An idol-sung youth anthem: a roundup of songs celebrating sparkling, radiant days

Chasing your bright futureFRUITS ZIPPER

Chasing your bright future

FRUITS ZIPPER, a group launched from ASOBISYSTEM’s KAWAII LAB.

project that spreads “NEW KAWAII” from Harajuku to the world.

This song is their debut track, released as their memorable 1st single in April 2022, the month of their unveiling live show.

It features a refreshing melody that heightens anticipation for the story about to begin, along with an uplifting message about moving forward into the future.

It’s also included early in the album “NEW KAWAII,” and has remained a beloved song among fans as the group’s starting point.

With a bright energy that gives you a gentle push to take a new step, it’s perfect for listening to on your morning commute to work or school.

It’s a quintessential idol song that really shines live and gets the crowd going.

Twin-tails until I’m 20♡kyururin tte shite mite

"Twin-tails Only Until 20♡" MV / Kyururin tte Shitemite

The strong, defiant message that playfully rebels against society’s prejudices about what’s considered “cute” for girls really leaves an impression.

Produced by singer-songwriter Ryujin Kiyoshi, this track grips listeners with its sweet vocals laced with a poisonous edge in both lyrics and melody.

Released for streaming in November 2023, it became a major topic on social media, with the music video surpassing one million views.

It was later included on the EP “Dreamin’ Closet.” It’s a song for anyone who doesn’t want to be bound by other people’s values and wants to stay true to the version of themselves they love.

Why not add it to your commute or school playlist and channel your most unstoppable self?

Your third button＝LOVE

=LOVE (Equal Love) / 16th single B-side “Your Third Button” [MV full]

When it’s graduation season, the sight of cherry blossoms brings back bittersweet memories, doesn’t it? At times like these, I find myself wanting to listen to songs by the idol group =LOVE, produced by Rino Sashihara.

They delicately portray that uniquely youthful, complex feeling of choosing to swallow the words “I like you” precisely because you want to remain friends.

Kiara Saito, who takes center position, delivers a fresh, expressive vocal that seems to gently embrace those unspoken feelings of love.

This track is included as a B-side to the single “Norotte Norotte,” released in March 2024.

It’s a warm song that quietly stays by the side of anyone facing graduation without the courage to confess, or those taking a new step forward while holding their precious memories close.

Blue Hawaii Lemon≒JOY

≒JOY (Nearly Equal Joy) / 3rd Single Title Track “Blue Hawaii Lemon” [MV full]

A refreshingly exhilarating summer tune themed around a fleeting summer escape.

The lyrics liken the feeling of being in love to shaved ice—cold yet sweet—evoking bittersweet, vibrant scenes of youth.

With Reon Esumi at center, the transparent vocals fuse with a driving sound to whisk listeners away to a distant seaside.

Released as the 3rd single in June 2025, this song—penned by Rino Sashihara—became a hit that symbolizes the group’s momentum, peaking at No.

2 on the Oricon Weekly Chart.

Amid classic pop stylings, it also conveys a fragility that melts away like summer in an instant.

Perfect for amping up summer outings like drives or beach trips, and a great listen when you want to forget the everyday and feel refreshed.

A Crescendo of Falling in LoveHinatazaka46

Hinatazaka46 “Falling in Love Crescendo” MUSIC VIDEO

I can’t stop these feelings of love! This Hinatazaka46 song portrays emotions for a childhood friend accelerating all at once.

Even though being just friends used to feel comfortable, in a fleeting moment you become aware of them and your heartbeat grows louder.

Those bittersweet yet precious feelings are sung over a bright, bouncy melody.

This track is a 5th-gen number included on the single “Cliffhanger,” released in January 2026.

The ice hockey–themed music video, featuring members racing across the ice in uniforms, became a hot topic.

It’s recommended for those who want to get hyped together at concerts or feel the sparkle of youth.

Be sure to check it out.

Fall in love.Boku ga mitakatta aozora

The Blue Sky I Wanted to See / “Fall in Love” LIVE ver.

It’s an upbeat track that’s both powerful and cute, perfect for firing yourself up.

Written by Yasushi Akimoto for Boku ga Mitakatta Aozora, it’s included on Type-C of their debut single “Thinking About the Blue Sky,” released in August 2023.

It portrays a shy-in-love protagonist mustering courage by shouting strong words in their heart, and that down-to-earth sense of youth is truly heart-fluttering.

It’s performed by a unit lineup, and each member’s distinctive vocals are great too! In concerts, it’s loved as a staple that instantly ramps up the venue’s energy, and it even opened a show themed around a school festival.

Give it a listen in those moments when you need a push—it’s sure to lift your spirits.

Sky-colored spray of waterBoku ga mitakatta aozora

The Blue Sky I Wanted to See / “Skysplash” Music Video (Theme Song for the Theatrical Anime ‘Give It Your All!’)

It’s a refreshing number that feels like a distillation of youthful sparkle—blazing sunshine and streaming sweat.

Written specifically as the theme song for the theatrical anime “Ganbatte Ikimasshoi,” this piece delivers the passion for rowing atop a driving, exhilarating melody.

It’s also included on the single “Suki Sugite Up and down,” released in November 2024, and when it was first performed at the group’s first-anniversary event in August of the same year, the entire venue came together in excitement.

You can almost see the earnest figures rowing their oars toward their dreams with their teammates, and listening to it will naturally set your heart ablaze.

Give it a listen when you’re about to take on a challenge or need that last push forward.

It will leave you feeling cleansed.