Recommended summer songs for high school students. Midsummer classics and popular tracks.
There are so many songs that use words that evoke summer—like the blue ocean, clear skies, fireworks, and festivals—as their themes or in their lyrics! When summer comes around, you probably feel like listening to songs with that summery vibe, but with so many to choose from, it can be hard to decide what to play.
So in this article, I’ll introduce some summer tunes that I especially recommend for high school students! I’ve picked out love songs and youth anthems that students can likely relate to, so be sure to listen while reading the lyrics!
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Recommended summer songs for high school students: Midsummer classics and popular tracks (21–30)
Go! Go! Summer!KARA
This is the fourth single released in Japan by KARA, a Korean female dance-vocal group, on June 29, 2011.
The song is not a Japanese translation of a Korean track; the Japanese version is the original.
They showcased a distinctive dance, dubbing the Para Para-inspired choreography “Kara Para.”
Midsummer FireworksLIL LEAGUE
A wistful yet passionate Japanese-style dance number that portrays a one-summer-only romance, like fireworks that bloom and vanish in the night sky.
It’s the fifth single by the dance and vocal group LIL LEAGUE—whose average age at the time of writing was 17—released in July 2025.
Blending traditional Japanese tones with a powerful beat, it brings out a slightly more mature side of the members.
In addition to being chosen as the ending theme for Nippon TV’s “Wednesday Platinum Night” in July, it was also broadcast over the PA systems of more than 600 high schools nationwide, reaching many listeners.
Perfect for a late-summer drive or a night when you want to feel just a little sentimental, this track will color your unforgettable memories in vivid hues.
Sparklers feat. Lila IkutaSato Chiaki
This is a song that brings back that special summertime-night exhilaration.
Released ahead of the June 2023 album “BUTTERFLY EFFECT,” it’s a poppy dance tune with a comfortably infectious rhythm.
The vocals by Chiahi Sato and Lila Ikuta hint at the beginning of a faint love story.
Words like “festival” and “ice cream that won’t melt” are brimming with summer sparkle, while the bittersweet wish for a night that you never want to end resonates in your heart.
Give it a listen when you want to feel the flutter of romance and the tenderness for a summer that’s slipping away!
Fanfaresumika
This is an uplifting song that combines a sense of exhilarating momentum with a positive message.
It carries feelings that anyone can relate to, embodied in the protagonist who takes a step from a dark room toward a dazzling light.
Released in August 2018, the track drew major attention as the opening theme for the animated film “I Want to Eat Your Pancreas.” sumika’s uniquely refreshing sound matches the film’s worldview beautifully, capturing the hearts of many.
It’s a perfect song for those who, despite their worries and anxieties, want to take a step forward, or for anyone seeking a push before a new challenge.
Summertime Recordjin
Jin (also known as Shizen no Teki-P)’s 20th work is “Summertime Record.” Its music video was posted on Niconico in 2013 and reached 3 million views by 2017.
Starting with “Children Record,” it also serves as the ending theme of the Kagerou Project, which later drew attention for its novel and anime adaptations.
The lyrics carry a poignant sense of summer’s end, and the driving beat and sound are striking.
Definitely give it a listen!
Only for you, clear skiesYorushika
Some of you may find yourselves reminiscing about your youth when summer comes around.
If so, I highly recommend listening to “Tada Kimi ni Hare.” It’s a track from Yorushika’s second album, “Makeinu ni Encore wa Iranai.” The song portrays the struggles of a protagonist who hasn’t fully grown into adulthood, as well as beautiful memories of summer.
Another highlight is how it captures summer’s uniquely dry, clear weather with expressions unlike any you’ve heard before.
Give it a listen, and your own summer memories are sure to come flooding back.
MagicMrs. GREEN APPLE
This one really amps up the excitement of “A long summer vacation—what should I do this year?!” It’s a track by the band Mrs.
GREEN APPLE, known for numerous hit songs like “Dancehall,” released as a single in 2023.
Chosen as the campaign song for Coca-Cola’s “Coke STUDIO,” it became a hot topic.
The dramatic sound pairs perfectly with vocalist Motoki Omori’s bright, clear singing.
Its exhilarating vibe is sure to fill your heart.
