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[Reiwa Autumn Songs] Seasonal Melodies That Resonate with the Heart | A Curated Selection of Masterpieces to Enjoy in Autumn!
When you think of autumn, many of you probably feel it has a slightly more sentimental atmosphere compared to summer.
Perhaps because of that, even in the Reiwa era, a great number of songs themed around autumn have been released.
In this article, we’ll introduce autumn songs from the Reiwa era.
Each track deserves to be loved as a new autumn staple, with lyrics that truly resonate.
As you listen to the songs we’re about to introduce, be sure to pay attention to the lyrics!
[Reiwa Autumn Songs] Melodies That Resonate With the Heart | Carefully Selected Masterpieces to Hear in Autumn! (1–10)
evening primroseNovelbright
An autumn song of the Reiwa era whose moving lyrics about heartbreak and the beginning of a new life resonate deeply.
Vocalist Yudai Takenaka’s delicate voice beautifully conveys the bittersweet emotions.
Released digitally in December 2020, the track quickly climbed the charts and became a hit.
It also drew attention when it was used for the weather segment on Fuji TV’s “Tokudane!” If you listen to it on an autumn evening, you might find it helps you gently sort through the feelings you keep inside.
DearMrs. GREEN APPLE
An emotional ballad written as the theme song for the film “Dear Family,” released in June 2024.
Lyrics expressing deep love for someone precious resonate through an ensemble woven from grand orchestration and band sound.
Its warm yet bittersweet message feels perfect for those autumn nights when you find yourself longing for connection.
Released in May 2024, the song reached No.
8 on the Billboard Japan Hot 100 weekly chart.
A heartwarming number you’ll want to listen to while thinking of someone important.
Night journeyYorushika
How about a song that gently seeps into your heart on a long autumn night? The number by Yorushika beautifully captures the delicate emotions that waver in the quiet of the night.
It conveys the frustration of wanting to break free from the present yet being unable to take that final step.
Even so, the resolve to face forward while believing in a sliver of hope comes powerfully through in Suis’s clear, translucent vocals.
Released in March 2020, this piece was produced as an insert song for the feature-length animated film “A Whisker Away” and is also included on the album Plagiarism.
It’s a recommended track for contemplative walks home or moments when you want to sit quietly and reflect on yourself in a calm room.
KoiAndrop
androp is a four-piece rock band acclaimed for their meticulous sonic approach.
This song was written as the theme for the film “Until I Meet September’s Love” and released in February 2019 as their 11th single.
Even when fate stands in the way and meeting becomes impossible, an unwavering resolve to keep thinking of the other person is conveyed through delicate piano tones and a crystal-clear vocal.
Its pure, unadorned lyrics quietly stir the listener’s heart.
It’s a perfect classic for moments when you want to reaffirm your feelings for someone special, wrapped in the slightly wistful air of autumn.
Full Moon NightNaoto Intiraymi
A full-moon night, thinking of someone dear who’s far away…
This song carries a message that’s both bittersweet and warm.
It’s a track by Naoto Inti Raymi, released in August 2019 as his 22nd single.
The song drew attention as the theme for the TV program “Funky TV: Sukkiri Japan – Family Sukkiri.” Inspired by the theory that the moon was originally part of the Earth, it portrays a grand love that keeps hearts connected even when apart.
On a long autumn night, if you listen while thinking of someone precious, it’s sure to warm your heart.
End of autumnneguse.
Autumn tends to make us sentimental no matter what we’re doing, and there’s a song by the rock band Neguse that seems sure to amplify that feeling.
Its clever wordplay layers the “end of boredom” in love with the “end of autumn,” conveying, with palpable intensity, the premonition of a relationship with someone you once loved coming to an end and the helplessness that follows.
This track, included on their April 2021 mini-album Happy na Kurashi (A Happy Life), is one of the band’s signature early works.
Many people likely feel this way when they think back on a former lover.
With its realistic lyrics, this poignant love song gently keeps you company on a long autumn night.
I forget you, who are so quiet, in October.atarayo
An emotional song perfect for autumn and October.
It’s the first original track released by the four-piece band Atarayo in the fall of 2020, which went viral mainly on TikTok and became a hit across streaming platforms.
A heartbreaking breakup song that resonated strongly with many in the younger generation, it draws you deeply into its world from the very beginning with an opening that feels like someone speaking directly to you.
A ballad that shines with the beautiful, distinctly Japanese expressions characteristic of Atarayo.
The words seep into you so deeply that the chorus’s melody—brimming with earnest emotion—might make you catch your breath.
