[Summer Songs] Summer tracks recommended for teens: A roundup of the latest and classic hits
When it comes to songs you want to listen to in summer, what kind of tracks do teenagers think of?
Of course, many people probably think of songs by trending artists, as well as J-pop hits that were popular a little while ago.
These days, there may also be many who look for summer-themed tracks among Vocaloid songs.
So in this article, we’ll be introducing lots of recommended summer tunes for teens!
It’s a playlist that’s got everything from the latest releases to timeless classics.
You’re sure to find the summer song you want to listen to—so let’s dive in!
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[Summer Songs] Summer tracks recommended for teens. Latest and classic hits roundup (81–90)
Midsummer FruitSazan Ōrusutāzu
The 28th single by Southern All Stars, released on July 25, 1990.
Chosen as the theme song for the film Inamura Jane, it became a massive hit.
Sales continued to grow afterward, and according to Oricon, it has recorded a cumulative total of over 540,000 copies.
It’s a hugely popular summer song that was also voted No.
1 in official fan polls for live performance requests.
AuroraBUMP OF CHICKEN
Beloved across generations, BUMP OF CHICKEN’s 12th digital-only single was released on March 15, 2019.
It was also used as the theme song for the TBS drama “The Good Wife.” Written specifically for the show, the song’s lyrics—linked to the story of facing hardships—leave a strong impression by giving people courage and hope.
It’s a track where you can savor BUMP’s characteristically light, driving band sound and Motoo Fujiwara’s lyrics that blend fantasy with reality.
Daylight saving timecinnamons × evening cinema
“Summertime” by cinnamons × evening cinema paints a love story of a summer that’s both frustrating and heart-fluttering.
This collaboration between two bands from the same label was released in 2017.
It caught fire on TikTok and became a huge hit not only in Japan but also across Southeast Asia.
Its catchy, cute pop melody makes the bittersweet feelings in the lyrics stand out even more.
It’s a song that makes you want to experience the kind of love where you fall head over heels for someone.
Midsummer SunŌhara Sakurako
A summery song released by Sakurako Ohara in 2015 that wraps you in an irresistibly happy mood.
Its dramatic flair—thanks to lyrics and composition by Seiji Kameda—is also distinctive, overflowing with excitement and the feeling of building momentum toward the height of summer! It captures a youthful vibe that goes beyond student life, like making countless memories.
Listening to “Midsummer Sun” gives you the sense that something fun is just around the corner! It’s also a great way to start a summer day.
love hotelkuriipuhaipe
Creephype’s “Love Hotel” is themed around common stories between men and women.
Released in 2013 as the lead track from the album “Buki Koboreru Hodo no I, Ai, Ai,” the album reached No.
6 on the Oricon charts.
A fleeting, surface-level summer romance feels heartbreaking when you step into the protagonist’s shoes.
Even if you later think, “What was I doing back then?”, in the moment you’re serious and throw yourself into it completely.
It’s a pop tune that’s become a staple at the band’s live shows and festivals, so definitely give it a listen!
Summer Time MagicAme no Parēdo
Ame no Parade is a band you can totally brag about to your friends—like, “Wait, you’ve never heard Summer Time Magic?” They don’t stick to any one genre… that’s how much their sound feels like the next generation of music.
Even among summer songs, this track is top-tier in how good it feels to listen to.
The literary flair of lyrics like “Summer is our place; when summer comes, the two of us can come back here” is just so good.
It’s a no-brainer to add this one to your favorite playlist!
[Summer Songs] Summer tracks recommended for teens: Latest and classic picks (91–100)
Immoral SummerNogizaka 46
This is a Nogizaka46 track whose passionate sound evokes the blistering heat of summer, layered with a hint of illicit romantic impulse.
It’s included on their 39th single, “Same numbers,” released in July 2025.
The lyrics, where curiosity about a more mature world intersects with a dangerous pull that seems ready to cross the line of common sense, embody a bold worldview that only an Under track can express.
It’s guaranteed to lift your spirits when you want to break free from the everyday!