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

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RADWIMPS – Zenzenzense (movie ver.) [Official Music Video]

A song that portrays a fateful love transcending time and space.

Its lyrics, which sing of bittersweet feelings and an eternal bond, resonate deeply with listeners.

Released digitally in July 2016, it drew attention as an insert song in the animated film Your Name, released the same year.

It became a major chart-topping hit and remains beloved by many years after its release.

It’s a track that teenagers struggling with love or life will surely relate to.

It’s also perfect for listening while reflecting on memories of romance.

Many people have likely found solace in this song at pivotal moments in their lives.

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Yusuke “Himawari” (Sunflower)

Yusuke Kamiji, active as an actor and singer, released Himawari in 2009.

It’s a solo track by him, who also gained popularity as a member of Shuchishin on the then-popular show Quiz! Hexagon II.

The song features a warm melody over a light, R&B-style beat.

Paired with his gentle vocals, the lyrics evoke bright, natural scenery.

It’s a straightforward love song that expresses the joy and gratitude of meeting someone you love.

If you’re in your twenties now, give it a listen and let it bring back those nostalgic memories.

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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.

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Ayaka / Nijiiro Music Video

Ayaka’s “Nijiiro” is a special song for many people in their 20s, remembered as a track that colored their youthful school days.

Released in 2014, it was also the theme song for an NHK morning drama, and its positive, warm lyrics gently wrapped the start of each day.

Ayaka’s soft vocal tone and the comforting melody still resonate with us even now.

It’s also loved as a classic song to play at weddings, and many people may have used it at their own ceremonies.

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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.