Also great for karaoke with friends! Youthful songs that hype up the Reiwa era

Teenage BlueEVE

Teenage Blue – Eve Official Audio

Eve’s digital single brilliantly captures the fleeting, bittersweet nature of youth.

Its driving electronic sound and emotional melody line mesh perfectly, resulting in an irresistibly addictive track.

Selected as the ending theme for the TBS anime “Ao no Hako” in October 2024, the song’s lyrics reflecting on the days of adolescence really hit home.

It’s perfect not only for anime fans but also for anyone wanting to reminisce about fond memories.

A great pick for getting the energy up at karaoke or creating unforgettable moments with friends.

Blue HabitatKitanitatsuya

Where Our Blue Is / Tatsuya Kitani

Tatsuya Kitani is a multi-talented singer-songwriter and University of Tokyo graduate.

Selected as the opening theme for the TV anime Jujutsu Kaisen: Hidden Inventory/Premature Death, this song is the title track of his third EP released in July 2023.

Its lyrics, themed around farewells in youth, and the dramatic ensemble are deeply moving.

Though it features many challenging parts—such as falsetto leaps in pitch—mastering it is sure to draw attention.

With its exhilarating, fast-paced sound, it’s the perfect rock tune to hype up a karaoke session with friends.

lilacMrs. GREEN APPLE

Mrs. GREEN APPLE “Lilac” Official Music Video

A song by Mrs.

GREEN APPLE, whose high-tone vocals and exhilarating rock sound have made them especially popular among young listeners.

Chosen as the opening theme for the TV anime “Oblivion Battery,” this track is the band’s ninth digital-only single.

Its lyrics, which portray the coexistence of transience and beauty in everyday life, are sure to move listeners.

Centered on themes of self-acceptance and growth, the song delivers a powerful message that resonates with the complex emotions unique to adolescence.

Released in April 2024, it climbed high on various music charts and generated widespread buzz.

It’s a catchy pop tune that’s guaranteed to get the crowd going when you sing it with friends at karaoke.

determinationSUPER BEAVER

SUPER BEAVER “Determination” MV

SUPER BEAVER is a four-piece rock band that captivates fans with rock sounds carrying messages that pierce the heart and vocals that shake the soul.

Selected as the song for Morinaga Seika’s in Jelly Energy Glucose TV commercial “Energy for Thinking,” this track was released digitally in November 2023.

Its message—follow the path you believe in, no matter what anyone says—will surely give courage to those worried about the future.

With a driving rock ensemble that feels like a tailwind, it’s a powerful rock tune.

Sing it at karaoke with friends, and it’s guaranteed to get the crowd fired up.

If you laugh at the skywacci

wacci “If You Laugh at the Sky” Music Video

A powerful anthem by wacci that sings of the brilliance and hope of youth.

Released in July 2018 as a digital-only single, it became a hot topic on social media, especially among junior and senior high school students.

Regardless of whether efforts are rewarded, the message that the hard work itself leads to the future is expressed through a lyrical melody and a richly layered ensemble.

The protagonist, who keeps looking forward even on the verge of tears, is sure to resonate deeply with young people currently striving toward their goals.

This song is also perfect for singing with friends at karaoke.

If everyone raises their voices together, it will surely become a memorable page of your youth.

Philosophy[Alexandros]

[Alexandros] – Philosophy (MV)

[Alexandros] is a four-piece rock band that has gained popularity for its polished rock sound and emotional messages.

Their digital-only single released by Universal Music in January 2020 was written specifically for NHK’s youth program “18-Fes.” Spanning about six minutes, the track features powerful guitar riffs and standout vocals, with lyrics that capture youthful defiance and inner conflict.

The gradual build from the intro is striking, culminating in an emotional climax.

Its message, which speaks to the real struggles of adolescence, is likely to resonate especially deeply with younger listeners.

It’s a highly recommended track for a school festival BGM—one that many will inevitably see themselves in.

ultramarineYOASOBI

YOASOBI “Gunjou” Official Music Video

Inspired by the manga Blue Period, this piece portrays a fervent passion for immersing yourself in what you love.

It’s a track released digitally in September 2020 by YOASOBI, a unit that turns novels into music, and it’s also known as the song from the Bourbon Alfort Mini Chocolate commercial.

The song is included on their first EP, THE BOOK, released in 2021, and ikura’s clear vocals together with the exhilarating sound really resonate.

The chorus features a group-singing part, so even if you’re not confident singing alone, you can have a blast with friends! Even in sections with sustained high notes, it’s nothing to fear when everyone raises their voices together.

How about enjoying it at karaoke after club activities or after school, feeling the bond with your friends as you sing?