Relive those feelings from back in the day! Youth anthems recommended for the Yutori generation
For those from the so-called “Yutori Generation,” likely born around 1987 to 2004, their youth probably spans from about 2002 to 2019.
Music we listened to during our formative years has that mysterious power to pull us right back to that time, no matter how much time passes.
So this time, we’ve compiled a list of classic youth anthems recommended for the Yutori Generation.
From universally known hits to hidden gems, we’ll cover a wide range—so don’t miss it!
Playlist
| Relive those feelings from back in the day! Youth anthems recommended for the Yutori generation | |||
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| show_chart | Title | Playlist | Review |
| 1 | From Me to Youflumpool |  play_arrow | A classic flumpool song that colors youth, singing of pure love. |
| 2 | Dear, boyHump Back |  play_arrow | Music that supports young people chasing their dreams |
| 3 | Blue and SummerMrs. GREEN APPLE |  play_arrow | The exhilarating rock of Aonatsu captures the emotions of youth. |
| 4 | You and the summer music festivalSHISHAMO |  play_arrow | A pop tune that captures the youthful spirit of summer festivals. |
| 5 | together; along with; bothWANIMA |  play_arrow | Cheering on youth with WANIMA’s encouraging songs |
| 6 | CHE.R.RYYUI |  play_arrow | YUI’s spring song, the bittersweet memories of youth |
| 7 | One moreFUNKY MONKEY BABYS |  play_arrow | An anthem of encouragement for student athletes, celebrating dreams and hard work |
| 8 | The Door to TomorrowI WiSH |  play_arrow | A moving song that captures the bittersweetness of youth |
| 9 | C.h.a.o.s.m.y.t.h.ONE OK ROCK |  play_arrow | A moving song that depicts the youth of ONE OK ROCK |
| 10 | You don’t listen to rock.aimyon |  play_arrow | Aimyong’s bittersweet youth song |
| 11 | All of the YouthFujifaburikku |  play_arrow | A masterpiece that captures the bittersweetness of youth at the end of summer |
| 12 | Youth PhotographLittle Glee Monster |  play_arrow | A heartwarming classic that captures memories of youth |
| 13 | Blue SpringSUPER BEAVER |  play_arrow | A youthful message with an emotionally rich rock sound |
| 14 | YELLikimonogakari |  play_arrow | A song that supports the end of youth and a new beginning |
| 15 | Youthful AmigoShūji to Akira |  play_arrow | A classic song that portrays youthful friendship and dreams. |
| 16 | Heavy rotationAKB48 |  play_arrow | AKB48’s “Koi Suru Fortune Cookie” is a big hit. |
| 17 | Good-bye daysYUI for Amaoto Kaoru |  play_arrow | Ephemeral farewells and the bittersweet feelings of youth |
| 18 | The season of farewellSHISHAMO |  play_arrow | A song that portrays the bittersweet unrequited love of a graduation ceremony |
| 19 | brand-newSaucy Dog |  play_arrow | A positive song depicting Saucy Dog’s new start |
| 20 | Blue BenchSasuke |  play_arrow | A moving work about heartbreak and songs of memories, touching generations |
| 21 | The Autumn SongELLEGARDEN |  play_arrow | A masterpiece that expresses the loneliness of autumn through rock |
| 22 | Happy DaysOtsuka Ai |  play_arrow | Ai Otsuka’s exhilarating summer rock number, memories of youth |
| 23 | Have you seen the crimson-red sky?BUMP OF CHICKEN |  play_arrow | A poignant song born from the sunset, resonating in the heart |
| 24 | Chocolate DiscoPerfume |  play_arrow | A classic, pop-style love song for Valentine’s Day |
| 25 | cherry (sweet cherry; cherry fruit)Otsuka Ai |  play_arrow | Ai Otsuka’s 2nd single, a song depicting romantic love. |
| 26 | Peach-Colored Unrequited LoveMatsuura Aya |  play_arrow | Aya Matsuura’s peach-colored love song |
| 27 | 366 daysHY |  play_arrow | A haunting, heart-wrenching ballad that sings of the pain of heartbreak |
| 28 | Baby, I love youTEE |  play_arrow | A sincere love song, a heart-touching ballad |
| 29 | cotton candyback number |  play_arrow | A bittersweet song depicting the budding feelings of love at a summer festival |
| 30 | tobacco / cigarette(s)Koresawa |  play_arrow | A poignant song that portrays the pain of heartbreak |
