Classic “summer songs” you’ll want to listen to in summer. Timeless J-pop summertime anthems perfect for summer guys and summer girls.

A Perfect SkyBONNIE PINK

BONNIE PINK – A Perfect Sky

The song “A Perfect Sky” by female singer-songwriter BONNIE PINK has now become a classic summer anthem.

After it was used in 2006 as the theme for Shiseido’s ANESSA commercial, her popularity soared and she even performed in that year’s NHK Kouhaku Uta Gassen.

Above all, the lyrics are so stylish—capturing the refreshing summer skies and the yearning of young people dancing on the beach.

BONNIE PINK’s excellent English pronunciation makes it sound even cooler.

When you head out into this year’s scorching summer, put this track on and lift your spirits!

dramaticBase Ball Bear

Base Ball Bear – Dramatic

This is the song that was used as the opening theme for the anime “Big Windup!” It’s a perfect match for the story, which portrays the youth of high school boys in a baseball club.

While it has a sense of speed, it also carries a refreshing feel characteristic of coming-of-age stories, which is very pleasant.

Catch The WaveDef Tech

Def Tech – Catch The Wave【Official Music Video】

This is a perfect summer beach song by Def Tech, a duo consisting of Shen from Hawaii and Micro from Tokyo.

It was the theme song for the film “Catch a Wave,” starring Haruma Miura.

The movie depicts the summer vacation of Taiyo and his friends, played by Miura, and the track feels as if it was made just for the film.

Why not turn even the most sweltering summer days into a refreshing one with this song?

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E.G. summer RIDERE-girls

E-girls / E.G. summer RIDER

Released in 2016 as E-girls’ 16th single, this song captures the group’s poppy, sparkling charm that amps up excitement for summer.

It reached No.

2 on the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart.

With sharp choreography that’s still cute, it’s a track you’ll want to sing and dance to in the summer.

For the momentEvery Little Thing

Every Little Thing – For the moment

For the moment is a song with a slower, calmer tempo compared to other tracks by Every Little Thing, and its slightly old-school vibe is part of its charm.

Many people also say they love the intro because the opening melody is so good.

The lyrics are passionate—strong enough not to be defeated by the summer heat.

summer skyGalileo Galilei

Galileo Galilei 'Summer Sky'

It’s a song filled with overflowing summer scenery and a positive spirit.

The sense of anticipation for a future being repainted in blue is striking.

It was used as the opening theme for the TBS/MBS anime “Big Windup! Summer Tournament Arc” and was released in February 2011.

Featuring dreamy guitar sounds and unadorned vocals, its distinctive sense of rhythm is also captivating.

It’s perfect for those moments when you feel the end of summer yet want to embrace hope for a new beginning.

Recommended for anyone who wants to reminisce about their high school days or is about to start something new.

Twilight Summer feat. Scha Dara Parr & PUSHIMHASE-T

HASE-T “Twilight Summer feat. Scha Dara Parr & PUSHIM” (Official Music Video)

A track by HASE-T, a leading figure in the reggae scene within J-pop, widely known as a trackmaker and producer.

Released as a single from his 20th anniversary producer project, it drew attention for its collaboration with the hip-hop group Schadaraparr and PUSHIM.

The track layers modern sounds over reggae beats, and the ensemble of emotional vocals and catchy rap evokes that uniquely refreshing summertime vibe.

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Hoshino Takashi

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