Summer song medley. Timeless and popular tracks that color the summer.
What kind of songs do you feel like listening to when summer comes?
Everyone might have their own answer—whether it’s upbeat, bright tracks that get you pumped, or sentimental ballads filled with the unique wistfulness of summer.
On the other hand, many people might feel there are just too many summer songs to choose from!
So in this article, we’ll introduce a carefully curated summer song medley selected by our editorial team.
We’ve gathered a generous selection of timeless gems, so be sure to give them a listen!
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Summer Song Medley: Classic and Popular Songs That Color the Summer (21–30)
Samama Festival!Mrs. GREEN APPLE
It’s an energetic track that feels like a summer festival turned into music.
Released in June 2016, it was also used as the theme song for a Nihon Kogakuin College commercial.
The lyrics capture the excitement of summer vacation, inspiring you to break free from boring routines and have as much fun as you can.
Its bursting melodies and rhythms are perfect as background music for hanging out with friends or going on family outings.
It’s sure to color your best summer memories—so give it a listen.
Nagisaimase
It’s a fresh, danceable track reminiscent of ’80s city pop.
Released in May 2023 and sung by imase, many of you may have heard it as the theme song for the news program ABEMA Prime.
Told from the perspective of a confident woman, the song portrays a romantic storyline, with imase’s switch between chest voice and falsetto expressing the protagonist’s emotional shifts.
Also included on the album Bonsai, it’s perfect for summer outings—be sure to add it to your driving playlist.
A Little Love SongMONGOL800
This is a timeless song by MONGOL800, whose straightforward lyrics and exhilarating, fast-paced melody strike a chord.
Portraying the warmth of having someone precious right by your side and a clear hope for the future, this piece gently accompanies listeners in their everyday lives.
The song is included on the album “MESSAGE,” released in September 2001, which, despite being an indie release, sold over 2.
8 million copies.
It has served as a motif for films and as an ending theme for TV anime, making it a track beloved across generations.
Be sure to give it a listen during summer drives or while spending time with friends.
Magic of a Summer Nightindigo la End
It captures that special feeling—almost like being under a spell—that you can only sense on a single summer night.
Even as the passing of time is keenly felt, the protagonist surrenders to the glow and the bittersweetness of that fleeting moment, something many of us might find relatable.
The song appears on the single “Before It Gets Sad,” released by indigo la End in June 2015, and its gentle, band-driven sound is a major draw.
The music video, which portrays nostalgic summer-night scenes, features actors Yuki Sakurai and Maya Kimijima—another highlight.
Why not give it a listen during a summer night drive, as a mellow BBQ backdrop, or when you want to quietly bask in the lingering afterglow of a summer evening?
Haneuma RiderPorno Graffitti
A smash hit by Porno Graffitti that makes everyone’s heart dance the moment they hear it! From the instant the intro guitar rings out, you’re wrapped in a refreshing feeling, as if sprinting under a clear blue sky.
Created around the theme of “rebirth,” this song feels like it’s cheering on our own fresh starts.
Released in June 2006, it reached many ears as the CM song for Otsuka Pharmaceutical’s Pocari Sweat.
Perfect for summer activities—and whenever you want to refresh your mood—listening to it will surely fill you with energy and a smile!
Ghost in the FlowersYorushika
It’s a captivating piece with a beautiful melody that evokes fleeting memories of summer days.
In this number by Yorushika, memories of passing seasons and dear ones are portrayed like faint phantoms.
The summer scenes woven into the lyrics carry a nostalgic scent of summer, overlapping with the landscapes tucked away in each listener’s heart and stirring a gentle ache, don’t you think? Released in April 2020, the song touched many as the theme for the animated film “A Whisker Away.” It is also included on the acclaimed album “The Book of Theft.” Give it a listen when you want to be alone with your thoughts on a summer evening, or when you want to immerse yourself in a beautiful melody.
rainbowMasaharu Fukuyama
This is a refreshing pop-rock number by Masaharu Fukuyama that brightens the listener’s mood.
For the first time, he handled the arrangement himself and was meticulous about the performance, channeling the passions of youth and grand dreams for the future into the music.
Feelings he wanted to express but couldn’t put into words, and a strong will to overcome hardships and grasp hope, come through clearly in his soaring vocals and the lively sound.
The song was included on a single released in August 2003 and was loved by many as the theme song for the drama “WATER BOYS.” It’s truly one of the signature masterpieces that symbolize that summer.