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