A song by a rock band bursting with exhilarating energy and a sense of speed that you want to listen to in the summer.
Every summer, countless music festivals are held all over the country, and I imagine many rock band fans feel that summer is the season of music.
In fact, many Japanese rock songs are themed around summer, so you could say rock and summer are inseparable! In this article, we’ll introduce a selection of Japanese rock tracks that are perfect for the summer, all in one go.
From fiery, hype-inducing tunes to refreshingly exhilarating tracks, we’ve picked songs to match whatever situation you want to listen in—so find the perfect track for your mood.
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Songs full of exhilarating freshness and driving speed by rock bands you want to listen to in summer (161–170)
Only for you, clear skiesYorushika
Yorushika is a band centered around the Vocaloid producer n-buna, and it’s one I’d recommend to anyone who likes Vocaloid.
This song is perfect for capturing the freshness of summer.
The music video, which evokes a sense of summer nostalgia, is also a must-see.
Ultramarine DaysToukyou Jihen
Tokyo Jihen’s “Gunjou Biyori” by Ringo Sheena.
This song was their debut single, released in 2004.
The word “summer” doesn’t appear anywhere in the lyrics, yet they overflow with and evoke the color blue.
Words like “downpour” also call to mind summer’s sudden cloudbursts and passing showers.
It’s a track that feels crisp and refreshing to hear in the heat of summer.
Songs by rock bands full of refreshing energy and a sense of speed that you want to listen to in summer (171–180)
Summer Vacation at 33Shinsei Kamattechan
It’s a song released by Shinsei Kamattechan in 2018, and it drew attention for its title, which was consciously modeled after their own track “23-sai no Natsuyasumi.” The song looks back on their ten years of activity, and anyone who has listened to Kamattechan even once is sure to feel nostalgic.
Romantic Flightkome kome CLUB
It was released as Kome Kome Club’s 10th single.
Chosen as the commercial song for JAL’s Okinawa travel campaign, it makes you want to take to the skies when you hear it.
It became a million seller and remains one of Kome Kome Club’s signature songs that is still sung today.
Live the summerRyokushokushakai
Ryokuoushoku Shakai is a four-member mixed-gender band—the group behind the powerful, resonant sound of “Mela!”.
When it comes to their summer songs, think of “Natsu wo Ikiru” (“Live the Summer”), released in 2020.
Built on a rock foundation and unfolding at a comfortable tempo, this track captures the refreshing feel of summer.
It’ll leave you feeling so clear and invigorated that the sweltering heat seems to vanish.
The lyrics overflow with the positive emotions that blossom in summer.
Because it’s so fun, the season is over in a flash.
Even so, listening to this song makes you want to give your all to that fleeting moment.
Perfect-Sense DreamerONE OK ROCK
An aggressive rock number from ONE OK ROCK that celebrates the importance of trusting your instincts over logic and always moving forward! Powerful vocals and a driving, high-speed sound will inspire anyone who listens.
The track was selected as the ending theme for TBS’s TV program “Arabikidan,” and upon its release in February 2010, it reached No.
9 on the Oricon Weekly Chart—marking the band’s first-ever Top 10 entry.
It’s a fast-paced song that’s perfect for summer and an ideal pick to boost your motivation during a workout.
With a fiery message that feels like it’s telling you, “Now’s the time to get moving!”, it’s sure to fire you up.
Vega and AltairKANA-BOON
The stars corresponding to Orihime and Hikoboshi in Japan’s Tanabata festival are also known as Vega and Altair.
The fact that these stars actually exist makes the legendary tale feel more familiar, doesn’t it? Centered on the theme of Vega and Altair, KANA-BOON’s song “Vega to Altair” portrays a love separated by distance.
Its fast-paced band sound evokes the rising heat of romance and a kind of powerful hope.
By overlapping a long-distance relationship with the Tanabata story, it gives the impression of emphasizing the idea of reunion.
