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!

Playlist

Songs to listen to in autumn: Ranking of popular Japanese bands [2026]
	Title	Playlist	Review
1	red-yellow fragrant olive (Osmanthus fragrans)Fujifaburikku		A song of memories and emotions swaying in the scent of autumn
2	Maplesupittsu		Embrace the memories and move forward
3	Ms. SeptemberRADWIMPS		RADWIMPS' poignant autumn masterpiece that evokes memories
4	Starlight ParadeSEKAI NO OWARI		Early masterpiece by SEKAI NO OWARI, with a fantastical worldview
5	Promise in Madder Redikimonogakari		A classic autumn song that sings of feelings about limited time
6	Hello, Again ~A Place That’s Been There Since Long AgoMy Little Lover		An iconic song of the 90s, autumn nostalgia
7	gentianWANIMA		WANIMA’s powerful anthem of youth, born in Kumamoto
8	The Autumn SongELLEGARDEN		A masterpiece that expresses the loneliness of autumn through rock
9	Moonlight FlowerJanne Da Arc		Autumn classic, the bittersweet feelings of a broken heart
10	Have you seen the crimson-red sky?BUMP OF CHICKEN		A poignant song born from the sunset, resonating in the heart
11	KoiAndrop		androp’s movie theme song, a pure love song
12	Night of Osmanthuskinoko teikoku		Autumn night, the timbre of fleeting memories
13	Crimson-colored sunsetFujifaburikku		Autumn sunset and nostalgic music
14	astronomical observationBUMP OF CHICKEN		Stargazing: The allure of a timeless song that resonates with the heart
15	A Colorful WorldJUDY AND MARY		An autumn song by JUDY AND MARY, a famous band from the '90s.
16	Happy Endingback number		A season when bittersweet love songs resonate with the heart
17	Tomorrow never knowsMr.Children		A classic that captures the emotions of youth, with lyrics and melodies that resonate with the heart.
18	SeptemberSakanakushon		A melancholic band sound and electro...
19	sasanqua (Camellia sasanqua)SEKAI NO OWARI		A passionate cheer for those who face adversity
20	balladKetsumeishi		A ballad that portrays the poignant feelings of an unrequited love.
21	Tsubasaandāgurafu		An autumn rock ... that portrays youthful romance, dreams, and hopes
22	red-orangeACIDMAN		ACIDMAN’s famous song, a sense of floating and a late-autumn scene
23	BELOVEDGLAY		GLAY’s “BELOVED” is a classic song that’s perfect for autumn.
24	Swallowtail Butterfly ~Love Song~YEN TOWN BAND		A melancholic classic: the world of Chara
25	Setting SunYorushika		Yorushika’s new song that captures the feeling of autumn in the air
26	Song of the Eternal NightKami wa saikoro o furanai		God does not play dice, and feelings for someone important
27	Sumire September LoveSHAZNA		SHAZNA: The Bittersweet Feelings of Love in September
28	Serene and sweet autumn evening lyricismUNISON SQUARE GARDEN		A masterpiece that turned an autumn sunset into sound
29	Night journeyYorushika		Music that quietly resonates on a long autumn night
30	Autumn nightFOMARE		A bittersweet melodic punk that echoes on an autumn night
31	HoneymoonSEKAI NO OWARI		A delicate, wistful song depicting the moon and the passage of time
32	Moonlit Horizon[Alexandros]		The feelings of a young person swaying under the autumn night sky
33	A man’s heart is as changeable as autumn weather.Gōruden Bonbā		A poignant autumn song, a tune that touches the heart
34	All of the YouthFujifaburikku		A moving classic that depicts the end of summer
35	The night of the school festivalBase Ball Bear		Bebobe’s 18th single, with a school-themed music video that’s striking.
36	language of flowersMr.Children		A masterpiece by Mr.Children that portrays the pain of heartbreak and personal growth
37	Ya Ya (I Won’t Forget That Time)Sazan Ōrusutāzu		A heartwarming song of youth overflowing with nostalgia
38	Howl at the MoonYorushika		A deep Yorushika song that's perfect for autumn
39	moonbowBUMP OF CHICKEN		A journey of the heart gazing at the light of hope
40	Monochrome of the Autumn WindFIELD OF VIEW		A plaintive autumn song of lost love
41	MPRINCESS PRINCESS		Bittersweet breakup songs heal the hearts of adults.
42	The Koshu Highway is already in autumn.RC sakuseshon		A classic song by RC Succession about the Kōshū Highway in autumn
43	late autumnThe Back Horn		An emotive masterpiece depicting the scenery of late autumn
44	late autumngagaga supi		A punk classic that portrays the poignant heartbreak of autumn
45	It’ll get stained.Chatto Monchī		A poignant Chatmon song echoing on an autumn night
46	AutumnYabai T-shatsu Yasan		A song by Yabai T-Shirts Yasan that humorously sings about autumn
47	catDISH//		A masterpiece: Aimyon's 'Marigold'
48	I wonder if I’d still say it’s too late.Saucy Dog		A moving song that conveys the pain of heartbreak and a faint, budding love
49	Tokyo Sunsetback number		A timeless song that heals loneliness on an autumn evening
50	The way the autumn rain falls is endearing.indigo la End		Love set to a moody, slightly suspicious-sounding accompaniment…
51	A Ticket Given by AutumnMr.Children		Mr.Children’s autumn masterpiece, a heartwarming song
52	autumn rainSonar Pocket		Autumn rain is a poignant heartbreak ballad.
