[2026] Recommended for teens! A roundup of J-pop autumn songs perfect for fall

100 Things That Hasten AutumnThe Otals

100 Things That Hasten Autumn

It feels both nostalgic and new.

That curious sensation comes from the indie duo The Otals’ autumn number.

Sweet-and-sour melodies and the beautiful harmony of male–female twin vocals blend into a dream-pop finish with a wall-of-sound noisy guitar wash.

The lyrics trace fragments of everyday life—like the start of a journey or putting on a public face—interlaced with fleeting self-loathing and regret, evoking that uniquely autumnal sentimentality.

This track appears on the EP “The 100 Things,” released in February 2025, and was reportedly created right after their first live show in August 2024.

It’s a song you’ll want to play on busy after-school afternoons prepping for the school festival, or on your walk home at dusk.

Level upmuque

Level up

This is the perfect pick to amp up your autumn events like school festivals and sports days.

It’s a release from August 2025 by muque, a rock band from Fukuoka that took first place in the 2024 music program project “This Will Go Viral! 2025.” Its snappy four-on-the-floor beat and groovy guitar riffs weave a dance-pop sound that’ll have you moving without even thinking.

The track carries an encouraging message about taking a step forward yourself as the seasons change.

The phrase “The Autumn Song” appearing in the lyrics adds a touch of autumn’s unique wistfulness to the refreshing vibe, deepening the song’s dimension alongside Asakura’s calm baritone voice.

It’s the perfect number for making memories with friends.

Masquerade RhapsodyHatsuboshi Gakuen

Hatsuboshi Academy “Masquerade Rhapsody” Official Music Video (HATSUBOSHI GAKUEN – Fancy Dress Party)

When it comes to fall fun, many people probably think of Halloween, right? This track is perfect for boosting that Halloween mood.

Sung by First Star Academy from the idol-training game “Gakuen Idolmaster,” it was released for streaming in October 2024.

Produced by FAKE TYPE., the song features a mysterious, danceable electro sound with addictive, ever-shifting developments.

The lyrics convey the thrill of transforming into a different self through costume and fully enjoying a one-night-only party.

It also serves as a seasonal event song in the game, and in November 2024 it was included on the CD album Season Solo Collection Vol.

3: “Kaso Kyosokyoku” (Costume Rhapsody).

It’s great for livening up a Halloween party, and also recommended as a dance number for a school festival!

HAPPY SCARY HALLOWEENfōeito

[MV] For-Eight – 'HAPPY SCARY HALLOWEEN' (Official MV)

If you want to make your Halloween party absolutely epic, this is the perfect track for you.

It’s a party tune from 48, the popular YouTuber group that shot to stardom from TikTok, and just listening to it will lift your spirits and make you want to dance.

The members wrote and composed it themselves, vividly capturing the exhilaration of hitting the town with friends and partying until morning on a once-in-a-lifetime special night.

Although this song was released in October 2020 during their indie period, it’s a foundational track that led to their later major-label debut and their first album, “We Are Team 48,” released in 2024.

It’s guaranteed to hype up a school festival stage or a karaoke session with friends!

a balmy autumn daytsukuyomi

Tsukuyomi “Akiharara” Music Video

How about this song for when you want to sink into a sentimental mood on an autumn evening? It’s a track from Tsukuyomi, a narrative music project led by composer Yuri Cannon.

The piece is set against the story of a girl living with illness and the boy who stays by her side, and it sings of fragile feelings that accept a fading fate while striving to live fully in the present, like autumn leaves turning color.

As you listen, you’re drawn into its heartrending world.

The song was released in August 2024 and later included on the concept mini-album “We Call That God.” Its melody is striking—somehow refreshing yet deeply moving.

Savor it as you cherish time with someone precious.

osmanthus (fragrant orange osmanthus; sweet olive)natori

Natori – Fragrant Olive

Delicately portraying an autumn scene, this work was released digitally in August 2023 as Natori’s fifth single.

The lyrics, which sing of fragile, bittersweet feelings, truly resonate.

The verses about strolling through the city at night and about fragrant osmanthus are especially striking, evoking the poignant air of autumn.

It’s also included on the album “Gekijō” (Theater), so if you want to fully immerse yourself in Natori’s world, be sure to check it out.

Perfect as background music while preparing for a school festival or for a long autumn night drive.

Why not listen to it with someone special and make some autumn memories together?

SeptemberAndrop

androp “ September” Official Music Video

A somehow nostalgic sound that suits the autumn air—a coming-of-age song delivered by androp.

The emotionally charged ensemble reminiscent of 1990s power pop feels so good, doesn’t it? The lyrics sing of the frustrating love of youth—the desire to get closer but being unable to—stirring the heart in tandem with Takahito Uchisawa’s sweet, heartrending vocals.

Released in September 2022, the song is also included on the EP “fab,” which came out the same year.

The music video uses live footage from Hibiya Open-Air Concert Hall, further enhancing the song’s nostalgic atmosphere.

It’s a lyrical number perfect for the autumn season—one that gently accompanies you on the way home from a school festival or sports day, when you’re feeling just a little bit lonely.