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

People in their 20s today—what songs come to mind when you hear the phrase “youth anthem”? The songs you listened to as a student can instantly bring back the fun times and the tough moments, right? Why not take this opportunity to look back on those memorable classics from your youth? In this article, we’ll introduce songs that people in their 20s find nostalgic.

Surely, memories of what happened back then—exchanges with friends, and the person you had a crush on—will all come vividly flooding back.

Playlist

A Must-See for Those in Their 20s: A Collection of Youthful Songs That Bring Back School Days
	Title	Playlist	Review
1	Thank youFUNKY MONKEY BABYS		A heartwarming classic that conveys gratitude
2	migratory bird[Alexandros]		A powerful song that inspires courage through loneliness and hope
3	LOSERYonezu Kenshi		A youth song of facing oneself, a melody of hope
4	Monsterarashi		A heart-wrenching love song that vows eternal love
5	It’s not me unless it’s meGesu no Kiwami Otome.		A masterpiece that captures the subtle nuances of the heart in the search for one’s true self
6	Baby, I love youTEE		A traveling song that gently sings of love’s feelings
7	SenbonzakuraKurousa-P		A fusion track of Taisho Romanticism and Wa-style rock
8	Here we go! Phantom Thief GirlMomoiro Kurōbā Zetto		A powerful message song by girls who throw off their uniforms and transform into phantom thieves
9	Love SongGReeeeN		Introduction to GReeeeN’s classic love songs
10	Dragon NightSEKAI NO OWARI		A signature song imbued with a wish for peace
11	GarnetOku Hanako		Theme song of The Girl Who Leapt Through Time
12	Sugar Song and Bitter StepUNISON SQUARE GARDEN		A dynamic, popular song brimming with youthful energy
13	Blue and SummerMrs. GREEN APPLE		A rock song depicting summer love and youth
14	PERFECT HUMANRADIO FISH		Addictive groove of EDM and party sounds
15	crescent moonayaka		Ayaka’s signature work, a classic that sings of the heartache of a long-distance relationship
16	~asterisk~ORANGE RANGE		The nostalgic classic first opening theme of BLEACH
17	Starlight ParadeSEKAI NO OWARI		Signature songs of SEKAI NO OWARI
18	Pure Love SongShonan no Kaze		Shonan no Kaze’s pure-love song confession
19	Butter-FlyWada Kōji		A classic song from Digimon Adventure
20	RewriteASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION		Fullmetal Alchemist opening theme song
21	The BeginningONE OK ROCK		ONE OK ROCK is the epitome of mainstream Japanese rock.
22	A life-sized love songAqua Timez		A signature love song by Aqua Timez
23	Song of the WheelsBUMP OF CHICKEN		BUMP OF CHICKEN, the moving single from 2004
24	silhouetteKANA-BOON		KANA-BOON’s “Silhouette” is a NARUTO theme song
25	ButterflyKōda Kumi		An uplifting coming-of-age song and one of Kumi Koda's signature tracks
26	flying getAKB48		A youthful pop song where feelings of love blossom on a midsummer beach
27	Kokoro-eroodo obu mejyaa		A coming-of-age rock song by Road of Major
28	From Me to Youflumpool		flumpool’s signature song, the movie theme for Kimi ni Todoke
29	My WayDef Tech		A Hawaiian-style rap song goes viral through word of mouth
30	SHAMROCKUVERworld		Popular UVERworld song, theme song of Dandori
31	Blue BookmarkGalileo Galilei		Galileo's signature song “Blue Kakoi”
32	SalamanderELLEGARDEN		Ellegarden's final single. A heartwarming cheer song.
33	SMILYOtsuka Ai		Ai Otsuka’s summer-themed love song
34	cloudy skyDOES		The song Douten by DOES is a representative theme song of Gintama.
35	GO!!!FLOW		FLOW's energetic songs get me hyped
36	I’ll be by your side.Aoyama Teruma ft. SoulJa		Thelma Aoyama’s signature song surpasses 2 million chaku-uta downloads
37	Joyfulikimonogakari		A bright pop song by Ikimonogakari
38	Ms. Hanako on a high pedestalback number		back number's summer love song
39	The Toilet GodUemura Kana		A gentle classic that portrays growth through memories with one’s grandmother
40	sense of shameshuuchishin		The unit Shuchishin, made up of Hexagon II cast members, makes its debut.
