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 (1–10)
3:03 PMsharou
A 2022 release by Sharlow, a composer of free BGM materials known for soul-stirring sounds.
Amid a quiet atmosphere, an evocative beat is interwoven to create a track with a unique world of its own.
Widely used as free BGM, this song is also popular as background music for YouTube Shorts.
Its sound guides listeners into a calm meditation, making it perfect for relaxing away from the bustle of everyday life or for focusing on work.
Why not experience the healing power of Sharlow’s music for yourself?
Only a single voicerokudenashi
Characterized by delicate vocals and profound lyrics, Rokudenashi’s song carries a warmth that feels close to the listener’s heart.
Released on December 22, 2021, it sparked major buzz not only in Japan but across other Asian countries as well.
Embracing the complex emotions felt in everyday life and the struggles of living with gentle tenderness, the track is compelling for its deeply resonant message.
This work reminds us of the importance of living true to ourselves, making it a recommended listen for those facing worries or searching for their own path.
Oni BanquetTomonari Sora
The song by up-and-coming singer-songwriter Sora Tomonari carries a powerful message that celebrates living free from society’s norms.
It became a major hit with over 3.5 million views on TikTok, marking a pivotal turning point in Tomonari’s music career.
Released as a single on January 10, 2024, the track has also gained popularity as background music for YouTube Shorts.
Combining energetic sound with a profound message, this song is perfect for anyone who wants to live true to themselves.
Time ParadoxVaundy
This work blends a poppy, catchy melody with lyrics rich in meaning.
Chosen as the theme song for the film “Doraemon: Nobita’s Earth Symphony,” it’s a track that showcases Vaundy’s talents to the fullest.
Released in 2024, the song carries a powerful message filled with hope and wishes for the future.
Vaundy is a multi-artist from Tokyo, born on June 6, 2000.
He composed his first song in middle school and, after entering university, launched a YouTube channel, continuing to pursue his passion for music from a young age.
This piece is a heartwarming pop tune where the world of Doraemon harmonizes beautifully with Vaundy’s unique sensibilities.
Spring ThiefNEW!Yorushika
When you’re scrolling through YouTube Shorts, there are moments when a suddenly surfacing, heartrending voice captivates your heart.
This piece by Yorushika—a band composed of composer n-buna and vocalist suis—is exactly the kind of song that brings tears in such moments.
Comparing the wind that scatters cherry blossoms to a thief, the story overlays the transience of life and the passage of time onto a beautiful scene, piercing deeply into the listener’s heart.
It’s included on the EP “Sousaku,” released in January 2021, and is also well known as the theme song for a Taisei Corporation commercial.
In the spring season of partings and encounters, when you want to quietly sink into your emotions alone, this song will gently stay by your side.
Listen to it as if you were reading a story.
Let’s eat (a meal)!MEGA SHINNOSUKE
A buzzworthy release from multi-talented creator Mega Shinnosuke.
This work stands out for its warm sound woven by acoustic guitar and flowing strings, and it’s a track that gives you energy for busy days through the motif of “meals.” Released in October 2025, it was written as the opening theme for the popular TV anime “Hiroshi Nohara: The Lunchtime Way.” A unique anecdote from the MV production is that they actually hosted a dinner gathering with 13 groups of performers to capture natural expressions.
The song pairs perfectly with short videos featuring scenes of enjoying delicious food or everyday moments of taking a breather.
It will gently keep you company on lonely nights, too.
Be sure to check it out.
Deer-Colored DaysShikabu
Among anime songs, Shikabu’s track stands out for its bright, poppy sound.
It’s a newly written number that serves as the opening theme for the anime “Shikanoko Nokonoko Koshitantan.” Its unpredictable twists and avant-garde arrangement are brimming with energy that lifts you up just by listening.
The unique deer-themed worldview and lyrics infused with a positive message are likely to resonate with many listeners.
It’s a pop tune that amplifies the anime’s world and is also a great pick when you want to hype things up at karaoke.
evening primroseNEW!Novelbright
It’s a love ballad that begins with a heart-wrenching piano intro that tightens your chest—impossible to listen to without tears.
Unable to forget an ex-lover and inevitably drifting back to those memories… Yudai Takenaka’s overwhelming high-tone vocals deliver that helpless emotion with dramatic intensity.
Released digitally by Novelbright in December 2020, the song was featured as the Monthly Song for the weather segment on Fuji TV’s “Tokudane!”.
Its performance on the YouTube channel “THE FIRST TAKE” drew a huge response, and it was later included on the album “Kaimaku Sengen.” Give it a careful listen when you want to soothe the pain of heartbreak or have a good cry and feel refreshed at night.
Dinner Songtuki.
A song with emotional depth and delicacy was released in September 2023, topped music charts across the board, and became a hot topic.
tuki.’s expressively rich vocals and the simple yet moving melody are truly captivating.
The lyrics, which convey the powerlessness of hurting someone you love and the enduring strength of love that persists nonetheless, are something many listeners will likely relate to through their own experiences.
This work portrays the complex emotions of love and separation, and by directly expressing both the fragility of human relationships and the profundity of love, it resonates deeply with listeners.
It’s a track that feels both sentimental and warm, leaving a strong impression and signaling a fresh new talent.
Love songNEW!Marushii
Marcy, a band active under the concept of “singing your memories,” has been resonating especially with young listeners.
Their September 2023 digital release, “Love Song,” is a ballad that expresses words of love—so shy they’re hard to say out loud—in a straightforward way.
Ukyo Yoshida’s gently conversational vocals and the warm sound may fill listeners’ hearts with happiness.
Also included on the album “Candle,” the track topped Billboard JAPAN’s newcomer chart, JAPAN Heatseekers Songs, for eight consecutive weeks.
It’s a moving song we hope you’ll listen to when you feel the preciousness of everyday moments with a loved one, or when you want to reaffirm pure feelings.