Ballads to Listen to in Summer | Exquisite Summer Songs That Embrace Bittersweet Longing
Going to the pool or the beach, having barbecues, heading to music festivals… summer is full of fun things, isn’t it? Precisely because it’s such an open, joyful season, there are moments when you suddenly feel lonely or a touch of wistfulness.
In this article, we introduce mellow ballads that will stay close to those bittersweet summer feelings.
From songs that capture the sadness of summer’s end to tracks themed around love and heartbreak, these warm tunes will wrap you up whenever a sentimental mood unexpectedly arrives.
Give them a listen!
Playlist
| Ballads to Listen to in Summer | Exquisite Summer Songs That Embrace Bittersweet Longing | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| show_chart | Title | Playlist | Review |
| 1east | Midsummer FruitSazan Ōrusutāzu | play_arrow | Southern All Stars’ classic “Manatsu no Kajitsu” is a summer ballad. |
| 2east | secret base ~What You Gave Me~ZONE | play_arrow | A classic summer song that brings back memories |
| 3east | All of the YouthFujifaburikku | play_arrow | A classic youth anthem singing of summer’s end |
| 4east | fireflyFukuyama Masaharu | play_arrow | Masaharu Fukuyama's heartrending summer ballad |
| 5east | Because of the summerRADWIMPS | play_arrow | RADWIMPS’s classic summer song, youthful vibes |
| 6east | Drunken Summermurasaki ima | play_arrow | A song that portrays an earnest love at the end of summer |
| 7east | A midsummer passing showerUtada Hikaru | play_arrow | A song of deep love and sorrow for someone dear |
| 8east | I wonder if it will be sunny tomorrow.Kuwata Keisuke | play_arrow | A song that lets you believe in yourself and feel hope for tomorrow |
| 9east | The Sea and the Boyanzenchitai | play_arrow | Nostalgic summer memories woven by Koji Tamaki’s singing voice |
| 10east | Summer-patterned catOfisharu Higedan Dism | play_arrow | Official HIGE DANDism’s bittersweet summer song |
| 11east | Point of No ReturnCHEMISTRY | play_arrow | A wistful coming-of-age ballad at the point of no return |
| 12east | fireworkskyanai | play_arrow | The Fleeting Nature of Life and Hope Painted by Summer Fireworks |
| 13east | fireworksSandaime Jē Sōru Burazāzu fromu Eguzairu Toraibu | play_arrow | Summer love, a song of fleeting light |
| 14east | Just a Kiss feat. AimyonSuda Masaki | play_arrow | Sing of a bittersweet love at the end of summer. |
| 15east | The End of SummerMoriyama Naotaro | play_arrow | Naotaro Moriyama’s renowned song, a deeply emotional anti-war ballad |
| 16east | Summer WindowYuga | play_arrow | Summer scenery and Yuga’s delicate singing voice |
| 17east | Ghost of the SeaYonezu Kenshi | play_arrow | Kenshi Yonezu’s film theme song, with a grand, expansive worldview |
| 18east | Sun No. 410-FEET | play_arrow | 10-FEET’s heart-stirring ballad: the courage to look ahead |
| 19east | Tears of Tropical FishFlower | play_arrow | A bittersweet love song, like a fish in water |
| 20east | Song for…HY | play_arrow | A poignant song portraying a fateful encounter and the barrier of age |
| 21east | Fireworks of ShoesYorushika | play_arrow | Music that depicts the transience of fireworks and the tremors of the heart |
| 22east | The summer you gave meieiri reo | play_arrow | The theme song of the drama 'Koinaka,' Leo Ieiri’s heart-wrenching track. |
| 23east | A summer night in the citykinoko teikoku | play_arrow | A song by Kinoko Teikoku that paints a heartrending reminiscence |
| 24east | The Summer That Vanished Beyond the GlassŌsawa Yoshiyuki | play_arrow | A wistful love ballad at summer’s end |
| 25east | Goldfish FireworksOtsuka Ai | play_arrow | Ai Otsuka’s “Kingyo Hanabi” expresses a heartrending love. |
| 26east | SquallFukuyama Masaharu | play_arrow | Masaharu Fukuyama’s moving love ballad “Squall” |
| 27east | The Story You Don’t Knowsupercell | play_arrow | The catchy song from the anime “Bakemonogatari” |
| 28east | Summer Days of 1993class | play_arrow | A Summer Day in 1993, an early hit song |
| 29east | beetle (specifically, a rhinoceros beetle)aiko | play_arrow | A masterpiece that portrays the end of summer with a wistful song |
| 30east | Harmony at Summer’s EndInoue Yosui & Anzen Chitai | play_arrow | A masterpiece that conveys the bond between Yosui Inoue and Anzenchitai |
| 31east | OCEANB’z | play_arrow | A powerful ballad that evokes the sea and love |
| 32east | planetariumOtsuka Ai | play_arrow | Bittersweet Memories of Ai Otsuka's 'Planetarium' |
| 33east | The End of Summeraibii karaa | play_arrow | A coming-of-age summer festival ballad that resonates with the heart |
