Classic “summer songs” you’ll want to listen to in summer. Timeless J-pop summertime anthems perfect for summer guys and summer girls.
What kind of songs do you feel like listening to in the summer? I bet many of you want to turn up the energy with upbeat, summery tracks that get you hyped.
On the other hand, it’s also nice to enjoy songs with a calmer, chill vibe and immerse yourself in the world of the lyrics.
In this article, we’ve gathered a wide range of songs with different moods that are perfect for summer.
You’re sure to find something you want to listen to.
These are summer tunes we can recommend for any situation—beach trips, drives, barbecues, and more—so be sure to check them out to the end!
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Classic summer songs you’ll want to listen to in summer: staple J-POP tracks perfect for summer guys and summer girls (61–70)
Summer NudeMagokoro Burazāzu
Summer Nude by Magokoro Brothers conveys the feeling of forgetting everything and just enjoying a summer romance.
Released in 1995, the song later became the motif for the 2013 TV drama SUMMER NUDE.
For the drama, Tomohisa Yamashita, who starred in it, covered the song as the theme.
The two protagonists fall into a passionate love that won’t be beaten by the summer heat, yet it seems someone other than the narrator still lives in the other’s heart.
Even so, without touching on that fact, the song depicts their love growing ever more intense.
If you’re longing for a scorching romance that’s fine even if it only lasts one summer, this is a must-listen track.
Let’s go look for stardust againfukumimi
This is a song where Kyoko’s husky voice pairs perfectly with the sweet lyrics.
The words evoke a pensive mood fit for a summer night, and Kyoko’s husky vocals make it resonate even more deeply in the heart.
equalsumika
The crisp, cutting guitar tone feels great! This is a track by sumika, a four-piece rock band from Kanagawa Prefecture.
It was released in 2019 as a double A-side single, “Equal / Traveling.” The lyrics carry a straightforward message: be honest with your emotions.
It serves as the opening theme for MIX, a baseball anime set 30 years after the story of Touch.
Summer MeteorAMPTAKxCOLORS
AMPTAKxCOLORS is a six-member unit formed by gaming streamers and broadcasters, also active with live streams and concerts.
Their song “Natsu no Ryūsei,” whose music video was released on YouTube on August 28, 2023, leaves a lingering impression with its delicate ensemble featuring acoustic guitar and piano.
The lyrics, depicting the sadness of summer’s end and the bonds of friendship, evoke a nostalgic, youthful atmosphere.
It’s an emotional ballad with a relaxed shuffle beat and a pleasantly buoyant rhythm.
Coco☆NatsuMomoiro Kurōbā Zetto
When it comes to Momoiro Clover Z’s summer songs, fans are usually split between “Wani to Shampoo” and this track.
“Koko☆Natsu” is a B-side included on Momoclo’s second single, “Pinky Jones,” released in 2010.
The lyrics and composition are by Hyadain, a familiar name for Momoclo.
It’s packed with summer-themed words to the point that you can’t help but feel the season.
And the distinctive chorus—where they’re almost only saying “ko”—makes it a fun number that kids can sing along to as well.
The sky is rumbling.Toukyou Jihen
“The Sky Is Rumbling” by Tokyo Jihen, a band formed around Ringo Sheena and active from 2003 to 2012.
This track was Tokyo Jihen’s final single, released in May 2011.
Unlike the typical summer songs that shout ‘It’s summer! The sun is blazing down!,’ this one overflows with a moody, slightly mysterious summer vibe.
The music video is really cool, too.
Ya! Hot! Hot!Janīzu WEST
Speaking of summer, it’s all about ice cream! This is “Ya! Hot! Hot!” by Johnny’s WEST, used as the 2017 commercial song for the ice cream classic Baskin-Robbins (31 Ice Cream).
The uptempo track is perfect for summer and just listening to it lifts your spirits.
It’s included on their fourth album, “WESTival,” released in 2018.