| 31 | Song of LoveKōda Kumi |  play_arrow | Kumi Koda’s poignant ballad that gives love |
| 32 | SAKURA DropsUtada Hikaru |  play_arrow | Hikaru Utada “Sakura Drops” |
| 33 | crescent moonayaka |  play_arrow | Ayaka’s signature song, a poignant track about longing in a long-distance relationship |
| 34 | User ManualNishino Kana |  play_arrow | Kana Nishino’s theme song—a track inspired by an instruction manual. |
| 35 | Ms. SeptemberRADWIMPS |  play_arrow | RADWIMPS' poignant autumn masterpiece that evokes memories |
| 36 | Promise in Madder Redikimonogakari |  play_arrow | A classic autumn song that sings of feelings about limited time |
| 37 | Night of Osmanthuskinoko teikoku |  play_arrow | Autumn night, the timbre of fleeting memories |
| 38 | red-yellow fragrant olive (Osmanthus fragrans)Fujifaburikku |  play_arrow | A song of memories and emotions swaying in the scent of autumn |
| 39 | ginkgoYūsuke |  play_arrow | A poignant love song from Yusuke that resonates with the heart |
| 40 | Unchanging ThingsOku Hanako |  play_arrow | A nostalgic youth song on a summer evening |
| 41 | Summer Colorsyuzu |  play_arrow | A moving summer youth anthem about racing down hills on a bicycle |
| 42 | Memory ScrollAKB48 |  play_arrow | An anthem of AI's triumph, depicting scenes of youth and hope |
| 43 | The limits of languageHinatazaka46 |  play_arrow | Hina Kawata sings of bonds of the heart ahead of graduation. |
| 44 | Teenager ForeverKing Gnu |  play_arrow | A powerful anthem that captures the restless urgency of youth |
| 45 | I should be able to fly (in the sky).supittsu |  play_arrow | Introduction to Spitz’s classic love songs |
| 46 | 1000 daysnozomi |  play_arrow | With the bittersweet sentiment of high school days and a heartfelt cheer for the future, infused with deep emotion |
| 47 | Why do we run?Nogizaka 46 |  play_arrow | A Nogizaka46 song that portrays the impulses of youth |
| 48 | snowdropConton Candy |  play_arrow | An uplifting anthem about adolescent emotions—a song that gives you courage |
| 49 | cherrysupittsu |  play_arrow | The charm of iconic songs that color Spitz's youth |
| 50 | WOW WAR TONIGHT ~Sometimes You Gotta Start a Movement~H Jungle with T |  play_arrow | A timeless anthem of support, a will for change |
| 51 | LA LA LA Love SongKubota Toshinobu |  play_arrow | A sweet, bittersweet love song, an eternal romance |
| 52 | Broken RadioTokunaga Hideaki |  play_arrow | Timeless anthems that color our youth, music that resonates with the heart |
| 53 | The strong and fleeting onesCocco |  play_arrow | A journey to protect love: the struggles and hopes of life |
| 54 | Blown by the windElefanto Kashimashi |  play_arrow | A classic song depicting a youthful farewell and a new journey |
| 55 | 10-year cherry blossomsAKB48 |  play_arrow | Spring graduation song, a story of parting and reunion |
| 56 | Dan Dan Kokoro HikaretekuFIELD OF VIEW |  play_arrow | A refreshing song filled with young love and courage |
| 57 | Make It CountINI |  play_arrow | INI's warm message song |
| 58 | SAKURA GoodbyeSCANDAL |  play_arrow | An early signature work by SCANDAL that portrays graduation |
| 59 | White Winterfuki no tō |  play_arrow | The shifting of autumn to winter and the sorrow of heartbreak |
| 60 | Graduationgagaga supi |  play_arrow | A love song that likens a breakup with a lover to a graduation |
| 61 | Young PeopleSanīdēi Sābisu |  play_arrow | A representative work that gently portrays the delicate emotions of youth |
| 62 | single bedSha ran Q |  play_arrow | A ballad about lingering feelings for an ex-lover |
| 63 | One day, suddenlyToa e moa |  play_arrow | A love song that portrays the feelings of shifting from friendship to romance |
| 64 | Young SongKawasaki Takaya |  play_arrow | A soothing song for busy adults |
| 65 | I’ve always liked you.Saitō Kazuyoshi |  play_arrow | Saito Kazuyoshi’s Lyrical Love Song |
| 66 | Runnerbakufū suranpu |  play_arrow | A classic by Bakufu Slump portrays youth and the bonds of friendship |
| 67 | Is youth embarrassing, or is it youth if it’s embarrassing?Ryokushokushakai |  play_arrow | A Ryokuoushoku Shakai song portraying the brilliance and conflicts of youth |