[For Teens] Recommended Songs for an Uplifting Drive
Music is essential for a drive, right?
When spring brings better and better weather or when you see those clear blue summer skies, you often think, “I want to go for a drive!”
I’ve put together a list of drive songs to keep you company at times like that.
It focuses on recommended drive tunes for teens—mainly recent hits and tracks by artists who are classics among younger generations and widely loved.
You might even end up turning the car into a karaoke party!
Be sure to make good use of it!
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[For Teens] Mood-Boosting Drive Recommended Songs (11–20)
Spring Dayaimyon
This is the seventh major-label single by Aimyon, a female singer-songwriter whose acoustic guitar–based, nostalgic songs are especially popular among younger listeners.
Written as the theme song for the animated film Crayon Shin-chan: Honeymoon Hurricane – The Lost Hiroshi, its lyrics about family love are truly heartwarming.
The ensemble, which blends a refreshing drive with a weightless feel, seems perfect for adding color to a weekend road trip.
It’s a delicate-sounding, comfortable pop tune that fits both drives with friends and outings with family.
Zankyo SankaAimer
This is the 20th single by Aimer, a female singer-songwriter whose emotionally charged songs—woven with a captivating voice born from a vocal cord injury—have been drawing attention in the J-pop scene.
Released as a double A-side with “Asa ga Kuru,” the track was selected as the opening theme for the TV anime Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – Entertainment District Arc.
Its fast-paced, jazzy arrangement and thrilling melody are sure to elevate the atmosphere during a drive.
It’s an emotional, high-energy tune that’s perfect for teens who are fans of anime.
You, the Sheep, and the BlueRADWIMPS
A song by the four-piece rock band RADWIMPS, whose name became widely known after they created the soundtrack for the animated film “Your Name,” a social phenomenon.
Featured on their major-label fourth album “Zettai Zetsumei,” it was used as NHK’s soccer theme song.
The shuffle-beat intro, opening with a catchy guitar riff, is the kind of thing that would instantly boost your energy if it came on in the car while you’re driving.
Despite never being released as a single, it’s become a live staple—a rock tune with an airy, take-you-somewhere vibe.
Charlesbarūn
A song released under the Vocaloid producer name Balloon by singer-songwriter Keina Suda.
Since its release in 2016, it has become a karaoke staple and is said to have helped spread Vocaloid music to a broad audience.
In addition to its complex and thrilling melody, many listeners are sure to get hyped by its catchy guitar arpeggios.
As a karaoke classic, it’s a track everyone can belt out together on a drive, and it’s a Vocaloid number that has had a major impact on the current J-pop scene.
A Little Love SongMONGOL800
A song by MONGOL800, a two-member rock band based in their hometown of Okinawa Prefecture, often hailed as a leading act of the youth punk movement that sparked a boom in the 2000s J-pop scene.
Despite being an indie band track—and not even released as a single—it’s known for having been covered by many artists, and is considered one of MONGOL800’s signature songs.
Its straightforward message, carried by a driving rock sound and beautiful harmonies, is so catchy that anyone can remember it after just one listen.
With its powerful arrangement that’s perfect for amping up a drive, it’s a classic that stands tall in the history of Japanese rock.
CITRUSDa-iCE
This rock ballad is the 21st single by the male dance and vocal group Da-iCE, whose name is derived from the idea that adding fans to the five members completes a six-sided die.
Chosen as the theme song for the TV drama “The Way of the Househusband,” it is also known for winning the grand prize at the 2021 Japan Record Awards.
Its lyrical arrangement and twin vocals, showcasing a four-octave range, are brimming with the kind of energy that makes you want to sing along while driving.
With emotional lyrics and melody that resonate deeply, it’s a perfect pick for a teen drive date.
[For Teens] Uplifting Drive Recommended Songs (21–30)
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Released in December 2022, this track mixes a slightly eerie atmosphere with poetic lyrics.
It drew attention as the ending theme for episode 10 of the anime Chainsaw Man, arriving at a milestone moment as PEOPLE 1’s first anime theme song.
The structure is striking: rap-like verses give way to a chorus where the band ensemble brings a catchy lift, and the lyrics—linking physicality with inner emotion—hit straight to the heart.
Later included on the album “Hoshimeguri, Kimi ni Kinsei,” the song shines with lyrics and composition by Deu and arrangement by Hajime Taguchi.
Its cool world, balancing ambiguity and intensity, is perfect for listeners seeking refined music in everyday life or those moved by the synchronicity of animation and music.