| 34east | Magic of a Summer Nightindigo la End | play_arrow | Enon Kawatani’s summer ballad by indigo la End |
| 35east | Summer memories scented by the windAAA | play_arrow | A poignant mid-tempo ballad depicting a summer romance |
| 36east | Hello, my friendMatsutōya Yumi | play_arrow | Yumi Matsutoya, a poignant summer classic |
| 37east | To Those Who Know the Blue of the Skyaimyon | play_arrow | A song of blue skies where freshness and melancholy coexist |
| 38east | BoyhoodInoue Yosui | play_arrow | Yosui Inoue’s summer ballad, a bittersweet end to summer |
| 39east | fireworks (launched into the sky)DAOKO × Yonezu Kenshi | play_arrow | Theme song of the film, the famous collaboration by DAOKO × Kenshi Yonezu |
| 40east | Promise of SunflowersHata Motohiro | play_arrow | Hata Motohiro’s moving ballad “Himawari no Yakusoku” |
| 41east | TSUNAMISazan Ōrusutāzu | play_arrow | Traces of love, a heart-stirring Southern masterpiece |
| 42east | Dawn and Firefliesnabuna | play_arrow | A song whose poignant acoustic guitar lyrics resonate with the heart. |
| 43east | tropical nightSHISHAMO | play_arrow | A bittersweet longing for the person I want to see on a summer night |
| 44east | The Summer When You Were ThereMr.Children | play_arrow | Summer memories, a fleeting meeting and parting |
| 45east | The Summer Without YouDEEN | play_arrow | Detective Conan’s theme song, DEEN’s summer memory track |
| 46east | KizunaORANGE RANGE | play_arrow | A soul-stirring song by the summer-man band ORANGE RANGE |
| 47east | A Love Story Ten Years AheadTUBE | play_arrow | An unforgettable summer love, an eternal longing |
| 48east | Voice of the Seaurashima tarou | play_arrow | au CM 'Umi no Koe' becomes a summer staple song |
| 49east | NatsuneYuuri | play_arrow | Yuuri's heartrending summer story, a TV drama theme song |
| 50east | Time, stop.Yazawa Eikichi | play_arrow | Eikichi Yazawa’s summer song “Stop Time” |
| 51east | Summer HornsInagaki Junichi | play_arrow | Junichi Inagaki’s poignant summer classic that resonates with people’s hearts |
| 52east | Cold fireworksKami ga nokoshita yume o kuu. | play_arrow | At summer’s end, singing of a frustrating heartbreak |
| 53east | rememberUru | play_arrow | A voice that moves the heart, a refreshing song that sings of support |
| 54east | Embracing SummerTUBE | play_arrow | TUBE's Summer Love Love Song |
| 55east | sunflowerAdo | play_arrow | Sunflower motif, Ado’s heartrending summer song |
| 56east | Goodbye, Summer DaysYamashita Tatsuro | play_arrow | A classic song by Tatsuro Yamashita that sings of youthful memories. |
| 57east | As long as summer lastsadieu | play_arrow | A song that depicts the end of summer and changes in emotions |
| 58east | Shadows of SummerMrs. GREEN APPLE | play_arrow | A poignant song depicting the end of summer |
| 59east | cotton candyback number | play_arrow | The appeal of the summer song “Watagashi” |
| 60east | Crazy SummerKIRINJI | play_arrow | A late-summer classic, for a sentimental night |
| 61east | Song of PointillismInoue Sonoko | play_arrow | Sonoko Inoue’s youthful love ballad |
| 62east | I remember youYUI | play_arrow | YUI’s classic songs to listen to at the end of summer |
| 63east | bubble; foam; ephemeral (as in something short-lived)wanuka | play_arrow | Introducing poignant music for the end of summer |
| 64east | Summer loverSHISHAMO | play_arrow | A summer ballad with heart-trembling, heartrending lyrics |
| 65east | At the end of summerT-BOLAN | play_arrow | T-BOLAN's heartwarming classic about the end of summer |
| 66east | Summer EndKoresawa | play_arrow | The end of summer and my aching feelings for you |
| 67east | tear(s)Marushii | play_arrow | A heart-touching song that portrays the bittersweet pain of heartbreak |
| 68east | silver vineSato Chiaki | play_arrow | Chiahi Sato’s film theme song sings of summer memories |
| 69east | summer vacationwacci | play_arrow | The scene of a summer festival, filled with nostalgia and memories of youth |
| 70east | remainingYoshizawa Kayoko | play_arrow | A poignant song that tells the story of a love at the end of summer |
| 71east | July 7, sunnyDREAMS COME TRUE | play_arrow | A wistful Tanabata love, a song yearning for a long-distance romance |
| 72east | Love Sky and the Sound of RainAAA | play_arrow | An autumnal melancholy love song that expresses a heart aching with unrequited love. |
| 73east | SUMMER ENDiri | play_arrow | A song that sings about the poignancy of summer’s end |
