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)
Surfing JohnnyKuwata Keisuke
Keisuke Kuwata is a singer-songwriter who has released countless masterpieces, both as a member of Southern All Stars and as a solo artist.
His sixth single, Naminori Johnny—chosen as the campaign song for Coca-Cola’s “No Reason”—amps you up right from the opening with its catchy piano phrase.
The lyrics depict a romance that flares up in the heat of summer, something many people will likely relate to their own youth.
It’s a pop yet sentimental number that’s become a staple at summer karaoke.
HANABIikimonogakari
Ikimonogakari’s “HANABI” turns up the heat on summer romance like blazing fireworks.
Released in 2006, the song was used as an ending theme for the anime BLEACH.
Its fast-paced, driving melody seems to amplify the intensity of summer itself.
The lyrics tell of fireworks that can’t be watched together—yet—paired with a wish that, until the day they can, their feelings never cool.
Youthful love believes straight ahead in each other and in a future whose shape can’t yet be seen.
It’s a track that conveys not only the heat of fireworks, but also the lingering bittersweetness that follows.
Youthful songs to listen to in summer. Classic summer hits and recommended popular tracks (31–40)
Summertime Recordjin
When it comes to summer Vocaloid songs, this is the one.
Released in 2013, it’s a track by Jin, the creator of the Kagerou Project series, which sparked a massive boom through its media mix.
This song serves as the ending theme for the Kagerou Project.
It’s a heart-wrenching rock number that makes you ache as you look back on the summer spent with dear friends.
If you check out the related works—like the novels and anime—before listening, I think you’ll get even more absorbed in its world, so definitely give it a try.
I won’t forget it.kessoku bando
Kessoku Band is the rock band that appears in the TV anime Bocchi the Rock! The song “Wasurete Yaranai,” included on their first album Kessoku Band, was also used as an in-episode track in episode 12.
Its fast-paced rock ensemble, featuring tight guitar sounds, pairs with refreshing lyrics to amp up the summer vibe.
With an emotional message that feels like looking back on one’s youth, it’s a rock tune that resonates with the heat of the summer season.
That summer is becoming an addiction.Jenīhai
Released in September 2025, this piece is a number that beautifully captures the fleeting nature of summer and the lingering afterimages of memory.
Alongside vivid scenic descriptions, it sings of unforgettable memories being etched ever deeper into the heart over time.
Takashi Niigaki’s crystal-clear piano melodies intertwine with Ikkyu Nakajima’s wistful yet resolute vocals, enveloping the entire track in a nostalgic atmosphere.
It can be described as a work that showcases the band’s ensemble, whose expressive power has grown even further since the album “Jenny Classic.” It’s the perfect song for immersing yourself in cherished memories that resurface at the end of summer.
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.
Summertime CinderellaRyokushokushakai
Ryokuoushoku Shakai is a four-member co-ed rock band that’s expanding its fanbase with powerful high-tone vocals and songs brimming with fresh pop sensibility.
Their 7th single, “Summertime Cinderella,” was written as the theme song for the TV drama “Midsummer Cinderella.” The arrangement moves from a sentimental intro featuring piano and strings into a light, breezy A-melody, making you feel refreshed just by listening.
True to its title, the summer-evoking lyrics convey the arrival of the hot season, delivering a refreshing, upbeat tune.