Summer songs that get middle schoolers excited: Popular tracks you’ll want to listen to in your youth

Do Re Mi So La Si DoHinatazaka46

Hinatazaka46 'Doremi Solashido'

Hinatazaka46 is an idol group expanding their popularity through activities that embody a “happy aura” that makes viewers feel good.

Their second single, Doremisolasido, is memorable for its opening that begins with a refreshing chorus and its catchy phrases.

The experience of suddenly becoming aware of someone who had always just been there is something many people—especially middle schoolers—can probably relate to in real time.

With a sprightly four-on-the-floor beat and cute vocals that capture the breezy feeling of summer, it’s a catchy pop tune.

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Hoshino Takashi

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Tokyo Summer Session feat. CHiCOHONEY WORKS

HoneyWorks “Tokyo Summer Session feat. CHiCO”

HoneyWorks, the creator unit known by the abbreviation Haniwa, made their major-label debut in 2014.

“Tokyo Summer Session feat.

CHiCO,” featuring the singer CHiCO, is included on their third major album, “Suki ni Naru Sono Shunkan o.” Its lyrics tell a story of two people who have feelings for each other but are swayed by every little thing the other says or does—something that will likely bring back the sweet-and-sour memories of youth not only for middle schoolers but for many listeners.

With its lively ensemble and cute, catchy melody that lingers in your ears, it’s a pop tune that conjures up summer scenes.

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Hoshino Takashi

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I can hear a voice.Mukai Taichi

Taichi Mukai / I Can Hear Your Voice (Official Music Video)

This is a song by singer-songwriter Taichi Mukai that carries a fresh, summery atmosphere, like being by the seaside.

Throughout the track, various timbres—piano, percussion, and more—resonate, conveying a lively, joyful feeling within a laid-back rhythm.

The groove, infused with elements of R&B, makes your body want to move, while the airy sound evokes a sense of drifting off into the distance—both are striking features.

The lyrics, depicting the descent into love and the accompanying shifts in emotion, are also memorable.

It’s a track that encourages you to savor your youth with calm rather than rushing headlong.

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kappamaki

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Ghost of the SeaYonezu Kenshi

Kenshi Yonezu – Spirits of the Sea

It’s a song by Kenshi Yonezu that seems to capture both the mystery and the terror of the sea.

It was written as the theme song for the film Children of the Sea.

The progression from a quiet, gentle atmosphere centered on the piano to a grand sound with added strings is striking.

Throughout the track, Yonezu’s vocals are digitally processed into a trembling, uncanny tone, which also feels like it heightens the sense of unease.

The lyrics incorporate words that evoke the grandeur of nature, conjuring an image of a mystical figure offering prayers into the distance.

It’s a song with a peculiar worldview that fills the heart with an energy pushing toward the future.

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ASOBONiziU

NiziU(니쥬) Digital Single 「ASOBO」 M/V

With a playful spirit, every day becomes more fun—that’s the feeling this NiziU track gives you.

Featuring house music and a Motown-style upbeat rhythm, it’s the kind of song that makes many listeners start moving without even realizing it.

Released in April 2022, it was also used in a Fanta commercial.

Its message, “Let’s enjoy everyday life no matter what,” amplifies that excited summer vacation mood.

It’s perfect for hanging out with friends or as background music for outings, so give it a listen when you want everyone to get hyped!

Nagisaimase

【imase】Nagisa（MV）

It’s a fresh, danceable track reminiscent of ’80s city pop.

Released in May 2023 and sung by imase, many of you may have heard it as the theme song for the news program ABEMA Prime.

Told from the perspective of a confident woman, the song portrays a romantic storyline, with imase’s switch between chest voice and falsetto expressing the protagonist’s emotional shifts.

Also included on the album Bonsai, it’s perfect for summer outings—be sure to add it to your driving playlist.

New EraUta from ONE PIECE FILM RED

[Ado] New Genesis (Uta from ONE PIECE FILM RED)

A rousing, uplifting song that powerfully sings of hope for the future—perfect for summer.

It was created as a theme song for the August 2022 film ONE PIECE FILM RED and the TV anime, and is also included on the acclaimed album “Uta no Uta ONE PIECE FILM RED.” It carries Uta’s wish to “make the world happy through song,” and the grand sound produced by Yasutaka Nakata together with Ado’s powerful vocals will lift your spirits.

Thanks to the movie’s massive success, it’s also very popular among elementary school students.

It heightens that thrilling summer vacation feeling, so be sure to give it a listen!