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

moon bathingYorushika

Yorushika – Moonlight Bath (OFFICIAL VIDEO)

Yorushika is a duo band consisting of composer n-buna and vocalist suis.

This track unfolds a quiet, mysterious world as if bathed in moonlight.

Yorushika’s characteristically literary lyrics intertwine with suis’s gentle voice and delicate soundscapes to deeply fill the heart.

You can almost see scenes that capture irreplaceable moments within the passage of time.

Released in October 2023, the song was written as the theme for the animated film “Kaina of the Great Snow Sea: Star Sage.” An ensemble featuring acoustic guitar adds depth to the arrangement.

It’s a perfect song for long autumn nights when you want to sit quietly with your thoughts.

Moon-viewing ReverieAile The Shota

Aile The Shota / Tsukimi Sō (Prod. Koichi Tsutaya) - Official Video -

Released in October 2025, this work by Aile The Shota is an autumn love song born from his first collaboration with Koichi Tsutaya.

Set against a city bathed in moonlight, it portrays a love so devoted it feels like the self might disappear.

The earnest wish—“If it means being loved by you, I don’t mind changing my shape”—is likened to the way the moon shines only when lit by the sun and to the evening primrose that blooms and withers in a single night.

The calm soundscape woven by piano and strings, along with Aile The Shota’s delicate vocals, are captivating.

It’s a perfect listen for quietly soaking in music on long autumn nights.

The wintry wind does not cry.Sakurazaka46

Sakurazaka46 “The Cold Wind Doesn’t Cry” Music Video

This work, included on Sakurazaka46’s 13th single “Unhappy birthday Syntax,” is a song performed by the BACKS members.

It was released in October 2025.

The motif is the chilly winds of autumn, and the resolve embedded in the title—“I won’t cry”—conveys a strength that strives to overcome pent-up frustration and loneliness.

Its heartrending melody and cool, airy sound really stir the emotions.

It’s a dramatic idol song perfect for the nip in the air during the colder season.

Your MonsterVOLTACTION

【MV】Your Monster #VOLTACTION

VOLTACTION is a dance-vocal unit from NIJISANJI.

From their serial project themed around “seasons × romance,” a track depicting autumn has been released—a groovy dance number wrapped in a Halloween mood.

The lyric world, centered on “a monster’s pure love,” is captivating as it portrays someone shedding pretenses and freeing their true feelings.

This song is a pre-release from their second mini-album, “Seasons of LOVE?,” set for release in November 2025.

The charm of Akira Shikinagi, who takes center stage, truly shines.

It may resonate with those who tend to hold back their real emotions.

Teenage BlueEVE

Teenage Blue – Eve Official Audio

A song that captures the fleeting, bittersweet nature of youth.

Eve’s delicate vocals and the emotional melody leave a strong impression.

Released in October 2024, it was chosen as the ending theme for the TBS anime “Blue Box.” The lyrics express a fondness for the past alongside everyday moments, evoking memories of the all-consuming days of adolescence.

With a refreshing sound perfect for those in the midst of their youth, it’s also recommended as BGM for school festivals or sports days.

Sing it at karaoke with friends or a significant other and make irreplaceable memories!

The Halloween pumpkin cracked.Hinatazaka46

The Halloween pumpkin cracked.

A Halloween I was supposed to spend with someone I like turns into an unbelievable battlefield…? It’s a slightly bittersweet dance number with a roller-coaster plot.

It’s a song by the Hinatazaka46 subunit “Rimachan-chic,” included on their first album, “Hashiridasu Shunkan,” released in June 2018.

The story is comically unfair: after hearing that her partner was with someone else and confronting them, she gets snapped at instead.

Despite the cheerful, disco-style sound, you can feel the protagonist’s stunned emotions, and that contrast is what makes it so interesting.

You can’t help but feel sorry for the pumpkin that gets thrown.

Be sure to sing it at karaoke during the Halloween season and get everyone hyped!

Night of Osmanthuskinoko teikoku

Kinoko Teikoku — Night of the Osmanthus

This is a love song that captures the bittersweet feelings of autumn.

Triggered by the scent of sweet osmanthus, it portrays the protagonist’s emotions as they recall a past romance.

Included on Kinoko Teikoku’s album “Time Lapse,” released in September 2018, this gem showcases the prowess of a band that has also provided film theme songs.

Perfect for listening alone on long autumn nights, and ideal as background music for a school culture festival.

Recommended not only for those carrying the pain of heartbreak, but also for anyone who wants music that supports the resolve to move on.