A vibrant new Christmas staple! Christmas songs recommended for Gen Z

holy nightDevil ANTHEM.

holy night

This is Devil ANTHEM.’s first winter-themed song, expressing the sparkle of Christmas with the exhilaration of dance music.

It features dazzling synth work and an upbeat groove, making full use of the digital sound they excel at.

The lyrics portray finding oneself amid the changing seasons and mustering the courage to take a step forward, carrying a gentle warmth that gives listeners a supportive push.

Released in November 2025, it arrived right in the midst of their 11th-anniversary tour, riding a strong wave of momentum.

Perfect for reels capturing twinkling illuminations and fun moments with friends, its glamor and speed will make your visuals shine even brighter!

Dear Santa,JO1

Dear Santa,

Born from a 2019 audition show, JO1 has continued to thrive both in Japan and overseas.

In December 2024, marking the group’s fifth anniversary, they surprised fans with a Christmas song as a gesture of gratitude, and released it as a digital single in December 2025.

Co-written and composed by member Takumi Kawanishi, the track conveys the warmth and romantic emotion of spending a special night with someone important.

A special video was released simultaneously with its live premiere, creating major buzz among fans.

It’s a number you’ll want to listen to when you find yourself wishing to spend Christmas night with someone.

On Christmas nightYUTORI-SEDAI

YUTORI-SEDAI – On Christmas Night - [Official Music Video]

This release by YUTORI-SEDAI, a three-piece band from West Tokyo, dropped digitally in November 2021 and is a ballad that straightforwardly captures the feeling of wanting to see someone special on Christmas night.

While the narrator blames their trembling legs on the cold, in truth they’re wrapped in the nervous tension of love—a delicate inner state expressed with great care.

Ryouki Kanehara’s tender, heartrending vocals resonate over the band’s unhurried performance, taking nearly six minutes to carefully convey the nuances of emotion.

It’s a winter night love song that expands on YUTORI-SEDAI’s signature world—lyrics about love that invite empathy.

A perfect track for anyone spending that moment when you wish to confess your feelings to someone you like.

It doesn’t have to be on Christmas Day.Yuika

It doesn’t have to be on Christmas Day / “Yuika” [MV]

Released in December 2024 by singer-songwriter Yuika, born in 2005, this work is a mid-tempo number that captures the aching desire to meet someone—without insisting on Christmas Day itself.

Interweaving nighttime scenes glittering with illuminations and everyday details like slipping a pocket warmer into her coat for cold hands, it tenderly portrays a heroine’s earnest feelings as she longs to close the distance yet can’t take that final step.

The string arrangement by Takahiro Onagawa blends with Yuika’s crystal-clear vocals, gently enveloping the bittersweetness of a winter night.

It’s a Reiwa-era Christmas song perfect for those who relate to spending the holy night alone, or who want to pass a quiet moment thinking of an unrequited love.

The 5th＝LOVE

=LOVE (Equal Love) / 10th Single “The 5th” [MV full]

=LOVE is a female idol group produced by Rino Sashihara.

The title track of their 10th single, released in December 2021, is an after-story told five years after the group’s second Christmas song, “Bokura no Seifuku Christmas,” which came out in 2017.

Through imagery like a ring on the ring finger and lovers nestled together in snowy landscapes, it portrays a special moment shared by two people who have grown up.

In the music video, where white costumes and illuminations look stunning, the members’ individual Christmas stories intertwine with dance scenes, and the choreography—polished down to the fingertips—leaves a strong impression.

With its dreamy sound that colors winter romance, it’s a romantic Christmas number.

Santa Girl feat. nishinaWurtS

WurtS – Santa Girl feat. nishina (Music Video)

WurtS, an artist drawing attention for experimental music that defies genre boundaries.

This track, featured as the final song on the 1st album “Once Upon a Revival,” is a Christmas duet love song with Nishina.

Its charm lies in a catchy melody that evokes classic ’90s J-pop and a sound that skillfully fuses elements of alternative rock and disco.

The sweet yet bittersweet lyrics and poppy, sing-along hook will liven up any party.

Released in December 2021, it appears on the album that won the Grand Prize at the 14th CD Shop Awards 2022.

Blending nostalgia with freshness, it’s a highly recommended song that listeners of all generations can enjoy together at a Christmas party.

Jingle Bell Rockaespa

aespa 에스파 ‘Jingle Bell Rock’ Lyric Video

Released as a promotional single in November 2023, this track is a contemporary arrangement of a classic Christmas song that has been beloved worldwide since 1957.

By layering the members’ rap and vocals over a minimal, 808-driven production, it brilliantly fuses the warmth of a traditional carol with the hip, modern energy of dance music.

It’s a song that matches aespa’s signature futuristic sound with the sparkling atmosphere of Christmas, perfect for energizing parties and events.

Ideal for those who want to dance with friends or are looking for a Christmas number that’s a little different.