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 (41–50)
A community of shared destiny!Otoniriame

A refreshing song that stirs the emotions.
It portrays bonds and friendship with melodies that resonate in the heart.
Set against beaches and café terraces, it sings of special moments spent with treasured friends, wrapping the listener in warmth.
Released in April 2023, it was used as the opening theme for the TV anime The Café Terrace and Its Goddesses.
It’s the perfect track for those who cherish the bittersweet memories of youth and the ties with their friends.
Why not listen to it with your friends and make some fun memories? You’re sure to have a wonderful time.
Until this voice reaches youChiroru

A classic girls’ rock band, Chirol.
They’ll keep singing “until this voice reaches you.” It’s a powerful message.
With a slightly nostalgic rock vibe, it’s a song I’d recommend to those who used to enjoy youth punk and the like.
Why not let yourself be captivated by how cool they are?
ultramarineYOASOBI

When singing karaoke with friends, it’s great to choose songs with a youth theme.
One recommendation is “Gunjou.” This song, released by YOASOBI in 2020, is also known as the set piece for a dance video project aimed at high school students.
The lyrics express both the hardships and the brilliance of dedicating yourself to something, so try singing it while reminiscing about your school days.
Keep the first half restrained, and adjust so that the pitch reaches its highest point in the final chorus.
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.
Bring the Rain to Quench the ThirstMinami

Minami is a singer-songwriter known for her powerful vocals.
Her debut single, ‘Kawaki wo Ameku,’ was also the theme song for the anime ‘Domestic Girlfriend.’ The intro, which starts with spoken words, is a bit surprising, and the chorus—delivered with a voice that feels like it rises from deep within—along with the lyrics, really hits home.
Pay attention to the lyrics, which feel like a heartfelt cry.
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.
BeautifulSuperfly

This is a love song by Superfly, whose superbly upbeat vocal work is captivating and elevates pop music to a higher level with exquisite finesse.
Both generationally and musically, it’s easy for junior high school girls to connect with, and it’s a track that makes you want to belt it out powerfully at karaoke.


