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' perfect for listening in the summer. Timeless J-POP summer anthems best suited for summer guys and summer girls (181–190)
Ho! SummerTakkī & Tsubasa
The idol duo Tackey & Tsubasa, who gained popularity for their outstanding looks.
Their catchy musical style and overwhelming visual appeal are still talked about as legendary even after their breakup.
Among their songs, one I especially recommend is Ho! Summer.
It’s built around a guitar riff that evokes Yosui Inoue’s Yume no Naka e and a vocal line reminiscent of ZIGGY’s GLORIA, giving the whole track a bright, summery vibe that makes you feel the blue skies of summer.
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.
Unchanging ThingsOku Hanako
If you’re an anime fan, you might already know it.
It’s a ballad featured as an insert song in director Mamoru Hosoda’s smash-hit film The Girl Who Leapt Through Time.
The track is by Chiba-born singer-songwriter Hanako Oku and was included as the B-side on her single Garnet.
The lyrics, which pour out feelings for someone you love, are heart-wrenching.
It’s perfect for sinking into a nostalgic summer mood.
And if you’re in love right now, it will make you think, “Let’s have a romance without regrets.”
