Popular Summer Songs / Summer Music Ranking [2026]

The Summer Without YouDEEN64rank/position

[Detective Conan ED4] The Summer Without You – DEEN

As summer draws to a close, do you ever find yourself overcome by a quiet melancholy? This classic ballad by DEEN gently stays by your side in those moments.

It brings back memories of those sweet summer days that can never return, and even as you carry an ache you can’t shake, you offer a small prayer in a corner of your heart… You can almost see the protagonist before your eyes.

Released in August 1997 as their 12th single, this song served as the ending theme for the anime Detective Conan.

When you want to quietly reflect on a love that has passed or sort out your feelings, listening to it will surely soften that sense of loneliness, if only a little.

Roco LotionORANGE RANGE65rank/position

ORANGE RANGE Locolotion VC HD

A feel-good party tune from Okinawa-born ORANGE RANGE! Just listening to it conjures up scenes of goofing around with friends under the blazing sun, and you can’t help but start moving your body.

This track is ORANGE RANGE’s sixth single, released in June 2004, and it became widely known as the song for Otsuka Beverage’s “MATCH” commercial.

It’s actually a cover of Little Eva’s “The Loco-Motion.” Put it on at the beach or while driving in the summer with friends or someone you like, and you’re sure to make the best memories! It’s the perfect song for anyone whose heart is fluttering at the start of a romance or who wants to make the most of summer.

BoyhoodInoue Yosui66rank/position

Boyhood - Yosui Inoue

That melody that gently stays by your side in those fleeting, bittersweet moments at summer’s end really resonates in the heart, doesn’t it? Inoue Yosui’s work has an irresistible charm, with a richly poetic worldview that awakens distant memories and the landscapes from the days when we were boys and girls, hidden in everyone’s heart.

Along with the beautiful tone of the piano, those faint feelings from back then seem to come back to life.

Released in September 1990 as his 29th single, the song became widely beloved after being used in a Sony commercial in 1991, and it even went on to sell over a million copies.

It’s also well known as the theme song for Toho’s film “Shonen Jidai” (Childhood Days) and is included on albums such as “Handsome Boy.” If you listen to it when you’re feeling a little sentimental, or while savoring the summer night breeze and reminiscing about the past, it will surely soak gently into your heart.

Chaco’s Seaside StorySazan Ōrusutāzu67rank/position

Chaco’s Seaside Story

Just hearing the breezy intro that evokes Group Sounds is enough to make many hearts skip a beat.

Released in January 1982, this song portrays a young couple’s love story set by the seaside, stirring a bittersweet feeling that overlaps with one’s own youth.

The playful wordplay in the lyrics brims with affection for the music scene of the time and overflows with the Southern All Stars’ signature sense of fun.

Many may also remember the song alongside the happy episode of Keisuke Kuwata and Yuko Hara announcing their marriage on a music program.

It’s a classic track included on the album “Shout!” as well as the best-of compilation “Umi no Yeah!!.”

together; along with; bothWANIMA68rank/position

WANIMA – Together (OFFICIAL VIDEO)

It’s a cheering song that lifts your spirits! Just listening to it gives you energy—the powerful sound so characteristic of WANIMA, along with lyrics that combine strength and warmth, are truly captivating.

Chosen in 2017 as the theme song for the project “Tomoni Susumu Kumamoto,” which focused on recovery from the Kumamoto earthquake, this piece carries the band members’ deep love for their hometown and a message of support.

It was included on their major first full-length album, “Everybody!!,” released in January 2018.

It’s a track that guides you to hold your ground together with your friends.

MiracleGReeeeN69rank/position

GReeeeN – Kiseki

Released in May 2008, this song drew attention as the theme for the TV drama “ROOKIES.” Centered on the themes of the “miracle” of meeting a loved one and the “path” they have walked together, it conveys hope for the future and gratitude in straightforward words.

It was also chosen as the entrance march for the 81st National High School Baseball Invitational Tournament in 2009, gaining popularity as a cheer song that colors passionate moments of youth.

Its warm yet powerful melody will gently give you a push as you strive toward your goals.

Music HourPorunogurafiti70rank/position

PORNOGRAFFITTI 'Music Hour (Short Ver.)'

It’s a feel-good summer song that sounds like it’s coming straight from the radio! This track by Porno Graffitti was released in July 2000 as their third single.

It was featured in a commercial for Otsuka Pharmaceutical’s Pocari Sweat.

The playful lyrics, like a radio host calling out to listeners, deliver that bubbly summer feeling.

The charm lies in how you can forget the complicated stuff and simply let yourself be carried by the joy of the music.

Listen to it on a summer drive or at a beach party with friends, and your memories are sure to shine even brighter.