Popular Summer Songs / Summer Music Ranking [2026]

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Galileo Galilei 'Summer Sky'

A summer song by the hugely popular rock band Galileo Galilei that captures the glow of youth.

Yuki Ozaki’s plain-spoken, earnest vocals beautifully express the bittersweetness of summer’s end and the anticipation of new beginnings.

Released in June 2010, the track was also used as the opening theme for the anime Big Windup! The Summer Tournament Arc.

With its dreamy guitar sound and pulsing bassline, it’s perfect as background music for summer drives and outdoor trips—and it’s guaranteed to get everyone hyped when you’re hanging out with friends of the same generation.

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macaroni empitsu “Summer Love Sensation” MV

Set to a breezy, upbeat pop-rock sound, this Macaroni Enpitsu number paints a picture of summer romance.

You can almost see the scenes brimming with youthful sparkle and bittersweet emotion—like the fireworks we watched together while you wore a yukata.

Released in August 2017 as the band’s first single, the song was also included on their first full-length album, CHOSYOKU.

It served as the ending theme for TV Tokyo’s music program MelodiX!, so many people may have heard it at the time.

With its catchy, easy-to-sing melody, it’s a great choice even for those who don’t usually sing, and it’s sure to liven up any karaoke session where everyone wants to soak up the summer vibe.

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Omoinotake / Summer Illusion [Official Music Video]

A song by Omoinotake distinguished by its delicate piano sound.

The lyrics, which depict the bittersweet feelings of love at the end of summer, and the emotional vocals really resonate.

Released in June 2020, the track was also used as the ending theme for the original drama “love ⇄ distance.” The background of being created around the theme of a romance where you “can’t touch” during the COVID-19 pandemic further deepens the song’s world.

It’s a sentimental piece you’ll want to listen to alone on a summer night—also perfect as background music for a drive.

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GARNET CROW “Summer Illusion”

This song is filled with bittersweet memories of love, and its lyrics evocatively capture the fleeting nature of late summer.

It delicately portrays the distance and instability between two people, resonating deeply with listeners.

Released in January 2001, this track is beloved by many as one of GARNET CROW’s signature works.

It was also used as an ending theme for Detective Conan, making it familiar to anime fans as well.

It’s the perfect song for when you want to bask in summer memories or reflect on a relationship with someone important.

You can fully immerse yourself in GARNET CROW’s unique world—an ideal track to play on a summer night.

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Mrs. GREEN APPLE「Magic」Official Music Video

When it comes to songs you’ll want to sing at karaoke in the summer, it has to be Mrs.

GREEN APPLE’s new track released this June.

Chosen as the Coca-Cola Coke STUDIO campaign song, it’s also included on the album ANTENNA.

Its lyrics are incredibly uplifting—facing challenges head-on, breaking free, and aiming for a brighter future.

The adventurous spirit of pursuing dreams and goals is sure to resonate with many.

It has surpassed 100 million streams, and the music video on YouTube has received an enormous response.

It’s the perfect song for when you want a boost of energy or need to keep moving forward.

Be sure to sing it at karaoke and soak up the positive vibes!

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04 Limited Sazabys『swim』(Official Music Video)

This song was produced as the lead track for 04 Limited Sazabys’ single “YON.” Its dynamic, refreshing sound leaves an impression, carrying an encouraging message that urges you to keep moving forward.

It compares the pains and struggles of life to the act of swimming—sometimes resisting the water, sometimes being carried by it—supporting the image of struggling toward the future.

The song delivers a powerful message that light awaits at the end of your hard-fought journey.

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Ayano Tsuji / Become the Wind [VIDEO MUSIC AYA~NO 2009]

Ayano Tsuji’s “Kaze ni Naru” lets you feel the refreshing breeze of summer.

Released in 2002, the song gained popularity as the theme for Studio Ghibli’s film The Cat Returns.

Along with the movie itself, Tsuji’s gentle, soothing voice is surely easy for children to connect with.

Once you hear it, you’ll definitely want to hop on a bicycle and ride off, cutting through the wind just like the scenes described in the lyrics! With its tender melody, may it help you create wonderful summer memories.

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