[Summer Classics] When it comes to summer, it’s got to be this song! A roundup from timeless staples to the latest hit tracks.

When you hear “summer songs,” what tracks come to mind? Is it a hit from your youth, a classic you hear somewhere every year once summer arrives, or the latest chart-topper? In this article, we’ll introduce timeless summer-song masterpieces that instantly bring the season to mind.

From tracks that amp up your energy to songs that take you back to a page of your youth, it’s a lineup that captures many shades of “summer.” With your favorite summer tunes, let’s power through the hot season!

Playlist

[Summer Classics] When it comes to summer, it’s got to be this song! A roundup from timeless staples to the latest hit tracks.
	Title	Playlist	Review
1	Blue and SummerMrs. GREEN APPLE		Mrs. GREEN APPLE's summer youth song
2	Fuzzy NavelConton Candy		Summer love, a bittersweet coming-of-age story
3	Music HourPorunogurafiti		A refreshing summer hit, the sparkle of youth!
4	BLUE BIRDHamasaki Ayumi		A song of hope and strong bonds soaring into the future
5	fireworks (launched into the sky)DAOKO × Yonezu Kenshi		A summer of youth, memories as fleeting as fireworks
6	The Summer When You Were ThereMr.Children		A refreshing classic that colors the memories of youth
7	sea glassSaucy Dog		Summer youth, memories of love, the thrill of running
8	Summertime CinderellaRyokushokushakai		A heartwarming song that depicts the bittersweet feelings of a summer love
9	fireworksaiko		Aiko’s “Hanabi” is a song that portrays the feelings of a summer romance.
10	Slow & EasyHirai Dai		A soothing classic that lets you feel the Hawaiian breeze—cherish your own pace.
11	secret base ~What You Gave Me~ZONE		A masterpiece that depicts the end of summer and friendship
12	summer festivalWhiteberry		The bittersweetness of a first love that you can’t confess at the summer festival
13	Naughty SunORANGE RANGE		A smash hit of exhilarating rock that blows away the summer
14	astronomical observationBUMP OF CHICKEN		A song of starlit skies and hope, the courage to move toward the future
15	NatsuneYuuri		A masterpiece that sings of the bittersweet emotions at the end of summer
16	TSUNAMISazan Ōrusutāzu		Heartbreak emotions swaying like waves
17	StarmineDa-iCE		A summer classic that portrays a love born at a fireworks festival
18	The End of Summeraibii karaa		Fireworks at the summer festival and the sweet-and-sour taste of love
19	I can see you againKetsumeishi		Summer reunion: bittersweet feelings and a fluttering heart
20	Good job, summer!HALCALI		A hidden gem that sings of summer’s end
21	Paradise BabyRIP SLYME		The liberating feeling of summer beaches and love
22	midsummer daykururi		A long track by Quruli depicting summer days
23	Ghost in the FlowersYorushika		Yorushika’s “Ladybug,” a summer song that resonates with the heart
24	planetariumOtsuka Ai		Ai Otsuka’s hit single that sings of a heartrending love
25	All of the YouthFujifaburikku		A ballad that poignantly depicts the end of summer
26	sunflowerAdo		A summer song that sings of the courage and hope to face forward
