[Classic & Latest] Famous and Popular Songs That Sing of Youth

Flower SongGReeeeN

GReeeeN – Hana Uta (Flower Song)

GReeeeN’s “Hanauta” is one of many classic songs that resonate with countless people’s youth.

It’s a bright, fast-paced track that conveys a fresh, youthful vibe.

The music video features Masayuki Kobayashi, the drummer from JUN SKY WALKER(S).

It’s a message song for those living through their youth right now, urging them to fully enjoy the present.

We can’t know what the future holds, and overthinking won’t help.

Enjoy who you are now, this very moment—and bloom into a great flower that only you can be right now! It’s a track that lets you feel that burning, passionate spirit of youth.

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Blue BenchSasuke

Blue Bench / Sasuke

Sasuke’s “Aoi Bench” portrays a poignant youthful romance.

For those who were right in the midst of their adolescence around its 2004 release, it may well be the quintessential anthem of youth.

As their debut single, the song was newly recorded and released a decade later as “Aoi Bench ~10th Anniversary~.” It depicts the days of missed connections with a high school sweetheart—the yearning to share more time and express deeper feelings—stirred up years later when the grown narrator receives an invitation to a class reunion.

It’s a song that resonates both with people currently living through their youth and with those for whom those tender, early loves have become cherished memories.

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A Little Love SongMONGOL800

A Small Love Song – MONGOL800 (Full)

MONGOL800 is a three-piece rock band formed in Okinawa, affectionately known as “Monpachi.” “Chiisana Koi no Uta” is one of Monpachi’s signature songs and is performed by many high school bands at events like cultural festivals.

It spent 14 consecutive weeks at No.

2 on the Oricon karaoke chart.

migratory bird[Alexandros]

[Alexandros] – Wataridori (MV)

Wataridori, one of [Alexandros]’s signature songs, is a track you often hear in commercials.

Its lyrics really strike a chord—especially with people striving toward a goal.

For those on the verge of discouragement, it cuts deep, yet it also gives you the strength to face forward and keep going.

Many listeners are likely encouraged by the message that likens hardworking people to migratory birds soaring through the vast sky.

It’s an especially recommended number for young people brimming with potential.

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Blue New MoonBUMP OF CHICKEN

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A gem of a mid-tempo track from BUMP OF CHICKEN, imbued with a wistful longing for what’s been lost and a hope for renewal.

Its delicate lyrics and memorable melody resonate deeply.

Featured on their 10th studio album, Iris—their first in five years—this song has enjoyed strong support from fans since its September 2024 release, showcasing the band’s evolution.

It conveys the strength to move forward while reflecting on the past, gently encouraging those ready to take a new step.

Perfect for moments of reminiscing about youth or thinking of someone dear.

Same BlueOfisharu Higedan Dism

Official HIGE DANDism – Same Blue [Official Video]

Released in October 2024, this track by Official HIGE DANDism features a refreshingly powerful tone that leaves a lasting impression.

Written specifically as the opening theme for the TV anime “Blue Box,” it delicately portrays the struggles and growth of youth while carrying a hopeful message.

Satoshi Fujihara’s clear, transparent vocals beautifully express the changing seasons and the stirrings of young love.

The piano-driven, emotional sound elevates the richly expressive melodies characteristic of Official HIGE DANDism.

The theme of “blue,” symbolizing purity and fragility, is vividly woven throughout the lyrics, adding to the song’s appeal.

In harmony with the anime’s world, it’s a piece that resonates deeply with listeners.

In that casemakaroni enpitsu

Macaroni Empitsu "Saraba" Music Video

The emotionally resonant song by Macaroni Empitsu has been selected as the opening theme for the second cour of the anime Blue Box.

Its lyrics, themed around unrequited love and bittersweet romance, beautifully capture the ache and warmth of youth.

The emotional rock sound and vocalist Hattori’s expressive singing fit the series’ world perfectly.

Released as a digital single on January 3, 2025, the track will resonate not only with anime fans but also with anyone struggling with love.

It’s a song I recommend listening to alone on a quiet night.