An anthem for your 30s. Beloved and popular songs that are both heart-pumping and heart-fluttering.

CHE.R.RYYUI

YUI　『CHE.R.RY-short ver.-』

This song, which could be considered one of YUI’s signature tracks, refreshingly portrays the spark of romance that begins with a cellphone’s vibration.

The lyrics vividly and honestly express the budding feelings that grow through exchanging emails and the pure, irresistible urge to reply.

Paired with a light, acoustic guitar-driven sound, it creates an atmosphere that evokes the arrival of spring.

Released in March 2007, the track is included on the album “CAN’T BUY MY LOVE,” and was also featured in commercials for KDDI and Okinawa Cellular’s “LISMO!” service.

In addition, it was used as the ending theme for the anime “ReLIFE: Final Arc.” It’s a recommended listen for anyone who wants to recall the sweet beginnings of love or savor the feeling of spring.

Shangri-LaChatto Monchī

Chatmonchy “Shangri-La” Music Video

Chatmonchy is a girls’ band that gained popularity in the 2000s with a sound rooted in pop rock and indie rock.

If you’re a woman in your 30s who likes Japanese rock, you probably listened to their songs quite a bit.

Among Chatmonchy’s tracks, the one I especially recommend is Shangri-La.

The song’s lowest note is mid2 C and the highest note is hi D#, but the hi D# appears only once, and the main high phrases are built around hi C.

While it is a high-pitched song, the range isn’t wide, so if you lower the key appropriately, it should be quite singable.

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More…Nishino Kana

Kana Nishino 'More…' MV Full

Kana Nishino is a singer who resonates with listeners through songs that depict romance from a woman’s perspective.

Her 2009 release “Motto” was chosen as the theme song for the drama Detective M.

Its glamorous sound rides on a rhythmic R&B-style beat.

The song portrays honest feelings of wanting to hear the voice of a loved one and to be by their side, gently evoking bittersweet memories of youth.

From conversational passages to passionate vocals, it’s a poignant love song that reveals many facets.

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Blown by the windElefanto Kashimashi

Elephant Kashimashi – Blown by the Wind [Official Video]

This is a coming-of-age song that portrays the premonition of parting and a turning point in life.

Hiroji Miyamoto of Elephant Kashimashi weaves his innermost feelings into lyrics that flow naturally.

Strikingly using the contrast between the sun and the moon to depict a journey of departure that stretches on forever, this work was released as a single in November 1997.

Selected from the album “Run Toward Tomorrow – Moonlit Songs,” it also became a memorable piece as the theme song for Glico Almond Chocolate’s commercial.

It’s a track you’ll want to listen to when you want to linger in the afterglow of a faint romance, when you’re about to take a new step forward, or when a touch of sentimentality finds its way into an ordinary day.

FlowerKinKi Kids

KinKi Kids “Flower” Music Video

A refreshing number from KinKi Kids that evokes the crystal-clear blue skies and sparkling sea of Okinawa.

Released in May 1999 as their seventh single and featured in an All Nippon Airways commercial, the song quickly became a million seller.

It carries a warm cheer: to keep hope in your heart no matter what, to nurture love with your precious friends, and to chase your dreams together.

Its powerful message sweeps away the clouds in your heart and leaves you feeling clear and bright.

Even on low-energy days, it’s sure to give you courage.

It may also bring back memories of summers from back then for many listeners.

glow-upHysteric Blue

School Ghost Stories OP [HD]

A song that colored the youth of the 2000s.

As the opening theme for the Fuji TV anime “Ghost Stories,” it left a lasting impression on many people.

The lyrics express the feeling of trying to discover a new self, even while running into obstacles.

They convey a determination to keep moving forward despite setbacks and anxieties—words that gently give listeners a push.

Paired with Hysteric Blue’s refreshing sound, it’s a track that lifts your spirits.

For many, it likely brings a wave of nostalgia, overlapping with memories of their youth.

In the Morning of DeterminationAqua Timez

Aqua Timez 'Ketsui no Asa ni' Music Video (Theme song of the film 'Brave Story')

This song resonates with lyrics full of kindness and empathy.

Without hiding its own naivety, it gently conveys the desire to live life in one’s own way, carried by a warm, soothing melody.

It tenderly embraces everyday doubts and inner conflicts, as well as the ache of not being able to speak one’s true feelings, resulting in a track that stands by every listener.

Released by Aqua Timez in July 2006, it drew attention as the theme song for the animated film Brave Story.

It was also used in Sapporo Beer’s New Year Sports Special: Hakone Ekiden commercial, and has been loved by many.

This is a song you’ll want to hear when your heart is wavering or when you’re facing an important decision.

It’s also easy to follow the melody for karaoke, allowing you to sing it with heartfelt emotion.