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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A collection of youth songs sung by idols: tracks celebrating sparkling, radiant days (71–80)
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This track has been drawing attention thanks to dance videos on social media.
Set to a bright, stylish pop sound, it straightforwardly portrays the feeling of taking a step toward the future and the bonds with friends.
The music video, in which the members travel across time and space, also made waves, and it gained popularity as the lead song from the single “MIRAI,” released in April 2024.
It was also featured in Fujifilm’s instax commercial, making it a perfect song for times when you want to pursue your dreams and hopes.
LOVE YOU ONLYTOKIO
Their debut track, which passionately sings of a dazzling, fiery love, marked the starting point for TOKIO, a band that stood out within Johnny & Associates.
The lyrics, brimming with youth and purity, convey deep affection and fervor for the beloved.
Achieving the remarkable feat of appearing on the 45th NHK Kōhaku Uta Gassen just 3 months and 10 days after their debut, and serving as the opening theme for the third season of the Fuji TV anime “Tsuyoshi Shikkari Shinasai,” the song captured the hearts of a wide audience beyond idol fans.
Nearly 30 years after their September 1994 debut, it still retains the fresh sparkle of first love and gently encourages anyone struggling with matters of the heart.
STAR LIGHTHikaru GENJI
A gem of a debut that paints youth in pale blue.
Written and composed by Ryo Asuka of Chage & Aska, this song refreshingly celebrates the boundless potential and pure dreams of young people.
It weaves poetic imagery—like soap bubbles and the color of the wind—to portray the incomplete emotions of adolescence and the fleeting feelings of first love.
Released in August 1987 as Hikaru Genji’s major-label debut, it entered the Oricon charts at No.
1, won Best Single at the 2nd Japan Gold Disc Awards, and was included on the album “Hikaru Genji.” Alongside their innovative roller-skate performance, it remains etched in many hearts as a youth anthem brimming with dreams and hope.
Recommended for anyone who wants to cherish pure feelings or relive the sparkle of their teenage years.
darknessSTU48
STU48’s debut makes an impression as striking as a sunset sinking into the Seto Inland Sea.
Portraying youthful scenes where wistfulness and strength intersect, this ambitious work reached No.
2 on the Oricon Weekly Singles Ranking.
Yasushi Akimoto’s lyrics deftly express young people’s struggles and growth, and the image of the protagonist shouting toward the sound of the waves is deeply moving.
The memorable music video, set against a backdrop of a breakwater, is a superb piece that resonates with the grandeur of the Setouchi landscape.
Released in January 2018, the work won the New Artist Award at the 60th Japan Record Awards.
Like a glimmer of hope drifting in the stillness before dawn, this piece is dedicated to everyone pursuing their dreams.
Here we go! Phantom Thief GirlMomoiro Kurōbā Zetto
A conceptual work themed around phantom thieves, it unfolds a cute story about stealing fans’ hearts.
It’s a major-label debut packed with all the charms of Momoiro Clover Z.
Produced by Kenichi Maeyamada, the piece perfectly marries a world inspired by the animated film Lupin III: The Castle of Cagliostro with a bold musical structure that modulates from A minor to E-flat minor.
After its release in May 2010, it was featured as the opening theme for TBS’s Rank Kingdom, drawing significant attention.
The choreography includes the “Ebizori Jump” devised by Kanako Momota, which has become a highlight of their live performances.
It’s the perfect track for music fans seeking a high-energy idol song.