Birthday songs sung by idols: a roundup of tracks to celebrate your birthday
If you’re into idols, of course you’d want a birthday song sung by idols, right?
In this article, we’ll introduce some lovely birthday songs—perfect for videos celebrating a friend who loves idols or the birthday of your favorite idol.
There are actually quite a lot of birthday songs performed by idols, so you’ll likely find a variety—from songs by your favorite group to tracks with lyrics you really like.
We hope you’ll listen to the songs we’re about to introduce and use them as a helpful guide when choosing the perfect track.
A birthday song from idols
Birthday songAAA
This is a recommended song for when you want to convey your congratulations and gratitude to someone special through a gentle, heartfelt performance.
It’s a track by the co-ed performance group AAA, included on their 33rd single “777 ~We can sing a song!~,” released in July 2012.
The song is a heartwarming pop number that straightforwardly expresses gratitude for someone’s very existence.
The members’ gentle vocals blend into a beautiful harmony that’s sure to move you.
The single featuring this track also won the Excellence Award at the 54th Japan Record Awards.
Flashy party tunes are great, but precisely because it’s a once-a-year special day, why not quietly share your feelings with this song?
Tears SurpriseAKB48
A birthday surprise planned by all your classmates—the perfect scene springs to mind with this AKB48 song, an uplifting tune that makes you happy just by listening.
Released as a single in June 2009, it was also used as the ending theme for the TV show “Ijuin Hikaru no Shinbangumi.” Its heartwarming lyrics charmingly convey everyone’s warm congratulations so directly that the star of the day can’t help but shed tears of joy.
With a festive sound that brings everyone together through handclaps and calls, it’s perfect as BGM for a surprise party.
It also sets a wonderful mood when you’re capturing your best memories with friends on video.
Happy Happy Birthday!!Naniwa Danshi
It’s a fun birthday song filled with friendship and gratitude.
The scenes of preparing a surprise party and the joy of everyone celebrating together are conveyed through Naniwa Danshi’s refreshing vocals and catchy melody.
With harmonies that highlight each member’s individuality and a bright, pop rhythm, this track is perfect for reaffirming bonds with someone special.
Featured on Limited Edition 1 of the album “+Alpha,” it was released in June 2024.
It’s recommended as background music for gift videos or for scenes at a surprise party.
An ideal song for those who want to celebrate a dear friend’s birthday with heartfelt sincerity.
Happy BirthdaySnow Man
A heartwarming ballad by a nine-member idol group is perfect for celebrating a birthday.
Included on the album “Snow Labo.
S2,” released in September 2022, this masterpiece features lyrics and composition by Makoto Nōse and arrangement by Hiroshi Hibino.
Its lyrics, expressing gratitude and love for someone special, resonate deeply through the members’ gentle vocals and a simple melody.
It’s a highly recommended song for conveying your feelings to friends, family, or a significant other on their birthday, and singing it at karaoke to celebrate will surely make for a special moment!
After all, I'm an idolKyoko Koizumi
A witty song by Yasushi Akimoto that portrays the ideal and reality of idols with humor! Released in 1985, it was Kyoko Koizumi’s 17th single and was also used as the commercial song for Fuji Photo Film’s Cardia camera.
While presenting a fresh take on how idols were viewed at the time, it skillfully depicts the emotions swaying between the image of a pure, clean-cut idol and a private self.
A gem of a pop tune that brings both laughter and empathy to everyone who loves idols.
It's love.V6
This was the fifth single released during V6’s early years.
It had a very bright, refreshing, and upbeat feel, yet for a Johnny’s song at the time it felt quite artistic, which I really liked.
The chorus is easy to remember, making it a song anyone can sing.
DepartureSCANDAL
Now, as a cool girls’ band making a strong impression, they are SCANDAL.
This song, themed around setting out on a journey, bears their distinctive color of music—both bold and delicate—and captivates the listener’s ear.
That is their sound.