Songs You Want to Listen to in Summer: Girls’ Bands Popular Song Ranking [2026]

I like melancholy skies.Za Koinrokkāzu46rank/position

The Coinlockers / I Like the Melancholy Sky Music Video

The Coinlockers is a girl-band idol group produced by Yasushi Akimoto, the producer behind the AKB48 Group and the Sakamichi Series.

While summer typically evokes images of a deep blue, crystal-clear sky and a dazzling sun, this work, “I Like Melancholy Skies,” as the title suggests, sings about a fondness for overcast skies.

Indeed, when something is weighing on your mind, the blazing sun can feel oppressive.

Without forcing your mood upward, this brisk number somehow lightens your heart as you listen.

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Shangri-LaChatto Monchī47rank/position

Chatmonchy “Shangri-La” Music Video

The sound evokes a refreshing summer breeze—truly captivating! This work gently sings about a yearning for a utopia and the importance of human connection.

Released in November 2006, the song was chosen as the ending theme for the Fuji TV anime “Hataraki Man,” which sparked widespread attention.

It became Chatmonchy’s first single to break into the top 10 of the Oricon charts—a milestone track for the band.

The bass line centers on octave playing, making it great for beginners.

Highly recommended as a summer vacation practice piece—give it a try!

It’ll get stained.Chatto Monchī48rank/position

Chatmonchy “I’ll Be Dyed” Music Video

If you’re looking to indulge in a slightly sentimental mood on a chilly autumn night, I recommend a wistful mid-tempo number from Chatmonchy.

Released in November 2008, this song poignantly conveys the loneliness of city nights and the tender ache of stretching yourself to do something unfamiliar.

The gradient of a heart that has lost something precious and is slowly dyed a different color seems to resonate in your chest, carried by Eriko Hashimoto’s aching vocals.

This was the band’s ninth single and marked their first entry into the Oricon Top 10.

It was also used as the theme song for the drama “Tonsura” and included on the classic album “Kokuhaku” (Confession).

Sing it earnestly at karaoke, and memories of your youth might just come flooding back.

Butterfly of the flying fishChatto Monchī49rank/position

Chatmonchy “Flying Fish Butterfly” Music Video

If you’re looking for a refreshingly invigorating track that’s perfect for summer, this is the one I recommend.

Crafted by Chatmonchy, it stands out with its crisp sound and poetic lyrics.

Released in June 2007, the song was also used as the ending theme for the TV Kanagawa program “saku saku.” It’s included on the album “Seimeiryoku” and peaked at No.

9 on the Oricon charts.

Ideal for anyone wanting to bask in the sense of summer freedom or feeling ready to take on something new.

The First Steprakkuraifu50rank/position

Luck Life / The First Step [Music Video] (TV Anime 'Cheer Boys!!' Opening Theme)

This upbeat, exciting track that gets you hooked from the sparkling intro is Haji no Ippo (The First Step), which also served as the opening theme for the anime Cheer Boys!!.

It’s performed by Luck Life, a rock band from Osaka.

Their songs resonate deeply, driven by their motto: “We don’t want to sell a million copies; we want to reach a million hearts.” It takes a lot of courage to take that very first step when you’re starting something new, doesn’t it? This is a song I hope you’ll listen to while thinking of the friend who gave you that push when you needed it most!

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