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 (21–30)
You are the seaMy Hair is Bad
A three-piece rock band, My Hair is Bad, has won fans with lyrics that lay bare raw psychology and vivid scenes, along with solid musicianship honed by supporting numerous bands on tour.
This track opens their fourth album, “boys,” and its lyrical lines that conjure up images of school days, together with the high-velocity energy befitting an album opener, really get you pumped.
The love you encounter during the dense, all-consuming time of youth helps you grow as a person and remains a beautiful memory that never fades, even in adulthood.
It’s a number that brings back memories of those delicate romances experienced on the border between childhood and adulthood, and it carries both the heat and the refreshing breeze of summer.
Ghost of the SeaYonezu Kenshi
Speaking of summer, here’s Kenshi Yonezu’s “Spirits of the Sea,” which is related to the ocean.
This song doesn’t have the bright, refreshing feel of a typical youth anthem.
If anything, it’s bittersweet and nostalgic, giving the impression of a coming-of-age song for adults.
As the title suggests, it also features slightly horror-like sound elements, which is distinctive.
Because I met youmiwa
This is the 14th single by singer-songwriter miwa, who has been active mainly at live music venues since her high school days and has garnered support for her cute vocals and refreshing songs.
Chosen as the commercial song for Shiseido’s Sea Breeze, it was created with the theme of a cheer song for students devoted to their club activities—truly a number that captures youth.
The intro that seems to give you a push and the straightforward message color the youthful days spent pouring yourself into something uniquely student-like, often set against the backdrop of summer club activities.
It’s a refreshing yet powerful track that gives you the courage to face, with all your might, the things you can only do now.
SUMMER SONGYUI
YUI’s “Summer Song” is a youthful anthem you want to listen to in the summer.
It was released in 2008, but it’s still popular and is known as a staple at karaoke and elsewhere.
The fresh sound of the acoustic guitar perfectly captures that coming-of-age vibe, and doesn’t it make you feel emotional just listening to it? The slightly nostalgic feel makes it all the more summery.
Shadows of SummerMrs. GREEN APPLE
About seven years after 2018’s “Blue and Summer,” this new work returns to a summer theme—a lingering, summery number that delicately captures the changing of the seasons.
The late-summer breeze and lengthening shadows reflect the slow passage of time as we grow up.
The scenes that rise from everyday fragments—like a sweaty shirt or melting ice—are truly moving.
Released in August 2025, it was featured as the song for Kirin Gogo no Kocha’s TV commercial.
The music video, filmed in Fukui Prefecture, also evokes a deep sense of nostalgia.
It’s a song that quietly stays with you at dusk as summer draws to a close, or on the drive back home.
Nagisasupittsu
Why is it that summer at the beach makes us feel so youthful? This song by the rock band Spitz—also known for tracks like “Sora mo Toberu Hazu” and “Cherry”—was released as a single in 1996.
It became a huge hit after being featured in a commercial.
Its mysterious melody with a delicate, airy vibe pairs perfectly with vocalist Kusano’s gentle voice.
You can’t help wishing the time spent with someone special would never end… The scenes painted in the lyrics rise in your mind like frames from a movie.
Song of the Blue BookmarkFantasticYouth × Uorupisu Kātā
FantasticYouth is a music unit that met through social media and is active mainly on Nico Nico Douga and YouTube.
Their sixth digital-only single, “Aono Shiorika,” drew attention as a collaboration with Walpis Carter, who is active as a singer and YouTuber.
The overlapping, piercing high-tone vocals and driving melody evoke the image of a refreshing summer sky.
It’s an upbeat track with a touch of nostalgia that brings to mind youthful romance.