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