Masterpieces about girls: recommended popular songs

Her SundaySHISHAMO

SHISHAMO - I tried playing “Her Sunday” on guitar

It’s a song about a girl who’s doing her best for her boyfriend.

But the boyfriend—crucially—has started to lose interest in her a little, to the point that he even shows up to dates in a tracksuit.

It’s a song about a poor girl who tries so hard but doesn’t get rewarded.

The scenes where she thinks about what to wear for him are just irresistibly cute.

I don’t mind even if she’s a little devil.mei-chan

I don't care if you're a little devil! / Mei-chan

This song centers on a devilish, cat-like charm, highlighted by Mei-chan’s cute vocals.

Set to a bright, poppy melody by HoneyWorks, it portrays the whimsically adorable feelings of a girl.

Released in May 2021, it has surpassed 33 million views on YouTube and is included on the album “Humor.” Recommended for those who love cute fashion and music, or who want to relate to the slightly selfish feelings that can come with love.

Like, dislikefantomu shiitaa

Phantom Theta “Like, Dislike” (OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO)

An irresistibly addictive track that sings of the madness of love and hate.

Released in May 2025, it’s a song themed around obsessive love crafted by Koharu from Charan-Po-Rantan.

It was also selected as the opening theme for TV Tokyo’s Drama 24 series “Dear My Baby: Until I Control You,” and its sound—an exquisite fusion of retro-horror aesthetics and a pop melody—has been generating buzz on social media.

Highly recommended for those who relate to the complicated emotions of romance and expressions of love that border on the pathological.

A devoted girl.Yuika

A single-minded girl. / 'Yuika' [MV]

This piece sets straightforward feelings of love to a bright band sound.

Released in April 2025 with Ryo Hanai handling the arrangement, it vividly captures a fresh page of youth.

Written back in high school, it carefully and realistically weaves words of inner conflict over unrequited love and unwavering devotion.

There’s plenty here that younger listeners will relate to.

If you’re in the middle of a one-sided crush, give it a listen!

Wonderlandkyururin tte shite mite

“♡♡♡ Wonderland” MV / Kyururin tte Shitemite

This track captivates with its cuteness and dreamlike atmosphere.

Inspired by a Reiwa-era take on Alice’s story, it paints a mysterious world where reality and fantasy intersect.

The unique vocals and spoken lines of Kyururin tte Shitemite weave a soundscape that deftly portrays the views on love and modes of self-expression of girls living in the age of social media.

Released as a digital single in October 2024, it is the seventh single by the artist.

With a pop, catchy melody line, it’s slated to be performed at a solo concert at Hibiya Open-Air Concert Hall in 2025.

It’s a recommended song for those who relate to the feelings of girls active on social media and for anyone who wants to enjoy a contemporary fantasy.

Ponytail and ScrunchieAKB48

[MV full] Ponytail to Shushu / AKB48 [Official]

A song that conveys a girl’s feelings set to an upbeat, energetic melody.

It sings of emotions unique to girls, evoked by summer sunshine and classroom scenes, and AKB48’s PV is brimming with lively, schoolgirl energy.

You can really feel the pure and energetic emotions of the girls.

lonely girlAYANE

AYANE / lonely girl(Lyric Video)

With a gently enveloping voice, AYANE’s songs keep you company on lonely nights.

Riding an energetic beat, she sings of a heartfelt longing to be loved and needed.

Released on February 14, 2024, this track delicately portrays the feelings of women who struggle with low self-esteem and a sense of disconnection from society, resonating with many listeners.

Its lyrics speak to today’s youth, capturing the fatigue and stifling monotony of identical days—expressed through the recurring phrase “loop.” It’s the perfect song for moments when you want to reexamine yourself or feel understood by someone.