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

Night journeyYorushika29rank/position

Yorushika – Night Journey (OFFICIAL VIDEO)

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.

Autumn nightFOMARE30rank/position

Autumn night

This song melodically plays out a wistful autumn night.

It’s included on FOMARE’s first full-length album, FORCE.

Released in June 2019, the track bears a strong influence of melodic punk.

The lyrics, which cherish poetic expression in Japanese, paint farewells and loneliness in the colors of autumn—without forgetting the small moments of solace and hope hidden in everyday life.

Recommended for those who’ve experienced heartbreak or feel like reflecting on the past.

How about spending a long autumn night in quiet introspection while listening to this piece?

HoneymoonSEKAI NO OWARI31rank/position

Mitsunotsuki

Featured on the February 2019 album “Lip,” this track offers a soothing contrast between delicate instrumentation and a gentle vocal delivery.

As time passes and things change, the moon continues to shine in memory.

The lyrics, painting such scenes, evoke a beautiful yet bittersweet story.

It’s a nostalgic number with an irresistible, uniquely floating sensation where reality and fantasy seem to blend.

Moonlit Horizon[Alexandros]32rank/position

[ALEXANDROS] – Moon-colored Horizon (MV)

This is a song that captures the feelings of a young person searching for their place in the world while gazing up at the autumn night sky.

The lyrics penned by Yohei Kawakami of [ALEXANDROS] are filled with emotions that ebb and flow in everyday life.

Set against the backdrop of Tokyo, it portrays a protagonist who, though lost between yesterday and tomorrow, strives to look ahead—resonating deeply with listeners.

Released in July 2019, the track was also featured in Japan Coca-Cola’s Aquarius commercial, creating a major buzz.

With a refreshing sound that’s perfect for the transition from summer to autumn, it suits the coming season well.

It’s a highly recommended song for students worried about their path or future, and for anyone about to take a new step forward.

A man’s heart is as changeable as autumn weather.Gōruden Bonbā33rank/position

Otokogokoro to Aki no sora

When it comes to a wistful autumn song that overturns the image of a visual-kei air band, this might be the one.

Cleverly riffing on the phrase “a woman’s heart and autumn sky,” it portrays the delicate, ever-shifting emotions of a man.

Its somewhat nostalgic kayōkyoku-style melody further accentuates the peculiar melancholy of autumn.

This soul-stirring track is included on the album “Golden Hour: Best of the Second Half of 2010,” released in January 2011.

The album garnered strong support, debuting at No.

3 on the Oricon weekly chart.

It’s perfect for long autumn nights when you’re troubled by love or feeling sentimental.

Why not listen to it while watching the changeable skies and reflecting on your own feelings?

All of the YouthFujifaburikku34rank/position

Fujifabric – Youth of Everything

Released in November 2007 as a lead single from the album TEENAGER, their tenth single is an enduring classic that portrays the melancholy at summer’s end and has been covered by many artists.

It was also used as an insert song for the drama SUMMER NUDE, wasn’t it? The loneliness at the moment the final firework fades, the unease about change, and those feelings that can’t be put into words—don’t they tighten the listener’s chest? When you listen to this song alongside the clear autumn night sky or a sunset scene, memories of days gone by come flooding back, and you can’t help but sink into a sentimental mood.

The night of the school festivalBase Ball Bear35rank/position

Base Ball Bear – The Night of the School Festival

This is the 18th single released in September 2015 by Base Ball Bear, a three-piece band formed in 2001 and commonly known as Bebobe.

The pop sound coming from the black-and-white music video, which shows them performing on a set that appears to be a school, is irresistibly captivating.