Summer songs sung by idols: a roundup of classic hits about the sea and love
Many people probably like idol songs that sing about summer, don’t they?
Bright, catchy melodies and refreshing vocals—hallmarks of summer songs—really bring out the idols’ charm.
In this article, we’ll introduce a selection of recommended summer-themed idol songs from among the many out there.
There are plenty of tracks about the beach and romance, so give them a listen and soak up those summery vibes.
They’re perfect as BGM for summer drives and events, too!
Playlist
| Summer songs sung by idols: a roundup of classic hits about the sea and love | |||
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| show_chart | Title | Playlist | Review |
| 1east | This sky is the trigger＝LOVE |  play_arrow | The fusion of unrequited love’s poignancy and pop melodies |
| 2east | Summer Chocolate≠ME |  play_arrow | A sweet love song packed with the thrills of summer |
| 3east | 3 months♡≒JOY |  play_arrow | A love song that captures the excitement of three months into a relationship |
| 4east | I’m in love right now.≒JOY |  play_arrow | A bittersweet love song about unrequited love |
| 5east | First Love Cinderella≒JOY |  play_arrow | An idol song of first love and heart-throbbing excitement |
| 6east | I’m totally in love.CANDY TUNE |  play_arrow | A sweet and thrilling classic brimming with romantic feelings |
| 7east | Mermaid in FebruaryAKB48 |  play_arrow | Winter sea, a bittersweet love song like a mermaid |
| 8east | graduallyKing&Prince |  play_arrow | A King & Prince song that depicts memories of summer |
| 9east | The Sea and Lemon Tea＝LOVE |  play_arrow | A bittersweet summer romance—my heart trembles at Producer Sashihara’s song. |
| 10east | Caste Summer SessionYui Sakurai (FRUITS ZIPPER) |  play_arrow | A bittersweet and cute song that portrays a summer romance |
| 11east | You will fall in love this summer.≠ME |  play_arrow | A coming-of-age song that refreshingly portrays same-sex love |
| 12east | That is a fairy.Boku ga mitakatta aozora |  play_arrow | Record Award in the first year of debut, The Story of the Blue Sky |
| 13east | Secret talk＝LOVE |  play_arrow | Pop portrayal of the flutter of summer festival romance |
| 14east | Blue Hawaii Lemon≒JOY |  play_arrow | A refreshing ≒JOY song that portrays the feelings of summer love |
| 15east | Natsumatope＝LOVE |  play_arrow | A summery, pop song that evokes the tropical vibes of Hawaii |
| 16east | Immoral SummerNogizaka 46 |  play_arrow | The impulses and worldview of a mature love that overcomes |
| 17east | Everyday, KachushaAKB48 |  play_arrow | Expressing a bittersweet love in an AKB48 youth song |
| 18east | Glistening, babyWEST. |  play_arrow | A party tune that captures the summertime fun of WEST. |
| 19east | Pareo is emerald.SKE48 |  play_arrow | Summer love song, youth colored by a pareo |
| 20east | SUMMER TIMENEWS |  play_arrow | SUMMERTIME, NEWS’s refreshing summer classic |
| 21east | Soda pop!4Chord |  play_arrow | The bubbly exhilaration of love that pops like soda |
| 22east | The Door to SummerMatsuda Seiko |  play_arrow | Seiko Matsuda’s classic summer love song |
| 23east | Real Sexy!Sexy Zone |  play_arrow | Invigorating, hope-filled pop that gives you the courage to move forward |
| 24east | Summer has come!kyandīzu |  play_arrow | Candies' summer classic, The Brilliance of Youth |
| 25east | Blue-Sky DiscothequeBoku ga mitakatta aozora |  play_arrow | A disco tune brimming with summer's sense of freedom |
| 26east | Summer HeroineKawai Naoko |  play_arrow | Naoko Kawai’s classic songs that color the memories of summer |
| 27east | COCONUTNiziU |  play_arrow | NiziU’s summer album “COCONUT” is refreshing. |
| 28east | Our Great JourneyKing&Prince |  play_arrow | A refreshing song by King & Prince provided by C&K |
| 29east | HELLO HELLOSnow Man |  play_arrow | Snow Man’s movie theme song, a refreshing love song |
