An idol-sung youth anthem: a roundup of songs celebrating sparkling, radiant days
Among idol songs, there are tracks with a wide range of lyrical themes, and youth-themed songs are especially popular.
From songs that depict the bittersweet romances of school days, to songs that celebrate the hard work built together with friends toward a shared goal, to songs about friendship—“youth songs” come in many varieties.
In this article, we’ll introduce a curated selection of recommended youth-themed tracks from the vast world of idol songs.
We’ve gathered songs with various themes, so try listening while reading the lyrics.
We hope you’ll find a track that sets your heart on fire.
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An idol-sung youth anthem. A compilation of songs celebrating sparkling, radiant days (51–60)
Self-esteem skyrocketing, lovey-dovey songHatsuboshi Gakuen
At First Star Academy, an idol training school where students gather to become top idols, one of its characters, Kotone Fujita—voiced by Hikaru Iida—performs this song, whose high-energy sound leaves a powerful impact.
The way she keeps saying “I love it” to cheer herself up when her self-esteem dips is incredibly cute! Even listeners who are feeling down will find themselves perking up along with her.
It’s an adorably uplifting anthem you’ll want to hear when you’re trying to learn to love yourself.
Youth ClockNGT48
This song portrays the pure first crush of a male student from afar, set along a school route bathed in the warmth of spring.
Throughout, a refreshing pop feel blends beautifully with a nostalgic kayōkyoku style, with soft, airy rap adding a memorable touch.
It gently captures the bittersweet emotion of watching from a distance and a fleeting moment of youth marked by the passage of time, resulting in a heartwarming piece.
Released in April 2017 as NGT48’s major-label debut, it topped the Oricon Weekly Singles chart.
It was also selected as the opening theme for TBS’s “COUNT DOWN TV” in April and May and used in the Ichimasa Kamaboko “Una Jirō” commercial.
The music video was filmed at well-known spots in their hometown of Niigata City and created together with about 1,000 fans.
Highly recommended for those who cherish tender first-love feelings and memories of their youth, this is a wonderful, unforgettable track.
Girls and Ivorykaren na aibori
A song by HoneyWorks, the sound producer for Charming Ivory.
It depicts girls aboard a ship sailing across the open sea.
Released early in November 2024, the track is included on the major-label debut album “We Can’t Stay Pure White,” out in January 2025.
With themes of dreams, love, and bonds, the song portrays the girls growing as they experience repeated meetings and farewells.
The ship’s name is “Ivory,” too.
The lyrics, which show them pressing on to the rhythm without yielding to rough seas, convey the girls’ pure wishes and strong will.
It’s a perfect track for a new departure day or when you want to deepen bonds with your friends.
I wish you lots of happinessnaniwa danshi
It’s a song filled with a positive message, radiating a warmth that feels close to the listener’s heart.
The lyric “An ordinary today will surely lead to a shining future!” is striking and seems like it could energize you from the morning.
It was included on a single released in April 2022 and was also used as the theme song for Fuji TV’s morning information program Mezamashi TV.
Written and composed by Yujin Kitagawa of Yuzu, it’s a track where Naniwa Danshi’s style and Kitagawa’s signature touch blend beautifully.
It’s perfect to listen to right after waking up, and it will surely give you courage when you’re feeling down or low on energy.
Slow motionNakamori Akina
A debut work distinguished by its mellow melody and crystalline vocals that gently embrace a budding crush on someone met by the seaside.
With an expressiveness hard to believe for a 16-year-old, Akina Nakamori beautifully captures the fateful moment of encounter.
Released in May 1982 and included on the album “Prologue [Jomaku],” it debuted at No.
58 on the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart, quietly winning listeners’ hearts.
The pure feelings of a girl captivated by the sight of a man walking along the sandy beach are sung with the freshness of a sea breeze.
Evoking the premonition of love that everyone experiences as if it were a scene from a film, this piece is one to enjoy on a tranquil spring afternoon.