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!

Playlist

From emotional tracks to exhilarating tunes! Heisei-era youth songs
	Title	Playlist	Review
1	Blue and SummerMrs. GREEN APPLE		Mrs. GREEN APPLE delivering the passionate feelings of youth
2	Run!Momoiro Kurōbā Zetto		A refreshing and popular song by Momoiro Clover Z
3	All of the YouthFujifaburikku		A masterpiece that depicts the feelings of youth at the end of summer
4	Summer Colorsyuzu		Yuzu’s signature song that overflows with the freshness of summer
5	Blue BenchSasuke		A coming-of-age song that sings about the pain of heartbreak
6	One moreFUNKY MONKEY BABYS		A youth anthem that delivers dreams and hope
7	secret base 〜What You Gave Me〜ZONE		A song of summer memories and friendship, ZONE’s classic
8	You and the summer music festivalSHISHAMO		A summer festival song by SHISHAMO that portrays youthful romance
9	fragileEvery Little Thing		The poignancy of love and the warmth of human relationships
10	Time goes byEvery Little Thing		A signature hit by Kaori Mochida that represents the Heisei era
11	Farewell to the days of youthTHE Inazuma Sentai		A cheering song that transcends the past and dashes into the future
12	TOMORROWMayo Okamoto		Mayo Okamoto’s classic that gives courage and hope
13	youth↑THE HIGH-LOWS↓		A rock anthem that captures youth, loved across generations
14	to youMONGOL800		A classic youth anthem by MONGOL800 that resonates with the heart
15	summer festivalJITTERIN’JINN		JITTERIN’JINN’s summer classic, scenes of youthful days
16	KanadeSukima Suichi		A poignant ballad that portrays parting and hope
17	ButterflyKōda Kumi		Kumi Koda’s classic that celebrates women’s beauty and freedom
18	DearestHamasaki Ayumi		The appeal of Ayumi Hamasaki’s classic song “Seasons”
19	rainbowAqua Timez		Aqua Timez’s famous song that depicts the hopes and joys of youth
20	MiracleGReeeeN		A quartet of dentist-artists, a song of youthful miracles
21	Ms. Hanako on a high pedestalback number		A classic song that portrays the bittersweet unrequited love of youth.
22	The Story You Don’t Knowsupercell		supercell’s debut single, the ending theme for the anime “Bakemonogatari”
23	A view I’ve never seen beforeSuda Masaki		Masaki Suda’s debut single, a fast-paced rock song
24	Greatful daysHamasaki Ayumi		The Appeal of Ayumi Hamasaki’s Summer Classic ‘&’
25	Good-bye daysYUI for Amaoto Kaoru		Ephemeral farewells and the bittersweet feelings of youth
26	User ManualNishino Kana		Kana Nishino’s theme song—a track inspired by an instruction manual.
27	CorrectRADWIMPS		A moving song that supports you on life's journey
28	Youthful AmigoShūji to Akira		The passionate bond of youth songs by Shuji and Akira
29	Swaying FeelingsZARD		“Don’t Give Up” is a classic of youth, resonating in the heart
30	Remember (with MONGOL800)RIP SLYME		A friendship song born from a meeting at a summer festival
31	rainbowFukuyama Masaharu		Masaharu Fukuyama’s exhilarating youth song
32	Naughty SunORANGE RANGE		ORANGE RANGE's exhilarating youth song
33	DEPARTURESglobe		A poignant love song emblematic of the ’90s
34	Broken RadioTokunaga Hideaki		Timeless anthems that color our youth, music that resonates with the heart
35	The strong and fleeting onesCocco		A journey to protect love: the struggles and hopes of life
36	beetle (specifically, a rhinoceros beetle)aiko		“Kabutomushi” is a masterpiece that portrays the four seasons of love.
37	Blown by the windElefanto Kashimashi		A classic song depicting a youthful farewell and a new journey
38	cherrysupittsu		The charm of iconic songs that color Spitz's youth
39	SAKURA GoodbyeSCANDAL		An early signature work by SCANDAL that portrays graduation
40	CHE.R.RYYUI		A fresh love song that begins with the vibration of a cellphone
41	Graduationgagaga supi		A love song that likens a breakup with a lover to a graduation
42	Tomorrow, when spring comesMatsu Takako		Takako Matsu’s poignant spring song that captures the emotions of youth.
43	C.h.a.o.s.m.y.t.h.ONE OK ROCK		ONE OK ROCK spring cheer song
44	Blue SpringSUPER BEAVER		A moving song that sings of youthful memories and personal growth
45	Like tonight’s moonElefanto Kashimashi		A signature song that sublimates emotions wavering between nihilism and hope