| 30east | You are mine.Snow Man |  play_arrow | A classic pop tune that sparks a feeling of romance |
| 31east | The season of bare feetMatsuda Seiko |  play_arrow | Seiko debut single, Summer Radiance |
| 32east | Ocean SideKikuchi Momoko |  play_arrow | Kikuchi Momoko’s debut song, a liberating summer classic |
| 33east | OmoidamaKanjani∞ |  play_arrow | Kanjani Eight’s passionate summer cheer song! |
| 34east | Ponytail and ScrunchieAKB48 |  play_arrow | Summer youth: a refreshing melody and sweet memories |
| 35east | By the SeashoreMaison book girl |  play_arrow | The essence of profound music themed around the sea |
| 36east | Barefoot SummerNogizaka 46 |  play_arrow | Nogizaka46's first center song, Summer Love |
| 37east | Sea Breeze and SelfishnessHinatazaka46 |  play_arrow | Hinatazaka46’s summer love song, heart-tickling. |
| 38east | Seaside BalconyMatsuda Seiko |  play_arrow | Summer Love Song, Seiko Matsuda’s exquisite hit |
| 39east | Blue Coral ReefMatsuda Seiko |  play_arrow | Seiko Matsuda’s classic summer tune—an exhilarating track that makes your heart dance. |
| 40east | Summer PatternKinKi Kids |  play_arrow | An inspirational summer memory song in the Okinawan scale |
| 41east | ENDLESS SUMMERKis-my-ft2 |  play_arrow | A refreshing song that sings about summer memories |
| 42east | ChankapanaNEWS |  play_arrow | A passionate song that colors summer romance, a big hit. |
| 43east | Love FestivalNEWS |  play_arrow | A song that portrays the exhilaration of a summer festival and budding romance |
| 44east | Sister Summer of the SeasideNEWS |  play_arrow | A refreshing classic that sings of summer memories |
| 45east | MermaidSMAP |  play_arrow | A poignant SMAP classic that portrays a mermaid’s love |
| 46east | The Sun and the Desert RoseTOKIO |  play_arrow | A passionate track that sings of dreams and vitality with powerful rock |
| 47east | Girls’ RuleNogizaka 46 |  play_arrow | A classic summer hit, Nogizaka46’s youth anthem |
| 48east | A Shortcut to SummerSakurazaka46 |  play_arrow | A summer youth love song that resonates with the heart |
| 49east | Heart-Pounding Summer DaysHikaru GENJI |  play_arrow | Expressing summer love and the brilliance of youth |
| 50east | Midsummer’s Sounds good!AKB48 |  play_arrow | Summer love, the brilliance of youth, a signature song of AKB48 |
| 51east | Go Go Summer!KARA |  play_arrow | A refreshing summer-feel dance track, a premonition of love |
| 52east | Yeah! Super HolidayMatsuura Aya |  play_arrow | A summer song with a bright, heart-lifting melody |
| 53east | Love♡Scream!AiScReam |  play_arrow | A song by AiScReam that sings of the sweetness of love and heartfelt feelings |
| 54east | Glaring Summernaniwa danshi |  play_arrow | Naniwa Danshi’s summer song disco dance |
| 55east | Midsummer day!Nogizaka 46 |  play_arrow | Nogizaka46’s bright summer tune, feelings of reunion |
| 56east | Soda Pop Lovenaniwa danshi |  play_arrow | Naniwa Danshi’s exhilarating love song, the throbbing of romance |
| 57east | summer squallarashi |  play_arrow | Yuzu’s Kitagawa to produce Koshien cheering song |
| 58north_east | Mileage Love SummerNiji no Conquistador |  play_arrow | NijiCon: diverse music and energetic activities |
| 59north_east | Our DiaryME:I |  play_arrow | Warmly sing about summer memories |
| 60north_east | I heard the sound of cherry blossoms blooming.＝LOVE |  play_arrow | A song whose melody of cherry blossoms and first love makes the heart dance |
| 61north_east | seaLead |  play_arrow | An energetic young vocal and a danceable tast... |
| 62north_east | Hi-FiveME:I |  play_arrow | ME:I's refreshing summer track is going viral on TikTok |
| 63north_east | Sorry, SUMMERSKE48 |  play_arrow | A song that evokes memories of youth |
| 64north_east | PARTY PEOPLESixTONES |  play_arrow | SixTONES' summer party song |
