A wonderful youth song

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

POPS writer/editorKEI
Since discovering music during my school days, I’ve mainly listened to Japanese and Korean pop. I have experience writing articles for sites like Utaten. 2000s J-pop and 2010s K-pop were especially the soundtrack of my youth. With the mindset that “good is good,” I enjoy music across genres. Thanks to past work environments and their influence, I was exposed to lots of classic rock and kayōkyoku (Japanese popular songs), which may have broadened the scope of what I love. At RAG MUSIC, I currently focus on K-pop and J-pop. I strive to edit with a feel for the scene and an eye for hit potential.
Editor-in-Chief, RAG MUSICHane Keisuke
Editor-in-chief of RAG MUSIC. JFC-certified fact-checker. After working in a music studio and handling wedding sound, joined the RAG MUSIC editorial team in 2016. Experienced with a variety of instruments: marching band in elementary school, clarinet in junior high school wind ensemble, and drums in a band from high school onward. Drawing on my own musical activities and the experience gained through my work, I produce daily articles, including various song introductions, features on music festivals around the country, and live reports. In music, I enjoy not only rock from Japan and abroad but, lately, a wide range of J-pop as well.

When we talk about our youth, many people probably think of their teenage years.

During your teens, you experience all kinds of things that become lifelong treasures—romance, bonds with friends, and club activities where you push each other to grow alongside your teammates.

In this article, we’ll introduce a comprehensive selection of youth songs we want teenagers to hear!

We’ve picked tracks that express a wide range of emotions, so you’re sure to find songs that resonate with you and move your heart.

Let’s dive right in!

[Guaranteed to Resonate!] Youth songs that strike a chord with teens. Recommended coming-of-age songs (101–110)

The wave that slashes through youthatarashii gakkou no rīdāzu

ATARASHII GAKKO! – The Wave That Slices Through Youth (Official Choreography Video)

The wave that slashes through youthatarashii gakkou no rīdāzu

The song “Seishun o Kirisaku Hadō” by ATARASHII GAKKO!, memorable for their sailor-uniform look as they sing and dance.

Included on their 2023 mini-album “Ichijikikoku,” the track was chosen as the theme song for the drama “Tai Ari Deshita ~ Ojosama wa Kakutō Game nante Shinai ~,” streamed on the video platform Lemino.

Set to a heavy, powerful rock sound, the lyrics evoke images of risking everything to charge through the stormy seas of youth.

The music video, filmed in a shopping street in Tottori Prefecture, showcases their intense dance performance—be sure to check it out!

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BLUE DIZZINESSshiritsu ebisu chūgaku

[MV] Shiritsu Ebisu Chuugaku “BLUE DIZZINESS”

BLUE DIZZINESSshiritsu ebisu chūgaku

Known by their nickname “Ebichu,” the 10-member idol group Shiritsu Ebisu Chugaku performs under the concept of being “eternally junior high school students.” “BLUE DIZZINESS,” a track released in advance from their 8th album indigo hour, is a pop tune that opens with an arresting beat and cool vocals.

Its lyrics, evoking the image of moving forward while wavering between childhood and adulthood, offer reassurance to listeners facing their own struggles.

With its transparent, weightless melodies and ensemble that soothe the heart, it’s a coming-of-age song you’ll want to hear when you’re feeling down.

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Hoshino Takashi

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pupilŌhara Sakurako

Sakurako Ohara “Hitomi” (Music Video Full ver.)

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When it comes to youth anthems that resonate with teenagers, this song is a must! Released in March 2015 as the support song for the All Japan High School Soccer Tournament, it set many young hearts on fire.

Sakurako Ohara’s clear, pure voice gives you the courage to keep looking forward, even when you feel like giving up.

Exams, club activities, chasing your dreams—this is a song that stands by every teen living those days.

It’s filled with messages like: hard work never betrays you, and your friends are by your side.

When you feel your spirit breaking, give this song a listen.

It will surely give you the strength to stand up again.

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In conclusion

We’ve introduced a whole lineup of coming-of-age songs recommended for teenagers.

From love and friendship to club activities and more, it was packed with tracks themed around feelings that teens can relate to! Be sure to listen while reading the lyrics, and find the one song that moves your heart!