Autumn Classics: Carefully Selected Exquisite Ballads to Listen to in September

September marks the shift from the dazzling heat of summer to the calm of autumn.

Although the lingering summer heat can still be intense, don’t you find yourself wanting to listen to more relaxed music as the days gradually cool down? Some of you might also be feeling a bit lonely now that the fun of summer has come to an end.

In this article, we’ll introduce plenty of ballad songs that perfectly capture the mood of autumn.

Many of them feature lyrics that evoke the season, making this a list that will let you fully savor the autumn vibe.

These are all wonderful songs that will stay close to your heart, so be sure to give them a listen!

Playlist

Autumn Classics: Carefully Selected Exquisite Ballads to Listen to in September
	Title	Playlist	Review
1	Gray and Blue (+Masaki Suda)Yonezu Kenshi		A youth song by Kenshi Yonezu and Masaki Suda
2	Maplesupittsu		A classic autumn ballad, a song of a aching heart
3	crescent moonayaka		Even apart, thoughts connect—an autumn love song.
4	OrangeSMAP		A classic SMAP song: a beautiful ballad that colors parting with gratitude.
5	GarnetOku Hanako		Okuni Hanako’s healing song soothes the heart.
6	I long to see you now.MISIA		MISIA’s classic ballad that shines in autumn
7	evening primroseNovelbright		The moving music “Tsukimisou” that depicts the emotions of autumn
8	osmanthus (fragrant orange osmanthus; sweet olive)Aina ji Endo		An autumn song wrapped in the fragrance of osmanthus
9	Song of the Eternal NightKami wa saikoro o furanai		An autumn heartbreak song, with heartrending vocals and tones
10	Promise in Madder Redikimonogakari		Ikimono-gakari’s wedding love song
11	red-yellow fragrant olive (Osmanthus fragrans)Fujifaburikku		A classic Fujifabric song that evokes the melancholy of autumn
12	End of SummerShimizu Shota		Autumn ballad, Shota Shimizu’s heartrending love song
13	Happy Endingback number		An autumn song, “Happy End” by back number
14	Scent of autumnBikkeburanka		A ballad that portrays a heart-wrenching love
15	ALONEB’z		A ballad of bittersweet love on an autumn evening
16	Only HumanK		A heartwarming ballad that sings of life's hopes
17	I want to hug you.Mr.Children		Pure love songs from early Mr.Children
18	MPRINCESS PRINCESS		A classic masterpiece that sings of the bittersweetness of love, a signature song by Princess Princess (Puri-Puri)
19	KanadeSukima Suichi		A timeless, heart-stirring classic that captures the melancholy of parting from summer into autumn
20	C.O.S.M.O.S. ~Cosmos (Autumn Cherry Blossoms)~Sandaime Jē Sōru Burazāzu fromu Eguzairu Toraibu		The Third Generation’s ballad is a perfect song for autumn.
21	Stargazersupittsu		A classic song by Spitz that portrays romantic feelings
22	Another SaturdayHamada Shogo		A heartwarming classic by Shogo Hamada, perfect for September
23	sepiaNanba Shiho		Nanba Shiho's heartrending first self-lyricized ballad
24	Shonan SeptemberSazan Ōrusutāzu		Southern All Stars’ autumn classic, a bittersweet reminiscence of love
25	When the magic wears offSaucy Dog		A bittersweet love song echoing on an autumn night
26	coarse sugaraimyon		Aimyon, a song of loneliness and hope
27	SUMMER ENDiri		A song that sings about the poignancy of summer’s end
28	All of the Youthsuis from Yorushika		Suis’s cover song that brings back memories of summer fireworks
29	Like this tonightaimyon		A song by Aimyon that comforts the heart in autumn
30	Summer EndKoresawa		The end of summer and my aching feelings for you
31	rendezvousshaitoopu		A poignant song in shy taupe that resonates in the autumn rain
32	Crimson-colored sunsetFujifaburikku		Autumn sunset and nostalgic music
33	bubble; foam; ephemeral (as in something short-lived)wanuka		Introducing poignant music for the end of summer
34	a balmy autumn daytsukuyomi		An autumn scene, a fleeting tale of a girl and a boy
35	milk teaShimizu Shota		Shota Shimizu’s heartwarming songs to listen to on long autumn nights
36	Late Summer (A Season for One)Arai Yumi		The end of love layered over the seasons’ scenery
37	Love Sky and the Sound of RainAAA		An autumnal melancholy love song that expresses a heart aching with unrequited love.
38	horizonback number		A poignant song for rebirth that resonates with the heart
39	Liar MoonYorushika		A ballad of loneliness and wistfulness resounding on an autumn night
40	moon bathingYorushika		A mesmerizing song that evokes the end of summer
41	MissingKubota Toshinobu		Toshinobu Kubota’s heartrending ballad that sings of deep love.
42	Ballad of a SingerSaitō Kazuyoshi		Singing Saito Kazuyoshi’s classic, pouring words of love into the song
43	Moonlight FlowerJanne Da Arc		A beautiful ballad by Janne Da Arc
44	rememberUru		The theme song of Natsume’s Book of Friends, with a gentle and memorable singing voice.
45	Look Up at the Night Stars ~Our Song~yuzu		Yuzu’s cover of a Kyu Sakamoto song