| 65south_east | Cute for lifetakane no nadeshiko |  play_arrow | An electropop song of a maiden in love |
| 66east | Come here, Sunshine!HiHi Jets / Bishonen |  play_arrow | Summer songs by HiHi Jets and Bishonen |
| 67east | King of SummerKinKi Kids |  play_arrow | KinKi Kids' “Natsu no Ousama” is a song that evokes the feeling of summer. |
| 68east | FlowerKinKi Kids |  play_arrow | KinKi Kids' “Flower,” which expresses a summer evening glow |
| 69east | SUMMER LOVEMAG!C☆PRINCE |  play_arrow | MAG!C☆PRINCE Summer Song |
| 70east | To You Who Don’t Know LoveNEWS |  play_arrow | To You Who Don’t Know Love is a representative song by NEWS |
| 71east | Super SummerNiziU |  play_arrow | NiziU’s summer track: a passionate, exhilarating song. |
| 72east | I love you!SKE48 |  play_arrow | SKE48’s summer classic: MV filmed in Saipan |
| 73east | BANG! BANG! Vacation!SMAP |  play_arrow | SMAP’s iconic summer song, full of playful charm |
| 74east | Orange KissSnow Man |  play_arrow | Snow Man’s classic that colors a summer of unrequited love |
| 75east | Good job, summer!denpagumi.inc |  play_arrow | Dempagumi.inc’s summer song: enjoying summer with lots of energy |
| 76east | Ole Ole Carnival!Janīzu WEST |  play_arrow | Johnny's WEST's summer youth song |
| 77east | Summer DreamerJanīzu WEST |  play_arrow | Johnny's WEST's summer song |
| 78east | Ho! SummerTakkī & Tsubasa |  play_arrow | Tackey & Tsubasa’s famous song “Ho! Summer” |
| 79east | Summer Splash!arashi |  play_arrow | Arashi’s summer classic “Summer Splash!” is exhilarating. |
| 80east | Summer-colored Unrequited LoveKikuchi Momoko |  play_arrow | Summer love, Momoko Kikuchi’s classic hit! |
| 81east | Mame Summer!?mameshiba no taigun |  play_arrow | A summer youth anthem, packed with refreshing vibes! |
| 82east | Crime and SummerKanjani∞ |  play_arrow | Kanjani Eight’s summer rock song “Tsumi to Natsu” is recommended. |
| 83east | Yearning for the summer festival＝LOVE |  play_arrow | A friendship song that sings of a resolve for love at a summer festival |
| 84east | Stand by Me: A Summer AdventureAiM |  play_arrow | The theme song of the Digimon movie, a moving summer adventure |
| 85east | Summer has come.≠ME |  play_arrow | A refreshing melody and an energetic, lively singing voice... |
| 86east | perfect summerlol |  play_arrow | It's Natsumi's summer song from the popular unit lol. Ima… |
| 87east | white parasolMatsuda Seiko |  play_arrow | Speaking of Seiko Matsuda’s famous songs, “Akai Sweet… |
| 88east | Fanfare!Hey! Say! JUMP |  play_arrow | Hey!, which was released in the summer of 2019 … |
| 89east | Serious SUNSHINEHey! Say! JUMP |  play_arrow | Hey! Say! JUMP's summer song—bright and refreshing |
| 90east | Summer StationKing&Prince |  play_arrow | Right now, the idol group attracting the most attention in Japan... |
| 91east | Roller Coaster RomanceKinKi Kids |  play_arrow | KinKi Kids' iconic youth J-pop anthem |
| 92east | Sha la la☆Summer TimeKis-my-ft2 |  play_arrow | High suitability for variety shows, as an idol… |
| 93east | Summer HydrangeasSexy Zone |  play_arrow | An adorable sight, as if a prince on a white horse had materialized. |
| 94east | IN THE SUMMERarashi |  play_arrow | An idol group that has been beloved for many years... |
| 95east | NagiichiNMB48 |  play_arrow | A sister group of AKB48 based in Osaka… |
| 96east | I love you, Rabl!SKE48 |  play_arrow | As SKE48’s 9th single, in 201... |
| 97east | SWEET MEMORIESMatsuda Seiko |  play_arrow | Due to her exceptional vocal ability, she was quickly regarded as an idol singer... |
| 98east | A summer where everything turns into rainbows!Niji no Conquistador |  play_arrow | Summer crush, 10th anniversary of Niji no Conquistador |
| 99east | Fragments of SummerComing Century |  play_arrow | The Calpis commercial song sung by V6’s Kamisen |
| 100east | Youth ClockNGT48 |  play_arrow | As a newly formed idol group, they are attracting a great deal of attention... |