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 popular summer songs (11–20)
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.
Orange KissSnow Man
Snow Man’s song, which beautifully sings of the bittersweet beginning of love symbolized by the color orange at dusk, is full of charm that makes listeners’ hearts flutter! The strong desire to “protect” that grows as feelings for a loved one deepen, and the positive belief that any hardship can be overcome together, resonate to a refreshing melody.
Released in July 2022 as the theme song for the film My Boyfriend in Orange, starring group member Hikaru Iwamoto, the track further elevated the movie’s moving story.
It’s a song that will surely fill you with warm courage when you listen to it at sunset while thinking of someone special.
OmoidamaKanjani∞
This is the ultimate “summer fight song” that most people would agree on—Kanjani Eight’s heart-pounding anthem! Released in July 2014 as Kanjani Eight’s 28th single, it served as the theme song for “Netto Koshien” and moved countless listeners.
The lyrics directly channel the “dreams” and “passion” collected from about 6,000 high school students nationwide, powerfully conveying the feelings poured into every pitch alongside teammates.
With robust vocals and a refreshing brass band sound, it gives listeners a strong push forward—a song that fills you with courage and hope.
Perfect for anyone facing a crucial moment or when you want your youthful sweat to shine.
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.
PARTY PEOPLESixTONES
The ultimate summer party tune has to be SixTONES’ “PARTY PEOPLE.” Released in 2022, the song made waves when its music video was suddenly dropped on YouTube as a surprise.
As the title suggests, it’s packed to the brim with party vibes—an electrifying track loaded with high-energy elements.
With thundering bass and a full-on summer party mood, it’s a go-to anthem for the extroverts out there.
MermaidSMAP
A song by SMAP featuring a dreamy, enchanting melody line.
The poignant lyrics evoke the feeling of listening to a tale of unrequited love with a mermaid as the protagonist, gently wrapping around the listener’s heart.
You can almost see the glittering surface of the water and hear the quiet sound of waves, and some may find that bittersweet summer memories suddenly resurface.
The track reached many ears as the theme song for the 2007 World Aquatics Championships in Melbourne, and it was first included on the album “super.modern.artistic.performance,” released in September 2008.
It’s the perfect piece for a night when you want to step away from the summer bustle and quietly lose yourself in thought.
Full summer vibes! Johnny's popular summer songs (21–30)
Fanfare!Hey! Say! JUMP
Hey! Say! JUMP debuted in 2007 with “Ultra Music Power.” Their song “Fanfare!” is a summery, pop number that was used as the theme song for TV Asahi’s drama “Semi Otoko” and as the ending theme for the “2019 World Artistic Gymnastics Championships.” Each member’s voice has a distinct character, so it never gets boring to listen to.
The music video, where you can enjoy their blue-themed fashion, is also a must-see!