41	peace signYonezu Kenshi		Kenshi Yonezu's 'Peace Sign' is an encouraging song.
42	Someone more important than a friendGoriki Ayame		A heartwarming song that depicts the bonds of deep friendship
43	I Wanna See YouAbe Mao		A love song that expresses Mao Abe’s wavering feelings
44	LISTEN TO THE STEREO!!GOING UNDER GROUND		The 20th single by GOING UNDER GROUND
45	One million “I love you”sRake		Rake’s “I love you” is a memory of my youth.
46	Matryoshkahachi		The impact of Kenshi Yonezu’s Vocaloid song “Matryoshka”
47	See you againSEAMO		SEAMO’s signature song Mata Aimashou
48	Spring, Summer, Autumn, WinterHilcrhyme		Hilcrhyme's adorable hip-hop song
49	The world is falling in loveCHiCO with HoneyWorks		Youthful love song “The World Is Falling in Love”
50	CHE.R.RYYUI		YUI’s “CHE.R.RY” brings back memories of youthful love.
51	366 daysHY		HY’s tear-jerking love song “366 Days”
52	Feeling great!!mihimaru GT		Introduction to mihimaru GT’s hype-up songs
53	Rising SunEXILE		EXILE’s reconstruction support song
54	All or NothingB’z		A classic hit by B’z, a song depicting romantic feelings.
55	Maru-Maru-Mori-Mori!Kaoru to Tomoki, tama ni Mukku.		A song with a warm message that watches over a child’s growth
56	AgainWANIMA		WANIMA's message song of renewed challenge and hope
57	Heavy rotationAKB48		An energetic love song by AKB48
58	MisterKARA		Introduction text for KARA's Japanese debut song
59	Thank youikimonogakari		Ikimono-gakari’s song of gratitude
60	Night Sky Patrol of TomorrowOrangestar		A popular song that sings of the anxieties and hopes of youth
61	Bluebirdikimonogakari		Ikimono-gakari's “Blue Bird” is a classic that symbolizes the brilliance of youth.
62	Adolescent RhapsodySambomasutā		A Naruto theme song, a track that turns the passion of youth into sound
63	Voice of the Seaurashima tarō (kiritani kenta)		Kenta Kiritani’s au commercial song sets a blockbuster record
64	User ManualNishino Kana		Kana Nishino’s signature songs resonate with young women.
65	You…Nishino Kana		Kana Nishino’s famous song that sings about gratitude and feelings for a lover
66	cherry blossomKetsumeishi		Ketsumeishi’s classic that sings about memories of cherry blossoms
67	Sorry, SUMMERSKE48		A song that evokes memories of youth
68	To the Lightmiwa		An EDM song by miwa that sings of love and hope
69	greenCHEHON		Midori, a song about feelings for a woman he loves
70	Blue BenchSasuke		A youth song that sings of regret for a lost love
71	Ninjari Ban Bankyarī pamyu pamyu		Kyary Pamyu Pamyu's signature work, electropop
72	Silent majorityKeyakizaka46		Sakurazaka46’s debut song, Silent Majority
73	March 9Remioromen		Remioromen’s classic song for graduation ceremonies
74	The Story You Don’t Knowsupercell		A signature song by supercell: a youth anthem that layers feelings of love onto a starry sky.
75	I BelieveEXILE		EXILE's representative song of winter 2007
76	Samurai Heart (Some Like It Hot!!)SPYAIR		Introduce SPYAIR’s signature songs
77	AitaiKato Miria		Miliyah Kato’s heartbreak song Unrequited Feelings
78	Geeshōjo jidai		Girls' Generation's global hit song
79	R.Y.U.S.E.I.Sandaime Jē Sōru Burazāzu fromu Eguzairu Toraibu		R.Y.U.S.E.I. is an EDM dance song.
80	Fukuwarai (a traditional Japanese “lucky laugh” face-making game)Takahashi Yuu		Takahashi Yu’s “Fukumirai” is a cheer song that lifts your spirits and helps you face forward.
81	I want to be kinder.Saitō Kazuyoshi		Kazuyoshi Saito's heartwarming ballad
82	BeginningBLUE ENCOUNT		BLUE ENCOUNT's cheer song
83	GuaranaSukima Suichi		Sukima Switch popular songs, movie theme songs
84	Heart Throbsnobobyknows̟+		nobodyknows+’s signature uptempo tune
85	Real FaceKAT-TUN		KAT-TUN’s debut song with a rock sound
86	Star Lablationkerakera		Kerakera’s love support song
87	My Past Life, Many Lifetimes AgoRADWIMPS		A love song that transcends time and space; a soundtrack piece from Your Name.
