Recommended coming-of-age songs for women

And that makes me happy.chay

chay “So Happy” (Short Ver.)

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.

That Girl is a SecretEVE

That Girl Secret (anoko secret) - I Tried Singing / umu.

A high-speed Vocaloid song.

The lyrics tell a bittersweet love story.

Its slightly nostalgic vibe brings out a summery feel, highlighting the poignancy of summer romance.

It might be fun to try singing it together at karaoke—it could really hype up the mood.

You don’t listen to rock.aimyon

Aimyon – You Don’t Listen to Rock [OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO]

While it’s a love song about aching, bittersweet feelings, it’s also sprinkled with playful touches that are sure to bring a smile—one of Aimyon’s signature tracks.

The protagonist’s desire to close the distance with someone through their favorite music is expressed with skillful metaphors, such as comparing it to a racing heartbeat.

Released as a single in August 2017, the song is also included on the album “Seishun no Excitement.” In 2021, the B-side track “Seishun to Seishun to Seishun” was featured in a Kirin Beer “Tanrei Green Label” commercial, where its acoustic version drew attention.

It’s a perfect song for those who want to convey their feelings through music or who are nurturing a growing crush.

As a love song that resonates with students as well, it’s definitely worth a try.

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.

Our FailureMorita Doji

Bokutachino Shippai

Starting with a scene bathed in spring sunlight, Morita Doji’s classic masterfully portrays the delicate feelings and subtle shifts of a young person’s heart.

Many will be moved by the protagonist, who acknowledges their fragility yet strives to move forward.

Featured on the album Mother Sky, the song initially garnered support for its unique worldview upon its November 1976 release.

Later, in 1993, it was chosen as the theme song for the TBS drama High School Teacher, becoming a major hit with over 900,000 copies sold.

Its melody—woven from a softly spoken, intimate vocal and the gentle timbre of an acoustic guitar—is the perfect companion when you’re carrying something in your heart or want to immerse yourself in memories of someone dear.

contrailArai Yumi

Yumi Matsutoya – Vapor Trail (Yumi Arai The Concert with Old Friends)

The story of a boy drawn on a white slope reflects Yumi Arai’s inner landscape from her youth.

With a clear, crystalline voice and beautiful piano lines, she gently sings of a longing for the heavens and a parting from the earthly world.

Inspired by feelings for a classmate from her elementary school days, the piece takes flight on a fragile yet refreshing melody, brimming with the radiance of life and hope for liberation.

Released in November 1973 as the title track of the album “Hikōki Gumo,” it drew renewed attention in 2013 as the theme song for Studio Ghibli’s “The Wind Rises.” It is a gem of a song that tenderly supports those who have experienced the loss of someone dear, as well as young people standing at a crossroads in life.

Blue BirdHamasaki Ayumi

Ayumi Hamasaki / BLUE BIRD

A summer hit that captures everyone’s heart, featuring Ayumi Hamasaki singing with a fresh, radiant smile on a sun-drenched tropical beach.

It’s a simple, heartwarming love song about the joy of spending time with someone you love under a blue sky.

Released in June 2006, the track was also used in a Zespri Gold Kiwi commercial and debuted at No.

1 on the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart.

Included on the album “Secret,” it has continued to be cherished by many listeners.

It’s a must-listen for anyone who cherishes spending precious time with their significant other.