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

Summer is the season when romance heats up!

With plans to go out with someone you like—to the beach, on drives, to festivals, and fireworks displays—many of you are probably gearing up to confess your feelings.

In this article, we’ve gathered love songs to cheer on your summer romance.

From classic summer love songs to tracks themed around fireworks and the sea, and even bittersweet tunes about unforgettable love that lingers into adulthood, we’re introducing a variety.

Turn up the mood with summer love songs, and enjoy summer and love to the fullest!

Playlist

Love songs you want to listen to in summer. Love songs that color the summer.
	Title	Playlist	Review
1	OrangeGReeeeN		A summer youth song overflowing with love
2	Slow & EasyHirai Dai		Hirai Dai’s relaxing song conveys a view of the value of happiness
3	You will fall in love this summer.≠ME		A coming-of-age song that refreshingly portrays same-sex love
4	Sunflower FireworksAile The Shot		A sentimental song that portrays the bittersweet feelings of summer love.
5	melt summersatō moka		A fleeting love song that colors the end of summer
6	NeverlandReiko		A passionate love song that echoes on a summer night
7	Orihime and BABY feat. Shio Leilaneguse.		A bittersweet love song themed around Tanabata
8	mixMarushii		Google Pixel CM song, Marcy's heart-touching track
9	Midsummer FireworksLIL LEAGUE		A poignant love song that likens a summer romance to fireworks
10	boyfriendaiko		A summer classic! aiko’s love song, moving
11	Ephemeral FireworksKamisama wa saikoro o furanai		A song like fireworks blooming in the summer night sky
12	Super Ball of Loveaiko		aiko’s Calpis commercial song, “Summer Love”
13	Naughty SunORANGE RANGE		Summer memory song, forbidden love
14	Only for you, clear skiesYorushika		A classic song that portrays the poignancy and sense of loss of youth.
15	All of the Youthsuis from Yorushika		A timeless song that poignantly colors the end of summer
16	Pineapple JuiceINI		Liberate your everyday life with a refreshing summer groove
17	Love, Lala ~Where Love Is Headed~eill		A summer love: a driving song that portrays wavering emotions
18	Dream FireworksNovelbright		A bittersweet summer song that sings of unwavering love
19	HOT LIMITT.M.Revolution		T.M.Revolution’s classic hit depicting a passionate summer romance
20	The Whereabouts on August 31furenzu		Depicting a poignant love at the end of summer
21	Summer Sky Graffitiikimonogakari		A coming-of-age song that sings about refreshing summer memories
22	A life-sized love songAqua Timez		A heart-stirring song that sings of pure feelings of love
23	Love ParadeORANGE RANGE		Theme song of 'Train Man': a ballad depicting the joys of love
24	Cold fireworksKami ga nokoshita yume o kuu.		At summer’s end, singing of a frustrating heartbreak
25	Crazy SummerKIRINJI		A late-summer classic, for a sentimental night
26	Blue Hawaiitota		A song that sings of a pale summer romance and feelings of frustration.
27	fragrant oliveorenji supainikurabu		A classic song that sings of the bittersweetness of youth
28	Summer-colored FireworksSnow Man		A heartwarming ballad singing of summer memories
29	The summer you gave meieiri reo		A wistful summer love song: Lea Ieiri's timeless masterpiece that resonates with the heart
30	Summer EndKoresawa		The end of summer and my aching feelings for you
31	Immoral SummerNogizaka 46		The impulses and worldview of a mature love that overcomes
32	Sparklers feat. Lila IkutaSato Chiaki		A pleasant song that captures the feeling of a summer romance
33	fireworksaiko		Aiko’s classic song portraying unrequited love
34	SUMMER ENDiri		A heartfelt song by iri that portrays the end of summer
35	Love Is Like RamuneTaira Rio		Depicting a bittersweet unrequited love at a summer fireworks festival
36	Innocent Love FireworksKanjani∞		A confession-support song for the fireworks season
37	Summertime CinderellaRyokushokushakai		A heartwarming song that depicts the bittersweet feelings of a summer love
38	The Door to SummerMatsuda Seiko		Seiko Matsuda’s classic summer love song
39	Youth and youth and youthaimyon		A song that depicts summer infatuation and the bittersweetness of everyday life.
40	Summer rainKobukuro		Kobukuro’s “Rainbow” side track song
41	Midsummer day!Nogizaka 46		Nogizaka46’s bright summer tune, feelings of reunion
42	Love is a fire festivalJunretsu		A seaport town at night, a scene of love in flames
43	NatsuneGLAY		A moving ballad where summer romance and scenery intertwine
44	I love you soooo much!HY		HY's Okinawan rock captures the feelings of youth.
45	A Little Love SongMONGOL800		A love song by MONGOL from Okinawa
46	A Little Love SongMONGOL800		MONGOL800’s moving masterpiece: hope and warmth
47	To my dear youInoue Sonoko		Depicting a bittersweet love in the summer twilight
