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

Summer-colored FireworksSnow Man

Snow Man 'Summer-Colored Fireworks' Rec Video

Snow Man captivates audiences with their high-level dance skills and acrobatics, but their ballads are just as exceptional.

This track, included on the single “SERIOUS” released in July 2025, is a medium-tempo ballad that expresses gratitude for memories with a loved one while savoring the fleeting end of summer.

The beautiful sounds of piano and strings evoke the slightly wistful air of summer’s close and hint at the arrival of autumn.

In this work, the gentle voices of all nine members overlap to create a delicate yet warm world.

The title track was also chosen as the theme song for the film “Accident Property Zoku: Scary Floor Plan,” starring Shota Watanabe.

On your way home after a school festival or sports day, listening to it with friends might make your summer memories shine even brighter.

MapleŌmori Motoki

Motoki Ohmori – “Maple” Official Lyric Video

Here’s a perfect autumn classic from the solo work of Motoki Omori, the frontman of Mrs.

GREEN APPLE.

It’s a duet featuring singer Miku Matsumi (formerly), as a guest vocalist, letting you savor the pair’s beautiful harmonies.

The lyrics unfold like a conversation, tenderly depicting lovers who, while carrying a touch of anxiety, care deeply for one another.

The stripped-down, minimal arrangement strikingly highlights the bittersweet yet gentle melody.

The track is included on the EP “Midnight,” released in August 2021, and was also chosen as the theme song for ABEMA’s dating show “Ashita mo Suki de Ite, Ii Desu ka?” It’s a love song that feels perfect as a mellow backdrop for autumn culture festivals or for sharing a quiet moment with someone special.

Mischief Night Marchsutopuri

[MV] Mischievous Night March / Strawberry Prince [Halloween]

How about a super pop tune to liven up Halloween night? Created by Sutopuri—who are active mainly on video-sharing platforms and enjoy overwhelming support from young people—this track’s biggest charm is the playful back-and-forth between the members.

It opens up an exciting world that feels like you’ve joined a marching band of ghosts.

The lyrics depict them parading through the night while pulling pranks, and just listening will put you in a party mood.

Released in November 2022, the song is included on the album “Here We Go!!”.

It’s a happy, high-energy number that’s sure to be a hit at school festivals or when singing karaoke with friends.

Autumn Notes by YitsuhiMyGO!!!!!

[Official Music Video] Yujitsusen-shū / MyGO!!!!! [Original Song]

MyGO!!!!! is a rock band born from the multimedia project BanG Dream!.

Released on CD as their sixth single in April 2025, this track is a dramatic rock number that was featured as an insert song in the final episode of the TV anime BanG Dream! Ave Mujica.

While the sound carries a light, pleasant groove, its melody is striking for the unmistakable loneliness that seeps beneath the surface.

The lyrics tell a story of wishing for a loved one to stay true to themselves, sending them off toward the future even if it means choosing to part ways—perfectly suited to autumn’s uniquely wistful yet crisp atmosphere.

As school festivals and sports days end and relationships with friends begin to change, this song may gently give you the courage to take that first step forward.

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!