Summer song medley. Timeless and popular tracks that color the summer.

A Little Love SongMONGOL800

A Small Love Song – MONGOL800 | With Lyrics

This is a timeless song by MONGOL800, whose straightforward lyrics and exhilarating, fast-paced melody strike a chord.

Portraying the warmth of having someone precious right by your side and a clear hope for the future, this piece gently accompanies listeners in their everyday lives.

The song is included on the album “MESSAGE,” released in September 2001, which, despite being an indie release, sold over 2.8 million copies.

It has served as a motif for films and as an ending theme for TV anime, making it a track beloved across generations.

Be sure to give it a listen during summer drives or while spending time with friends.

Magic of a Summer Nightindigo la End

indigo la End “Summer Night Magic”

It captures that special feeling—almost like being under a spell—that you can only sense on a single summer night.

Even as the passing of time is keenly felt, the protagonist surrenders to the glow and the bittersweetness of that fleeting moment, something many of us might find relatable.

The song appears on the single “Before It Gets Sad,” released by indigo la End in June 2015, and its gentle, band-driven sound is a major draw.

The music video, which portrays nostalgic summer-night scenes, features actors Yuki Sakurai and Maya Kimijima—another highlight.

Why not give it a listen during a summer night drive, as a mellow BBQ backdrop, or when you want to quietly bask in the lingering afterglow of a summer evening?

Haneuma RiderPorunogurafiti

Pornograffitti “Haneuma Rider” MUSIC VIDEO

A smash hit by Porno Graffitti that makes everyone’s heart dance the moment they hear it! From the instant the intro guitar rings out, you’re wrapped in a refreshing feeling, as if sprinting under a clear blue sky.

Created around the theme of “rebirth,” this song feels like it’s cheering on our own fresh starts.

Released in June 2006, it reached many ears as the CM song for Otsuka Pharmaceutical’s Pocari Sweat.

Perfect for summer activities—and whenever you want to refresh your mood—listening to it will surely fill you with energy and a smile!

Ghost in the FlowersYorushika

Yorushika – Ghost in a Flower (OFFICIAL VIDEO)

It’s a captivating piece with a beautiful melody that evokes fleeting memories of summer days.

In this number by Yorushika, memories of passing seasons and dear ones are portrayed like faint phantoms.

The summer scenes woven into the lyrics carry a nostalgic scent of summer, overlapping with the landscapes tucked away in each listener’s heart and stirring a gentle ache, don’t you think? Released in April 2020, the song touched many as the theme for the animated film “A Whisker Away.” It is also included on the acclaimed album “The Book of Theft.” Give it a listen when you want to be alone with your thoughts on a summer evening, or when you want to immerse yourself in a beautiful melody.

rainbowFukuyama Masaharu

Masaharu Fukuyama – Rainbow (Full ver.)

This is a refreshing pop-rock number by Masaharu Fukuyama that brightens the listener’s mood.

For the first time, he handled the arrangement himself and was meticulous about the performance, channeling the passions of youth and grand dreams for the future into the music.

Feelings he wanted to express but couldn’t put into words, and a strong will to overcome hardships and grasp hope, come through clearly in his soaring vocals and the lively sound.

The song was included on a single released in August 2003 and was loved by many as the theme song for the drama “WATER BOYS.” It’s truly one of the signature masterpieces that symbolize that summer.

Live the summerRyokushokushakai

Ryokuoushoku Shakai “Living the Summer” Music Video / Ryokuoushoku Shakai

This is a song by Ryokuoushoku Shakai that portrays the brilliance of summer and the strength of the people who live within it.

It combines a cider-like freshness with the resilience to stand up even when covered in mud, and it just might give courage to those who listen.

Not only the sparkle of youth, but also the earnest effort and passion behind it, come through on a driving, exhilarating sound.

Released in July 2020, the track is widely known as the theme song for tvk’s “RIDE OF KANAGAWA 2020 High School Baseball.” A special edition centered around this song was also included in the album “SINGALONG,” released in September of the same year.

It’s an uplifting anthem that gives you a strong push forward when you’re taking on a challenge or feeling a bit worn out by the summer heat.

LIFEkimaguren

Kimaguren – LIFE

Here’s a track that pairs perfectly with the summer sun—just listening to it makes your heart dance.

Performed by Kimaguren, this piece brims with upbeat energy, blending the light tones of acoustic guitar with straightforward lyrics that cheer you on to “live true to yourself!” Released in May 2008, the single became their first to break into the top 20 on the Oricon charts.

It was even used as a TV theme song, in commercials, and as a train station approach melody.

It’s ideal as background music for summer drives, barbecues, or days by the sea—and when you’re tackling a new challenge or feeling a bit down, it just might give you the courage you need.