Hot! Summer hit songs that boost the summer vibe

Super SummerNiziU

「Super Summer」 Image Movie

Packed with the freshness and fun of summer, this song is one you’ve probably heard before.

It was actually released in July 2021 as a Coca-Cola commercial song.

Brimming with NiziU’s charm, it makes your heart dance the moment you listen.

The lyrics convey the feeling of celebrating the summer sea, sky, and freedom, and you can’t help but want to move your body.

One listen will definitely put you in the mood to enjoy summer to the fullest! It’s the perfect track for a drive or a barbecue playlist.

lilacMrs. GREEN APPLE

Mrs. GREEN APPLE “Lilac” Official Music Video

This song evokes the brilliance of youth, a touch of bittersweet memories, and a great sense of hope for the future.

Its melody, which cherishes days gone by while giving you the courage to take a new step, resonates gently in the listener’s heart.

The creator’s message—“cherish your true self”—is also warmly conveyed.

Released in April 2024 by Mrs.

GREEN APPLE, the track has become widely beloved as the opening theme for the TV anime Oblivion Battery.

This anime tie-in, the band’s first in about five years, became a major talking point when it won the Grand Prize at the 66th Japan Record Awards at the end of the year.

Put it on during a summer drive or a get-together with friends and it’s sure to lift the mood! It’s also a great pick-me-up when you need an energy boost.

COCONUTNiziU

NiziU(니쥬) 2nd Album「COCONUT」M/V

Perfect for the season when the summer sun is dazzling, this is a summery track from NiziU’s album “COCONUT.” Just listening to it lifts your spirits, evoking a refreshing scene of blue skies and the sea.

Its vibrant sound makes summer memories with friends shine, and the nine members’ vocals convey the openness and positive energy of summer.

The album “COCONUT,” which includes this song, was released in July 2023 and debuted at No.

1 on the Oricon Albums Chart with 142,000 copies sold in its first week.

The album also features the movie theme song “Paradise” and the drama theme song “LOOK AT ME.” It’s a perfect pick to elevate karaoke, road trips, and all your summer outings—highly recommended for anyone looking to enjoy the season.

sea glassSaucy Dog

Saucy Dog “Sea Glass” Music Video <4th Mini Album “Take Me” Released on 2020.9.2>

It’s a song by Saucy Dog that evokes sparkling summer scenes and the sweet-and-sour memories of young love.

Sung over a driving, exhilarating sound, it captures the charm and fragility of a wonderful romance, and the fleeting brilliance of youth that will never return.

It’s sure to deliver a bittersweet yet heartwarming emotion to listeners.

Released as a digital single in July 2020, the track was also included on the mini-album “Take Me” in September of the same year.

The music video, produced in collaboration with Honda’s youth support project “Honda×Music: Wanna Ride a Bike? MUSIC FES.

,” expresses the dynamism of youth racing forward on a motorcycle.

Whether you’re feeling the wind on a summer drive or suddenly reminiscing about your school days, listening to this song may bring back the flutter of those moments.

green plumCreepHyp

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Some of you might recognize this song released by CreepHyp.

In fact, it was written specifically for the matching app Pairs.

It was released as a digital single in May 2023, and the music video came out around the same time.

The lyrics depict the fleeting nature of love alongside the heat of summer.

They carry a bittersweet wish to preserve summer memories forever.

It’s a perfect track not only for karaoke, but also as BGM for summer drives.

Blue and SummerMrs. GREEN APPLE

Mrs. GREEN APPLE – “Blue and Summer” Official Lyric Video

Speaking of Mrs.

GREEN APPLE’s summer songs, their 2018 single Aoto Natsu comes to mind.

Written as the theme song for the film Ao-Natsu: Kimi ni Koishita 30-Nichi, it ranked fourth on Billboard’s streaming chart.

With its brisk, refreshing sound, it’s a perfect pop tune for summer, and the lyrics—singing of wind chimes as a signal of the season—are delightfully tasteful.

Et cetera related to the seashorePUFFY

PUFFY 'Et Cetera Related to the Beach' OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO

A key point about “Nagisa ni Matsuwaru Et Cetera,” released in 1997 by the female vocal duo PUFFY, is that it features the same golden duo as their 1996 hit “Asia no Junshin”: lyrics by Yosui Inoue and music by Tamio Okuda.

Its summery, exciting rhythm, bright and breezy lyrics, and the lively vocals of Ami Onuki and Yumi Yoshimura will lift your spirits! It also seems perfect as a summer song to sing at karaoke.