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