Packed with everything from friendship to romance! Youth anthems recommended for Gen Z
When you hear the phrase “youth anthem,” what kind of songs come to mind?
Some people immersed themselves in clubs or hobbies, others treasured time with friends, and some were swept up in romance.
Because each person focused on different things during their youth, there are as many youth anthems as there are listeners.
This time, we’ve curated songs we especially recommend for members of Generation Z.
We selected tracks released roughly between 2011 and 2024—the years when many in Gen Z likely spent their formative youth—so put them on and let the memories come flooding back!
- Recommended picks for karaoke! Easy-to-sing songs recommended for Gen Z
- [Guaranteed to resonate!] Youth songs that strike a chord with teens. Recommended coming-of-age tracks.
- For those chasing dreams and goals! Support songs recommended for Gen Z
- Songs that make you want to fall in love just by listening! Classic love songs recommended for Gen Z
- Winter songs I’d recommend to teenagers who are living through their youth right now
- [Clubs, Friendship, Romance] Youth songs middle schoolers should listen to
- From bittersweet tracks to party anthems: fall songs recommended for Gen Z
- Perfect for karaoke song choices too! Hype tracks recommended for Gen Z.
- An iconic song by a female artist that Gen Z can get hyped about with their peers
- Recommended love songs for junior high school students! Carefully selected J-POP classics and popular tracks
- When you want to hype it up with your peers! Karaoke songs recommended for Gen Z
- A roundup of youth-themed songs recommended for high school students
- A love song that feels like youth. Love songs you want to listen to—and remember—during your adolescent years.
Packed with everything from friendship to romance! Youth songs recommended for Gen Z (61–70)
Is youth embarrassing, or is it youth if it’s embarrassing?Ryokushokushakai
This is a Ryokuoushoku Shakai song that depicts the brilliance and inner struggles of youth.
Released as a digital-only single in July 2024, it was written as the theme song for ABEMA’s dating show “Kyou, Suki ni Narimashita.
Summer Break 2024.” Its upbeat, powerful sound is paired with lyrics that capture young people sprinting forward with everything they’ve got.
The track conveys the importance of living to the fullest within the limited time of one’s youth, resonating with many young listeners.
The music video, featuring a grand collaboration with a 40-piece orchestra, also became a hot topic.
It’s a must-listen for anyone in the thick of their youth.
In conclusion
How was it? This time, we introduced youth-themed songs we’d like to recommend to Gen Z.
Since the theme is “youth” in a broad sense, you’re sure to find tracks that resonate with you! And because they’re all great songs, people from other generations should definitely give them a listen too!