[2025] Recommended for teens! A roundup of J-pop autumn songs perfect for fall

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Aimyon – Stay Like This Tonight [OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO]

Brimming with Aimyon’s charm, this song was written specifically as a TV drama theme and released in November 2018.

Set against the backdrop of a craft beer bar, its lyrics strikingly sing of life’s bitterness and sweetness.

It portrays the protagonist’s complex emotions and real-world struggles with the frank, candid expression characteristic of Aimyon.

The track served as the theme song for the drama “We Can’t Become Beasts,” starring Yui Aragaki and Ryuhei Matsuda in dual lead roles.

In November 2019, it became a major hit, surpassing 100 million streams.

It’s a song you’ll want to savor on long autumn nights with friends or a loved one.

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ORANGE SPiCE CLUB 'Kinmokusei' Music Video

It’s a song you’ll want to listen to while feeling the autumn breeze.

The lyrics, which evoke bittersweet memories of love, are striking.

The lines that conjure the scent of fragrant olive (kinmokusei) capture the very essence of autumn.

This track by ORANGE SPiCE CLUB (Orange Spiny Club) is included on the album “When I’m Irritated, It’s Always” released in January 2020.

The release became a big hit on streaming and gained popularity on TikTok as well.

It’s perfect for a relaxed listen on a long autumn night, and it might be fun to hum together while preparing for a school festival.

It’s an ideal song for teens struggling with love.

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Kinoko Teikoku — Night of the Osmanthus

This is a love song that captures the bittersweet feelings of autumn.

Triggered by the scent of sweet osmanthus, it portrays the protagonist’s emotions as they recall a past romance.

Included on Kinoko Teikoku’s album “Time Lapse,” released in September 2018, this gem showcases the prowess of a band that has also provided film theme songs.

Perfect for listening alone on long autumn nights, and ideal as background music for a school culture festival.

Recommended not only for those carrying the pain of heartbreak, but also for anyone who wants music that supports the resolve to move on.

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&TEAM ‘Jyuugoya’ Official MV

A track marked by a soothing melody that evokes the autumn night sky.

Released in October 2024, this work is the third installment in a series themed around the four seasons.

Its Britpop-influenced sound is captivating, and the lyrics—overlaying feelings about friendship and dreams with the scenery of the harvest moon—resonate deeply.

The producer is David Stewart (known for his work on BTS’s “Dynamite”).

The music video, &TEAM’s first in animation, features an adorable visual of a rabbit gazing at the moon, which drew fans’ attention.

It’s recommended listening when you want to strive toward your dreams or feel a bond with someone important.

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Aimer “Akane Sasu” MUSIC VIDEO (FULL ver.)

A poignant ballad by Aimer that beautifully paints autumn scenes.

This masterpiece delicately conveys the pain of loneliness and parting, while also evoking hope for new encounters.

Released in November 2016, it also drew attention as the ending theme for the TV anime Natsume’s Book of Friends Go.

Aimer’s uniquely husky voice perfectly expresses both the loneliness and warmth of autumn.

It’s great as BGM for school festivals or sports days, and also recommended for drives with friends or a significant other.

Listen to it at autumn dusk, and it’s sure to resonate in your heart.

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Aina The End – Osmanthus [Official Music Video]

This is a song that evokes the air of autumn.

Aina The End’s uniquely textured voice seeps into the heart like a sweet fragrance of osmanthus.

The lyrics, which convey the bittersweetness of love, are sure to resonate with teenagers as well.

Included on the album “THE END,” this track was released in advance in December 2020 ahead of the album.

The music video is a dreamy visual piece themed around “scent.” It’s perfect as background music while preparing for a school festival or for a Halloween party.

Why not listen to it with friends or a partner and make some autumn memories?

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Novelbright – Evening Primrose [Official Music Video]

A song that perfectly matches the gentle, bittersweet air of autumn is Novelbright’s “Tsukimisou.” This work refreshingly portrays the pain of heartbreak and a new beginning, featuring lyrics that sink into the heart and a memorable melody.

It was used for the weather segment on Fuji TV’s “Tokudane!” and its music video, starring Yumi Wakatsuki, also drew attention.

Since its digital release in December 2020, it has surpassed 100 million streams and received platinum certification.

It’s also recommended as BGM for school festivals and sports days, and for karaoke with friends.

Listen to it at autumn dusk, and it will surely resonate with you.

Why not etch it into a page of your youth?