48	sunflowerFukuyama Masaharu		A heartwarming song that sings of summer memories
49	GarnetOku Hanako		The theme song of The Girl Who Leapt Through Time, a track that resonates with the heart
50	Marigoldaimyon		A poignant masterpiece that colors the memories of summer
51	Nagisasupittsu		A refreshing summer song that portrays memories of love and heartfelt emotions.
52	Summer Splash!arashi		A classic summer song that evokes the blue sea and sky
53	Ms. Hanako on a high pedestalback number		Youth and Love in back number's “Takaneno Hanako-san”
54	A Shortcut to SummerSakurazaka46		A summer youth love song that resonates with the heart
55	End of SummerShimizu Shota		A bittersweet memory of a summer’s-end romance
56	Summer memories scented by the windAAA		A song that poignantly colors the memories of summer
57	Emo-ish summerLucky Kilimanjaro		A summer love song with synths and claps
58	TorikoNissy		A sweet, catchy song that conveys the exhilaration of love
59	Summer Love AdvisorySHISHAMO		A refreshing love song that heralds the arrival of summer
60	sea glassSaucy Dog		Like a summer youth, a bittersweet love, as if in a movie.
61	You’re not here.Saucy Dog		A summer dusk, memories of a bittersweet love
62	Nagisaimase		imase's 80s-style danceable track
63	Whimsical Romanticikimonogakari		A famous song by Ikimonogakari that sings of the joy of love.
64	I’ll end up hating you.Kaneyori Masaru		A bittersweet summer romance and a passionate rock number
65	I can see you againKetsumeishi		Summer reunion: bittersweet feelings and a fluttering heart
66	TSUNAMISazan Ōrusutāzu		Heartbreak emotions swaying like waves
67	A world that sways around youMarushii		Depicting the tenderness of everyday life and travels with a lover
68	Summer MirageWada Kanako		A timeless song that portrays the bittersweet feelings of love at summer’s end.
69	AnniversaryHirai Dai		A heart that cherishes the days with a loved one
70	Stand by me, Stand by you.Hirai Dai		A fateful encounter: a love song of two who support each other
71	Ambiguous SongShonan no Kaze		A poignant love-themed medium-tempo ballad by Shonan no Kaze
72	Summer MagicAI		An open, liberating song that portrays summer romance
73	Midsummer’s Sounds good!AKB48		Summer love, the brilliance of youth, a signature song of AKB48
74	SUNNY GIRLAwesome City Club		Sparkling love song, bittersweet heart patterns
75	Tears of Tropical FishFlower		A bittersweet love song, like a fish in water
76	Song for…HY		A poignant song portraying a fateful encounter and the barrier of age
77	Roco LotionORANGE RANGE		A refreshing summer anthem from Okinawa!
78	Because of the summerRADWIMPS		A wistful love song that captures the emotions of summer
79	At the mercy of the seaYOASOBI		Runaway girl's summer sea, a fantastical journey of the heart
80	secret base ~What You Gave Me~ZONE		A classic song that sings of summer memories and the wish to meet again
81	Summer nuisancebokula.		Singing about the frustration and poignancy of a summer romance
82	sodasumika		sumika's bittersweet and exhilarating love song
83	green plumkuriipuhaipe		Midsummer love, CreepHyp’s bittersweet song
84	Star Lablationkerakera		An uplifting anthem that portrays the uncertainties of love
85	Summer Love Sensationmakaroni enpitsu		Portraying the bittersweetness and hope of a summer romance
86	sparklerInoue Sonoko		A coming-of-age song that poignantly sings of summer’s end
87	The Summer That Vanished Beyond the GlassŌsawa Yoshiyuki		A wistful love ballad at summer’s end
88	A midsummer passing showerUtada Hikaru		A song of deep love and sorrow for someone dear
89	Starry NightYuka		A moving song that gently accompanies the heart on a summer night
90	Just a Kiss feat. AimyonSuda Masaki		Sing of a bittersweet love at the end of summer.
91	Front memorySuzuki Emiko × Kameda Seiji		A song of summer memories and bittersweet love
92	Sparklers ~An August Promise~sonā poketto		Bittersweet memories of summer and a melodious song.
93	Summer DreamBikkeburanka		A summer song by Vickeblanka that paints the nightscape
94	Midsummer SunŌhara Sakurako		Sakurako Ohara’s summer love song colors the heart.
95	The answer to my first love.takane no nadeshiko		A cheering song overflowing with the highborn Nadeshiko’s feelings of love
96	Love♡Scream!AiScReam		A song by AiScReam that sings of the sweetness of love and heartfelt feelings
97	StarmineDa-iCE		A hugely popular summer song depicting romance at a fireworks festival
98	asking for the moonKANA-BOON		A rock number that portrays the conflicts of love
99	Stars swimmakaroni enpitsu		A rock song that portrays the sense of loss in summer and youth
100	At the star-street stationtuki.		Feelings for a precious person far away and the hope of reunion
101	Wings of JulyAimer		Aimer’s heartrending song echoing in the summer night sky
102	Stardust SunsetYU-KI		A gemlike ballad where stars and youth intertwine
