A classic, bittersweet youth song. Recommended popular tracks.
It’s nice to take some time now and then to reminisce and get a little sentimental, isn’t it?
This time, I’ve gathered Japanese songs that sing about those passionate yet fickle days of youth.
I hope that by listening to these tracks, you’ll be able to say, “The past is the past!” and move on.
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A masterpiece of poignant youth songs. Recommended popular tracks (111–120)
silhouetteKANA-BOON
The theme song for a certain anime by the popular rock band KANA-BOON.
The reckless, all-out lyrics perfectly match the raw spirit of youth.
Plus, the vocalist Maguro Taniguchi’s distinctive, soaring high-tone voice is a pleasure to listen to.
Masterpieces of poignant youth songs. Recommended popular tracks (121–130)
Blue SpringRADWIMPS
A track packed with the raw, bittersweet essence of youth from the rock band RADWIMPS, who became so famous after the mega-hit Your Name.
that there’s hardly anyone who doesn’t know them.
Its fast-driving rock sound makes it a perfect fit for a fresh, sparkling youth.
All of youthShout it Out
The up-and-coming rock band Shout it out’s major-label debut single.
It’s a track packed with true-to-life youth: fear of adolescence, struggles born of youth, and a raw, straightforward message that pierces the heart of every listener.
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Many people might know it because it was the set piece for the junior high division of the 78th NHK National School Music Competition.
It’s a song addressed to the teenage years, filled with dreams, conflicts, and anxieties.
Youth isn’t all fun, but it reminds us that who we are now exists because of that time.
Across the Universitygo!go!vanillas
A love song set on a university campus by the rapidly rising rock band go!go!vanillas.
While many people think of ‘high school’ when they hear the word ‘youth,’ this song is unusual in that it’s set in college.
It’s a track brimming with feelings that are distinctly different from those of high school.
Youth Lineikimonogakari
A song by the music group Ikimono-gakari, who announced a hiatus in 2017, celebrating the brilliance of youth.
The phrase “the sparkling line of youth” vividly captures a dazzling and powerful sense of youth.
It’s a track we especially want those in the midst of their youth to hear.
Youth, can you hear (this)?kariyushi 58
A song by Kariyushi 58, a rock band whose members are all from Okinawa, sung toward youth.
It’s a track meant for those who have finished their youthful days to listen to and feel nostalgic.
Its simple melody and gentle vocals resonate with the heart.
It’s a song that makes you feel there’s no need to give up on the dreams you once imagined.