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A wonderful youth song

From emotional tracks to exhilarating tunes! Heisei-era youth songs

When you think of songs that bring back memories of your youth, what kinds of tracks come to mind?

There are songs that remind you of friends or lovers from your school days, songs that take you back to the sweat and effort you put into club activities—everyone has tracks that overlap with their own youth.

And if you’re a student now, there are probably many of you who can relate to these feelings in real time.

This time, we’ll introduce some of the most famous youth anthems born in the Heisei era.

Whether you’re from that generation or not, be sure to check them out!

From emotional tracks to exhilarating tunes! Youth songs of the Heisei era (41–50)

C.h.a.o.s.m.y.t.h.ONE OK ROCK

ONE OK ROCK – C.h.a.o.s.m.y.t.h. [Official Music Video]
C.h.a.o.s.m.y.t.h.ONE OK ROCK

It’s a song brimming with the feeling of spring.

Included on the album “Zankyō Reference,” it features ONE OK ROCK’s powerful sound and lyrics that resonate deeply.

The title is made from the initials of vocalist Taka’s friends, and the song sings of friendship, youth, and hope for the future.

It’s loved not only as a graduation song, but also as an encouraging anthem that gently pushes those taking a leap into a new environment.

It’s a track we especially recommend to anyone starting a new chapter in the spring season.

Blue SpringSUPER BEAVER

SUPER BEAVER “Aoi Haru” Music Video (Full)
Blue SpringSUPER BEAVER

This song centers on memories from youth and connections between people.

Released in March 2016, it was also featured in a Taisho Pharmaceutical Lipovitan D commercial.

With powerful band arrangements and emotional vocals, it expresses feelings toward someone you long to see and how past experiences shape who you are today.

Included on the album “27,” it reflects the band’s growth and change.

It’s a track that brings back your own youthful days and encourages you to reexamine who you are now, making it especially recommended for those starting a new chapter or stepping into a new environment.

Like tonight’s moonElefanto Kashimashi

Like the Moon Tonight / Elephant Kashimashi
Like tonight's moonElefanto Kashimashi

A signature song by Elephant Kashimashi, it sublimates the feeling of a heart wavering between everyday nihilism and hope into something beautiful.

The dramatic melody and Hiroji Miyamoto’s impassioned vocals resonate deeply with listeners.

Released by Pony Canyon in July 1997, it was used as the theme song for the drama “Because the Moon Shines at Night.” It became the band’s first entry into the Oricon Weekly Top 10 and a major hit with total sales of about 800,000 copies.

When you’re worn out by relationships or work and listen to this song, you can sense someone who struggles just like you yet still tries to face forward and live.

Like gentle moonlight softly illuminating the night, this is a song that stays close to your heart.

In conclusion

This time, we introduced Heisei-era youth songs.

I hope you find tracks you can relate to by overlapping them with your own youth.

Also, even if they weren’t big hits, there are many youth songs out there, so why not take this opportunity to discover more Heisei-era youth songs?