Full summer vibes! Johnny's popular summer songs
Blue skies, white sandy beaches, crystal-clear seas, and summer romance…
Listening to songs that capture the many faces of summer can’t help but lift your spirits, right? In this article, we’ve gathered summer tracks from Johnny’s groups.
From songs you often hear on TV and in commercials to hidden gems beloved by fans, we’ve picked a wide range.
Enjoy Johnny’s summer songs along with the dazzling choreography and elaborate production in their music videos.
Note: The Johnny & Associates agency changed its name in 2023.
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Full-on summer vibes! Johnny’s most popular summer songs (1–10)
Soda Pop Lovenaniwa danshi
A love song that’s as refreshing as a fizzy soda, packed with the charm of Naniwa Danshi.
It brilliantly likens the sparkling, heart-pounding feelings at the start of a romance to the effervescent pop of carbonation.
The catchy phrases that stick in your ears are another highlight.
This track is included on their first album, “1st Love,” released in July 2022.
Beloved since their Jr.
days, they’ve captivated countless fans.
It’s the perfect pick to amp up the mood on a summer drive or while hanging out with friends.
An ideal song for when you want to heighten that thrilling feeling of love.
Love FestivalNEWS
An up-tempo NEWS-style number that captures the hustle and bustle of a summer festival and the thrill in your chest exactly as sound.
The track is crafted to evoke festival music, whisking you into the Japanese summer scenery in an instant.
The lyrics, depicting fluttering feelings of love and soaring excitement on a festival night, will make listeners’ hearts skip a beat.
Released as a single in July 2013, it’s a powerful work that symbolizes a new beginning for the group as a four-member unit.
Perfect for when you want to go wild with friends at summer events or savor a summer romance.
ChankapanaNEWS
An exotic melody and a surge of passionate feelings dedicated to a “beloved one” make this a song that dramatically colors a summer romance.
Released as a single in July 2012, it debuted at No.
1 on the Oricon Weekly Chart and sold approximately 245,000 copies.
Perfect for lifting your spirits in open, summery moments! If you’re wishing for “a special romance this summer,” this song is sure to give you courage.
Full-on summer vibes! Johnny’s popular summer songs (11–20)
The Sun’s Smileshōnen ninja
This is Shonen Ninja’s first original work, featuring a bright, refreshing sound as radiant as the sun.
The song carries a passionate message that encourages listeners: no matter what hardships you face, keep moving toward the light—steady effort will always open the way.
In 2022, they also created a heartwarming music video, produced and edited by the members themselves.
When you’re taking a new step or feeling a bit down, their straightforward vocals will give you a powerful push forward.
BANG! BANG! Vacation!SMAP
Despite disbanding in 2016, the five-member idol group SMAP still has many fans yearning for a reunion.
Their 37th single, “BANG! BANG! VACATION!,” used as the theme song for TV Asahi sports broadcasts such as Super Baseball and the World Swimming Championships, is a crowd-pleaser at concerts thanks to its lyrics that mention the members by name.
The four-on-the-floor beat delivers a sense of speed that stokes anticipation for the coming summer.
It’s an upbeat tune perfect for the open, liberating season, and it’s delightful in how it showcases each member’s distinctive personality.
You are mine.Snow Man
A classic pop tune that captures the spark of a romance set in motion by a small trigger and makes you realize just how special the other person is.
Chosen as the theme song for the drama “Aoshima-kun wa Ijiwaru,” starring Shota Watanabe, it drew significant attention.
Released in July 2024 as the single “BREAKOUT / Kimi wa Boku no Mono,” it debuted at No.
1 on the Oricon Weekly Chart and is also included on the best-of album “THE BEST 2020-2025.” If you want to relive the glittering feelings at the start of love or reaffirm your feelings for someone important, you’re sure to relate when you listen.
King of SummerKinKi Kids
Kansai-born Johnny’s groups like Kanjani Eight, Johnny’s WEST, and Naniwa Danshi would go on to flourish—but it was the idol duo KinKi Kids who laid the groundwork for them.
Their 10th single, Natsu no Ousama (The King of Summer), released as the theme song for the TV drama Summer Snow, came out as a double A-side along with Mou Kimi Igai Aisenai (I Can Love No One But You), which was also a drama theme.
Its melodious ensemble rides an off-beat rhythm reminiscent of reggae, creating an atmosphere that evokes summertime.
The arrangement featuring steelpan leaves a strong impression—an unbeatable summer anthem.