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. The best staple J-pop summer tunes for summer guys and summer girls (191–200)
Sea of Memoriesyozuka*
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.
Marigoldaimyon
Released in 2018 by Aimyon, “Marigold” is a song you can listen to while reminiscing about summer romances of the past, or the summers from when a now-married couple was still dating.
The lyrics vividly conjure up refreshing summer scenes and the sweet, slightly tangy moments of a couple.
Though it appears happy, there’s a subtle sense of melancholy—surely a testament to Aimyon’s skill.
It’s a song that conveys the wish to stay together not just in summer, but through every season, for many years to come.
Youth and youth and youthaimyon
“Seishun to Seishun to Seishun” is a B-side track by Aimyon included on her 2017 single “Kimi wa Rock o Kikanai.” In 2021, it was chosen as the commercial song for Kirin Beer’s Tanrei Green Label.
Despite being a B-side, it’s very popular among fans.
The lyrics evoke bittersweet memories of summer love, which feels achingly poignant.
Be sure to check out the music video released on YouTube to coincide with its selection for the commercial!
summer hazeatarayo
Natsugasumi by Atarayo is a song about the summer days you spent with someone you can no longer go back to.
It’s a bittersweet love song featuring distinctive male–female twin vocals.
Released as a digital single in 2021, it’s also included on their first EP, Before Dawn, and their first album, In the Polar Night, the Moon Remains Silent.
A version of Natsugasumi with a slightly different arrangement was also performed on YouTube’s hugely popular channel THE FIRST TAKE.
HANABIikimonogakari
This is the song that became the ending theme for the hugely popular anime BLEACH.
As the title suggests, it seems to be crafted with fireworks—an iconic symbol of summer—in mind.
The fast-paced, cool melody matches the anime perfectly.