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 hits and recommended popular tracks (111–120)
bookmarkAqua Timez
This is a youthful anthem by Aqua Timez, featuring a catchy, beautifully melodic line and a sound that brings out a vibrant energy.
With a refreshing atmosphere that fits August perfectly, it’s a song that comfortably lifts the mood with its pleasant vibe.
Drowning in summerBocchi
Let me introduce Drowning in Summer, a track that’s been spreading by word of mouth, especially on social media.
It’s a summer song by the rock band Bocchi.
Set on a summer day, it depicts someone reflecting on a past summer romance.
If you watch the music video along with it, it’s easier to grasp: the song alternates between a past summer and the present one.
This structure really heightens the bittersweet feeling and the fleeting nature of memories.
Also, the overall high-pitched sound palette suits summer perfectly.
Summer MiracleKALMA
KALMA is a three-piece rock band that gained nationwide recognition with songs posted on the music-sharing site Eggs and made their major debut in 2020.
Their digital single Natsu no Kiseki (Summer Miracle), selected as the theme song for the live play-by-play broadcast of SBS Radio’s “103rd National High School Baseball Championship Shizuoka Tournament,” is an exhilarating number with a bright, blue-summer-sky feel that lifts your spirits.
The lyrics, conveying the unique heat and bittersweetness of summer, resonate alongside a driving beat.
It’s a liberating, high-energy tune that swells with anticipation for a new season.
sea glassSaucy Dog
Saucy Dog, a three-piece rock band affectionately known as “Saushii,” has been gaining increasing attention in recent years, performing their songs Itsuka and Yui on THE FIRST TAKE, a YouTube channel built around one-take recordings.
Their track Seaglass is a summer song that fully showcases vocalist-guitarist Shinya Ishihara’s sweet voice.
It’s pop, yet brimming with a deeply emotional atmosphere that evokes the Japanese aesthetics of wabi and sabi.
That uniquely Japanese essence—something you won’t find in Western music—really hits the spot.
Youth and youth and youthaimyon
Aimyon is a singer-songwriter who garners wide support for her quality, melody-driven songs featuring acoustic guitar.
“Seishun to Seishun to Seishun,” included as the B-side to her major-label third single “Kimi wa Rock wo Kikanai,” stands out with lyrics that evoke a summery image of youthful days, just as the title suggests.
The simple melody and relaxed tempo make it easy to sing at karaoke, but if you focus on riding the bouncy rhythm of the shuffle beat, you can capture the original vibe.
It’s a refreshing pop tune, with strings adding a sense of clarity to the ensemble.
Naughty SunORANGE RANGE
It’s a refreshing rock number that blows away the feeling of being overwhelmed by the summer heat.
Released in July 2007, the track combines ORANGE RANGE’s signature mixture rock with retro-pop elements, delivering a bright, energetic sound themed around the sun.
Chosen as the opening theme for the Fuji TV drama “Hanazakari no Kimitachi e ~ Ikemen Paradise ~,” it became a major hit, reaching No.
3 on the Oricon weekly chart.
This song is perfect for summer drives, seaside outings, or anytime you want to amp up the energy with friends.
You, the Sheep, and the BlueRADWIMPS
This song overflows with dazzling passion and a sense of exhilarating drive.
Included on the 2011 album “Zettai Zetsumei,” it was chosen as the theme for NHK’s soccer broadcasts and captured the hearts of many during J.League and Emperor’s Cup coverage.
It carries a powerful message: miracles aren’t something you wait for—they’re something you create with your own hands—encouraging a spirit of challenge.
The up-tempo rock sound and impassioned lyrics fuse beautifully, delivering a performance that shakes the listener to the core.
It’s a perfect track for those who want to feel the rush of summer or are striving toward a goal.