[Sunset Songs] Songs about sunsets and the evening glow you’ll want to listen to at dusk

I’ve put together songs you’ll want to listen to while watching the sunset.

When you gaze at a sky dyed by the setting sun, you feel the day coming to a close, and at the same time a hard-to-describe sense of poignancy and loneliness spreads through your chest.

In fact, there are many timeless, heart-wrenching masterpieces themed around sunsets, regardless of era.

Whether rock, pop, or folk, each track is filled with melancholy, nostalgia, and bittersweet emotion.

Give them a listen when you want to calm your mind or when you’re in the mood for a tender, sorrowful ballad.

Playlist

[Sunset Songs] Songs about sunsets and the evening glow you’ll want to listen to at dusk
	Title	Playlist	Review
1	evening primroseNovelbright		A moving ballad that sings of the pain of heartbreak
2	Scarletsupittsu		Spitz’s classic song “Scarlet,” the colors of dusk
3	OrangeGReeeeN		GReeeeN’s youth-boosting anthem “Orange”
4	It’ll get stained.Chatmonchy		Chatmonchy’s classic song “Somaruyo”
5	Orange KissSnow Man		Snow Man's sunset pop song
6	Though the homeward path is lit by the glow of madder (sunset) …Shiina Ringo		A masterpiece by Sheena Ringo that sings of the bittersweet scenes of love.
7	Love at Dusksupittsu		A song of aching love that echoes at dusk
8	twilightkyanai		Kyanai’s dusk song is popular on TikTok.
9	Have you seen the crimson-red sky?BUMP OF CHICKEN		An inspiring cheer song by BUMP OF CHICKEN
10	Crescent Moon SunsetSakanakushon		A timeless song that wistfully sings of youth at sunset
11	sunset glowTHE BLUE HEARTS		A gentle rock and roll at dusk, a heartwarming classic
12	Bad OrangezCreepy Nuts		A legendary unit that brought hip-hop to the masses
13	Brand New SunsetHi-STANDARD		A twilight song by the melodic punk band Hi-STANDARD
14	An inch of redyama		Seven-Eleven’s anime theme song resonates with the heart
15	Crimson-colored sunsetFujifaburikku		An inspiring classic that sings of the loneliness of twilight
16	Evening of the full moonSōru Furawā Yunion		A song born on the evening of a full moon after the Great Hanshin Earthquake
17	Promise in Madder Redikimonogakari		Ikimono-gakari’s moving song “Akane-iro no Yakusoku” (Crimson-Colored Promise)
18	OrangeSMAP		SMAP’s “Orange” is a heartrending song that resonates at dusk.
19	Melting into the sunsetKamishiraishi Mone		A warm song that paints the sunset in music
20	Tokyo Sunsetback number		back number's 'Tokyo no Yuuyake' is a touching masterpiece.
21	Connected SunsetDragon Ash		Thinking of the loneliness of the sunset and the bonds between people
22	twilightAnarogu Fisshu		Avant-garde dusk rock, a unique charm
23	Madder-colored skyRemioromen		Remioromen “Akanezora” Spring Twilight
24	OrangeCreepHyp		A story of a man and a woman whose compassion backfired
25	Twilight SurroundRIP SLYME		A classic by RIP SLYME tinged with twilight
26	Orange of that dayGReeeeN		Unrequited love and feelings of loneliness for someone you like
27	I’ll give you a circle (correct mark).NO PLAN		A vocal group of comedians
28	October’s (2025 mix)Harukamirai		A coming-of-age song that portrays anxiety about the future
29	Katsushika RhapsodyDōjima Kōhei		A summer song that's the theme of the anime 'KochiKame'
30	Betrayal at SunsetShiatāburukku		An inspiring rock song that echoes at sunset
31	glowing madder-redAimer		At dusk, the heartrending farewell song “Akane Sasu”
32	Sunset Hillchoucho		A heartrending tale of farewell on Sunset Hill
33	afterglowyoshida takurou		Takuro Yoshida's masterpieces to listen to on a tired day
34	The sunset is your canvas.Inagaki Junichi		A timeless song that sings of love, heard in the sunset
35	Family photoYoshida Yamada		A warm-bond soundtrack woven from family photos
36	setting sunToukyou Jihen		The emotional masterpiece by Tokyo Jihen led by Ringo Sheena
37	Reflected at duskAkiyama Kiiro		A song by Akiyama Kiro about heartbreak
38	The season the sun gave usaoi sankakujougi		Youth song, won the grand prize with a first appearance on NHK Kouhaku
39	Beautiful SunsetGENERATIONS from EXILE TRIBE		A Love Melody Echoing in the Sunset
40	Sun and BikiniRIP SLYME		A refreshing song that evokes the end of summer
41	It might be a train.tama		Sing of the sunset’s eeriness and allure
42	Red sky at duskFurēberu Shōnen Gasshōdan		Sunset Song, by Ukō Nakamura and Shin Kusakawa
43	Hanagimi (Flower Court Bureau)Yorushika		A heartrending classic that portrays the pain of heartbreak and the glimmer of hope
44	Words of FarewellKaientai		Takeda Tetsuya’s classic song that sings of gratitude
45	Let’s watch the sunset and listen to music.toketa denkyū		A rock band of high school friends, with moving songs
46	Twilight NostalgiaNaoto Intiraymi		The Appeal of Naoto Inti Raymi’s Songs and the Healing of Sunset Nostalgia
47	twilightBEGIN		A song overflowing with nostalgia and longing for home
48	AlwaysD-51		A vocal duo by YU and YASU…
49	SunsetS.A.D Force		A twilight composition that portrays the boundary between dreams and reality
50	Sunset CatharsisHanafusamayu		A song that sings about Mayu Hanafusa’s growth and struggles
51	homeKiyama Yusaku		A warm, loving song that portrays the bond between parent and child
52	Married Couple’s Fading Afterglow — Reiwa EditionChiba Genta		A heartwarming song that sings of the love and bond between a married couple
53	The Viewfinder of the Sunset Glowkoaramōdo		A heartwarming song that depicts memories with a loved one