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)
Mela!Ryokushokushakai
This song celebrates the heart of someone who keeps their inner passion burning.
The lyrics portray the impulse born from the pure wish to “become a hero,” and the courage to act driven by that feeling, stirring the hearts of listeners.
Released digitally in April 2020, it was featured in Darya’s “Palty Coloring” commercial, and later adopted as a JRA commercial song in 2025.
It was also chosen as the theme for a dance project supporting high school dance teams across Japan who lost opportunities to perform during the COVID-19 pandemic, giving courage to many young people.
Its exhilarating, fast-paced feel makes it especially appealing to listen to in the summer.
HOT LIMITT.M.Revolution
This is a song by T.M.Revolution that was featured as the commercial theme for Asahi Soft Drinks’ Mitsuya Cider.
Its energetic sound and bold lyrics are captivating, evoking the thrill of summer’s arrival.
Released in June 1998, the track conjures vivid images of one’s rational limits slipping away amid the excitement and heat of romantic push-and-pull.
It’s a song that blows away the everyday and gives a boost to anyone who wants to cut loose under the sun.
Midsummer Sounds Good!AKB48
This is a summer tune by AKB48 that was also used as the theme song for NTT Docomo’s “Ouen Gakuwari” campaign.
Set on a sun-drenched beach, it portrays the sparkling feelings of a protagonist who, buoyed by the liberating spirit of summer, becomes a little bolder in love.
The upbeat, fast-paced sound perfectly matches the positive lyrics about wanting to take the next step in a romance.
Released in May 2012 as the group’s 26th single, the song won the 54th Japan Record Award that same year.
It’s guaranteed to boost the mood to the max when played at summer get-togethers with friends or on a drive.
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.
Sound of SummerGReeeeN
GReeeeN’s “Natsu no Oto” portrays a faint yet bittersweet story set against the backdrop of a summer festival.
Written as a campaign song for Kirin’s “Nama-cha,” it was released as a digital-only lead single ahead of its inclusion on the 2015 album “C, D desu to!?” From the intro, the song already feels heartrending, as if it tightens your chest the more you listen.
“Natsu no Oto,” or “the sound of summer,” likely refers to fireworks, with the fleeting fireworks mirrored against the transience of the singer’s own love.
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.
