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 (31–40)
Love WindIkuta Rira
The lyrics, which portray the bewilderment at the very moment love begins, blend with a breezy, spring-like ensemble to create a sweet-and-sour yet positive atmosphere.
This song is a work released by Lila Ikuta in April 2025, written as the theme song for ABEMA’s dating reality show “Kyo, Suki ni Narimashita.
New Zealand Edition.” It marks the third time she has provided a theme for the series, underscoring their strong affinity.
The song depicts how the presence of another gently melts a heart made timid by past experiences, something many listeners will relate to.
If you’re hoping to take a new step forward, it will surely give you a gentle push.
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.
First Love Killernozomi
Set to sweet melodies and a sleek, urban sound, this track by Noshi vividly portrays love among teens and people in their twenties.
Against the backdrops of Shibuya, Shimokitazawa, and Shinjuku, it delivers a raw, true-to-life breakup story.
Capturing both the innocence of falling in love despite opposition and the heartbreak that follows, the song sublimates those emotions beautifully.
Released on May 8, 2024, it sparked a major response, especially on social media.
Its neo-retro music video—featuring a girl winning prizes from a claw machine—has also drawn attention.
A viral hit, the song evokes the memories of first love that many share, making it perfect for Instagram posts.
It’s a great pick for scenes that highlight romance-tinged memories or coming-of-age moments in the city.
No reply yet, kana? Old-man texting style! (feat. Amai)Yoshimoto no ojisan
A song themed around the internet meme “Ojisan syntax” has become a huge topic on YouTube Shorts.
The creator is Yoshimoto no Ojisan, a Vocaloid producer who began activity in 2025.
The charm of this work lies in its comedic yet bittersweet worldview, woven from one-sided expressions of affection and the surreal reactions to them.
This unique atmosphere—where “cringe” and “emo” coexist—has captivated many listeners.
Released in May 2025, the song debuted at No.
2 on Billboard JAPAN’s Heatseekers Songs chart.
Its popularity on social media is remarkable as well, and the addictive melody is frequently used in “utatte mita” (singing covers) and “odotte mita” (dance cover) videos.
Be sure to check it out.
Recommended BGM for YouTube Shorts! Popular songs released in the Reiwa era (41–50)
KusushikiMrs. GREEN APPLE
A mysterious track that unravels the power of enigmatic words.
While exploring eternal love that transcends this life and the next, it skillfully depicts the duality and subtle nuances of human emotion.
Blending an oriental atmosphere with a band sound, this work creates a distinctive world that’s uniquely Mrs.
GREEN APPLE.
Produced as the opening theme for Cour 2 of Season 2 of the TV anime “The Apothecary Diaries” in April 2025, it’s a significant song commemorating the band’s 10th debut anniversary.
Perfect for Instagram Reels, Stories, and any scene where you want to evoke a mystical vibe.
It’s highly popular as audio for various posts, so be sure to give it a try!
Bunny GirlAKASAKI
It features a unique sound that fuses Showa-era kayōkyoku with Vocaloid culture.
Centered on themes of romantic conflict and the search for self-expression, it conveys emotional turbulence through the character of a bunny girl.
Released in October 2024, the track became a viral hit on TikTok.
Immediately after release, it reached No.
1 on Spotify’s Top Viral chart, generating widespread buzz.
Evoking the nightlife and a sense of temptation, the song will resonate with young listeners grappling with love, while also appealing to adult audiences with a touch of nostalgia.
It has also become a go-to track as BGM for a wide variety of short videos.