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

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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broad daylightKing Gnu

King Gnu – Hakujitsu

King Gnu’s songs are captivating for their profound lyrics that evoke the depths of life.

Released digitally in February 2019, this track was selected as the theme song for the drama “Innocence: False Accusation Lawyer,” becoming a milestone that sparked their breakthrough.

It was also included on their major-label debut album, “Sympa,” released after they rose to prominence.

Set to a wistful melody, the carefully woven lyrics tackle heavy themes and resonate deeply with listeners.

It’s a powerful song that gives you the courage to face forward and take the next step when you’re standing at a crossroads in life.

Effeminate; overly sentimental; being clingy/whiny (context-dependent)Gōruden Bonbā

Golden Bomber “Memeshikute” Music Video

Golden Bomber’s “Memeshikute” has been a huge hit since its 2009 release.

For many people in their twenties, the song is packed with memories—like getting hyped with friends at karaoke or performing it at school festivals.

It was even showcased on programs like the Kōhaku Uta Gassen, and its catchy melody and distinctive choreography became a hot topic.

Although their air-band style was unconventional, it has been loved by many fans.

Snow WhiteFlower

Flower “Snow White” — 2nd album “Hanadokei (Flower Clock)” out 3/4

Flower’s “Shirayukihime” is a song that stirs the memories of people in their twenties, capturing both heartbreak and the sweet-and-sour taste of youth.

Released in 2013, it quickly became a hit.

Chosen as the theme song for the NOT TV drama “We Are All Already Dead♪,” it touched the hearts of many listeners.

The lyrics depict the poignant unrequited love of a female protagonist—perhaps many of you listened to it back then while overlapping it with your own feelings.

Revisit your youth and give this timeless track another listen.