Songs to listen to in autumn: Ranking of popular Japanese bands [2026]

RAGE OF DUSTSPYAIR86rank/position

SPYAIR 『RAGE OF DUST』(Short Ver.)

It’s the theme song for the anime Mobile Suit Gundam: Iron-Blooded Orphans.

The heavy guitar riffs, the driving drum rhythms, and the piercing vocals are really cool.

It was released in 2016 as the 19th single by the rock band SPYAIR.

EnchantedSaucy Dog87rank/position

Saucy Dog “Enchanted” Music Video

This is a love song by Saucy Dog that portrays the growing anxiety and excitement during days when the couple can’t meet.

Their nightly talks over video calls are expressed through gentle lyrics.

You can glimpse a relationship where even small jabs and seemingly trivial conversations become precious communication.

The song was released as a digital single in March 2022 and was chosen as the theme song for ABEMA’s original romance show “Koisuru ♡ Shūmatsu Homestay 2022 Spring.” It’s perfect not only for those in long-distance relationships, but also for anyone who finds small happiness in everyday life.

Starrrrrrr[Alexandros]88rank/position

[Alexandros] / starrrrrrr feat. GEROCK

This vivid song portrays a journey of the heart in search of hope, beginning with a single beam of light in the darkness.

Set to an emotional rock sound crafted by [Alexandros], it powerfully sings of hesitation, suffering, and the will to face forward.

Included on a single released in January 2013 and produced as a tie-in with Sapporo Beverage’s natural sparkling water “GEROLSTEINER,” the track brims with passion born from summer festival experiences.

With its driving rhythm and melody that makes full use of a wide vocal range, it’s sure to energize any school festival or karaoke session.

If two people sing it, you can split the high and low parts, so it’s also great to try with a friend.

horizonback number89rank/position

back number – Horizon

A gem of a ballad delivered by back number, a band that captures listeners’ hearts with poignant lyrics.

Beginning with a gentle piano melody, this song weaves a story about the pain of dreams and hopes suddenly collapsing, and the will to look forward and begin anew.

Many will find their own experiences reflected in the raw, urgent feelings—like a cry for one’s existence—born from unnoticed loneliness.

Created for high school students whose Inter-High was canceled, the song was released on YouTube in August 2020.

It’s a classic that quietly stays by your side when summer fun has passed and a faint loneliness sets in.

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back number – Bouquet (Short ver.)

A band so captivating at voicing the feelings of a lovesick boy that none can surpass them.

They make you realize how heavy and precious it is to care for just one person.

That’s why it’s wistful, that’s why it’s heartbreaking.

It’s a perfect coming-of-age song for autumn.