Gen Z listeners, take note! Great songs that color the J-pop scene
The definition of a good song differs from person to person, doesn’t it?
Songs about someone special, ones that give you a push, or those that depict strong determination—all of these could be considered good songs, but it likely depends on the listener’s feelings and situation.
So this time, we’ve focused on Gen Z listeners and compiled a list under the keyword “good songs.”
They’re all great tracks, so we hope not only Gen Z but listeners of all ages will enjoy them.
- An iconic song by a female artist that Gen Z can get hyped about with their peers
- Recommended for Gen Z! Classic love songs sung by female artists
- Tear ducts guaranteed to burst! Heart-wrenching masterpiece songs I’d recommend to Gen Z
- Tear-jerking masterpieces sung by male artists that I’d recommend to Gen Z
- Get fired up for the hot season! Summer songs recommended for Gen Z
- Nothing but famous and hit songs! K-pop tracks recommended for Gen Z
- Hype songs sung by male artists that are recommended for Gen Z
- Revival hits driven by social media! Classic Showa-era songs popular with Gen Z
- Definitely when you want a boost of power! Energetic songs recommended for Gen Z
- Karaoke songs sung by female artists recommended for Gen Z
- Only masterpieces that color the season of meetings and farewells! Spring songs recommended for Gen Z.
- [Women Artists Only] Breakup Songs Recommended for Gen Z
- Packed with everything from friendship to romance! Youth anthems recommended for Gen Z
Gen Z listeners, don’t miss this! “Great Songs” Coloring the J-POP Scene (81–90)
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YUTORI-SEDAI is a three-piece rock band winning support from younger generations with lyrics that spark empathy.
Released in August 2025, this track is a pop song that boosts self-esteem in love, declaring, “It’s a waste to dump me.” Its story—about never neglecting self-improvement and shining like a princess—offers a gentle push, especially for women.
Set to a breezy ensemble, Ryoki Kimbara’s vocals resonate deeply, making this an emotional yet cute number.
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A work by Number_i that radiates a strong resolve to explore their own inner cosmos and step into uncharted territory.
While rooted in J-pop, its avant-garde sound—woven with elements of hip-hop and R&B—leaves a striking impression.
The challenging lyrics, which push toward surpassing their own limits, mesh perfectly with the track’s tone.
Released in August of the same year as the lead single from the album “No.II,” out in September 2025.
A powerful song that urges you to break conventions and transform into a new self.
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Inspired by Kenji Miyazawa’s poetry collection “Spring and Asura,” this work exudes a sense of literary depth.
The song portrays someone who carries loneliness and inner conflict, yet by giving voice to those feelings and singing them out, a spring breeze stirs in the heart and they begin to move toward renewal.
Suis’s crystalline vocals beautifully capture the delicate fluctuations of that inner world.
Released in August 2025, the track was chosen as the theme song for the Fuji TV drama “We Still Don’t Know the Rules of That Star.” It might lighten your heart when you want to face yourself.
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This song was written as the theme for the Netflix talk show “LIGHTHOUSE: Two Troubled Souls, Six Months of Conversation.” It’s included on the album “Gen,” released in May 2025, and drew major attention when its music video—directed by web writer ARuFa—was released in July.
The track is characterized by a thrilling sound that seems to distill seemingly reckless hope straight into music.
It’s the kind of song that can make you feel your mental boundaries falling away.
Perfect when you want creative stimulation or need a change of pace!
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This is a song by ZUTOMAYO (Zutto Mayonaka de Iinoni.) that weaves together a funky bassline with a fast-paced digital sound, creating a unique world of its own.
Released in August 2018 as their debut track, it is also included on their first EP, “Tadashii Itsuwari kara no Kishō” (Awakening from the Right Deception).
Amid the unstoppable passage of time, ACA-ne’s high, almost screaming vocals convey a crushing sense of impatience and self-loathing that tightens your chest.
The music video surpassed 13 million views about seven months after its release.
When you’re struggling to change something, this song will surely give you a push.
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This is singer-songwriter Rol3ert’s fourth single.
Produced with MONJOE on board, the track captivates with a dreamy sound where the airy feel of indie pop melds with the texture of rock.
The lyrics carry a warm message that wholeheartedly embraces one’s own clumsiness and the kind of individuality that others may find hard to understand.
It’s an anthem that gives you the courage to believe in yourself when you feel stifled by comparisons with those around you.
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An anthem that dares to affirm often-scoffed-at “dreams” and “ideals” head-on, stirring the hearts of its listeners.
Released by SKY-HI in June 2025, it’s a lead single from the album “Success Is The Best Revenge” set for release the same year.
It was chosen as the theme song for the audition program “THE LAST PIECE,” produced by BMSG and TBS.
A pep song for young people chasing their dreams, it rides an aggressive sound to sing of laughing off any adversity and holding fast to one’s convictions.
It’s perfect to listen to when you’re facing a big challenge or need to believe in yourself!