A Must-See for Those in Their 20s: A Collection of Youthful Songs That Bring Back School Days

Goodbye ElegySuda Masaki

Masaki Suda “Sayonara Elegy”

This is a striking track with straightforward lyrics and a powerful mid-tempo rock sound.

Masaki Suda’s husky, masculine voice further accentuates the bittersweet feelings of a breakup.

Released in February 2018, the song drew major attention as the theme for the drama ‘Kiss that Kills.’ The lyrics and composition were handled by Huwie Ishizaki, a close friend of Suda.

Fully expressing Suda’s unique style, the piece has garnered support across generations.

It’s recommended not only for those who have experienced heartbreak or separation, but also when you want to feel the bond with someone important.

loveHoshino Gen

Gen Hoshino – Koi (Official Video)

Gen Hoshino’s “Koi” swept across Japan in no time after its 2016 release, and its popularity soared further as the theme song for the drama “We Married as a Job!” (Nigeru wa Haji da ga Yaku ni Tatsu).

Many of you probably danced the viral Koi Dance with friends back then.

Just hearing this song will bring back that rush of excitement and the joy of those youthful days.

It’s a quintessential track that captures the sweet-and-sour thrill and fun of youth—a song that truly defines its era.

Crimson Lotus FlowerLiSA

LiSA “Gurenge” -MUSiC CLiP- (Anime “Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba” Tanjiro Kamado: Unwavering Resolve Arc Opening Theme)

Many message songs that resonate with the heart often sing about the strength to face one’s own weaknesses and difficulties.

LiSA’s “Gurenge” is exactly one of those songs.

Its powerful lyrics, which give courage and hope to live through adversity, also became a hot topic as the opening theme for the anime Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba.

Released in July 2019, it set numerous records, including reaching No.

1 on the Oricon charts.

Performed on many programs, it has encouraged countless people.

It’s a song you’ll want to listen to when you hit a wall in life—one that reminds you of who you were back then and gives you the strength to stand up again.

Apply false eyelasheskyarī pamyu pamyu

Kyary Pamyu Pamyu – Put On False Eyelashes

This is the debut single by Kyary Pamyu Pamyu, a female singer who is also active as a fashion model and TV personality, and who enjoys immense popularity especially among younger generations.

Released ahead of schedule in 73 countries including Japan—the most ever for a Japanese artist—it made a striking impression on the world.

The fusion of producer Yasutaka Nakata’s pop, fairytale-like sound with Kyary Pamyu Pamyu’s voice and aura—fancy yet mysterious—surely left a powerful mark on the youth of those now in their twenties.

It’s a track with irresistibly catchy phrases and melodies that stick with you after just one listen.

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Hoshino Takashi

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New Treasure IslandSakanakushon

Sakanaction / New Treasure Island -Music Video-

This song can be called one of Sakanaction’s signature tracks.

Released in 2015, its danceable elements spread through social media and permeated all kinds of scenes.

The balance between its surreal, quintessentially Sakanaction impact and its overwhelming catchiness is outstanding.

The exhilarating, soaring chorus is also something only Sakanaction can deliver! Just listening to it gets you excited.

With that vibe, it pairs perfectly with TikTok and has become widely popular, especially in dance videos.

It was also used as the theme song for the film “Bakuman.” The message—encouraging you to move forward in your own way, even if you’re clumsy—really resonates.

Listening to “Shin Takarajima” might bring back fun memories from your youth.

Samama Festival!Mrs. GREEN APPLE

Mrs. GREEN APPLE – Samama Festival!

A song bursting with summer heat and youthful energy has arrived! Released by Mrs.

GREEN APPLE in June 2016, this track is packed with the very brilliance of adolescence.

Its lyrics, depicting people fully enjoying scorching days, speak straight to the listener’s heart.

この楽曲は、テレビ朝日『musicる TV』の6月のオープニングテーマとしても注目を集めました。夏のフェスや音楽イベントで盛り上がりたい人にぴったりの一曲です。

Give it a listen, and your memories of youth are sure to come rushing back.

Fortune Cookie in LoveAKB48

[MV full] Koi Suru Fortune Cookie / AKB48 [Official]

Released in 2013, this is a pretty memorable song among AKB48’s tracks! It became a social phenomenon, with many people posting videos of themselves dancing to it on their social media.

I’m sure many people in their 20s were students when it came out, and quite a few probably performed it at school festivals or sports days.

It’s a relatively recent song, but it definitely brings back memories of fun, youthful days.

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Hane Keisuke

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