From bittersweet tracks to party anthems: fall songs recommended for Gen Z
When you hear the word “autumn,” what kind of image comes to mind?
As the weather turns chilly toward winter, many people might sense a faintly lonely atmosphere.
On the other hand, with the growing excitement around Halloween in recent years, those in Generation Z—born between 1996 and 2012—may also think of it as a season full of lively events.
This time, we’ve curated a selection of autumn songs we’d love to recommend to Gen Z listeners.
From hit singles to hidden gems, we hope you can feel the essence of autumn in J-pop.
Playlist
| From bittersweet tracks to party anthems: fall songs recommended for Gen Z | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| show_chart | Title | Playlist | Review |
| 1 | glowing madder-redAimer |  play_arrow | Autumn’s loneliness, the beauty of meetings and partings |
| 2 | Sea urchin and chestnutzutto mayonaka de ii no ni. |  play_arrow | A song whose ethereal vocals and lyrics resonate with the heart |
| 3 | fragrant oliveorenji supainikurabu |  play_arrow | A heart-touching song with the scent of autumn in the air |
| 4 | I forget you, who are so quiet, in October.atarayo |  play_arrow | A smash hit song themed around Atarayo’s bittersweet love |
| 5 | Night of Osmanthuskinoko teikoku |  play_arrow | The scent of fragrant olives and the bittersweet feelings of farewell |
| 6 | C.O.S.M.O.S. ~Cosmos (Autumn Cherry Blossoms)~Sandaime Jē Sōru Burazāzu fromu Eguzairu Toraibu |  play_arrow | A moving ballad by Sandaime J Soul Brothers |
| 7 | osmanthus (fragrant orange osmanthus; sweet olive)natori |  play_arrow | A delicate autumn song on the guitar that resonates in the heart |
| 8 | Halloween NightAKB48 |  play_arrow | A popular AKB48 song with a Halloween × disco vibe |
| 9 | Crazy Party Night ~Revenge of the Pumpkin~kyarī pamyu pamyu |  play_arrow | Liven up autumn with Halloween tunes |
| 10 | osmanthus (fragrant orange osmanthus; sweet olive)Aina ji Endo |  play_arrow | Aina’s Ballad: The Bittersweet Love of Autumn |
| 11 | TsukuyomiKing&Prince |  play_arrow | King & Prince's eerie autumn theme song |
| 12 | evening primroseNovelbright |  play_arrow | A famous song by Novelbright that portrays the heartbreak of unrequited love. |
| 13 | Like the shining moonSuperfly |  play_arrow | A timeless song of love and gratitude layered with the moon |
| 14 | Night journeyYorushika |  play_arrow | Yorushika evokes empathy with literary lyrics |
| 15 | Togetsu Bridge ~Thinking of You~Kuraki Mai |  play_arrow | A Detective Conan theme song that depicts Kyoto’s scenery and a bittersweet love |
| 16 | The wintry wind does not cry.Sakurazaka46 |  play_arrow | A poignant song that overcomes cold winds and loneliness |
| 17 | Komorebi Mezzo-forte＝LOVE |  play_arrow | A song that sings of gentle autumn love |
| 18 | Reflected at duskAkiyama Kiiro |  play_arrow | Akiyama Kiro’s wistful autumn song |
| 19 | In the withering autumnaibii karaa |  play_arrow | Autumn’s melancholy layered with the scent of osmanthus |
| 20 | Masquerade RhapsodyHatsuboshi Gakuen |  play_arrow | The Fun of Dressing Up in Halloween Songs |
| 21 | Ms. SeptemberRADWIMPS |  play_arrow | A song of bittersweet hope at summer’s end |
| 22 | Happy EndingFATE BOX |  play_arrow | FATE BOX is a band that fuses punk and rock. |
| 23 | Maplesupittsu |  play_arrow | A classic Spitz song that portrays autumn memories and parting |
| 24 | eye seeRin Oto |  play_arrow | Rin-ne’s rap song with the pleasant feel of autumn breeze |