Recommended BGM for YouTube Shorts! Popular songs released in the Reiwa era
YouTube has now gained acceptance across a wide range of age groups.
It’s become a tool that not only younger generations but also children and seniors use as a matter of course.
One of its features, YouTube Shorts, has gained popularity as a service where you can post short videos up to 60 seconds long.
It’s great that posting can be completed entirely on a smartphone, and viewers can enjoy watching casually since the videos themselves are short.
This time, we’ve compiled a list of popular songs used on YouTube Shorts, focusing on tracks released in the Reiwa era.
Feel free to use it as a reference!
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Recommended BGM for YouTube Shorts! Popular Songs Released in the Reiwa Era (21–30)
Life is a drama.shinnosuke
A singer-songwriter gaining attention for upbeat pop tunes, Shinnosuke delivers a track that, despite its short length, carries a heartfelt message.
Released in June 2023, the song likens life to a drama, offering comfort and courage to listeners.
Shinnosuke’s warm, signature vocals and memorable melodies leave a strong impression.
It’s a perfect fit for creators working on YouTube Shorts, radiating a fresh and positive vibe.
Highly recommended when you want a change of pace or a boost of energy.
Yes, with pleasure.kocchi no kento
The new song by Kent Kocchino has been gaining attention as a piece that offers comfort to those who struggle with the difficulties of daily life.
Set to a catchy pop melody, its lyrics strikingly portray the inner conflicts faced by today’s youth and the difficulty of asking for help.
It has become a major topic on social media, with TikTok highlighting both the dance scenes and the Morse code inserted before the chorus.
Released in May 2024, the track became a massive hit in Japan and abroad, surpassing 50 million views on YouTube by August.
It’s a song that can serve as emotional support for people living in today’s stress-prone society.
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It’s a tear-jerking song told from a dog’s perspective, portraying its bond with its owner and the course of its life.
The track is by singer-songwriter Yuuri, known for the smash hit “Dry Flower,” and is included on the acclaimed album “Ichi,” released in January 2022.
This song tells a bittersweet yet heartwarming story that makes you realize how the ordinary days with an owner were irreplaceable treasures.
The regret and gratitude one feels when the “ordinary” is no longer ordinary seep deeply into listeners’ hearts through Yuuri’s emotionally rich vocals.
The music video, directed by Mai Sakai, also drew attention, with its moving story resonating with many.
It’s a piece not only for pet owners but for anyone who wants to reaffirm the value of someone precious.
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BE:FIRST delivers a heartfelt declaration of straightforward love with a warm, gospel-inspired sound.
Their pure love song has been spreading on YouTube Shorts as moving background music.
The song’s charm lies in its portrayal of earnest, if a bit awkward, affection.
It conveys the desire to call a loved one’s name over and over, and the importance of everyday moments that communicate love without words—warming the hearts of listeners.
The track serves as the theme song for Fuji TV’s Thursday drama “Nami Ularakani, Meoto Biyori,” set in Showa-era Japan, and is included on the single “GRIT,” slated for release in May 2025.
It’s a perfect fit for heartwarming videos featuring partners or family.
Be sure to check it out.
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Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – The Movie: Mugen Train became a nationwide social phenomenon.
The song we’re introducing here is the sweeping ballad performed by LiSA as its theme.
It sings of a strong will to face the future—overcoming the sorrow of losing someone irreplaceable and carrying forward the hope entrusted to you.
Its moving message touched countless hearts, and just two months after its October 2020 release, it won the Grand Prize at the 62nd Japan Record Awards.
The song’s powerful yet heartrending melody perfectly matches the sentimental atmosphere of autumn.
It couldn’t be more fitting as BGM for an emotional YouTube Short capturing scenes of falling leaves or a clear night sky.
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A lively number by tuki., featuring an upbeat sound reminiscent of festival music.
The song treats life as one big festival and celebrates the beauty of making the most of our limited time.
Its airy, unforgettable melody and empowering message of self-affirmation leave a strong impact.
Released in July 2024, this track reflects the momentum of the artist, whose signature song “Bansanka” topped the Billboard Japan charts overall.
On YouTube Shorts, it’s often used in videos capturing moving everyday moments or travel memories.
Be sure to check it out.
Good night, TaxiMON7A
Singer-songwriter MON7A, a current high school student who’s also turning heads as an influencer.
Released as a debut single in August 2025, this track is a dance number with genre-blending beats that feel just right.
Guided by mellow electric piano, the sound unfolds into a lively rhythm infused with drum’n’bass and UK garage elements—just listening makes your heart skip with excitement.
Framed as a taxi ride, the song portrays the protagonist’s hope as they step from the present into a new future.
Its catchy worldbuilding spread across social media and reached No.
4 on the LINE MUSIC charts.
Use this track as BGM for short videos, and you’ll instantly elevate your vibe!
CITRUSDa-iCE
How about spending a long autumn night with a stirring, emotional rock ballad? This track by Da-iCE is the perfect fit for that mood.
It’s a song that expresses a powerful resolve, infused with the spirit of mastering the path you believe in, gently giving listeners a push forward.
Released as a single in November 2020, it drew major attention as the theme song for the drama “The Way of the Househusband.” It went on to achieve the remarkable feat of winning the 63rd Japan Record Award.
Its wistful yet powerful high vocals pair beautifully as BGM for short videos capturing scenes of falling leaves or a clear night sky.
It’s a classic also included on the album “SiX.”
IvyNovelbright
Under the clear autumn night sky, the perfect song to listen to while thinking of someone special is a heartwarming ballad by the rock band Novelbright.
Released in October 2024, this track follows their album “CIRCUS.” There’s also a lovely story behind it: it was created as a surprise to celebrate vocalist Yudai Takenaka’s friend’s wedding.
The lyrics portray a love that grows within the simplicity of everyday life and a deep gratitude toward the person who supported a self still finding their way.
Many listeners will feel their hearts warmed by emotions too profound to be expressed by the words “I love you” alone, and by the way love deepens as the time spent together increases.
Takenaka’s gentle voice delivers these sincere feelings straight to the heart.
It’s a perfect song for expressing appreciation to your partner or as background music for an anniversary video.
SPECIALZKing Gnu
This is a provocative number by King Gnu, written as the opening theme for Season 2 of the TV anime Jujutsu Kaisen: Shibuya Incident.
Its dark, weighty sound powerfully captures the chaotic worldview of the original story.
The song likens life to a labyrinth and belts out feelings for a special someone found within it.
Setting itself apart from run-of-the-mill love songs, its raw, headlong energy sparked such fervor that it became the band’s fastest track to surpass 100 million total streams on the Billboard JAPAN charts, doing so in just 12 weeks.
It’s the perfect song for a long autumn night when you don’t just want to wallow in sentimentality, but crave something that will shake you to your core.