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

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SHOW-YA – FAIRY (from the DVD “Daifukkatsusai” [Great Revival Festival])

SHOW-YA’s heavy metal summer anthem.

It’s as hot as the summer heat, with a crisp, dry, exhilarating band sound.

A great pick-me-up even when you’re feeling drained by the heat.

It also carries a refreshing vibe unique to a female-fronted band.

The flashy performance sounds like it would go off at a live show! And when you sing it at karaoke, be sure to headbang hard! It’ll make a scorching summer even hotter!

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kinya

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CupidoSTEREOPONY37rank/position

Stereopony – Cupido LIVE

Stereopony is a three-piece rock band consisting of vocalist-guitarist AIMI, bassist NOHANA, and drummer SHIHO.

Their song “Cupido” is notable for its exhilarating sound and crystal-clear vocals.

It also has a charming, bittersweet, youthful vibe that young listeners are likely to relate to.

Another highlight is the lyrics, which capture delicate emotions in straightforward words.

The raw expression goes beyond a simple love song and grabs your heart, refusing to let go.

This track may bring back memories of school-day dates or a first love—why not give it a listen?

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Yuuki

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“Lost Sea” – Split End (Official Music Video)

It’s a rock number packed tight with feelings of parting, one that really pierces the heart.

It’s a track by the Nara-based band Split End, released as a single in 2018.

The unadorned sound, melody, and vocals are so straightforward that even calling them “straightforward” feels almost redundant—they really grab you.

Yet it’s distinctly catchy, leaving a calming impression as you listen.

If you play it when you’re heartbroken and down, or weighed down by loneliness, it’s sure to stay by your side.

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Araki Jakkan

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Summer at 16the peggies39rank/position

the peggies / Summer at Sixteen

This work has a mysterious atmosphere that draws you into its fantastical lyrics.

It’s a track by the popular band the peggies, also known for handling the ending theme of the anime Sarazanmai, and it’s included on their 2012 mini-album “Peggies no Ongen.” Centered around a bass tone that resonates with delicate lines, it constructs a worldview that could be called dreamlike.

It’s so pleasant you can keep listening forever.

If you want to soak in a nostalgic mood on a summer night, this is the one for you.

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Araki Jakkan

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Chururira Summer Fishthe peggies40rank/position

Chururira Summer Fish

It’s an irresistible track with sparkling sounds and heart-fluttering poppiness that heralds the arrival of summer! “Chururira Summer Fish” is a truly anthemic summer song included on the major-label debut single by the three-piece girls’ rock band the peggies.

It vividly conjures up summer scenes—the blazing sun and the breeze brushing your skin.

The bittersweet world that pins the rush of a budding romance on “the magic of summer” is packed with down-to-earth expression from vocalist Yuho Kitazawa, making it easy to relate.

The effervescent band sound and soaring vocals supercharge that sense of summer freedom.

The call-and-response at shows is also a trademark, creating a euphoric, all-in-it-together atmosphere that sets the perfect mood!

Chururira Summer Fish ~Lovely Summer-chan Remix~the peggies41rank/position

the peggies / Chururira Summer Fish ~Lovely Summer-chan Remix~ Teaser

This is a song by the three-member girls’ band, the peggies.

Originally included on their 2017 single “Dreamy Journey,” the track was remixed by singer-songwriter Lovely Summer-chan.

It appears on the 2018 EP “Natsumeki Summer EP.” Its sound carries a certain nostalgic charm.

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Araki Jakkan

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Mask-wearing fangirlЯeal42rank/position

ЯeaL “Kamen Miha Joshi” Music Video (Short Ver.)

It’s a exhilarating rock tune from ЯeaL, who drew attention at the time as a teen girls’ band from Osaka! “Kamen Miha Joshi” is a track that belts out the slightly cynical truths of the SNS generation over blistering beats and soaring high-tone vocals.

Despite its aggressive sound, the music video shows refreshing scenes of the members cutting loose with friends by the seaside, perfectly syncing with the liberating feel of summer.

That contrast is exactly their hallmark—and under a blue sky, this is the ultimate summer song that’s sure to blow away your everyday frustrations.