[2026] A lineup of next-generation artists! Autumn songs we want people in their 20s to hear

Sea urchin and chestnutzutto mayonaka de ii no ni.

ZUTOMAYO – Uni and Chestnut (Audio Track)

With their translucent vocals and narrative-rich lyrics, ZUTOMAYO (Zutto Mayonaka de Iinoni) delivers a track that vividly captures the feeling of autumn.

Released in November 2018, the song is also included on the album “Tadashii Itsuwari kara no Kishō” (Awakening from a Proper Falsehood).

Using food as a metaphor, it delicately portrays the distance between loved ones and the struggle for self-realization, resonating deeply with listeners.

This piece is especially recommended for people in their twenties who wrestle with complex emotions and relationships.

Why not spend a long autumn night listening alone and taking time to reflect on yourself?

osmanthus (fragrant orange osmanthus; sweet olive)Aina ji Endo

Aina The End – Osmanthus [Official Music Video]

This song uses the autumn-evoking scent of osmanthus as its motif to portray the bittersweetness and loneliness of love.

Aina The End’s distinctive husky voice beautifully conveys the complex emotions.

Included on the album “THE END,” the track was released on February 3, 2021, with Aina herself handling both lyrics and composition.

The music video, directed by filmmaker Kyotaro Hayashi, is also striking for its dreamlike atmosphere.

It’s a must-listen for people in their twenties who are struggling with love or life.

I recommend immersing yourself in it alone on a long autumn night.

Togetsu Bridge ~Thinking of You~Kuraki Mai

Mai Kuraki “Togetsukyo ~Kimi Omou~” Music Video (Short Ver.)

Mai Kuraki’s 41st single was written as the theme song for the 21st Detective Conan feature film.

Set in the ancient capital of Kyoto, its lyrics strikingly portray unchanging scenery and the shifting seasons.

Released in April 2017, the song debuted at No.

5 on the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart.

It was also Kuraki’s 21st time being selected to perform a theme song for the same franchise—the most ever—earning a Guinness World Records certification.

With a poignant melody that expresses feelings for someone far away, it’s perfect for long autumn nights—a track you’ll want to listen to quietly while thinking of someone special.

I was looking at the moon.Yonezu Kenshi

Kenshi Yonezu – I Was Looking at the Moon / Moongazing

Written as the theme song for the popular game FINAL FANTASY XVI with its grand narrative, this piece radiates Kenshi Yonezu’s deep affection.

Its ethereal arrangement and lyrics about longing for someone far away brim with a power that moves listeners, even those unfamiliar with the game.

Crafted in full immersion with the game’s world, the song heightens the sense of being drawn into the story.

It’s an emotional number you’ll want to hear alone on a quiet night.

Night journeyYorushika

Yorushika – Night Journey (OFFICIAL VIDEO)

Featuring gentle vocals and acoustic guitar, this work stands out for its striking contrast with the full band ensemble.

Released in March 2020 as Yorushika’s second digital-only single, the duo rock band by n-buna and suis, it was also used as an insert song in the feature-length animated film “A Whisker Away.” With an outstanding arrangement that allows the lyrical story to resonate directly, it offers comfort to listeners’ hearts.

Evoking the end of summer, it’s a new-generation autumn song recommended for people in their twenties.