| 74east | All of the Youthsuis from Yorushika | play_arrow | Suis’s cover song that brings back memories of summer fireworks |
| 75east | Chasing summer againaratayo | play_arrow | A nostalgic song that mourns the end of summer |
| 76east | Liar MoonYorushika | play_arrow | A ballad of loneliness and wistfulness resounding on an autumn night |
| 77east | Late Summer (A Season for One)Arai Yumi | play_arrow | The end of love layered over the seasons’ scenery |
| 78east | Sparklers ~An August Promise~sonā poketto | play_arrow | Bittersweet memories of summer and a melodious song. |
| 79east | Evening Fireworksban banzai | play_arrow | A bittersweet summer breakup song by a YouTuber group |
| 80east | Summer Longing for LoveKobasoro feat. Harucha | play_arrow | Kobasolo’s summery ballad |
| 81east | summer rainPan no Mimimi | play_arrow | A ballad that portrays the bittersweet love of youth |
| 82east | Ghost in the FlowersYorushika | play_arrow | Yorushika’s moving song that portrays summer nostalgia |
| 83east | Marigoldaimyon | play_arrow | Aimyong’s summer classic surpasses 100 million plays |
| 84east | Unchanging ThingsOku Hanako | play_arrow | A ballad that gently accompanies Okuda Hanako’s heart |
| 85east | horizonYahagi Moeka | play_arrow | An inspiring song about embracing your true self |
| 86east | Stand by me, Stand by you.Hirai Dai | play_arrow | A fateful encounter: a love song of two who support each other |
| 87east | First NightYorushika | play_arrow | A bittersweet song that reminisces on a summer night |
| 88east | Life is BeautifulHirai Dai | play_arrow | Conveying the beauty of life through a pleasant tone |
| 89east | NatsuneGLAY | play_arrow | A moving ballad that colors the summer coast |
| 90east | Sound of SummerGReeeeN | play_arrow | Summer Sounds: A Bittersweet Fireworks Love Story |
| 91east | Lamp starharuka nakamura + suis from Yorushika | play_arrow | A film theme song whose delicate music envelops the heart |
| 92east | Feel feat. IO, Tsubaki & Yo-SeaDJ CHARI & DJ TATSUKI | play_arrow | A pleasant song to listen to on a summer evening |
| 93east | LAST SUMMER SONGhyakuzoku | play_arrow | A bittersweet song of centipedes listened to at the end of summer |
| 94east | sea glassSaucy Dog | play_arrow | Like a summer youth, a bittersweet love, as if in a movie. |
| 95east | Blue SummerBlue Vintage | play_arrow | Blue Vintage's summer love song |
| 96east | Stars swimmakaroni enpitsu | play_arrow | A coming-of-age ballad that portrays the bittersweet feelings of summer |
| 97east | Run Through the MemoriesMy Hair is Bad | play_arrow | A moving ballad of summer memories and hope |
| 98east | Summer HydrangeasSexy Zone | play_arrow | A summer song by Sexy Zone like a prince on a white horse |
| 99east | Baby, I love youTEE | play_arrow | Moved to start activities after being inspired by the music encountered while studying abroad |
| 100east | Finale.eill | play_arrow | A summer romance anime with an emotional theme song |
| 101east | I’ve listened to so many heartbreak songs, and I’m done with being someone who just keeps crying.riria. | play_arrow | Riria’s classic song that portrays a summer heartbreak |
| 102east | as alwaysChatto Monchī | play_arrow | A wistful love song that longs for summer nights |
| 103east | left-right confusionYorushika | play_arrow | Changes in feelings from summer memories to heartbreak |
| 104east | HANABIHamasaki Ayumi | play_arrow | Ayumi Hamasaki’s smash hit: The End of Love and Fireworks |
| 105east | Summer IllusionOmoinotake | play_arrow | An emotional ballad by Omoinotake depicting a summer romance |
| 106east | Dawn in Summeratarayo | play_arrow | A poignant, heart-wrenching song that depicts heartbreak and farewell. |
| 107east | Ephemeral FireworksKami wa saikoro o furanai | play_arrow | A bittersweet song about a fleeting summer romance |
| 108east | fireworksAAA | play_arrow | A poignant song that reflects the scenes and emotions of summer |
| 109east | HimawariBBY NABE | play_arrow | A sentimental song about someone dear to you |
| 110east | Sparklers feat. Lila IkutaSato Chiaki | play_arrow | A collaboration song of sparklers |
| 111east | Fireworks MagicAnsako | play_arrow | A love song with a fireworks theme |
| 112east | Layering summersImai Miki | play_arrow | Miki Imai’s summer classic—a song brimming with a resort vibe. |
| 113east | GarnetOku Hanako | play_arrow | Summer love ballad, singing the radiance of youth |
| 114east | End of SummerShimizu Shota | play_arrow | A bittersweet breakup song at the end of summer |


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