Youthful songs to listen to in summer. Classic summer hits and recommended popular tracks.

Ocean ViewBAD HOP

BAD HOP / Ocean View feat. YZERR, Yellow Pato, Bark & T-Pablow (Official Video)

This work captivates with its dazzling sound, as if it captured the very best moments shared with friends.

Riding a tropical, exhilarating beat, it paints an extraordinary scene of escaping the everyday to enjoy a seaside party.

Each member’s distinctive rap vividly reflects the crew’s lifestyle and strong bonds.

Released in September 2017, the track is included on BAD HOP’s second nationwide release album, “Mobb Life.” Symbolic of the group’s meteoric rise, the album boasts a highly popular music video for this song, which has amassed over 38 million views on YouTube.

It’s the perfect track to elevate your mood for summer drives or beach gatherings.

If you’re looking to create an unforgettable summer with your friends, be sure to give it a listen!

Brilliant RainKing Gnu

King Gnu – Rain Radiantly

Even amid the pouring rain, this song lets you feel a clear light of hope.

What King Gnu depicts is the strength to keep moving forward by overcoming hardships, sung over a melody that is both gentle and powerful.

Like the crystal-clear sky after a downpour, it brings a sense of brightness to the listener’s heart.

Released in November 2022, the track served as the theme song for the Sunday drama “Old Rookie,” movingly coloring the story of a protagonist embarking on a new path.

It’s a reassuring song that softly gives you a push—whether you’re absorbed in something or ready to take a new step.

SparkleRADWIMPS

Sparkle [original ver.] -Your Name. Music Video edition- Trailer from the new album “Ningen Kaika” First Press Limited Edition DVD

This song adds color to the moving climax of the film Your Name.

Created by RADWIMPS, it sings of the sparkle of irreplaceable encounters, even as time and fate toss the characters about.

With its memorable piano accompaniment, the piece lifts the listener’s emotions.

Give it a listen on a summer evening when you’re feeling a little wistful, or when you’re thinking of someone special.

It just might color a page of your youth.

GarnetOku Hanako

Garnet

This is the theme song of the animated film “The Girl Who Leapt Through Time,” a track where Hanako Oku’s vocals resonate deeply with the heart.

It captures the sparkle of days gone by and an unchanging feeling for someone precious—listening to it might just make your heart ache a little.

Released as a single in July 2006, it further heightened the film’s emotional impact.

Try listening to it on a summer evening when you want to sink into a slightly sentimental mood or when you’re remembering old friends.

It’s a song that will surely stay gently by your side.

H.A.N.A.B.I ~The Summer When You Were There~ZONE

ZONE “H.A.N.A.B.I ~The Summer You Were There~” OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO

This song is as vivid as a grand firework blazing across the night sky, yet its melody carries a certain fleeting poignancy that leaves a strong impression.

It conjures images of summer romances gone by, shrine grounds, and sunsets—many listeners may feel a tightness in their chest as they listen.

This work is a single released by the girls’ band ZONE in July 2003, marking their milestone tenth major release.

It was issued at the time as a strictly limited edition of 100,000 copies, debuted at No.

3 on the Oricon Weekly Chart, and received Gold certification from the Recording Industry Association of Japan.

It’s the perfect track for savoring the lingering afterglow of a summer festival or reflecting on tender memories.

Sparklers feat. Lila IkutaSato Chiaki

Chiaki Sato – Sparkler (Senko Hanabi) feat. Rira Ikuta (Music Video)

This is a song that brings back that special summertime-night exhilaration.

Released ahead of the June 2023 album “BUTTERFLY EFFECT,” it’s a poppy dance tune with a comfortably infectious rhythm.

The vocals by Chiahi Sato and Lila Ikuta hint at the beginning of a faint love story.

Words like “festival” and “ice cream that won’t melt” are brimming with summer sparkle, while the bittersweet wish for a night that you never want to end resonates in your heart.

Give it a listen when you want to feel the flutter of romance and the tenderness for a summer that’s slipping away!

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.