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

Fireworks scatter over this river,Яeal43rank/position

ЯeaL “In This River Where Fireworks Scatter (10th Anniversary ver.)” Music Video

Fireworks in summer and past romance…

it’s a theme that clicks into place like a perfect puzzle.

It’s a song by the Osaka-based rock band Яeal, included on their 2014 mini-album “Change Your ЯeaL.” A cool rock tune featuring a striking, fast-paced sound arrangement.

The lyrics, however, capture a poignant world view, recalling the scene of fireworks once watched together with someone dear.

The storyline of “wanting to see them but being unable to” evokes the feeling of summer’s end.

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Araki Jakkan

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At the end of summertankobuchin44rank/position

Nidome no Natsu, Nidoto Aenai Kimi theme song “At Summer’s End” - Film-Inserted MV (Short Ver.) / Tancobuchin

A guitar rock number that blends a catchy vibe with bittersweet melancholy, tightening your chest as you listen.

It’s a track by Tankobuchin, a band from Saga Prefecture, included on the 2017 album “Nidome no Natsu, Nidoto Aenai Kimi feat.

Primember.” The song appears in the film of the same title, in which vocalist MADOKA plays the heroine.

Its lyrics, which convey straightforward feelings for someone you love, are sure to resonate across generations.

Don’t you have a summer romance that comes back to you, too?

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Araki Jakkan

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tsushimamire / Matsuri [PV]

A slightly eccentric summer rock number.

Since it’s called “Matsuri,” the Japanese taiko drums add a nice flavor, but I can’t help feeling they get a bit overshadowed by the eccentric, borderline perverse vibe of the vocals.

Then again, maybe that’s just fine.

The way it wraps up neatly with a slapped bass at the end is also quite nice.

Well done.

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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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.