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 summer vibes! Johnny's popular summer songs (21–30)
summer squallarashi
A captivating song featuring a refreshing melody and encouraging lyrics that color the passionate summer of Koshien.
Produced as Asahi Broadcasting’s “Summer High School Baseball Support Song,” this track perfectly blends the energetic sound crafted by Yujin Kitagawa of Yuzu with lyrics that cheer on high school baseball players who give their all.
Released in July 2018, it was later included in the album “5×20 All the BEST!! 1999-2019” and has been beloved by many fans.
It’s the perfect song not only for players aiming for Koshien, but also for anyone who wants to feel the spirit of summer youth, hard work, and passion for their dreams.
To You Who Don’t Know LoveNEWS
One of NEWS’s signature ballads, “Koi o Shiranai Kimi e.” It was released in the summer of 2016 when the group had four members.
The song’s biggest appeal is, without a doubt, the parts sung by Tegoshi and Masuda.
They were already good in the early days, but from around this time, these two especially took their vocal skills to the next level.
Because it’s a ballad with a slow tempo, it really lets you savor their singing.
It’s a track you can enjoy from that angle as well, so if you’ve supported them since the early days, be sure to give it a listen.
Full-on summer vibes! Johnny’s popular summer songs (31–40)
Sha la la☆Summer TimeKis-my-ft2
Kis-My-Ft2 is a seven-member idol group whose name is formed from the members’ initials, and they also made headlines in 2023 when Wataru Yokoo announced his marriage.
Their 17th single, “Sha la la☆Summer Time,” used as the CM song for Kowa’s “Una Kowa Insect Repellent Duty” featuring the members, is a track distinguished by its dynamic, ebb-and-flow structure that serves as a hook.
The exhilarating arrangement and catchy melody perfectly mirror the dazzling brightness of the summer sun.
It’s a refreshing summer song brimming with quintessential Johnny’s flair, with a poppy, glittering ensemble that lifts your spirits.
BANG! BANG! Vacation!SMAP
SMAP’s classic hit “BANG! BANG! Vacation!” This song was released in 2005, and in the late 2000s you’d hear it all over town every summer.
Its charm, above all, lies in its unique lyrics and performance, doesn’t it? The playful wordplay on the members’ surnames, the comical scenes, and the live staging all create a lively, quintessentially summer vibe.
The studio recording is great, of course, but the live versions are also a lot of fun—be sure to check them out.
FlowerKinKi Kids
When people think of summer, many imagine bright songs that evoke clear blue skies.
But KinKi Kids’ “Flower” is different; it’s crafted with a melody that conjures the feeling of a summer evening.
The standout charm of this track is, above all, the production.
The track, infused with elements of 1990s reggae and dancehall, leaves a strong impression, and this arrangement beautifully captures the atmosphere of a summer dusk and a sense of wistfulness.
Fragments of SummerComing Century
V6 was hugely popular, including on the TBS variety show “Gakkō e Ikō!” Among them, the trio of Gō Morita, Ken Miyake, and Junichi Okada formed Coming Century, known as “Kamisen.” Along with 20th Century, known as “Tonisen,” made up of the other three members, they were very popular.
Coming Century’s “Natsu no Kakera” is a refreshing track that was also used in a Calpis Water commercial.
It might be perfect to listen to while enjoying a cold drink in the summer!
Summer DreamerJanīzu WEST
Johnny’s WEST, a Kansai-born idol group drawing attention as successors to Kanjani Eight, have been shining lately, with each member active on variety shows and more.
Among their songs, the one perfect for summer is “Summer Dreamer.” It has the feel of a classic summer anthem, but what’s striking is its unexpectedly masculine lyrics.
If you’re a woman who likes straightforward, hard-edged lyricism, this track is irresistible—be sure to check it out.