[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!
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Autumn Songs of the Reiwa Era: Seasonal tunes that resonate with the heart | A curated selection of masterpieces to enjoy in autumn (11–20)
osmanthus (fragrant orange osmanthus; sweet olive)natori
In 2022, singer-songwriter Natori, whose signature track Overdose became a massive hit, suddenly captured the public’s attention.
While Overdose was notable for its digital sound arrangement, this song is built around a band-driven sound.
In the lyrics, which are set in the middle of the night, the osmanthus—also featured in the title—appears as a symbolic motif.
The poetically written lyrics leave room for listeners’ interpretation, making it a work you can savor deeply over time.
fragrant olivemosao.
Singer-songwriter Mosawo.
saw his later signature song “Gyutto.” go massively viral on TikTok in 2020, instantly making him a hitmaker of the Reiwa era.
His androgynous voice is easy on the ears, and his songs are all a pleasure to listen to.
In 2023, he released “Kinmokusei.” The song depicts a woman’s feelings for the man she loves, and many female listeners will likely relate to the honest wish of “wanting to be loved forever, even as the relationship grows longer.”
fragrant oliveayaka
When you’re walking outside around October, you catch the scent of fragrant olive drifting from somewhere.
Ayaka’s song “Kinmokusei,” released in the fall of 2021, paints a picture of the sweet-and-sour romances of that gentle, fragrant season.
It tenderly portrays the feelings of classic unrequited love—constantly thinking about someone you like, the frustration of not being able to express your feelings even when you want to—much like the soft presence of kinmokusei blossoms.
If you’re feeling bold, try inviting your crush out and singing this song at karaoke—highly recommended!
osmanthus (fragrant orange osmanthus; sweet olive)Aina ji Endo
A sweet yet heartrending song by Aina The End that evokes the deepening of autumn.
Included on her album “THE END,” released in February 2021, this track is a labor of love that she wrote and composed herself.
Carried by a beautiful melody woven from piano and strings, it sings of fleeting love and inner conflict.
Aina’s signature husky voice further enriches the song’s world.
It’s perfect for solitary, reflective moments at autumn dusk.
Along with the lyrics that sink into your heart, you might even catch the scent of fragrant olive blooming in your mind.
Osmanthus (feat. Ado)kujira
Mr.
Kujira, who writes and composes music, is very active as a composer—working as a Vocaloid producer and having other artists perform his songs.
In addition to yama and Kei Sugawara, he has also provided tracks to SixTONES, showcasing his versatility across a wide range of scenes.
One autumn-themed song he created is “Kinmokusei.” Two versions of this track were released: one sung by a Vocaloid and another by Ado.
Here, we’re introducing the Ado version.
It’s striking how Ado’s rich, resonant vocals float lightly over an arrangement built around warm synth sounds.
It might be nice to listen while imagining the story woven into its poetically written lyrics.
Sea urchin and chestnutzutto mayonaka de ii no ni.
Autumn, overflowing with delicious foods, is also called the season of hearty appetites, and it just makes you want to eat more, doesn’t it? This song that feels like it could make your stomach growl with all its autumn flavors is “Uni to Kuri” by ZUTOMAYO (Zutto Mayonaka de Iinoni).
It’s included on the 2018 mini-album “Tadashii Itsuwari kara no Kishō.” The song portrays a determination to live true to oneself—without losing who you are or conforming to everyone else’s style—even if it means ending up alone.
Even when you catch yourself envying the glittering world around you, it reminds you that living authentically is what matters most.
[Reiwa Autumn Songs] Seasonally Moving Tunes That Resonate with the Heart | Carefully Selected Masterpieces to Hear in Autumn! (21–30)
a balmy autumn daytsukuyomi
Tsukuyomi’s latest work is a sentimental piece that portrays autumn scenery and the transience of life.
The turning leaves are expressed as a symbol of farewell, highlighting anxiety about the passage of time as the seasons change.
The central theme contrasts “an ending” with “beauty,” overlaying life with the image of falling autumn leaves.
Released in August 2024, the work is part of Tsukuyomi’s project We Call That God and is slated to be included on a mini-album of the same name.
Strong in narrative, it offers a compelling world that interlinks with fiction and visual media.
It’s a song that will resonate in your heart when you want to feel autumn’s quietude and melancholy.