27	Blue HabitatKitanitatsuya		A refreshing song that portrays the bittersweet memories of youth
28	Ah, summer vacation.TUBE		TUBE’s signature songs that evoke the feeling of summer
29	Shadows of SummerMrs. GREEN APPLE		A poignant classic that colors the end of summer
30	Samama Festival!Mrs. GREEN APPLE		A refreshing track themed around a summer festival
31	A midsummer passing showerUtada Hikaru		Hikaru Utada’s summer song of love and loss
32	HANABIMr.Children		The strength to never give up on your dreams and keep pursuing hope
33	summer squallarashi		An inspiring song for cheering on high school baseball
34	Et cetera related to the seashorePUFFY		Summer classic, Et Cetera Related to the Beach, memories of youth
35	King of SummerKinKi Kids		A classic hit by KinKi Kids that celebrates summer
36	Song of PointillismTenbyou no Uta		Portraying the pure feelings of first love at the end of summer
37	Immoral SummerNogizaka 46		The impulses and worldview of a mature love that overcomes
38	Love♡Scream!AiScReam		A summer song that likens feelings of love to sweet ice cream
39	cotton candyback number		Back Number’s summer festival ballad
40	Magic hourRyokushokushakai		A summer love song that layers fireworks with feelings of romance
41	Fanfaresumika		A song of courage to overcome hardships and step forward into a new self
42	Summer NudeMagokoro Burazāzu		A summer classic by Magokoro Brothers—refreshing and nostalgic.
43	Midsummer day!Nogizaka 46		Nogizaka46’s bright summer tune, feelings of reunion
44	That summer is becoming an addiction.Jenīhai		A nostalgic song that depicts the end of summer
45	A Midsummer Night’s DreamMatsutōya Yumi		A classic song that portrays the bittersweet love of summer—an emotionally moving piece.
46	Marigoldaimyon		A poignant masterpiece that colors the memories of summer
47	Summer DaysDo As Infinity		A moving song that captures the emotions of summer
48	silver vineSato Chiaki		Chiahi Sato’s film theme song sings of summer memories
49	Our DiaryME:I		A heartwarming song that captures memories of summer
50	SummertimeFIVE NEW OLD		A classic song that portrays summer memories and budding love
51	The summer you gave meieiri reo		A wistful summer love song: Lea Ieiri's timeless masterpiece that resonates with the heart
52	A Long, Short FestivalShiina Ringo		A passionate dance tune for a summer night
53	You and the summer music festivalSHISHAMO		A refreshing summer song that brings you closer on a summer festival date
54	ReunionVaundy		Vaundy's theme song for the anime “The Summer Hikaru Died”
55	Coastline CiderKetsumeishi		A soothing rap that colors the memories of summer
56	FlowerKinKi Kids		Selected as the theme song for ANA’s Okinawa campaign commercial…
57	Greatful daysHamasaki Ayumi		A heartwarming song depicting Ayumi Hamasaki’s summer everyday life
58	Can’t Say Anything… SummerTHE JAYWALK		A classic song that portrays a bittersweet summer romance
59	Summer Colorsyuzu		Yuzu’s classic song that paints memories of summer
60	Beautiful finsupittsu		Spitz’s movie theme song resonates with my heart.
61	Season in the SunTUBE		A moving masterpiece that captures the scenes of youth at summer’s end
62	summer shelterŌgami Mio		A bittersweet song of parting at summer’s end
63	Secret Summertsubaki fakutorī		Sparkling summer love, a mix of forbidden thrill and elation
64	ASOBONiziU		Let's enjoy everyday life with NiziU's songs!
65	Nagisaimase		imase’s 80s-style city pop song
66	Sing when summer comesLittle Glee Monster		Singing about summer memories and the bittersweetness of youth
67	At the mercy of the seaYOASOBI		A girl’s story of the night sea, the feeling of her heart being set free
68	BoyhoodInoue Yosui		A classic song that sings of summer scenery and memories
69	water lily blossomShonan no Kaze		A passionate Shonan no Kaze song that captures the feelings of summer
70	Carrying HappinessMrs. GREEN APPLE		A summer theme song, full of happiness!
71	Summer Love Sensationmakaroni enpitsu		A bittersweet song of youth and memories of the summer festival
72	Sparklers feat. Lila IkutaSato Chiaki		A pleasant song that captures the feeling of a summer romance
73	End of SummerShimizu Shota		A wistful singing voice that echoes at summer’s end
74	Midsummer FruitSazan Ōrusutāzu		A classic song that poignantly portrays a summer romance
75	Mahoro in SummerHarukamirai		A passionate rock song that captures the youth of summer
76	Lamp starharuka nakamura + suis from Yorushika		A film theme song whose delicate music envelops the heart
77	Ocean living roomSuzuki Suzuki		Suzuki Suzuki’s popular songs that color the summer of the Reiwa era
78	Summer memories scented by the windAAA		A song that poignantly colors the memories of summer
79	ultra soulB’z		B’z’s classic “Atsuki Omoi,” a rousing cheering song!
