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

TsukuyomiKing&Prince

King & Prince “Tsukiyomi” MV YouTube Edit

An uptempo dance number where the moon illuminates the loneliness hidden in the night.

It carries a deep theme: outcasts of society deny love, yet deep down they long to be saved by it.

Released in November 2022 as King & Prince’s 11th single, it also drew attention as the theme song for the TBS Friday drama “Kurosagi,” starring Sho Hirano.

The bold performance born from a collaboration with choreographer RIEHATA is another highlight.

It’s perfect for listening alone on a long autumn night, and it’s sure to hype up any Halloween party as background music.

If you’re carrying a sense of heartache, why not listen while gazing up at the autumn night sky?

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.

DearMrs. GREEN APPLE

Mrs. GREEN APPLE「Dear」Official Music Video

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GREEN APPLE’s latest work is a song that beautifully captures the scenery of autumn.

The lyrics carry a hopeful, forward-looking message about the future, resonating deeply with listeners.

Created as the theme song for the film “Dear Family,” it was released in May 2024.

As with the band’s previous releases, it features an emotional and dynamic sound.

Try listening to it while feeling the crisp autumn breeze—on a drive with friends or a loved one, or while preparing for a school festival.

It’s a song that will stay close to the hearts of teenagers, giving you courage and hope.

SuperCaliJO1

JO1 | ’SuperCali’ Official MV

JO1’s songs are appealing for their sense of freedom and forward-looking strength.

“SuperCali” features an addictive rhythm and cool beat, expressing challenge, self-confidence, and the strength to overcome difficulties.

Released in October 2022, it performed well on various charts and was also chosen as the ambassador track for TikTok’s Halloween hashtag event.

It’s an energetic, positive song perfect for the autumn season, making it a great recommendation as BGM for school festivals or sports days.

Listen with friends and feel the boost!

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.

In the withering autumnaibii karaa

Ivy Color [Withering in Autumn] Music Video

If you want to sink into the slightly sentimental air of autumn, this might be the song that comes to mind.

Ivy to Fraudulent Game, a piano rock band from Osaka, released this track in October 2024 as the culmination of a story that follows the changing seasons.

Its emotionally rich piano lines, warm strings, and wistful melody all combine to create a nostalgic, heart-stirring experience.

The lyrics, which overlay memories of a past love and days that can’t return with the scent of fragrant olive, gently awaken precious memories tucked away in the listener’s heart.

Listen to it on the way home after the school festival or sports day, when that faint loneliness sets in, and it will quietly stay by your side in your sentimental mood.