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

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ORANGE SPiCE CLUB 'Kinmokusei' Music Video

It’s a song you’ll want to listen to while feeling the autumn breeze.

The lyrics, which evoke bittersweet memories of love, are striking.

The lines that conjure the scent of fragrant olive (kinmokusei) capture the very essence of autumn.

This track by ORANGE SPiCE CLUB (Orange Spiny Club) is included on the album “When I’m Irritated, It’s Always” released in January 2020.

The release became a big hit on streaming and gained popularity on TikTok as well.

It’s perfect for a relaxed listen on a long autumn night, and it might be fun to hum together while preparing for a school festival.

It’s an ideal song for teens struggling with love.

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Kenshi Yonezu – I Was Looking at the Moon / Moongazing

A song written specifically for Final Fantasy XVI.

Kenshi Yonezu himself wrote and composed it, with Yuta Bandoh participating as arranger.

The track was released in June 2023 as a digital-only single.

Immersed deeply in the game’s world, Yonezu reportedly approached the production with a spirit of selfless devotion.

The music video, created by Yonezu in collaboration with OSRIN, unfolds an epic narrative that spans three parallel worlds.

Its lyrics, beautifully expressing love, bonds, and feelings for cherished people who have been lost, gain even greater depth when you play the game.

On a long autumn night, why not listen while thinking of someone dear to you?

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"Spell" by Ado

This track, “Show,” beautifully blends Ado’s overwhelming vocal power with an exotic beat.

Its tie-in with Universal Studios Japan’s Halloween event, Halloween Horror Nights, also generated buzz.

Released in September 2023, it topped Billboard Japan’s streaming songs chart and captured the hearts of many listeners.

It’s a perfect pick not only as background music for Halloween parties and school festivals, but also a guaranteed crowd-pleaser for karaoke with friends.

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Aimyon – Stay Like This Tonight [OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO]

Brimming with Aimyon’s charm, this song was written specifically as a TV drama theme and released in November 2018.

Set against the backdrop of a craft beer bar, its lyrics strikingly sing of life’s bitterness and sweetness.

It portrays the protagonist’s complex emotions and real-world struggles with the frank, candid expression characteristic of Aimyon.

The track served as the theme song for the drama “We Can’t Become Beasts,” starring Yui Aragaki and Ryuhei Matsuda in dual lead roles.

In November 2019, it became a major hit, surpassing 100 million streams.

It’s a song you’ll want to savor on long autumn nights with friends or a loved one.

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Yorushika – Howl at the Moon (OFFICIAL VIDEO)

If you’re looking for a song that’s perfect for the autumn season, I recommend this track by Yorushika.

The lyrics are striking, expressing the feelings of a protagonist burdened by loneliness and inner conflict through the metaphor of a creature howling at the moon.

It’s a song characterized by deep literary nuance and an emotional melody.

Released as a digital single on October 6, 2021, it drew attention even before its release, with an advance broadcast in Lawson stores nationwide in August 2021.

It’s perfect for spending long autumn nights after a school festival or sports day, listening with friends or a significant other.

Why not tune in to the heartfelt vocals, feeling both the difficulty of expressing emotions and the desire for self-fulfillment?

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&TEAM ‘Jyuugoya’ Official MV

A track marked by a soothing melody that evokes the autumn night sky.

Released in October 2024, this work is the third installment in a series themed around the four seasons.

Its Britpop-influenced sound is captivating, and the lyrics—overlaying feelings about friendship and dreams with the scenery of the harvest moon—resonate deeply.

The producer is David Stewart (known for his work on BTS’s “Dynamite”).

The music video, &TEAM’s first in animation, features an adorable visual of a rabbit gazing at the moon, which drew fans’ attention.

It’s recommended listening when you want to strive toward your dreams or feel a bond with someone important.

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Aimer “Akane Sasu” MUSIC VIDEO (FULL ver.)

A poignant ballad by Aimer that beautifully paints autumn scenes.

This masterpiece delicately conveys the pain of loneliness and parting, while also evoking hope for new encounters.

Released in November 2016, it also drew attention as the ending theme for the TV anime Natsume’s Book of Friends Go.

Aimer’s uniquely husky voice perfectly expresses both the loneliness and warmth of autumn.

It’s great as BGM for school festivals or sports days, and also recommended for drives with friends or a significant other.

Listen to it at autumn dusk, and it’s sure to resonate in your heart.