sensibility and mood-rich sound, brings out a woman’s cute side.
It’s also very popular among junior high school girls, and its powerful finish leaves a strong impression even when used as a karaoke song.
Recommended coming-of-age songs for women (41–50)
princessmiwa
This is a love song by Miwa, whose uniquely atmospheric vocal texture and sophisticated melodies exude overwhelming charisma.
It’s also very popular among junior high school girls and is a classic that perfectly captures the mood that makes you want to sing it at karaoke.
GIVE ME FIVE!AKB48
It was released in 2012 as AKB48’s 25th major single.
Atsuko Maeda served as the center for the song, which was featured in many tie-ins, including the Apaman Shop “Apaman 48 Campaign” commercial.
With lyrics expressing deep feelings for a friend, it’s also a popular song for graduation ceremonies.