Youthful songs to listen to in summer. Classic summer hits and recommended popular tracks.
When you think of summer, you think of youth! That’s the image most of us have, right?
During summer break, we go out to all sorts of places or throw ourselves into club activities… Not only current students, but adults too probably have all kinds of memories, don’t you?
In this article, we’ll introduce plenty of songs that are perfect for a summer that feels full of seishun—that youthful spirit!
We’ve gathered tracks packed with different shades of youth—friendship, romance, dreams—so you’re sure to find something that really hits home.
Alright, let’s dive in and start listening!
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Youthful songs to listen to in summer. Classic summer tunes and recommended popular tracks (61–70)
Summer of UniformsMayo Okamoto
It’s a fresh, bittersweet song by Mayo Okamoto that unfolds scenes of youth before your eyes—summer sunshine and the sea glimpsed from the window of a swaying train.
It delivers the thrill we felt rushing around in our school uniforms, carried by a crisp acoustic sound.
The quickening heartbeat for the person who just happened to sit beside you, the wordless, frustrating feelings—don’t they overlap with the precious memories everyone keeps tucked away inside? When you want to linger in the shining memories of your school days, why not gently open the album of your heart with this song?
Midsummer FireworksLIL LEAGUE
A gem of a love song that likens a once-in-a-lifetime summer romance to the fleeting brilliance of fireworks painting the night sky.
Released in July 2025 as the fifth single, it was selected as the ending theme for Nippon TV’s “Wednesday Platinum Night.” Layering vocals over a dance track with traditional Japanese flair, it portrays a heartrending love.
Just reading the lyrics conjures up the relationship between the two and really tugs at the heartstrings.
Hearing this song will surely bring back the bittersweet memories of summer.
A voice that calls summerSizuk/Shunryu
This is a refreshing, fast-paced summer song from Sizuk, a music project by Shunryu, a creator active in anime and idol songs.
The track’s central theme is a “youth song where you can hear summer,” and both the sound and the lyrics convey the exhilarating feeling of youth associated with the season.
A major highlight is the vocals by kotoha, who is also active as a member of Haconiwa Lilliy; her resonant voice, which carries a positive image, enhances the youthful atmosphere.
With its driving sound and lyrics that paint scenes of youth, the song vividly conveys the sense of fully enjoying summertime.
Nagisaimase
Singer-songwriter imase, who uses TikTok as his main stage, has recorded massive hits with songs like “Have a nice day” and “Touhikou (Escape).” Soon after starting his music career, he began writing and composing his own songs, and made a major-label debut in just about a year—a pace that feels very much of the Reiwa era.
“Nagisa” is a summer song he created, highlighted by his signature high-tone vocals.
The lyrics depict a fleeting summer romance, and as you listen, the story seems to unfold right before your eyes.
That paper airplane splits the cloudy sky19
The musical duo 19, who announced their breakup at the peak of their popularity in 2002, now have each member continuing with their own musical activities.
Their second single, “Ano Kami Hikouki Kumo-ri Zora Watte,” used as the campaign song for TBS’s “1999 Spring,” has an emotional intro featuring blues harp and acoustic guitar.
It’s the only title track by the group with a call-and-response in the chorus, which you can feel adds even greater depth to its sentimental melody.
With lyrics that give you a gentle push forward and evoke youth, it’s a perfect number for summer scenery.
Everyday, KachushaAKB48
AKB48 is a girls’ group that rose to the top of the idol scene with its unique concept of “idols you can go meet.” Their 21st major single, Everyday, Kachusha, used as the theme song for the film What If the Manager of a High School Baseball Team Read Drucker’s Management?, pairs crystalline vocals and sound that perfectly match the image of summer.
Its lyrics, depicting unrequited love set against the hot season, are something many people can relate to.
It’s a summery pop tune that works great both as background music and as a karaoke pick.
Roco LotionORANGE RANGE
ORANGE RANGE is a five-member rock band based in their hometown of Okinawa, known for songs that feature three MCs and a wide-ranging musical style.
Their sixth single, “Locolotion,” together with their second single “Shanghai Honey,” cemented their image as a summer band, and was used in a commercial for Otsuka Beverage’s MATCH.
The contrast between its sexy lyrics and pop melody is perfect for the liberating feeling of summer.
It’s a quintessential summer anthem, where the brisk, breezy vibe is set against a weighty rock sound to create a superb contrast.