[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: A roundup of the latest and classic hits (41–50)
Natsumatopoeia＝LOVE
Natsumatopé is packed with a girl’s desire to enjoy summer to the fullest.
It’s the 14th single from =LOVE, the idol group produced by Rino Sashihara, featuring a double center with Maika Sasaki and Iori Noguchi.
The catchy, well-rhymed title “Natsumatopé” is a coined word combining “natsu” (summer) and “onomatopoeia,” and the chorus lyrics spotlight sound—worth paying attention to.
It’s a summer tune recommended for girls who want to be greedy and enjoy not just romance, but every last bit of summer!
Naked Loving SummerRin Oto
“Naked Loving Summer,” sung by the hugely popular teen artist Rin-ne, is a song that belts out a love as scorching as summer for someone you’re crushing on.
It’s included on the 2020 album “swipe sheep.” The way the song wraps both the summer heat and those bare, unfiltered feelings for someone special in a stylish flow—and delivers them with swagger—is seriously cool.
Throughout the track, it captures the frustration of being deeply in love yet unable to express those feelings.
Heat haze of Augustmakaroni enpitsu
Macaroni Enpitsu’s second digital single released in 2021 is “Kagerou in August.” Written specifically as a commercial song for Taisho Pharmaceutical’s “Coppertone,” it was also included on the album “Expectation for a Happy Ending.” The lyrics, which sing about youth and romance that don’t go quite as imagined, have a bittersweet feel.
Fitting for a sunscreen commercial, it’s crafted as a Macaroni Enpitsu–style summer song—definitely give it a listen!
together; along with; bothWANIMA
WANIMA’s “Tomoni” by the three-piece rock band is a number with that exhilarating, punk-rock sense of speed.
KO-SHIN’s crisp guitar sound pairs perfectly with KENTA’s powerful vocals, and listening to it will send your energy soaring.
It’s the perfect hype song for those moments in the sweltering summer when studying or work has you on the verge of giving up and you need one more push.
The music video alone will lift your spirits just by watching—why not give it a look?
Summer Vacationsumika
A song by sumika, a four-piece rock band from Kanagawa, included on their album “Familia.” It’s a track that conveys the cozy comfort and healing warmth suggested by the word “sumika” (meaning “dwelling”), which inspired the band’s name.
It has been featured in an Audio-Technica commercial and in UNIQLO’s Steteco & Relaco campaign film.
It’s the kind of song you’ll want to listen to while taking a walk on a humid summer night, with a mature finish that carries a touch of jazz.
The straightforward lyrics by vocalist KATAOKA are also a highlight, making it a recommended pick for teens who want to stretch themselves a bit.
The Story You Don’t Knowsupercell
Supercell’s “The Story You Don’t Know” expresses an unrequited love through the summer night sky.
Released in 2009 as their debut single, it was used as the ending theme for the anime Bakemonogatari and reached No.
5 on the Oricon Singles Chart.
The memory of going to stargaze with the person you have feelings for makes the unfulfilled love all the more poignant and heartrending.
In contrast, the song itself is a pop tune with a driving beat and a refreshing chord progression that feels great to listen to.
I recommend listening to it while gazing at the summer night sky!
Fanfaresumika
A refreshing song that carries a powerful message about breaking through the darkness of night to welcome a new morning.
It’s striking how the protagonist, once shut inside their shell, musters the courage to take a step into the outside world.
Many listeners will likely feel encouraged by the resolve to overcome hardship and trials and meet a new self.
Released in August 2018, the track was used as the opening theme for the anime film “I Want to Eat Your Pancreas.” It’s also included on the album “AMUSIC” and is known as one of sumika’s signature works.
A perfect song to listen to before heading out for warm-weather activities, and recommended for those moments when you need courage to try something new.