Love songs you want to listen to in summer. Love songs that color the summer.

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aiko - “Boyfriend” music video

Isn’t this the song that screams “summer” for so many people? Among aiko’s works, it’s a number distinguished by its sun-bright, sparkling melody and lyrics that straightforwardly sing about being in love.

It weaves, in words so typical of aiko, the happiness of time spent together and the gratitude of “I’m truly glad I met you.” Released as a single in September 2000, the track reached No.

1 on the Oricon daily chart three times.

It’s perfect not only for summer memories, but also for those moments when you want to feel the tenderness for someone special—listen, and your heart is sure to race!

Ephemeral FireworksKamisama wa saikoro o furanai

God Doesn't Play Dice “Ephemeral Fireworks” [Official Lyric Video]

God doesn’t roll dice—but He plays a tune.

This single, as fleeting as fireworks blooming and vanishing in the summer night sky, has captured the hearts of teenagers and won’t let go.

A story of a fragile, bittersweet summer romance rides on a beautiful melody by Shusaku Yanagida, striking listeners right in the heart.

You can almost see the lukewarm breeze and the shoreline in your mind’s eye, stirring a nostalgic, poignant feeling.

Released in July 2020 as their major-label debut single, the song also appears on the EP “Bunka-teki Tokuiten” released the same year and on the album “Jishō no Chiheisen,” which topped the Oricon Weekly ROCK Album Ranking in March 2022.

Perfect for summer twilights, moments when you want to get a little sentimental, or when you want to soak in a beautiful melody.

It’s sure to color a page of your summer memories.

Give it a listen.

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Pineapple Juice

This city pop track features a languid yet comfortable groove that invites you into an endless, tropical vacation.

It’s included on the album “THE ORIGIN,” releasing in June 2025.

Member Xu Yufan participates in the lyric writing for the first time, crafting a theme of a “sweet-and-sour summer” that captures each moment whole—like sipping a juice—brimming with fresh emotion.

Perfect for summer drives or hot days when you want a little boost! Turn your everyday life into a breezy vacation with this song!

HOT LIMITT.M.Revolution

T.M.Revolution – HOT LIMIT | Official Music Video

This is T.M.Revolution’s smash hit that expresses a sizzling summer romance with passionate sound.

Alongside the liberating excitement of the season, it portrays the push-and-pull of love and an intense relationship.

Powerful vocals, a catchy melody, and electronic elements blend brilliantly to create an energetic track that strikes a deep emotional chord.

Released in June 1998, it debuted at No.

1 on the Oricon charts.

It was also used in Asahi Soft Drinks’ Mitsuya Cider commercial, generating major buzz.

It’s the perfect song to blast when you need a boost—summer drives, parties, or karaoke—guaranteed to send your energy soaring.

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Friends: Whereabouts on August 31

Marked by a crystal-clear melody that evokes the bittersweet air of late summer.

This track by the five-member co-ed band Friends was released as a digital single in August 2020.

It candidly portrays wavering feelings of love—being utterly smitten yet still unsure if it’s the real thing.

The modern scenes of romance are skillfully expressed, making it highly relatable.

If you want to immerse yourself in the feeling of thinking deeply about someone, this piece might be a perfect fit.

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Ikimonogakari – Summer Sky Graffiti [Short Ver. / Verse 2]

It’s a song with an invigorating melody and the charmingly clear, transparent vocals of Kiyoe Yoshioka.

It paints sparkling summer memories, tender first love, and a touch of bittersweet emotion that tickles the listener’s heart.

Released in August 2007 as one of the tracks on a double A-side single, it also became well known as a soft drink commercial song.

When summer’s heat feels overwhelming, listening to this track might bring back those glittering days of youth and give you a boost of energy.

Love, Lala ~Where Love Is Headed~eill

eill | Love, lala ~Where Love Is Headed~ (Official Music Video)

A track by eill that evokes the glittering, slightly nostalgic sound of ’80s–’90s city pop.

As its moniker “summer love driving song” suggests, it portrays a romance where sweetness and heartache coexist.

You can feel the protagonist’s wavering emotions: anxiety about a relationship with no clear future, mixed with the resolve to move forward even if it means letting something go.

Having launched her full-fledged solo career in 2018, she released this song in July 2025, captivating listeners with its dramatic world-building.

It’s perfect for summer nights when you’re driving while thinking of someone special, or for a solo café moment when you want to sink into a slightly sentimental mood.

Its sophisticated melody will surely make your time feel special.