46	Madder-colored skyRemioromen		Remioromen’s moving classic “Akanezora”
47	Headlights / TaillightsNakajima Miyuki		Miyuki Nakajima’s masterpiece that resonates with the depth of life
48	Goodbye ElegySuda Masaki		Masaki Suda’s newly written song by Huwie Ishizaki
49	Adolescence (with an autumnal/reflective nuance)Iwasaki Hiromi		Hiromi Iwasaki’s classic youth song expresses the poignancy of autumn
50	On the hill where the moon is visible tonightB’z		A classic B'z love ballad that served as a TV drama theme song.
51	Like tonight’s moonElefanto Kashimashi		A song of youth’s sorrow and hope, walking toward the future
52	Footsteps of TimeKobukuro		Even if the rhythm differs, the dream is the same.
53	Togetsu Bridge ~Thinking of You~Kuraki Mai		Feelings for someone far away, set against the backdrop of Togetsukyo Bridge
54	cosmos (flower)Yamaguchi Momoe		Cosmos by Momoe Yamaguchi, a masterpiece of image change
55	glowing madder-redAimer		Aimer's 'Akane Sasu' is a song about bittersweet autumn memories.
56	SORA ~Until This Voice Reaches You~DEEP		DEEP’s autumn classic, with its heartrending vocals that resonate in the heart
57	Autumn breezeKiroro		A moving song that poignantly portrays the end of autumn
58	autumn rainSonar Pocket		The bittersweet feelings of heartbreak imbued in the autumn rain
59	Signs of autumnofukōsu		A classic Off Course song about a parting in autumn
60	Moon CryingKōda Kumi		A melancholic breakup ballad themed around the moon
61	Reflected at duskAkiyama Kiiro		Akiyama Kiro’s “Reflected in the Twilight” resonates with the heart.
62	autumn orangeAAA		AAA's 'autumn orange' — a bittersweet autumn love song
63	holly (Japanese holly tree, Ilex crenata)Do As Infinity		A signature poignant ballad by Do As Infinity
64	fragileEvery Little Thing		Expressing an unspoken love through song
65	366 daysHY		A moving masterpiece that sings of the pain and feelings of heartbreak
66	The last kindnessJAY’ED		JAY’ED’s heartrending masterpiece that depicts the pain of parting
67	Peppermint candyKinKi Kids		A classic song that depicts the deep bond of lovers on a quiet night by the sea
68	Moon DropsRUI		The theme song of the movie “Yomigaeri”
69	Beyond the Night SkySMAP		A poignant, heart-touching ballad by SMAP
70	Like the shining moonSuperfly		A heart-touching ballad by Superfly
71	nape (of the neck)aiko		Aiko’s heartrending love songs resonate with the heart.
72	Moonlightkuzu		A lighthearted piece depicting a moonlit night
73	Remember mekururi		Deep feelings for someone far away
74	balladKetsumeishi		A ballad that portrays the poignant feelings of an unrequited love.
75	City of StardustGosuperāzu		A dreamy autumn melody, a healing singing voice
76	GoodbyeSakanakushon		A fantastical song by Sakanaction
77	STARSNakajima Mika		Mika Nakashima’s debut single resounds in the autumn night sky
78	planetariumOtsuka Ai		Ai Otsuka’s heartrending love song “Planetarium”
79	One more time,One more chanceYamazaki Masayoshi		The theme song of Moon and Cabbage, heartbreak and summer memories
80	Danny BoyHirahara Ayaka		A song of deep love for someone far away
81	JupiterHirahara Ayaka		Ayaka Hirahara’s classic expresses the grandeur of nature and the cosmos.
82	Autumn Thoughts NotebookTeshima Aoi		Tokiko Kato’s gentle singing voice and beautiful lyrics
83	The End of SummerMoriyama Naotaro		End of summer, Moriyama Naotaro’s classic song
84	ginkgoYūsuke		Yusuke’s famous song that depicts autumn scenery and the bonds of love
85	Iroha Japanese mapleHitoto Yo		Hitoto Yo's autumn song resonates with people's hearts
86	StoryAI		A warm message that resonates in autumn in the ballad 'Story'
87	Answer of the Autumn WindFlower		Flower's autumn love song, a TV drama theme song
88	trace (of someone/something), semblance, vestige; a lingering image or memory of how someone/something used to beNovelbright		A bittersweet love song that sinks into the long autumn nights
89	Ms. SeptemberRADWIMPS		An inspiring RADWIMPS song that depicts autumn scenery
90	I forget you, who are so quiet, in October.atarayo		A rock band that resonates with the emotions of young people
91	Blue BenchSasuke		An autumn love song that portrays the crushes of student days
92	SeptemberTakeuchi Mariya		Mariya Takeuchi “September,” an autumn breakup song
93	Lady Laybarūn		In September, when there’s a hint of autumn in the air, stylish and emo…
94	Say You Won’t Let GoJames Arthur		The tone of the acoustic guitar is just perfect for autumn…
95	StaySara Bareilles		I went out because autumn is very comfortable.
96	to pine for loveBENI		An absolute female champion even in TV karaoke battles…
97	Sumire September Loveippūdō		Violets in September? How strange…
98	Midsummer FruitSazan Ōrusutāzu		When you think of summer, it’s Southern All Stars. But I listen to this song in autumn...
99	Night Sky (feat. Haji→)miwa		A duet by miwa and Haji→, with heartrending vocals
100	moonlightOnitsuka Chihiro		A fleeting masterpiece like moonlight, resonating in the heart.