88	sunflowerYūsuke		Introduction to Yusuke Kamiji’s solo song Himawari
89	Marigoldaimyon		AIMYON’s hit love songs
90	PEACHOtsuka Ai		Ai Otsuka’s “PEACH” brings back memories of my youth
91	C.h.a.o.s.m.y.t.h.ONE OK ROCK		ONE OK ROCK's youth theme song
92	Goodbye ElegySuda Masaki		Masaki Suda's Farewell Song
93	loveHoshino Gen		Gen Hoshino's hit song “Koi,” which became a massive trend
94	Crimson Lotus FlowerLiSA		A song that gives you the courage to face difficulties
95	Apply false eyelasheskyarī pamyu pamyu		Kyary Pamyu Pamyu’s worldwide hit song
96	New Treasure IslandSakanakushon		The Appeal and Reach of Sakanaction’s Signature Songs
97	Samama Festival!Mrs. GREEN APPLE		A song by Mrs. GREEN APPLE that sings of youthful summer
98	Fortune Cookie in LoveAKB48		AKB48’s society-shaking song
99	broad daylightKing Gnu		An iconic King Gnu song that gives you courage in life
100	for YOU。haji→		A wholehearted song expressing gratitude and resolve to a loved one
101	Sound of SnowGReeeeN		GReeeeN’s “Yuki no Ne” is a classic winter song.
102	Effeminate; overly sentimental; being clingy/whiny (context-dependent)Gōruden Bonbā		The massively popular song “Memeshikute” by Golden Bomber
103	spring breezeRihwa		Rihwa’s “Harukaze” brings back memories of my youth
104	Snow WhiteFlower		Snow White by Flower is the bittersweetness of youth.
105	If I Fall in LoveCrystal Kay		Crystal Kay love song
106	Love so sweetarashi		Arashi’s “Love so sweet” is a nostalgic youth song.
107	rainbow-coloredayaka		Ayaka's 'Nijiiro' is a classic that colored our youth.
108	Follow MeE-girls		It's a representative song by E-girls and it's nostalgic.
109	ifNishino Kana		Kana Nishino’s fateful love song
110	The summer you gave meieiri reo		Leo Ieiri’s “The Summer You Gave Me” is a classic that evokes nostalgia.
111	Snow Magic FantasySEKAI NO OWARI		Snow Magic Fantasy is a popular song
112	LemonYonezu Kenshi		An inspiring song by Kenshi Yonezu about loss and love
113	Happy SynthesizerEasyPop(BETTI)		Introducing the Appeal of the Vocaloid Song “Happy Synthesizer”
114	Heroineback number		back number winter unrequited love song
115	astronomical observationBUMP OF CHICKEN		Stargazing: a classic song that sets your thoughts adrift in the night sky
116	Yo-kai Exercise No. 1Dream5		Yo-kai Watch theme song by Dream5
117	road; way; path; street; route; Tao (in philosophy)EXILE		EXILE’s cheer song: farewell and courage
118	Why did I end up falling in love with you?Tōhōshinki		TVXQ’s heartbreaking love song
119	Mass-produced boyfriendSHISHAMO		SHISHAMO’s unrequited love song resonates with my heart
120	Promise of SunflowersHata Motohiro		Feeling heartwarmed by the theme song of a Doraemon movie
121	PolyrhythmPerfume		The appeal of Perfume’s signature song, “Polyrhythm”
122	HOMEShimizu Shota		Shota Shimizu’s debut song features a pleasant, captivating melody.
123	My BooShimizu Shota		Shota Shimizu’s heartrending love song
124	Love’s Melody and Rainy SkiesAAA		AAA's love songs, classic hits beloved by people in their 20s
125	Meltryo		The appeal of ryo’s signature song “Melt”
126	Blue SpringSUPER BEAVER		A moving song that sings of youthful memories and personal growth
127	Is youth embarrassing, or is it youth if it’s embarrassing?Ryokushokushakai		A Ryokuoushoku Shakai song portraying the brilliance and conflicts of youth
128	Youth PhotographLittle Glee Monster		A song that brings back memories from my school days
129	Gray and BlueYonezu Kenshi × Suda Masaki		A poignant song that evokes memories of youth
130	early summerAdo		A song that expresses Ado’s adolescent struggles