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

When people in their twenties are asked about songs that evoke autumn, what tracks come to mind? Many in their twenties—who likely came of age around 2010—are close in age to artists often labeled as the new generation.

Autumn songs tend to have many sentimental themes, and you may find yourself resonating in real time with the emotions of the artists who created them.

So this time, we’re introducing autumn songs we recommend for people in their twenties.

We’ve also included the latest releases, so take a moment to soak them in and savor the season.

Playlist

[2026] A lineup of next-generation artists! Autumn songs we want people in their 20s to hear
	Title	Playlist	Review
1	Summer-colored FireworksSnow Man		An inspiring song that gently colors the end of summer
2	a balmy autumn daytsukuyomi		The wistful music of the moon-reading echoes in my heart.
3	osmanthus (fragrant orange osmanthus; sweet olive)natori		A scene of an autumn night wrapped in the fragrance of osmanthus
4	DearMrs. GREEN APPLE		Mrs. GREEN APPLE’s masterpiece that depicts love and everyday life
5	Masquerade RhapsodyHatsuboshi Gakuen		Electro track for a Halloween party
6	MapleŌmori Motoki		A melancholic song of a man and woman’s feelings on a long autumn night
7	NonfictionSaucy Dog		A cry from the heart wavering between ideals and reality
8	Osmanthus feat. Adokujira		The scent of autumn, a tale of parting and pain
9	fragrant olivemosao.		The heartrending love theme song by Mosawo.
10	chantAdo		Ado’s Halloween collaboration song becomes a big hit
11	C.O.S.M.O.S. ~Cosmos (Autumn Cherry Blossoms)~Sandaime Jē Sōru Burazāzu fromu Eguzairu Toraibu		A song by Sandaime J Soul Brothers with a cosmos (autumn cherry blossom) motif
12	100 Things That Hasten AutumnThe Otals		A sentimental song by a shoegaze duo
13	Mischief Night Marchsutopuri		Get hyped with friends to a Stray Kids Halloween song
14	In the withering autumnaibii karaa		A moving work that portrays the season of ivy colors.
15	HAPPY SCARY HALLOWEENfōeito		A Halloween-themed, hype party tune
16	The Halloween pumpkin cracked.Hinatazaka46		A refreshing change of mood with a bright song on an autumn night.
17	I jumped into the pool in October.Keyakizaka46		The appeal of songs that depict youth, freedom, and rebellion
18	I want to communicate with a bicycle bell.Ego Yuna		Yuna Ego’s first solo song, a bittersweet youthful love
19	TsukuyomiKing&Prince		A dance of solitude illuminated by the moon
20	I forget you, who are so quiet, in October.atarayo		Atrarayo’s bittersweet love-rock song resonates with the heart.
21	Komorebi Mezzo-forte＝LOVE		A song that sings of gentle autumn love
22	glowing madder-redAimer		The ending theme song of the anime Natsume’s Book of Friends
23	PrologueUru		A timeless, heart-stirring masterpiece that sings of bittersweet love
24	dear zombieRin Oto		A moving song that portrays Rin-ne’s loneliness and emptiness
25	Harvest Moon&TEAM		Akiyo Melody’s new single portrays friendship and dreams.
26	evening primroseNovelbright		A poignant song that portrays the pain of heartbreak
27	Night of Osmanthuskinoko teikoku		I layered my autumn memories onto the scent of osmanthus.
28	Crazy Party Night ~Revenge of the Pumpkin~kyarī pamyu pamyu		A Halloween song that captures the festive atmosphere
29	Sea urchin and chestnutzutto mayonaka de ii no ni.		A song that expresses autumn emotions through food
30	osmanthus (fragrant orange osmanthus; sweet olive)Aina ji Endo		Infusing the bittersweet feeling of autumn into the fragrance of fragrant olive (osmanthus)
31	Togetsu Bridge ~Thinking of You~Kuraki Mai		Detective Conan Theme Song: Scenes and Feelings of Kyoto
32	I was looking at the moon.Yonezu Kenshi		A moving song woven by Kenshi Yonezu
33	Night journeyYorushika		Yorushika’s moving autumn song