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[Summer Songs] Summer tracks recommended for teens: A roundup of the latest and classic hits
When it comes to songs you want to listen to in summer, what kind of tracks do teenagers think of?
Of course, many people probably think of songs by trending artists, as well as J-pop hits that were popular a little while ago.
These days, there may also be many who look for summer-themed tracks among Vocaloid songs.
So in this article, we’ll be introducing lots of recommended summer tunes for teens!
It’s a playlist that’s got everything from the latest releases to timeless classics.
You’re sure to find the summer song you want to listen to—so let’s dive in!
[Summer Songs] Summer tracks recommended for teens: A roundup of the latest and classic hits (1–10)
lilacMrs. GREEN APPLE
This is a track that speaks straight to the hearts of teens, blending freshness with power.
Delivered by Mrs.
GREEN APPLE, it sings of the sparkle felt in passing days and the slightly bittersweet feelings tucked deep in the heart, all carried by a gentle melody.
It’s a song that brings back memories of the sweet-and-sour days of youth and the importance of friendship, and it’s sure to lift your spirits as you listen! Released in April 2024, it also gained attention as the opening theme for the anime “Oblivion Battery.” Its popularity is evident from winning the Grand Prize at the 66th Japan Record Awards in the same year.
It’s perfect as background music for making summer memories or when you want to take on a challenge.
Listen with friends, and you’re bound to share an unforgettable, wonderful time! Be sure to check it out.
Blue and SummerMrs. GREEN APPLE
Mrs.
GREEN APPLE is a fresh band popular among teens in the midst of their youth.
Their song “Ao to Natsu” (“Blue and Summer”) is a number that makes summer incredibly fun! Released in 2018, the track was chosen as the theme song for the film “Aonatsu: Kimi ni Koi Shita 30-nichi,” starring Hayato Sano and Wakana Aoi.
Depicting a summer romance that begins with the start of summer itself, the song perfectly matches the bittersweet love stories of teenagers.
What should I do for fun with that special someone this summer? It captures that exciting, heart-fluttering feeling with a refreshing touch!
Ghost in the FlowersYorushika
Yorushika, with their enigmatic, mysterious aura and lyrics rich in message and storytelling, are also popular among teens.
Their recommended summer song is “Hana no Bourei” (Ghost in a Flower), released in 2020.
It was used as the theme song for the animated film “A Whisker Away,” and the music video features footage from the movie.
The song likens oneself clinging to memories left behind in summer to a “ghost,” portraying someone who looks back on the past yet still tries to face forward.
Teenage summers are especially fun, and you wish they would never end, right? Even as you feel a twinge of sadness about time only moving forward, this is a song that makes you want to cherish those memories as memories and keep walking again starting tomorrow.
Song of PointillismMrs. GREEN APPLE
The song “Tenbyō no Uta” by Mrs.
GREEN APPLE was used as an insert song in the 2018 film Ao-Natsu: Kimi ni Koi Shita 30-Nichi.
It was produced featuring singer-songwriter Sonoko Inoue, who belongs to the same agency as Mrs.
GREEN APPLE, and was included as the B-side to the single “Ao to Natsu,” which served as the film’s main theme.
It’s a love ballad that perfectly matches the film’s story about a summer-limited romance.
Trace that dreamYOASOBI
YOASOBI’s second song, released in January 2020, turns a novel into music.
The original story, titled “Yume no Shizuku to Hoshi no Hana” (Drops of Dreams and Star Flowers), follows a girl with precognitive abilities and the events leading up to a dream she had—of a boy confessing his feelings—becoming reality.
It’s a heart-fluttering tale of a boy and a girl, so not only are the bittersweet, exciting lyrics irresistible, but the flowing melody with its dramatic development and ikura’s vocals—expressing that beautiful world with a clear, airy falsetto—are absolutely captivating.
StarmineDa-iCE
Like fireworks blossoming across the night sky, this Da-iCE track ignites our summer.
Crafted with TikTok virality in mind, it features a powerful, hook-first chorus that grabs you from the start.
You might find it naturally fills you with strength as you listen.
Released in August 2022, the song won MTV Video Music Awards Japan’s “MTV Breakthrough Song” and also received an Excellence Award at the 64th Japan Record Awards.
It’s included on the album SCENE.
It’s a perfect pick not only for making summer memories, but also for moments when you need the courage to take on a challenge.
sunflowerAdo
One summer song I’d recommend to teens is this track written and composed by Mewhan and sung by Ado.
Its bright, powerful melody and Ado’s distinctive vocals are striking, and it celebrates the importance of living straight and positively like a sunflower.
Released on July 11, 2023, it drew attention as the theme song for the TBS Tuesday drama “18/40: With Two, Dreams and Love.” It’s a motivational anthem I especially want teens to hear—one that encourages each listener to reflect on themselves and gives them the courage to take a step toward tomorrow.