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 summer anthems perfect for summer guys and summer girls (141–150)
Summer Speed feat. OkiishiNatsunose
Starting in 2021 as a Vocaloid producer, Natsunose is a composer known for evocative, nostalgic imagery.
Their 2022 release “Natsusoku” ranked 17th on Spotify’s Viral Chart and became a hot topic, especially on TikTok.
With a striking piano tone and a driving sound that is said to capture the speed of summer, the track gained momentum.
Tokiwa, a mysterious TikToker who’s been generating buzz, used “Natsusoku” in their own posts, repeatedly creating trending content.
Transparent, Far Too Transparent feat. Shoka MizutoNatsunose
Composer Natsunose, known for their wistful, nostalgic soundscapes, released “Transparent, All Too Transparent” in May 2023.
The vocals are by Shoka Mito.
It’s a summer song that beautifully blends freshness and longing, and the lyrics—singing about “you, a presence that gradually invades the protagonist’s world”—leave a strong impression.
The sound carries a hint of summer’s end that really resonates, making this a highly recommended track from Natsunose.
Be sure to give it a listen!
Heat haze of Augustmakaroni enpitsu
This is a song by the rock band Macaroni Enpitsu, formed at Senzoku Gakuen College of Music in Kanagawa Prefecture.
It begins with a cool, understated vibe that feels like a summer breeze, then builds powerfully toward the chorus as if pouring out emotion—an impressive sonic development.
As suggested by the title, the song evokes a desperate figure chasing something intangible and the emptiness that accompanies it.
It can also be heard as expressing the loneliness felt when the summer heat has passed.
Classic “summer song” hits you’ll want to play in summer: staple J‑POP summer tracks perfect for summer guys and summer girls (151–160)
To Your Townyangusukinii
This is a song by Young Skinny that portrays a bittersweet youth longing to get closer to a loved one.
It was written as the opening theme for ABEMA’s dating show “Koisuru ♥ Shuumatsu Homestay 2023 Natsu” (Falling in Love: Weekend Homestay 2023 Summer).
The light sounds and vocals layered over a bouncing rhythm convey a fresh, exhilarating feeling of facing summer head-on.
Because it depicts everyday moments with a loved one through a voice that carries a smile, the song vividly evokes rising emotions and a positive sense of romance.
Sparklers feat. Lila IkutaSato Chiaki
Chiahi Sato is a singer-songwriter who previously worked as an actor and is also known as a central figure of Kinoko Teikoku.
Senko Hanabi feat.
Ikuta Lilas, a pre-release single from the album BUTTERFLY EFFECT released on June 28, 2023, is, as the title suggests, a track featuring YOASOBI’s Lilas Ikuta.
The scene of watching fireworks with an unrequited crush evokes the hot, bittersweet season of summer.
Its transparent, floating ensemble is an emotional pop tune that brings back memories of youth.
AitaiKato Miria
When it comes to Miliyah Kato’s greatest hits, “Aitai” surely comes to mind.
Although the lyrics don’t use any specifically summery words and the song can be enjoyed in any season, the music video features the ocean and Kato in a sleeveless outfit, giving it a summery vibe.
The lyrics convey her feelings for the man she loves, and the lines about wanting to stay by his side no matter how much it hurts are heartbreakingly moving.
It’s a perfect summer song for anyone who’s experienced a breakup or is going through a painful unrequited love.
GarnetOku Hanako
When you want to soak in those gently lingering summer memories, this is the song! It was also the theme song for the animated film The Girl Who Leapt Through Time.
Whether your memories are joyful or a little bittersweet, Hanako Oku wraps them all in her gentle embrace with this track.
I’ve heard that the gemstone word for “garnet” includes friendship and amity.
Just like in the lyrics, why not make some wonderful summer memories you’ll want to etch firmly into your heart?
