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

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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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yuri

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Nothing I do goes well.meiyo

[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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Hoshino Takashi

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Takaya Kawasaki - Sakura Usagi [OFFICIAL LYRIC VIDEO]

A poignant ballad by Takaya Kawasaki that tenderly portrays the feelings of someone unable to confess their love.

The timid protagonist is likened to a rabbit, and the story is warmly expressed alongside the springtime atmosphere of graduation.

With its beautiful melody and distinctive husky vocals, the song delicately weaves in pure emotions for the person they care about.

Released as a digital single in January 2021, it is also included on the album “Nukumori.” It drew attention with the simultaneous release of its music video and an acoustic live performance.

Recommended as a youthful spring song for those harboring feelings for someone dear.

Run Through the MemoriesMy Hair is Bad

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.

I fell in loveaiko

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.