Stylish music has a way of turning our everyday lives into something special, doesn’t it? The songs trending among Gen Z carry a fleeting, emotional vibe while delivering a refined sound that really moves you.
Striking melodies that pop up on social media, irresistibly catchy rhythms that make you want to dance along to the videos…
We’ve gathered chic tracks that perfectly match the mood right now.
Why not create your own stylish playlist and bask in the pleasant afterglow?
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Trendy popular songs chosen by Gen Z (1–10)
naporiVaundy
This is a love song where a chill texture and a pop melody intersect exquisitely, leaving a gentle afterglow.
Portraying time with a lover where intimacy and anxiety coexist through close-up vocals and smooth chord progressions, the piece is striking for its gaze toward the fleeting “now,” which exists precisely because of its transience.
Included on Vaundy’s first album, “strobo,” released in May 2020, the track was also featured in a TV commercial for Bourbon Alfort Mini Chocolate starting in September 2021.
It has surpassed 300 million total streams, continuing an unusually long run for an album track.
This chill pop gem, with its comforting warmth, is recommended for late-night solitude or when you want to cherish moments with someone important.
IRIS OUTYonezu Kenshi
This is a track whose overwhelming sense of speed and dramatic development will hit you right in the heart.
Written by Kenshi Yonezu as the theme song for the film “Chainsaw Man: Reze Arc,” it will be released to coincide with the movie’s premiere in September 2025.
It marks their second collaboration, following the anime’s theme song “KICK BACK.” Yonezu has shared in production anecdotes that he composed while constantly looking at the manga pages featuring Reze, which really conveys his deep affection for the character.
The powerful rhythms that color the intense battle scenes and the sound that heightens the thrilling story are especially striking.
Highly recommended for those who want to get hyped before watching the movie or for fans of anime songs.
Chronostasiskinoko teikoku
A song that depicts a comfortable moment with someone by your side as you stroll leisurely through a quiet city night.
Featured on the 2014 album “Fake World Wonderland,” this piece uses the visual phenomenon where a clock’s hands appear to stop as a motif to express the fleeting beauty of time spent with a lover.
Its unhurried rhythm matches the very pace of wandering down a nighttime street that’s so enjoyable you don’t want to go home.
It was also used in the film “We Made a Beautiful Bouquet,” poignantly coloring the story’s bittersweet scenes.
It’s a number you’ll find yourself wanting to hear when you feel a tender affection for those ordinary moments with someone special.
Burning Friday NightLucky Kilimanjaro
Riding on a four-on-the-floor beat and capturing the sense of freedom on a Friday night, this track appears as the fourth song on the mini-album “FULLCOLOR,” released in July 2015, and has remained beloved from the band’s indie days to the present.
In 2023, it drew renewed attention when users on TikTok created choreography, reaching a new generation through social media.
The vibrant synth-driven sound and irresistibly danceable rhythm vividly portray the anticipation for the weekend and the atmosphere of a special night with friends.
Whether you want to shake off the week’s fatigue or liven up a gathering, its groove is sure to turn your everyday into a moment that makes you want to dance.
Minoritysloppy dim
Sloppy Dim is a two-MC unit gaining attention for their unique style that layers emotional rap over mellow tracks.
Released in March 2020, this song went viral through social media and streaming platforms, helping to widely establish their name.
As the word “minority” suggests, the lyrics carefully depict the loneliness and inner conflicts that everyone carries, resonating with many listeners.
The chill, melodic sound pairs perfectly with poetic word choices that emphasize vivid imagery, resulting in a rap track that also feels approachable like a pop song.
It’s a moving number that stays with you—one that seems to be there in those fleeting moments of everyday life when loneliness creeps in, or when you feel like you might lose sight of who you are.
osmanthus (fragrant orange osmanthus; sweet olive)natori
As Natori’s first original song, this track is included on the album “Gekijō” (Theater).
Even before its digital release in August 2023, the demo had been drawing attention, and many fans were surely eagerly awaiting the finished version.
The sound—where a driving, jazzy arrangement intertwines with a finely honed whispery vocal—vividly evokes a scene where the stillness of night intersects with the scent of fragrant olive.
The emotions and narratives embedded in the lyrics invite each listener’s own interpretation, giving the song a depth that makes you want to revisit it again and again.
It’s a sophisticated pop tune, perfect for savoring on long autumn nights.
DOGLANDPEOPLE 1
Released in December 2022, this track mixes a slightly eerie atmosphere with poetic lyrics.
It drew attention as the ending theme for episode 10 of the anime Chainsaw Man, arriving at a milestone moment as PEOPLE 1’s first anime theme song.
The structure is striking: rap-like verses give way to a chorus where the band ensemble brings a catchy lift, and the lyrics—linking physicality with inner emotion—hit straight to the heart.
Later included on the album “Hoshimeguri, Kimi ni Kinsei,” the song shines with lyrics and composition by Deu and arrangement by Hajime Taguchi.
Its cool world, balancing ambiguity and intensity, is perfect for listeners seeking refined music in everyday life or those moved by the synchronicity of animation and music.