103	Stargazersupittsu		Masamune Kusano’s wistful love ballad
104	Milky WayMatsuyama Yuta		A bittersweet love song on the night of Tanabata
105	Rainy Driverimase		Bittersweet love painted on a rainy drive
106	Paradise BabyRIP SLYME		A free-spirited love felt on a summer beach
107	Sea Breeze and SelfishnessHinatazaka46		A wistful melody of first love by the summer seaside
108	I Want to Be Embraced in a Sea of Tears ~Sea of Love~Sazan Ōrusutāzu		A fleeting love story by the summer seaside
109	Unchanging ThingsOku Hanako		A ballad that gently accompanies Okuda Hanako’s heart
110	Summer of LoveHirai Dai		Hirai Dai’s refreshing new summer song is perfect for the beach.
111	Go Go Summer!KARA		A refreshing summer-feel dance track, a premonition of love
112	H.A.N.A.B.I ~The Summer When You Were There~ZONE		Vivid memories of summer love and fireworks
113	JULYMs. OOJA		A ballad by Ms.OOJA. It expresses the feelings of a summer romance.
114	Blue Hawaii Lemon≒JOY		≒JOY's third summer love song
115	scale (as of a fish or reptile)Hata Motohiro		An uplifting song that gives you the courage to express your feelings
116	Magic of a Summer Nightindigo la End		A love song that portrays a nighttime scene and a wistful, aching romance
117	SpumoniBREIMEN		A BREIMEN song that portrays a bittersweet love on a summer night
118	Sunset GirlI Don’t Like Mondays.		A bittersweet love song that feels like the end of summer
119	it’s okayLANA		A heartfelt song about summer love and self-acceptance
120	I melt when I’m in front of you.Leina		Leina’s new song that expresses feelings of love through music
121	mirageimase		A bittersweet melody that portrays a summer romance
122	Time Traveler and Loverthe shes gone		A time-travel romance, a heart-stirring song
123	Chekhov’s gun payoffyuzu		Summer romance: dreams and hopes woven into Yuzu’s new song
124	That Summer’s Ambiguous Me feat. SUPER EIGHTToukyou Sukapara Daisu Ookesutora		A coming-of-age song by Tokyo Ska Paradise Orchestra × SUPER EIGHT
125	Tropical Night FantasyMomota Kanako		A refreshing song that cheers on summer love
126	Sparklers ~An August Promise~Sonar Pocket		A pure summer love story drawn with sparklers
127	fireworkskyanai		Kyanai’s “Hanabi” is a beautiful song.
128	Lovers’ Fireworksmatsuri feat. enu		Theme song of a vertical-format drama, the poignant scene of fireworks
129	Heartfelt Fireworksmafumafu		Mafumafu’s wistful summer love song
130	The End of Summeraibii karaa		Fireworks at the summer festival and the sweet-and-sour taste of love
131	fireworksAAA		A wistful song themed around AAA’s summer festival
132	fireworks (launched into the sky)DAOKO × Yonezu Kenshi		‘Uchiage Hanabi,’ the summer classic by Kenshi Yonezu and DAOKO
133	Tokyo Summer Session feat. CHiCOHONEY WORKS		At a summer festival, six people's romances come to fruition through fireworks.
134	fireworksJam9		A bittersweet summer song about fireworks and heartbreak
135	A Midsummer Morning’s DreamLyrical Lily		A summer pop song that portrays the fleeting nature of first love
136	cotton candyback number		Love at the summer festival, the bittersweet memories of youth
137	miraclemiwa		A refreshing song that sings of summer love and fireworks
138	HANABIikimonogakari		A youthful song, HANABI, that colors summer love
139	Raindrops and FireworksKobukuro		A bittersweet love painted at a rainy fireworks festival
140	Summer loveShido		A summer memory: a song of fireworks and budding love
141	fireworksSandaime Jē Sōru Burazāzu fromu Eguzairu Toraibu		A classic song that sings of fireworks and the bittersweet feelings of love
142	Goldfish FireworksOtsuka Ai		Ai Otsuka’s “Kingyo Hanabi” is a bittersweet summer classic.
143	Ah, summer vacation.Kotobukikun		Summer love and passion, a song in the rhythm of Rio
144	Fireworks MagicAnsako		The feelings of a woman hesitating to confess on the last day of summer vacation
145	Pure Love SongShonan no Kaze		Shonan no Kaze’s “Junrenka” is a summer love song.
146	Love FireworksIsayama Mio		A heartfelt love song that depicts a summer festival romance
147	summer festivalWhiteberry		When it comes to famous summer love songs, there's a well-known track that...
148	water lily blossomShonan no Kaze		With gritty sound and vocals, to summer encounters…
149	Love FestivalNEWS		Speaking of summer, it’s all about festivals. A ta… that links those festivals with love…
150	Summer loveSID		I was about to say “summer colds are hard to shake,” but…
151	Seaside StoryMAZZEL		A refreshing love song that brightens up the summer seaside has arrived!
152	Summer has come.≠ME		A refreshing new song from ≠ME that lets you feel the summer breeze
153	Magic hourRyokushokushakai		A fireworks song that expresses the bittersweet feelings of summer love
154	SUMMER SONGYUI		YUI’s iconic song that’s perfect for a summer confession
155	SUMMER TIMENEWS		Because I got to see you before summer began, it's going to be the best summer...