Songs to listen to in autumn: Ranking of popular Japanese bands [2026]
Since it’s the season of autumn music, how about lending an ear this year to artists you don’t usually listen to?
We’ve selected songs from Japanese bands that are perfect for fall, so you’re sure to find one or two that strike a chord.
Let’s make it a season full of diverse interests!
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Songs to Listen to in Autumn: Popular Japanese Band Track Rankings [2026] (51–60)
Tokyo autumn foliageyakozen57rank/position
A song that seeps into the heart as autumn deepens.
Considered one of Yakozen’s signature tracks, this piece was included on the album “Tokyo 23-Ward Recommended Memory Collection Bag,” released in November 2004.
Its lyrics—evoking aching love and the loneliness amid the bustle of the city—leave a strong impression, while the folk-tinged melody stirs the soul.
Takahiro “Pistol” Takehara’s powerful vocals and the simple yet resonant arrangement are part of its appeal.
A music video in the form of the short film “Sakanagashi” was also produced for this work, starring Susumu Terajima, and it drew considerable attention.
It’s perfect for listening alone at autumn dusk, lost in thought.
Falling AutumnACIDMAN58rank/position
A song by the three-piece rock band ACIDMAN whose dramatic development—where silence and passion intersect—shakes the heart.
Included on the album “equal,” released in September 2004, it has continued to captivate fans with its unique world, even without relying on tie-ins.
It begins with a guitar arpeggio that evokes the quiet of an autumn night, and the performance surges with emotion toward the end—truly breathtaking.
The cry that strives to carry feelings for things that are fading away becomes a “resonance,” spreading through the air.
A rock tune that gently stays by your side on long autumn nights when you want to drift into thought—why not give it a listen?
silhouetteKANA-BOON59rank/position
This song, Silhouette, was also very popular as an opening theme for the hit anime NARUTO Shippuden.
Its lyrics, which tie into the anime’s worldview, have made it a favorite among many fans.
It’s a characteristically fast-paced KANA-BOON track that gradually lifts your spirits, leaving you feeling refreshed by the time it ends.
It suits the calm atmosphere of autumn, yet it’s a number that gives you plenty of energy, motivation, and a positive mindset.
DearMrs. GREEN APPLE60rank/position
An emotional ballad written as the theme song for the film “Dear Family,” released in June 2024.
Lyrics expressing deep love for someone precious resonate through an ensemble woven from grand orchestration and band sound.
Its warm yet bittersweet message feels perfect for those autumn nights when you find yourself longing for connection.
Released in May 2024, the song reached No.
8 on the Billboard Japan Hot 100 weekly chart.
A heartwarming number you’ll want to listen to while thinking of someone important.
Songs to Listen to in Autumn: Popular Japanese Band Rankings [2026] (61–70)
lilacMrs. GREEN APPLE61rank/position
A heartwarming rock tune by Mrs.
GREEN APPLE, packed with the sweet-bitter flavor of youth and the anticipation of growth.
Centered on memories with loved ones and the finiteness of life, this song was chosen as the opening theme for the anime “Oblivion Battery,” which began airing in April 2024, and went on to win the 66th Japan Record Awards in December of the same year—achieving the remarkable feat of back-to-back victories.
It offers comfort to those feeling anxious or lonely in a corner of the city, giving them the courage to face forward while embracing their own imperfections.
When the start of a new chapter leaves you feeling low, listening to this track may lighten your heart and help you take a fresh step forward.
Song of PointillismMrs. GREEN APPLE62rank/position
A Mrs.
GREEN APPLE song that expresses various feelings about the finiteness of time.
Used as an insert song in the film “Ao-Natsu: Kimi ni Koi Shita 30-Nichi,” it conveys the emotions of two characters in the story.
The warm, grand sound centered on the piano is striking, and as it builds toward the chorus, the momentum of the music increases as if mirroring the swell of emotion.
While cherishing the memories piled up within limited time, the song voices—almost like a cry—the wish for this relationship to continue if at all possible.
It powerfully communicates the desire for summer not to end, and for the relationship not to end.
Same BlueOfisharu Higedan Dism63rank/position
A song by Official HIGE DANDism released on October 2, 2024 as the theme for the anime Blue Box.
It features an emotional, piano-centered sound, highlighted by Satoshi Fujihara’s clear, translucent vocals.
While delicately portraying the struggles and growth of youth, it carries a message filled with hope.
The lyrics beautifully express the changing seasons and the ebb and flow of first love, resonating deeply with listeners as they align with the anime’s worldview.
The theme of “blue,” symbolizing purity and fragility, is vividly woven throughout the lyrics, adding to its appeal.
It’s a refreshing yet powerful track that’s perfect for listening to on an autumn evening.