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.

King of SummerKinKi Kids

KinKi Kids _ King of Summer

Released in 2000 as KinKi Kids’ 10th single.

It was used as the theme song for the TBS drama “Summer Snow” starring Tsuyoshi Domoto, and it reached No.

1 on the Oricon weekly singles chart.

It’s a song characteristic of Johnny’s idols, featuring refreshing dance and fresh, pop lyrics.

SHAMROCKUVERworld

UVERworld　『SHAMROCK』

Released in August 2006, UVERworld’s fifth single is “SHAMROCK”! It’s such a popular song that you could say it was the one that really put the name UVERworld on the map.

The track features a fast-paced, exhilarating chorus that highlights TAKUYA’s refreshing vocals, with a rap section inserted midway, giving it the flavor of the mixture rock that was in vogue at the time.

It was also their first song tied to a TV drama, serving as the theme for the series “Dandori ~Dance☆Drill~.”

I’m smitten with you.YMO（Yellow Magic Orchestra）

YMO “Kimi ni, Mune Kyun. (Music Video · HD Remaster)” Official Music Video

One factor that helped popularize the term “mune-kyun” (heart-throbbing) was YMO’s ‘Kimi ni, Mune Kyun.’ Released in 1983, the song was used in a Kanebo Cosmetics commercial.

With the concept of “cute uncles,” the music video lets you enjoy the members of YMO dancing along to the track.

Summer is full of situations where romance can bloom—at the beach, in the mountains, at festivals.

You might feel a flutter at someone in a yukata, or find your heart skipping a beat watching someone play innocently at the seaside.

This song will elevate those heart-throbbing summer moments of yours!

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At the mercy of the seaYOASOBI

YOASOBI “At the Mercy of the Sea” Official Music Video

A story depicting the interactions between a despondent protagonist and a ghostlike girl in a seaside town.

The lyrics, where heartbreak and hope intersect, and the breezy rhythm that evokes the summer wind are striking.

Released digitally in November 2022, the work was born from an unconventional collaboration with a Naoki Prize–winning author.

It also achieved commercial success, reaching No.

7 on the weekly charts of Billboard JAPAN and Oricon.

Its atmosphere—suggestive of romance under the night stars and fresh morning scenes—makes it perfect for drives or moments by the sea.

It’s a track that adds color to summer memories like barbecues and swimming at the beach.

Sea of Memoriesyozuka*

School Days - Sea of Memories (original Japanese lyrics, Chinese adaptation)

This is the song used as the ending theme for the anime “School Days.” It has a mature vibe that evokes a midsummer evening by the sea.

The way the tone of the song shifts dramatically in the chorus is really cool.