80	Youth and youth and youthaimyon		A song that depicts summer infatuation and the bittersweetness of everyday life.
81	Live the summerRyokushokushakai		Expressing the vigor of summer and the radiance of youth
82	Emo-ish summerLucky Kilimanjaro		An emotional song that paints a summer scene
83	Let’s Go to the Sea (feat. PES)Lisa Halim		Surf music colors the memories of summer.
84	H.A.N.A.B.I ~The Summer When You Were There~ZONE		Vivid memories of summer love and fireworks
85	July 1stHamasaki Ayumi		The Appeal of Ayumi Hamasaki’s Summer Hit “H”
86	rainbowFukuyama Masaharu		Masaharu Fukuyama’s exhilarating youth song
87	Summer Days of 1993class		A classic song that sings about memories of the summer of 1993.
88	ENDLESS SUMMER NUDEMagokoro Burazāzu		Magokoro Brothers’ summer love song from 1997
89	You are in full color.Ohtaki Eiichi		Eiichi Ohtaki’s summer classic “Kimi wa Tennenshoku”
90	COCONUTNiziU		NiziU’s summer album “COCONUT” is refreshing.
91	Ms. Hanako on a high pedestalback number		A refreshing cheer song about a summer crush
92	Summer MadnessSandaime Jē Sōru Burazāzu fromu Eguzairu Toraibu		Summer EDM track, an exciting anthem!
93	Summer is comingDaikoku Maki		Maki Ohguro’s summer hit songs and her thoughts on marriage
94	Nagisasupittsu		A summer seaside love song by Spitz
95	NatsuneGLAY		A moving ballad where summer romance and scenery intertwine
96	HOTEL PACIFICSazan Ōrusutāzu		A hot track where the summer sea and rhythm fuse
97	I want to become the wind.THE BOOM		A samba song of love and hope that colors the summer
98	Stars swimmakaroni enpitsu		Singing of summer emotions and defiance against fate
99	Go! Go! Summer!KARA		KARA’s iconic song that colors the youth of summer
100	HOT LIMITT.M.Revolution		T.M.Revolution’s classic hit depicting a passionate summer romance
101	Summer SongYUI		A refreshing YUI song that captures the feel of the summer sea
102	Magic of a Summer Nightindigo la End		A bittersweet love story on a summer night, a heart-stirring song
103	The hottest summer in the worldPurinsesu Purinsesu		Puri Puri’s iconic summer anthem, the radiance of youth
104	High-Pressure GirlYamashita Tatsuro		Tatsuro Yamashita’s classic summer song moved me with its refreshing sound.
105	Goodbye, Summer DaysYamashita Tatsuro		Tatsuro Yamashita’s classic: memories of youth and farewell
106	Scorching midsummerShonan no Kaze		Shonan no Kaze’s summer song “Entenka” is on fire!
107	Surfing JohnnyKuwata Keisuke		Keisuke Kuwata’s summer classic—fresh and easy to sing
108	A Perfect SkyBONNIE PINK		A refreshing summer tune that evokes a clear blue sky
109	Only for you, clear skiesYorushika		A youth song depicting the end of summer and the fleeting nature of growth
110	Super SummerNiziU		NiziU's summer song 'Super Summer'
111	splashMagokoro Burazāzu		The masterpiece by Magokoro Brothers that paints fireworks, 'splash'
112	Roco LotionORANGE RANGE		Back in vogue on TikTok: the summer smash hit “Locolotion”
113	fireworkskyanai		A song that expresses emotions by overlaying the transience of fireworks with life
114	Coco☆NatsuMomoiro Kurōbā Zetto		A famous Momoiro Clover Z song that depicts the fun of summer
115	beetle (specifically, a rhinoceros beetle)aiko		The masterpiece that evokes the end of summer, 'Kabutomushi'
116	Summer MemoriesKetsumeishi		Introducing Ketsumeishi’s classic summer songs