Reiwa-era summer songs: A roundup of new staple tracks that color the hot summer
Looking back at the history of J-POP, countless summer songs have been released over the years.
I’m sure that when you hear “summer songs,” several tracks come to mind for you as well.
Of course, even in the Reiwa era, as summer approaches, many seasonally themed songs continue to be released.
In this article, we’ll showcase a selection of summer songs born in the Reiwa era that are sure to become the new standards going forward! From hype tracks to mellow tunes, there’s a wide variety—so take your time and listen to each one carefully.
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Reiwa-era summer songs: A roundup of new staple tracks to color the hot summer (51–60)
sparklermoon drop
Starting with a sparkling intro, this medium-tempo track is moon drop’s new summer staple.
Released in June 2024, it’s a bittersweet love song that likens nostalgic memories of youth to fireworks.
It beautifully paints fleeting summer moments and resonates deeply with listeners.
The soaring vocals and melodic sound are a perfect match, evoking both nostalgia and longing.
It’s great to listen to alone on a summer night, or while watching fireworks with someone special.
Summer Speed feat. OkiishiNatsunose
A song themed around bittersweet summer memories resonates deeply with listeners.
Its melody, steeped in a nostalgic atmosphere, and its delicate lyrics vividly bring back the days of summers past.
Released in June 2022, the track beautifully captures the fleeting, wistful feelings at summer’s end, showcasing Natsunose’s musical sensibilities to the fullest.
It’s a perfect song for those who cherish their summer memories or want to feel the changing of the seasons.
I also recommend listening to it leisurely by the seaside.
A CHA CHA CHAKis-my-ft2
This track’s comfortable beat, inspired by ’90s hip-hop, perfectly boosts that grown-up summer vacation vibe.
The lyrics paint a scene of summer spent with close friends, adding just a touch of spice to everyday life.
It’s full of ease and playfulness, and it really lifts your spirits.
Perfect for a summer drive, and just right as party BGM for hanging out and chatting with friends! Make sure to enjoy the catchy lines that will have you singing along before you know it!
FinistèreSuzuki Konomi
This is a song by Konomi Suzuki that was chosen as the opening theme for the second cour of the TV anime Summer Pockets.
Her powerful vocals, imbued with the resolve to face the future and tinged with the bittersweet scenes of summer’s end, resonate deeply with listeners.
While embracing fading memories, it portrays the protagonist’s firm determination to turn the summer before them into a new beginning.
It’s a summer song that can support you when you want to take a new step forward.
Reiwa-era summer songs: A roundup of new standard tracks that color the hot summer (61–70)
Blue Hawaii Lemon≒JOY
This ≒JOY release is filled with bittersweet feelings, set to a sound as fresh as a breeze that heralds the arrival of summer.
Released in June 2025, it’s the group’s third single, with Reon Esumi as the center.
The lyrics, which liken summer romance to shaved ice, are absolutely adorable and make you feel like falling in love yourself.
It’s perfect as background music for making memories with friends and loved ones!
Midsummer FireworksLIL LEAGUE
A wistful yet passionate Japanese-style dance number that portrays a one-summer-only romance, like fireworks that bloom and vanish in the night sky.
It’s the fifth single by the dance and vocal group LIL LEAGUE—whose average age at the time of writing was 17—released in July 2025.
Blending traditional Japanese tones with a powerful beat, it brings out a slightly more mature side of the members.
In addition to being chosen as the ending theme for Nippon TV’s “Wednesday Platinum Night” in July, it was also broadcast over the PA systems of more than 600 high schools nationwide, reaching many listeners.
Perfect for a late-summer drive or a night when you want to feel just a little sentimental, this track will color your unforgettable memories in vivid hues.
Lamp starharuka nakamura + suis from Yorushika
You’re drawn into its delicate, lyrical sound.
It’s a collaboration between composer haruka nakamura and suis, the vocalist of Yorushika.
The song was written as the theme for the film “Kono Natsu no Hoshi o Miru,” set to be released in July 2025.
suis’s crystalline voice gently accompanies the quiet, beautiful piano melodies woven by haruka nakamura, creating an immersive feeling as if you were inside a planetarium.
The story—tinged with the ache of an irretrievable past and the discovery of a small light of hope in the darkness—perfectly matches the film’s worldview.
Listen, and you’ll find yourself forgetting the daily bustle and quietly looking up at the night sky.