Popular Autumn Songs Ranking [2026]

Signs of autumnofukōsu50rank/position

Aki No Kehai

This is a classic song that symbolically portrays the feeling of autumn and farewell.

With its delicate melody and moving lyrics, it beautifully conveys the emotions of a protagonist sensing the end of a romance.

Released as a single in August 1977, it served as the lead single for the album “JUNKTION.” As one of Off Course’s signature songs, it has been included in various best-of compilations.

It is said to be frequently used in scenes of dramas and films that deal with romantic breakups.

It’s recommended listening during an autumn evening, sitting by the window and lost in thought.

For older listeners, it will overlap with memories of their youth, becoming a nostalgic and deeply touching song.

Sumire September Loveippūdō51rank/position

Sumire September Love – IPPU-DO

A heartfelt classic that evokes the coming of autumn.

Ippūdo’s gentle vocals beautifully express feelings swaying between dreams and reality.

Released in July 1982 as Kanebo Cosmetics’ autumn campaign song, it reached No.

2 on the Oricon chart and sold 450,000 copies.

Featured in a commercial starring Brooke Shields, it became a major talking point.

The song harmonizes a fantastical worldview with the poignant mood of autumn, making it perfect for listening alone on a quiet night.

It’s a piece that stays close to your heart when you want to bask in nostalgia or when you’re hoping to reunite with someone special.

autumn orangeAAA52rank/position

autumn orange

This song weaves together an autumn landscape dyed in orange and a bittersweet feeling that can’t be conveyed, even to someone so close by.

It’s a track included on AAA’s 2014 album “GOLD SYMPHONY,” delicately portraying both the imagery of fall and the emotions of unrequited love.

In the season of swirling dead leaves, the protagonist holds on to their feelings yet can’t take that first step—an experience many will surely relate to.

The vocals by Misako Uno and Takahiro Nishijima layer with Mitsuhiro Hidaka’s rap to express shifting emotions.

It’s a poignant pop tune you’ll want to listen to by the window at dusk.

evening primroseNovelbright53rank/position

Novelbright – Evening Primrose [Official Music Video]

A perfect song for the autumn season that leaves you feeling a little lonely.

The rock band Novelbright, who rose to fame from street performances, released it in December 2020.

The track is an epic love ballad distinguished by its dramatic piano.

It portrays the aching feeling of being unable to forget a former lover—something many will relate to.

Takenaka Yudai’s high-toned vocals gently embrace that sentimental mood and offer comfort.

The song is also included on the album “Kaimaku Sengen,” and in February 2021 it was aired during the weather segment of the information program “Tokudane!”.

It’s a masterpiece you’ll want to sing with emotion at karaoke on long autumn nights.

balladKetsumeishi54rank/position

Ketsumeishi “Ballad”

A gem of a ballad from Ketsumeishi that portrays the heartrending feelings of a man tormented by unrequited love.

This work is their first full-fledged ballad, with rap kept to a minimum, and its poignant melody and lyrics depicting the complex romances of adults create a gentle, subdued atmosphere.

It was also used as the theme song for the TV program “Sukkiri!!,” becoming a beloved classic that resonated with many.

If you’re dealing with heartbreak or struggling with unrequited love, this is a song that will be by your side—why not give it a listen?

I jumped into the pool in October.Keyakizaka4655rank/position

Keyakizaka46 – Jumped into the Pool in October [Vocal Line Distribution/Formation]

With their exceptional expressiveness and powerful messages, Keyakizaka46 radiated a presence that transcended the idol genre.

This is a single brimming with fresh, impulsive energy that blows away the melancholic mood of autumn.

The image of breaking out of a stifling daily life and heading to an out-of-season pool conveys a strong desire to shatter the status quo.

The track is included on the best-of album released in October 2020, “A Moment Longer Than Eternity: We Who Certainly Existed Back Then.” It was also featured in an AEON Card commercial.

Incidentally, although it was originally prepared as a single, various circumstances led to it being shelved, and fans are still hoping for a standalone single release.

Halloween NightAKB4856rank/position

[MV full] Halloween Night / AKB48 [Official]

This is a Halloween-themed song by AKB48 that fully incorporates disco sounds from the 1970s and 1980s.

Released in August 2015 as their 41st major single, it was used as the theme song for Fuji TV’s “Odaiba Yume Tairiku” and in Asahi Soft Drinks’ “WONDA” commercials.

The four-on-the-floor rhythm and mirror-ball-like synths amplify the message of making the most of that one special night of the year.

The simple choreography by Papaya Suzuki, which anyone can dance to, is another highlight.

It’s the perfect track for dressing up and partying with friends, getting everyone hyped at karaoke, or fully enjoying an autumn night.