Going out will definitely be more fun! Drive songs recommended for Gen Z
What kind of background music do you choose when you go out by car?
Whether you’re the one driving or you’re heading out with someone else at the wheel, the music that sets the mood in the car is one of the factors that can double the fun of a drive.
So this time, we’re introducing drive songs recommended for Gen Z.
We’ve compiled a wide-ranging list—from tracks that perfectly fit the driving vibe, to songs used in car commercials, to music videos that feature cars—so be sure to check them out!
Going out will be even more fun! Drive songs recommended for Gen Z (1–10)
spring breezesumika
Sumika is a rock band that has captured the hearts of many with songs full of kindness and hope, paired with refreshing melodies.
Featured on their July 2017 release Familia, this track is a warm, spring-breeze kind of number.
Its lyrics evoke new encounters, farewells, and hope for the future—perfect for a spring drive.
With gentle melodies and ensemble work that brighten the car interior, this fresh rock tune is sure to resonate with Gen Z.
Tokyo Meteor ShowerSUPER BEAVER
A song included on SUPER BEAVER’s album “Sekai ga Me o Samasu no nara” (“If the World Wakes Up”) is drawing attention as a masterpiece that depicts people’s emotions against the backdrop of a city nightscape.
Like a shooting star shining in the night sky, the lyrics sing of fleeting yet powerful hope, beautifully harmonizing with an emotional rock sound.
Released in April 2013, this track has become one of the band’s signature songs and remains a live favorite.
It’s a tune you’ll want to hear when you feel you might lose yourself amid the clamor of the city, or when you’re ready to take a new step forward.
Put it on during a night drive, and it’s sure to resonate with your heart.
white noiseOfisharu Higedan Dism
A song by Official HIGE DANDism about facing your past and resolving to move toward the future.
Written specifically as the opening theme for the anime Tokyo Revengers: Christmas Showdown Arc, it features a driving arrangement where a powerful band sound intertwines with synths.
Released digitally in January 2023, it drew attention by also being used in a DyDo Drinco commercial.
The music video—marked by impactful car action—was also released, and streams have surpassed 100 million plays in total.
It’s a rock tune guaranteed to boost your energy, perfect for getting pumped at the start of a drive.
Promise The StarBiSH
A song by the idol group BiSH, known as a punk band without instruments.
Released by avex trax in March 2017 as their second major-label single, it reached No.
4 on the Oricon weekly chart.
The lyrics are emotional, themed around hope and thoughts of the future, depicting a figure who, despite anxiety and uncertainty, moves forward with strong determination.
Its grand sound and powerful vocals are striking, and listening to it while driving can make you feel as if you’re setting off toward a new world.
It’s a moving track that encourages those who keep trying to move forward even after experiencing setbacks.
LADYYonezu Kenshi
Kenshi Yonezu, a singer-songwriter who has been in the spotlight as a leading figure of the J-POP scene since 2010, released this song in March 2023 as the theme for Japan Coca-Cola’s Georgia commercial.
It delicately portrays love in everyday life and the accompanying complex emotions.
The exhilarating sound and lyrics that seek new drama in ordinary days are striking.
Right after its release, it achieved 28 No.1 spots across daily charts on various streaming platforms, marking major commercial success.
With a comfortable melody that lingers in your ears, it’s a perfect companion for a drive.
Bubble feat.UtaEVE
A song by Eve known for its grand worldbuilding and exhilarating, fast-paced melody.
Written as the opening theme for the anime film “Bubble,” it was released as a digital single in April 2022.
Set in Tokyo, where gravity has fallen out of balance, it depicts people surviving through parkour.
With the synergy of music and visuals, it seems intended to leave a powerful impression on listeners.
For Gen Z anime fans, it’s the kind of track that will instantly boost your mood the moment it comes on during a drive.
It’s a rock tune that lifts your spirits and makes you want to belt out the chorus together.
sparkleFuji Kaze
The invigorating arrangement featuring a four-on-the-floor beat feels so good, doesn’t it? The transparent, airy ensemble is sure to elevate your mood on a trip.
This piece is singer-songwriter Fujii Kaze’s sixth digital single, released in May 2021.
Written specifically for Honda’s VEZEL commercial, it’s a dance track that’s perfect for a car ad and makes you want to listen while driving.
It’s a great song to boost your spirits when you’re feeling low, and it’s also the kind of track that will hype you up when you sing it at karaoke.