[Guaranteed to resonate!] Youth songs that strike a chord with teens. Recommended coming-of-age tracks.

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RADWIMPS – A Masterstroke [Official Music Video]

This is a rock anthem packed with a grand message that resonates with young people, included by RADWIMPS in their December 2013 album “X to O to Tsumi to.” Riding on powerful guitar riffs and driving drum rhythms, it portrays the struggles and growth of a protagonist trying to find their own path in the midst of youth.

Its uncompromising alternative sound is brimming with energy, making it perfect for opening or closing ceremonies at school sports days.

The music video was filmed at Ageo Municipal Baseball Stadium in Saitama Prefecture and features a massive scale with 1,500 extras.

This work strongly supports students in the thick of their youth and those standing at life’s crossroads.

It’s the perfect song when you need the courage to take a new step forward.

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My Hair is Bad – Dash Through the Memories

This is a youthful rock ballad by My Hair is Bad, also included on their sixth album, “ghosts.” Released digitally in June 2024, it was written as the theme song for the film “Crayon Shin-chan: Our Dinosaur Diary,” which premiered in August of the same year.

The lyrics, depicting the shifting emotions from meeting to parting and then to a new departure, leave a strong impression.

The song captures a sense of hope for the future while cherishing precious memories.

Its warm tone makes it a perfect fit for a movie ending theme and resonates deeply.

It’s a recommended track for those who want to reminisce about their youth or overcome a farewell with someone important.

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Nishina – Seiran Yūei [Official Video]

As we climb the steps toward adulthood, everyone goes their own way, and even among cherished friends, it becomes hard to keep the same sense of closeness we had as students.

When the present feels joyful, as depicted in this song, imagining the future can sometimes make us a little sentimental.

Still, the days that sparkled like treasures—filled with laughter and tears—will surely give powerful support to the adult you who presses on through worries and hardships.

So that these precious memories can be etched deep in your heart, let’s enjoy the present to the fullest!

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[meiyo] Nothing I Do Goes Right [MV]

This is the eighth digital-only single by singer-songwriter meiyo, who made his major-label debut in 2021 and is also active as a drummer, lyricist, and composer.

It’s his major debut single that drew attention after being posted on TikTok, and its addictive, tricky world is impossible to resist.

The contrast between the straightforward message of the title and the piercing words at the end is likely to make a strong impact on teenagers who feel stuck in unfulfilling days.

Eccentric yet modern, the track also became a hot topic for surpassing 100 million total streams even before its official release.

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Young Skinny – Impure Love Story [Official Music Video]

A striking rock tune with provocative, bold lyrics that pierce the heart.

It’s a track by Tokyo-based four-piece rock band Young Skinny, released in June 2024.

Through Kayayu’s emotionally charged vocals and the band’s sound, the wavering feelings of young people come across vividly.

Behind lyrics that may seem extreme at first glance lies the frustration of modern romance.

If you’re in your late teens to early twenties, give it a listen—you’ll definitely relate.

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aiko - “Koi wo Shita no wa” music video

A heart-fluttering number from aiko.

Included on the single released in September 2016, it also drew attention as the theme song for the film A Silent Voice.

aiko’s signature gentle vocals and melody intertwine with tender, bittersweet lyrics to beautifully capture the sweet-and-sour feelings of youthful love.

In particular, the phrase “Look forward” overflows with care for the other person and tightens the chest.

This work is recommended not only for those about to fall in love, but also for those who want to look back on past romances.

Even the anecdote about how someone was so overjoyed at receiving a song from aiko that they lost their composure conveys the depth of her feelings.

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Aimyon – On the Night the Cherry Blossoms Fall [OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO]

A bittersweet love story that beautifully depicts springtime farewells and new encounters.

Set on an April night, this love song richly portrays the wavering feelings of two people keeping their distance, alongside the sight of cherry blossoms blooming in the city.

Released in February 2021 as the theme song for the romantic reality show “Don’t Be Fooled by Love and the Wolf,” the piece highlights Aimyon’s delicate expressive power, featuring a sweet yet somehow heartrending melody that leaves a strong impression.

Also included on the album “Falling into Your Eyes Record,” it drew attention together with its music video set in the urban landscape of Shinjuku.

It’s a recommended track for those who want to savor the poignancy of love while feeling the atmosphere of spring and the passing of cherry blossom season.