A collection of uplifting, youth-themed songs — timeless tracks that set your heart on fire

Youth, can you hear (this)?kariyushi 58

Kariyushi58 “Youth, Can You Hear This?”

A song by Kariyushi 58, a rock band whose members are all from Okinawa, sung toward youth.

It’s a track meant for those who have finished their youthful days to listen to and feel nostalgic.

Its simple melody and gentle vocals resonate with the heart.

It’s a song that makes you feel there’s no need to give up on the dreams you once imagined.

Always keep your dreamsHashi Yukio, Yoshinaga Sayuri

Yukio Hashi & Sayuri Yoshinaga / Itsudemo Yume o (Always Dream)

It’s a refreshing, bright, and truly youthful song that doesn’t succumb to poverty.

Maybe not many people would sing it together nowadays, but it’s an upbeat, positive tune.

I think singing it with your boss would probably bring you closer.

It’d be great for everyone to put their arms around each other and sing, too.

rainbowTakahashi Yuu

(High quality audio) Rainbow Yu Takahashi

Many people may know it because it was chosen as the ABC Summer High School Baseball Cheer Song in 2017.

It carries a passionate message: “Don’t wait for a rainbow—be the rainbow.” It’s a song I’d love for anyone in a club activity to hear.

This is youth.Fuse Akira

This is youth.

It’s the theme song of a coming-of-age drama that was a big hit in the early 1970s, and it’s one of the classics that resonated deeply with young people at the time.

The artist Akira Fuse’s vocal ability is outstanding, and afterward he released many hit songs such as “Shikuramen no Kahori” and “Tsumiki no Heya.”

Broken RadioTokunaga Hideaki

Hideaki Tokunaga – The Broken Radio

A classic youth anthem that delicately portrays the wavering emotions of adolescence.

Past and present, hope and anxiety, the shift from boyhood to adulthood—the melody woven from conflicting feelings continues to resonate with listeners’ hearts.

Released in July 1990, the song was used as the theme for the drama “City Forest” and peaked at No.

5 on the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart.

It was also included on the album “JUSTICE,” and was re-released as a double A-side single in 2003.

When city life wears you down, when you’re striving far from home, or when you feel nostalgic for your youth, this song is sure to be there for you.

Song Not to Forgetmakaroni enpitsu

Macaroni Enpitsu 'Wasurena Uta' MV

A gem of a youth anthem, woven by setting the trajectory of dreams to sound.

Carried by the melody, a fierce will to overcome trials and setbacks strikes the heart.

The smooth melodic lines and the warm resonance born from delicate layers of sound are sure to move anyone.

Released by Macaroni Empitsu in April 2024, this piece was also selected as the ending theme for the TV anime “Oblivion Battery” and is included on the EP “Bokura no Namida Nara Sora ni Ume yo.” The lyrics, which align beautifully with the protagonist’s emotions in the anime, gently embrace the passion of young people who keep challenging their limits.

It’s a song you’ll especially want students immersed in club activities and anyone striving toward a goal to hear.

When daily life wears you down, listening to this track will surely give you the courage to take a new step forward.

flash[Alexandros]

[Alexandros] – Flash (MV) Theme Song of Mobile Suit Gundam: Hathaway's Flash

A refreshing song that conjures up a page of youth before your eyes—blue skies, a gentle spring breeze, and a glittering sun.

The contrasting images of “rugged land” and an “overly blue sky” convey the protagonist’s inner turmoil.

It portrays a resolve to overcome past pain and step into a new world, offering courage and inspiration to many listeners.

Released in May 2021 as [Alexandros]’s 19th single, it was also used as the theme song for the film Mobile Suit Gundam: Hathaway, further enhancing the work’s appeal.

It’s the perfect track for anyone seeking the courage to take a step into a new world.