Popular Autumn Songs Ranking [2026]
When we think of seasonal songs, summer and winter often come to mind, but in fact, there are surprisingly many autumn-themed tracks—and many of them are true classics.
This time, we’re bringing you a popularity ranking of autumn songs.
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Popular Autumn Songs Ranking [2026] (71–80)
underground mallyuzu71rank/position
It’s a song that could be called the origin of Yuzu, the folk duo that took off from the streets.
The opening line, “A sunny afternoon in October,” perfectly evokes the crisp air of autumn.
Carried by the simple timbre of an acoustic guitar, it portrays the bittersweet feeling of wanting to see someone you love but being unable to.
Yet it doesn’t just dwell in hesitation—you can also feel a forward-looking strength, a resolve to be honest about one’s feelings.
The track was included on their indie mini-album Yuzu no Moto, released in October 1997, and later featured on the best-of compilation Home [1997–2000].
It has a warmth that gently nudges you when you’re feeling uncertain.
It’s also perfect as a companion for an autumn stroll.
Night journeyYorushika72rank/position
How about a song that gently seeps into your heart on a long autumn night? The number by Yorushika beautifully captures the delicate emotions that waver in the quiet of the night.
It conveys the frustration of wanting to break free from the present yet being unable to take that final step.
Even so, the resolve to face forward while believing in a sliver of hope comes powerfully through in Suis’s clear, translucent vocals.
Released in March 2020, this piece was produced as an insert song for the feature-length animated film “A Whisker Away” and is also included on the album Plagiarism.
It’s a recommended track for contemplative walks home or moments when you want to sit quietly and reflect on yourself in a calm room.
Setting SunYorushika73rank/position
Yorushika is a two-person rock band that keeps detailed profiles private so that the creators don’t step in front of their work.
Their 13th digital-only single, “Shayō,” was written as the opening theme for the TV anime The Dangers in My Heart.
Its melancholy melody, brimming with an autumn atmosphere, is likely something many will want to listen to in October.
With a generally low key, it’s a sentimental pop tune that’s easy to sing at karaoke.
Embraced by the wintry windKoizumi Kyoko74rank/position
A signature song by Kyoko Koizumi that evokes the arrival of autumn.
The lyrics, sung amid a chill wind, poignantly convey the ache of unrequited love.
Released in November 1986, the track was also used as the theme song for the film “Don’t Lay a Hand on My Woman.” Written and composed by Toshihiko Takamizawa of THE ALFEE and recorded in Los Angeles, it beautifully expresses the yearning that begins the moment one falls in love and the sorrow of feelings that won’t reach their destination.
It’s a perfect choice for karaoke, letting you savor the atmosphere of autumn.
Sumire September LoveSHAZNA75rank/position
This song is SHAZNA’s second major-label single, counted among the “Big Four” of the visual kei scene.
Released in 1997, it debuted at No.
2 on the Oricon charts and was used as the ending theme for the debate variety show Beat Takeshi’s TV Tackle.
Blending a sweet, mellifluous vocal with a dreamy soundscape, the track portrays the bittersweet feelings of a September romance, capturing the hearts of many listeners.
Set against the backdrop of the city at dusk, it evokes the magical moment of falling in love—a sentimental pop tune perfect for the long autumn nights.
On a full-moon nightaimyon76rank/position
Singer-songwriter Aimyon, who radiates a one-of-a-kind presence with lyrics from an original angle.
Her fourth major single, released in April 2018, is marked by a driving sound that leaves a strong impression.
The lyrics, which skillfully capture the exhilaration and restlessness of a full-moon night, are sure to spark listeners’ imaginations.
Also included on the acclaimed album “Momentary Sixth Sense,” this track is perfect for long autumn nights when you yearn for a human touch.
Use it in a short movie set against a clear night sky to create an emotional atmosphere—it’s a stylish number.
That day, I told a lie on the spur of the moment.Nogizaka 4677rank/position
If you’re looking for a karaoke song to sing with a touch of melancholy on a long autumn night, why not try this track by Nogizaka46? Its lyrics portray the bittersweet regret of youth—how a casual lie lingers in the heart—and they perfectly match the somber atmosphere of autumn.
The driving track and wistful piano seem to express the protagonist’s complex emotions.
This song was included on the single “Nandome no Aozora ka?” released in October 2014, and, by popular request from fans, it was also featured on the acclaimed album “Tōmei na Iro.” With its strong narrative quality, it’s ideal when you want to sing softly and with feeling.
The music video, which depicts friendship and heartache, is also memorable, and listening with friends can really bring out the emo vibes.