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

wishasmi

wish – asmi (Official Music Video)

Singer-songwriter asmi from Osaka.

Released digitally in November 2022, this work is her first Christmas song under her solo name.

The lyrics, which sing about the warm feelings you get in a winter city, evoke the anticipation of spending special time with someone.

With its relaxed, lyrical sound and asmi’s charming vocals, it’s sure to color the holy night.

A pop ballad born in the Reiwa era, perfect for a quietly spent Christmas Eve with someone special.

Gaming Party Xmaszettakun

Zettakun – “Gaming Party Xmas” Music Video

This is the second major digital single, released in November 2020.

Built around a sample of a classic Christmas song, it portrays the emotional stirrings of a protagonist who usually spends their time immersed in games, as they consider heading out to a party to see someone they’re interested in.

Their struggle between the loneliness of not fitting in at large gatherings and the desire to connect socially is something many today can relate to.

The sound is striking, rooted in hip-hop while incorporating pop and electronic elements.

A remix version was released in 2021 and was also included on the album “Bed in Wonderland.” It’s a Christmas song that shines with Zetttakun’s characteristically mild perspective, suggesting that spending Christmas gaming isn’t so bad after all.

The wishTwice

TWICE「The wish」Making Movie

Released in December 2024, this work by TWICE—a multinational girl group captivating the world with their adorable visuals and powerful performances—is a warm holiday song perfect for the winter season.

With motifs like candlelight, snow, and bells, the lyrics beautifully convey the importance of the present moment.

The message of “let’s stay together for the next ten years” stirs a desire to reaffirm bonds with those we cherish.

The gentle melody and the group’s vocals weave a sound that was also featured as the song for FamilyMart’s Christmas campaign commercial.

It’s a heartwarming ballad, perfect for spending a holy night with someone special.

First Christmas feat. JUNON (BE:FIRST)Reiko

First Christmas

REIKO’s “First Christmas” is a song that celebrates the joy and happiness of spending your first Christmas with your partner.

Featuring BE:FIRST’s JUNON, it was released in November 2024 and has the warm, classic feel of a traditional Christmas song.

Written and composed by Shota Shimizu, its gently tender melody line is especially captivating.

The richly atmospheric Christmas sound and the relaxed vocal work are lovely, making it a soothing listen.

It’s perfect for a Christmas night spent with your loved one.

27:00Burandē Senki

Brandy Senki – 27:00 (Official Music Video)

The fourth single from Brandy Senki, released in November 2024.

The lyrics, which depict loneliness and emotional turbulence, really resonate.

With a horror-inspired worldview, it feels mysterious yet stylish and pop.

It also weaves in seasonal elements like Christmas and mistletoe.

You’ll be tightly gripped by its youthful emotions.

If you’ve gone through a breakup in winter, you’ll likely relate even more.

It’s a recommended track for when you want to get emotional or sink into the late-night world.

Someday Merry ChristmasB’z

Someday Merry Christmas

A ballad by B’z that opens with richly seasonal imagery—city streets dressed for Christmas and gifts for a lover.

It’s a highly narrative masterpiece, delicately and meticulously portraying the feelings of a man who chooses a chair as a present and the poignant moment he realizes the relationship is ending.

Included on the mini-album “FRIENDS,” released in December 1992, and featured in Pepsi NEX’s Christmas commercial “Xmas Lover,” the song has become a familiar staple of holiday music heard on street corners.

It’s a track perfect for a moody winter night when you want to look back on memories with a lover, ideal for setting the tone of a grown-up Christmas with a glass in hand.

Katana-P Christmas Theme Song 2022pīnattsu-kun

[MV] Peanut-kun – Christmas Theme Song 2022

Starting his career in 2017, the so-called earliest days of VTuber history, Peanut-kun has stood out from other VTubers with his unique, mascot-like look—briefs on a peanut-shaped head—and has consistently maintained his style as an independent creator.

Also known as a rapper, Peanut-kun released “Katana-P Christmas 2022” in 2022, a reggaeton-inspired track with a striking, faintly melancholic guitar intro.

In skillful flow, he sings about his almost excessive love for Tōya Kenmochi, another prominent VTuber.

Even without knowing that background, the song’s slightly deranged vibe still lands as a “good track,” striking a superb balance that made it a hit.

I’d love to see you perfect the MV’s choreography and belt it out at karaoke with all your heart!

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