Recommended coming-of-age songs for women

So, you are not alone.Little Glee Monster

Little Glee Monster “So, You’re Not Alone” Music Video Short Ver.

It was released in 2017 as Little Glee Monster’s eighth single.

The song was used as the ending theme for season 2 of My Hero Academia on NTV, and its music video was filmed at Universal Studios Japan, featuring the members dancing joyfully with the characters—an impression that stands out.

A butterfly that cannot fly dreamsTogenashi Togeari

[Official Music Video] Tokenashi Togeari “A Butterfly That Can’t Fly Dreams” – Anime “Girls Band Cry”

An emotional rock tune that resonates with the heart, sublimating the worries and hopes of youth.

The raw feelings of young people seeking freedom are expressed alongside a powerful sound.

The exhilarating melody and memorable guitar riffs showcase a high level of polish that proves their ability.

Released in May 2025 as the B-side to Togenashi Togeari’s 10th single, “Daremo,” this track is a coming-of-age anthem that gently embraces the feelings of young people striving to look forward while torn between dreams and reality.

It’s a song that gives energy and courage—one you’ll want to listen to in a classroom after school—and a must-hear for young listeners struggling with their worries.

GarnetOku Hanako

Garnet

This is the theme song of the animated film “The Girl Who Leapt Through Time,” a track where Hanako Oku’s vocals resonate deeply with the heart.

It captures the sparkle of days gone by and an unchanging feeling for someone precious—listening to it might just make your heart ache a little.

Released as a single in July 2006, it further heightened the film’s emotional impact.

Try listening to it on a summer evening when you want to sink into a slightly sentimental mood or when you’re remembering old friends.

It’s a song that will surely stay gently by your side.

10-year cherry blossomsAKB48

[MV full] 10nen Zakura / AKB48 [Official]

A song themed around graduation, parting, and reunion has arrived from AKB48 with the coming of spring.

Centered by Atsuko Maeda and Jurina Matsui, it weaves a story of farewells and reunions with fresh, vivid expression.

Set to an upbeat rhythm, its wishes for the future offer a reassuring message that resonates with the graduation scenes everyone experiences.

Released in March 2009, the single reached No.

3 on the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart.

It’s a track you’ll want to listen to during this season when partings and encounters intersect, as you reflect on memories with someone special.

Highschool ♡ loveE-girls

E-girls / Highschool ♡ love

It was released in 2014 as E-girls’ 11th single.

The song was used as the theme for the Kansai TV/Fuji TV drama “GTO 2nd Season,” and features a fun sound that evokes memories of days spent with friends during school years and the excitement of a heart-throbbing reunion where love stories blossom.

Dear, boyHump Back

Hump Back – “Dear, Boy” Music Video

Hump Back’s major-label debut powerfully sings of childhood dreams, hopes, and the frustration of seeing them falter.

Written as a cheering song filled with feelings for their high school bandmates, it has resonated with many.

Embracing the anxieties and doubts that come with chasing a dream, it gently encourages listeners to keep looking forward—a heartwarming message song.

Released as a single in June 2018, it was also used in a TV commercial for Shinken Zemi’s High School Course.

It reached No.

13 on the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart and stayed on the charts for 21 weeks.

It’s a song that gives a strong push to those striving toward their dreams and to those who feel on the verge of losing sight of their goals.

Spring ~spring~Hysteric Blue

Spring ~spring~ Hysteric Blue

It was released in 1999 as Hysteric Blue’s second single.

The song was used as the ending theme for TV Asahi’s program Mokugeki! Dokyun, and it enjoyed long-term sales after its release, catapulting the band to fame as their biggest hit.

It remains popular today as a graduation song and a spring song.