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 (41–50)
UnveilLuna fīto. Nenne
A streaming single by Luna featuring Nenne.
It was written as the image song for Chisaki, a character who appears in the game Wuthering Waves.
The title carries the meaning of “removing the veil,” delicately portraying the character’s hidden inner self and emotions that can’t be shown on the surface.
Luna’s signature sense of speed and crystalline pop sound intertwine with Nenne’s emotive vocals, resulting in a track that resonates deep in the heart.
We recommend it not only to players of Wuthering Waves, but also to anyone looking for emotional music.
Portrait of a MaidenREOL
This song, included on the album “Bijigaku” releasing in January 2026, was pre-released in December 2025.
Framed as an homage to 80s idol pop, the track features arrangement by Shin Sakiura.
Its dual nature is captivating: beneath the glittering synths lurk a sense of danger and a hint of poison.
Savor the nuanced emotional expression that lies beneath its pop sheen.
LinariaChroNoiR
ChroNoiR is a unit formed by Kanae and Kuzuha from the VTuber group NIJISANJI.
Released in December 2025, this work is a poignant ballad that portrays an unattainable love from a woman’s perspective.
Set against a beautiful soundscape woven by piano and strings, it sings of feelings that can’t reach the other person and emotions that sway back and forth.
Its delicate world, inspired by the language of flowers, pierces the heart thanks to the duo’s richly expressive vocals.
As the cold deepens, it carries a warmth that gently keeps you company on those nights when you long for someone’s touch.
memeSuda Keina
An up-tempo track themed around “memes,” behavioral patterns that spread from person to person, portraying the somewhat hollow human relationships of today.
Released digitally in November 2025 by Kenshi Sudakeina, who has been crafting a unique world as a singer-songwriter, the piece packs an addictive beat and wry, ironic lyrics into a short runtime of about two and a half minutes, leaving a piercing sensation with every listen.
The music video by longtime collaborator Avogado6 has also garnered attention.
It’s a song I especially want those who’ve realized their own tendency to perform a self tailored to others’ expectations—and the fragility that entails—to hear.
The Deadline of YouthNMB48
NMB48’s 32nd single, released to mark the group’s 15th anniversary.
It’s a song that poignantly captures the ache of facing the inevitable end of youth.
The feeling that you’re the only one being left behind when your friends start carrying business cards; the realization that the time you believed would last forever was actually a deadline drawing ever closer—these raw emotional shifts are heart-wrenching.
The emotional sound featuring striking strings is another highlight.
It’s a pop tune for anyone standing at a crossroads—like choosing a path or starting a job—as well as for those moments when you want to look back on your past self.
Lip NoiseTOMOO
Featured on the second major album DEAR MYSTERIES, this piece is a song that depicts a yearning for untouchable beauty.
As the title—symbolizing a sound that cannot become sound, a transparent boundary of emotion—suggests, it delicately traces the ache of a closeness you long for but cannot reach.
The restrained, piano-centered arrangement gradually grows heated toward the end, letting you feel the moment when pent-up emotions break free.
It’s a profound track that makes you want to revisit its lyrical world again and again.
Bouquet of WordsRinu
Rinu, a singer also known as a member of the entertainment unit Strawberry Prince (SutoPuri).
This song, written especially by the popular creator unit HoneyWorks, opens the album “Kotonoha Wonderland,” set for release in August 2025.
It tells a story of moving forward while believing in the power of words, even while carrying loneliness and anxiety, gently comforting those struggling through difficult days.
A hopeful pop tune whose warm worldview blooms in the heart alongside its dreamy sound.