Famous and popular Japanese summer songs you’ll want to sing at karaoke
What songs come to mind when you think of summer tunes?
Maybe you’re one of those people who think, “If I go to karaoke in the summer, I want to sing summer songs, but I can’t think of any!” and end up struggling to pick a track.
It’s true—“summer songs” cover a wide range, from tracks that get you hyped to ballads that capture the unique, mellow emotions of the season, making it hard to choose.
In this article, we’ll introduce plenty of summer songs for various situations.
From high-energy anthems to moving, mellow listens, we’ve selected popular karaoke picks.
Use this as a guide for choosing your songs!
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Japanese summer song classics and popular tracks I want to sing at karaoke (41–50)
Cobalt on a summer afternoonAwesome City Club
This song features a melody line that blends the refreshing feel of a midsummer blue sky with an urban sense of style.
The comfortable harmonies woven by the male–female twin vocals gently embrace feelings of being in love and the desire to cherish one’s true self.
Released in July 2021, it was written as the opening theme for the Kantele/Fuji TV drama series “She Was Pretty,” and was included on the album “Get Set” released the same year.
Uplifting and optimistic, this track is perfect not only for karaoke but also for a quick pick-me-up with friends.
Summer-patterned catOfficial HIGE DANDism
A gemlike piano ballad that sketches a small adventure with a cat, set in a city where the pale moon still hangs in the sky on an early summer morning.
Included on the HELLO EP released in August 2020, it’s a cherished song that Official HIGE DANDism re-recorded, one they had treasured since their amateur days.
The freely written lyrics gently convey the protagonist’s pure longing for the arrival of summer and the bond with someone dear.
Why not relax in an air-conditioned room, surrender yourself to the song’s gentle melody, and reminisce about summer memories shared with someone special?
HIGH PRESSURET.M.Revolution
A song with a sparkling sound and an uplifting message.
Its powerful yet soaring vocals blend beautifully with electronic elements.
Recorded in July 1997, this track was featured in a Lotte “Sweetie Ice” commercial and reached No.
4 on the Oricon weekly singles chart.
It was also used as the opening theme for the Taiwan/China versions of the TBS anime B’T-X.
A perfect summer tune for those who want to enjoy the hot season to the fullest or are looking for a spark to start a new romance.
Somewhere in the summerWANIMA
It’s a song brimming with WANIMA’s positive energy, perfect for kicking off a refreshing summer.
It portrays the determination to keep moving forward despite hesitation and the desire to cast off sorrow and shine like the sun, all carried by a powerful sound.
Included on the single “Summer Trap!!” released in July 2019, it was also featured as the CM song for Asahi Soft Drinks’ “Mitsuya Cider 2019.” Together with a music video that evokes scenes of summer festivals, the track is embraced as an uplifting anthem that gives you a push at the start of summer.
Highly recommended for anyone about to take on something new.
cotton candyback number
A sweet and bittersweet song by back number that vividly captures the scenes of a summer festival and the delicate feelings of a young person in love.
Released in July 2012 and used as the opening theme for TBS’s COUNT DOWN TV, the track is marked by a gentle melody that warmly embraces a youthful love story.
It delicately portrays a summer romance that melts away like cotton candy.
The music video featuring Mizuki Yamamoto further enhances the song’s charm.
It remains beloved by many as a song you want to listen to slowly to forget the summer heat, and one you want to sing carefully at karaoke.
Magic of a Summer Nightindigo la End
This work poignantly captures the fleeting magic of a summer night and epitomizes indigo la End’s musical sensibilities.
Within its gentle guitar soundscape unfolds a story that beautifully expresses the nostalgia we feel in summer and the irreplaceable moments spent with someone special.
It was released in June 2015 as the B-side to the single “Before I Get Sad.” The song evokes those special summer memories that everyone likely carries in their heart, from school vacation days onward.
It’s perfect for listening alone in a calm room, and equally suited as a companion for a twilight drive when the heat of the day mingles with the cool of the night.
Fanfaresumika
This is an uplifting song that combines a sense of exhilarating momentum with a positive message.
It carries feelings that anyone can relate to, embodied in the protagonist who takes a step from a dark room toward a dazzling light.
Released in August 2018, the track drew major attention as the opening theme for the animated film “I Want to Eat Your Pancreas.” sumika’s uniquely refreshing sound matches the film’s worldview beautifully, capturing the hearts of many.
It’s a perfect song for those who, despite their worries and anxieties, want to take a step forward, or for anyone seeking a push before a new challenge.