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[Yutori Generation] Stylish, Youthful Anthems You'll Want to Listen To

For those born between 1987 and 2004—the so-called Yutori generation—music is synonymous with youth.

As listening habits shifted from CDs to streaming, iconic J-rock and J-pop songs helped shape a uniquely stylish culture through the streets, cafes, and social media.

Do you remember that song tied to your memories from back then? In this article, we’ll introduce tracks the Yutori generation encountered during their formative years—songs that still exude a chic vibe and continue to be loved today.

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[Yutori Generation] Stylish, Youthful Anthems You'll Want to Listen To
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1eastSTAY TUNESuchmos
STAY TUNESuchmosplay_arrow
The appeal of stylish music
2eastAliensKirinji
AliensKirinjiplay_arrow
A moving Kirinji classic that portrays solitude and love
3eastParallel SpecGesu no Kiwami Otome.
Parallel SpecGesu no Kiwami Otome.play_arrow
Representative song of Gesu no Kiwami Otome, a rebellion against society
4eastBeautiful WorldUtada Hikaru
Beautiful WorldUtada Hikaruplay_arrow
Utada Hikaru’s Evangelion theme song, a moving masterpiece that resonates with the heart
5eastSugar Song and Bitter StepUNISON SQUARE GARDEN
Sugar Song and Bitter StepUNISON SQUARE GARDENplay_arrow
A rhythm-packed song that blows everyday life away
6eastA Perfect SkyBONNIE PINK
A Perfect SkyBONNIE PINKplay_arrow
A refreshing blue-sky song of a summer tune
7eastSummer MemoriesKetsumeishi
Summer MemoriesKetsumeishiplay_arrow
Ketsumeishi’s classic, a summer song that colors youth
8eastNew Treasure IslandSakanakushon
New Treasure IslandSakanakushonplay_arrow
A song with lyrics in a Showa-style music video that leave a strong impression
9eastSUNHoshino Gen
SUNHoshino Genplay_arrow
A song by Gen Hoshino that gently unburdens the heart
10eastWhat is it? lolFuji Kaze
What is it? lolFuji Kazeplay_arrow
The new-generation Okayama-dialect R&B singer, Fujii Kaze, debut song
11eastTheory of evolutionRADIO FISH
Theory of evolutionRADIO FISHplay_arrow
A fiery dance track imbued with the resolve to survive in society
12eastI want to see you.iri
I want to see you.iriplay_arrow
The bittersweet love and city nights painted by iri’s songs
13eastPretenderOfisharu Higedan Dism
PretenderOfisharu Higedan Dismplay_arrow
A poignant classic about a love that could have been, if only in another timeline
14eastTokyo FlashVaundy
Tokyo FlashVaundyplay_arrow
A masterpiece that portrays urban loneliness and relationships
15eastNight of Osmanthuskinoko teikoku
Night of Osmanthuskinoko teikokuplay_arrow
On an autumn night, the scent of flowers brings back the feeling of love.