Buzz-Worthy Summer Classics on YouTube Shorts [Viral Tracks Special]

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natori – Propose

A summer night, feeling uneasy because things with the person you like are a bit unstable—haven’t you ever experienced that flutter in your chest? This song by Natori gently stays by the side of a wavering heart like that.

Released in June 2025, it perfectly matches his signature deep voice with a floating, R&B-tinged sound.

The lyrics capture the frustration of trying to read the other person’s feelings, alongside a sincere desire to convey a love so big it feels like “the last of the century.” Play it on a slightly daring summer date or on a sentimental night, and it just might speak for your heart.

Revolutionary JourneyAina ji Endo

Aina the End / On the Road of Revolution – On The Way [Official Music Video] (TV anime “Dandadan” Season 2 Opening Theme)

Singer-songwriter Aina The End captivates fans with her one-of-a-kind husky voice and multifaceted talents.

This work stands out with a sound brimming with momentum, reminiscent of the heat of summer.

While harboring a faint crush, it portrays a resolve to push forward to protect what’s important, and that mix of fragility and strength is deeply moving.

Released in July 2025 as the opening theme for the TV anime Dandadan Season 2, it’s a song that will surely give you courage when you want to take on a challenge or lift your spirits.

It’s a summer number that will color your season—perfect for heightening the excitement on your way to a summer festival.

Love WindIkuta Rira

Lila Ikuta “Koikaze” Official Music Video

This is a song by Lila Ikuta that was chosen as the theme for ABEMA’s dating reality show Today, I Fell in Love: New Zealand Edition.

It’s her third time handling the theme song for the series, so fans may already be familiar with her work.

Set to a breezy, spring-like sound, the track gives voice to the confusion and timidity that come with the start of a romance.

You can’t quite take a step forward because of past experiences, yet the other person’s presence gently gives you a push—many listeners will likely relate to that delicate feeling of first love.

Released in April 2025, it’s a perfect cheer-up song when you need just a little more courage for a summer romance.

Summer VacationGENERATIONS from EXILE TRIBE

GENERATIONS / Summer Vacation (Lyric Video) prod. by Ryuto Kazuhara

If you’re capturing your summer memories in short videos, this is one track you can’t leave out! With GENERATIONS delivering a breezy dance-pop sound, just listening to it feels like a blue ocean is spreading out before your eyes.

Produced and written by member Ryuto Kazuhara, the song conveys an open-hearted message about breaking free from everyday constraints and fully enjoying summer.

Its lively, surf music–inspired sound is quintessentially summery and sure to lift your spirits.

Perfect for active summer scenes like BBQs with friends or coastal drives.

It will undoubtedly give your posts the happiest vibes!

Summer-colored FireworksSnow Man

Summer-colored Fireworks

This is a medium-tempo ballad by Snow Man, featuring a soothing blend of piano and strings.

It conjures a poignant yet beautiful scene—like watching fireworks blooming in the twilight sky with someone you cherish.

The lyrics delicately portray the fleeting nature of summer and a gratitude too deep for words.

Each member’s vocals connect like a relay, and the moments when all nine voices overlap feel like grand fireworks coloring the night sky.

Try listening to it on your way home at summer’s end, as you reflect on precious memories with someone important—you’ll feel a gentle warmth spreading through your heart.

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Natsuiro Sairoku

This is the major-label debut single by Yuzu, a folk duo that can be considered one of the most successful artists to emerge from street performing.

Featuring brisk, driving acoustic guitar tones and catchy harmonies, it’s known both as their debut and as one of their signature songs.

The standout charm of this track lies in its lyrics, which vividly capture summer scenes: the exhilaration of riding double on a bicycle up a hill, the bittersweet feeling as fireworks vanish into the sky—memories of youth come rushing back in living color.

Released in June 1998, the song has remained beloved across generations, even being featured in 2017 as the theme for Lotte’s “Sou” commercial.

It’s a perfect choice of BGM for short videos that color your summer memories.

planetariumOtsuka Ai

Ai Otsuka / Planetarium

Singer-songwriter Ai Otsuka, who creates everything from energetic tunes to moving ballads.

Released in September 2005, this song is a bittersweet love ballad perfect for summer nights.

You can almost picture the scene of memories with a precious person who’s gone, overlapping with the countless stars spread across the night sky.

The piano accompaniment, which carries a hint of traditional Japanese flavor, is striking, and her supple, straight-reaching vocals on top of it are deeply moving.

The track was chosen as the theme song for the drama “Koi no Karasawagi” and is also included on the acclaimed album “LOVE COOK.” How about listening to it at summer’s end, while recalling an unforgettable love?