53	OctoberTHE BOOM		Focus on the sentimental classic 'October'
54	Fall feels emoKyūso Nekokami		Kyuso Nekokami’s poignant autumn classic
55	Crescent Moon SunsetSakanakushon		Impressive songs by Sakanaction
56	moon bathingYorushika		The quiet and mysterious world of Yorushika
57	Tokyo autumn foliageyakozen		The melancholic autumn song by Yakozen resonates deeply with the heart.
58	Falling AutumnACIDMAN		ACIDMAN's music expresses silence and passion
59	silhouetteKANA-BOON		Memorable songs from the anime Naruto
60	DearMrs. GREEN APPLE		A moving theme song that sings of love for someone special
61	lilacMrs. GREEN APPLE		A heartwarming rock tune of youth that gives you courage
62	Song of PointillismMrs. GREEN APPLE		A poignant love in limited time
63	Same BlueOfisharu Higedan Dism		An emotional track that portrays the conflicts and hopes of youth
64	NonfictionSaucy Dog		A cry from the heart wavering between ideals and reality
65	SeptemberAndrop		Singing about the nostalgic romance of youth
66	Festival preparationsgagaga supi		A youthful rock ballad about falling in love at the school festival
67	Summer MemoriesKetsumeishi		Memories of summer, a heart swaying in the autumn breeze
68	October’s (2025 mix)Harukamirai		A coming-of-age song that portrays anxiety about the future
69	Liar MoonYorushika		Yorushika’s delicate ballad, stirring the heart
70	Beyond a thousand nightsAqua Timez		Anime theme song, a pure-love rock ballad
71	Islanders’ TreasureBEGIN		Summer songs feel pleasant even in autumn.
72	AnswerBUMP OF CHICKEN		The theme song of March Comes in Like a Lion, a refreshing tune
73	Song of the WheelsBUMP OF CHICKEN		A bittersweet morning of parting, the sound of a mandolin
74	threadBank Band		Ito (Thread), a moving song presented by Bank Band
75	OtonokeCreepy Nuts		The mysterious power of music that possesses the heart
76	It’s a small worldKing Gnu		Introduction to King Gnu’s early-autumn songs
77	SPECIALZKing Gnu		King Gnu's dark, fervent anthem from Jujutsu Kaisen
78	walnutMr.Children		An autumn song depicting encounters and farewells in life
79	Shadows of SummerMrs. GREEN APPLE		A poignant song depicting the end of summer
80	Even if we get married somedayMy Hair is Bad		A heartrending love song that resonates with the heart, My Hair is Bad
81	PretenderOfisharu Higedan Dism		A timeless, soul-stirring masterpiece that portrays the pain of heartbreak
82	Suzume feat. ToakaRADWIMPS		The theme song of Makoto Shinkai’s film “Suzume”
83	Kanata HarukaRADWIMPS		The winter season for quietly deepening love
84	SparkleRADWIMPS		From summer to autumn, the preciousness of the shimmering days
85	RAGE OF DUSTSPYAIR		SPYAIR’s fiery rock theme song for Gundam
86	EnchantedSaucy Dog		Depicting the anxieties of a long-distance relationship and its small moments of happiness
87	Starrrrrrr[Alexandros]		A journey of the heart seeking light, a song of hope
88	horizonback number		A poignant song for rebirth that resonates with the heart
89	bouquetback number		The best music that sings of the bittersweet emotions of youth
90	Tulipindigo la End		A song that expresses the pain of heartbreak through the language of flowers
91	Loverssumika		A heartwarming song that portrays the love and trust between two people
92	mutual feelingsthe shes gone		A breakup-support song by the shes gone
93	YELLikimonogakari		A poignant autumn song that resonates with the heart, a track of hope
94	It’s because I listened to Bach’s melody at night.Sakanakushon		Incorporating elements of alternative rock and electronica…
95	single bedSha ran Q		Sharan Q’s classic: a bittersweet autumn heartbreak song
96	Nagisasupittsu		A poignant Spitz classic to listen to at the end of summer
97	Japanese rice is the best in the world.Uchikubi Gokumon Doukoukai		An eccentric band that sings Japan’s number-one rice song
98	Mela!Ryokushokushakai		The courage to forge your own path
99	more than wordsHitsuji Bungaku		Hitsujibungaku’s moving song becomes a big hit as an anime ending theme
100	When it shinesHitsuji Bungaku		The OP song from the anime “The Heike Story,” with powerful lyrics