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There are many things that symbolize summer, but fireworks are definitely among the essentials! Not only the big fireworks launched at festivals, but also handheld ones like sparklers—the sounds, the sights, and even the smell of gunpowder—all of it makes us feel summer.
In this article, we’ll introduce plenty of songs themed around fireworks! Fireworks are dazzling and beautiful, but that beauty vanishes in an instant.
Isn’t that fleeting moment of beauty precisely the form of aesthetics that Japanese people cherish? The songs we’re about to introduce don’t just capture the beauty of fireworks; some reflect our own feelings in their transience.
We hope you find the perfect song for you.
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[Fireworks Songs] Masterpieces that mirror the heart in beautiful, fleeting fireworks [2026] (1–10)
fireworks (launched into the sky)DAOKO × Yonezu Kenshi
This song became a hit after being chosen as the theme for the film “Fireworks, Should We See It from the Side or the Bottom?” It’s a 2017 collaboration between DAOKO, a popular rapper, and Kenshi Yonezu, a singer-songwriter.
One of its charms is the transparent soundscape that feels like the cool air of a summer night brushing against your skin.
And the moment the chorus begins, the sound spreads out in a burst—just like fireworks.
It’s a nostalgic piece that brings back memories of summers spent with someone special.
HANABIMr.Children
The 33rd single from Mr.Children, the monster group of the J-pop world.
It also served as the theme song for the hugely popular Code Blue series, so many people likely associate the song with the drama.
Mr.Children has produced many hits, but this is one of their most popular, with a chorus that leaves a strong impression.
Although the song is titled HANABI, the word “fireworks” appears only once in the lyrics, and even then as a metaphor.
Listening while reflecting on the meaning of the title may reveal the song’s appeal from a different perspective.
All of the YouthFujifaburikku
A gem of a masterpiece born from Fujifabric during the lifetime of the late Masahiko Shimura.
Highly acclaimed for the literary quality of his lyrics, Shimura infuses this song with his characteristic humanism, and the story unfolds dramatically.
While the track is grounded in a steady mid-tempo feel, the striking phrase before the chorus and the slide-guitar interlude hint at what’s to come.
“Young People’s Everything” — to give a work such a definitive title is no simple feat, even with freedom of expression.
And yet, this song truly is a masterpiece worthy of the name “Young People’s Everything.”
fireworksaiko
This is the song by aiko, a singer-songwriter from Osaka, that marked her breakthrough and made her widely known as a nationwide artist.
It led to more TV appearances, and I distinctly remember thinking how petite she is.
The perspective of watching fireworks from above—actually looking down on them while hanging from a constellation—is strikingly fresh.
Aiko is known for her inventive approaches to melody lines and chord progressions, and her talent shines through in this track as well.
The piano and production are handled by Masanori Shimada, who has created many hit songs in collaboration with aiko.
Midsummer FireworksLIL LEAGUE
LIL LEAGUE, who won the New Artist Award at the Japan Record Awards, are back with a highly anticipated new release! “Manatsu no Hanabi” is a dance track with a Japanese flair, set for release in July 2025.
It’s a heartbreakingly wistful number that portrays a once-in-a-lifetime summer romance.
The way it overlays the fleeting sparks of a blazing love with the ephemeral fireworks that bloom in the night sky and vanish in an instant is truly masterful.
Many viewers will likely find themselves thrilled by the members’ slightly more mature expressions and the drama-style storyline showcased in the music video.
It’s a song packed with the group’s newfound charms, so be sure to give it a listen.
Sparklers feat. Lila IkutaSato Chiaki
Chiahi Sato is a singer-songwriter who previously worked as an actor and is also known as a central figure of Kinoko Teikoku.
Senko Hanabi feat.
Ikuta Lilas, a pre-release single from the album BUTTERFLY EFFECT released on June 28, 2023, is, as the title suggests, a track featuring YOASOBI’s Lilas Ikuta.
The scene of watching fireworks with an unrequited crush evokes the hot, bittersweet season of summer.
Its transparent, floating ensemble is an emotional pop tune that brings back memories of youth.
Ephemeral Fireworkssupercell
This is the third single by supercell, a creator team led by ryo, who handles the music production, released in 2010.
The song was also used as an ending theme for the TV anime NARUTO, with yanaginagi participating as a guest vocalist under the name nagi.
Since ryo originally worked with Hatsune Miku, I get the sense that his approach differs from that of band musicians or singer-songwriters, resulting in a distinct style from their works.
In this song, too, the melodic rises and falls from the very first verse serve as a hook rather than a typical “introduction” or “opening.” Summer, fireworks, and love—these three have been taken up as themes by many artists, and perhaps there’s something that binds them together powerfully.