Classic and popular songs recommended for high school girls
What kind of music do high school girls usually listen to?
Maybe it’s artists recommended by friends, songs you heard on TV, or tracks you came across on social media.
You might also be curious about what everyone else is listening to.
Here, we’ll introduce popular artists as well as timeless classics that, while older, we definitely want you to hear.
We’ve picked songs that can brighten up your high school life, spark some excitement in your everyday routine, or even make you feel like falling in love.
Perfect companions for your commute, too!
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Recommended classic and popular songs for high school girls (41–50)
Kiss me here.Shiina Ringo

This is a smash hit by Ringo Sheena, an artist beloved across generations for her exceptional musical sensibility and emotionally rich husky voice.
Written when Sheena was a high school girl, the superb lyrics have not faded with time and are still sung today.
Recommended classic and popular songs for high school girls (51–60)
AlgernonYorushika

Yorushika is a musical duo that has won popularity with their ennui-tinged melodies and profound messages.
They have many high school fans as well.
Composed by n-buna and inspired by a famous novel, this work centers on the delicate emotional shifts that occur as the world slowly changes through an encounter with someone.
The protagonist’s feelings—hesitant yet striving to look forward—overlap with vocalist suis’s clear, translucent voice, making your chest tighten as you listen.
Released in February 2023, the song was also used as the theme for the drama “Yugure ni, Te o Tsunagu” (Hold My Hand at Dusk).
It is included in the music art collection “Gento.” It’s the kind of song that, when you’re feeling a bit down or want to spend a quiet night deep in thought, will gently give you a supportive push and leave you with a warm, tender feeling.
May it be filled with kindnessFlower

It was released as the theme song for the 2016 film “Evergreen Love,” starring Takanori Iwata and Mitsuki Takahata.
The original song is by JUJU and was released in 2009.
The theme song was announced in March of the same year, and the music video was unveiled before the single’s release.
Thank youikimonogakari

This is a signature song by Ikimono-gakari, an artist popular for emotionally charged, powerful vocals and message-driven music.
Its warm lyrics, which express gratitude to a beloved person and depict a happy future for the two of them, have won wide support and are cherished across generations.
Division All StarsHipunoshisumaiku

A name you hear a lot these days: Hypnosis Mic, aka HypMic.
It’s a character rap battle brought to life by a star-studded cast of voice actors.
The popularity of the live shows and events—and the energy they bring—is truly amazing.
Even people who aren’t into rap can get into it easily, and once you listen, you’ll find yourself thinking, “I get it—that’s cool.” Be sure to watch and listen along with the characters!
366 daysHY

From the very first piano intro, people can’t stop their tears—one of HY’s greatest of all time.
Vocalist Izumi Nakasone’s powerful yet heartrending voice is sure to grip your heart.
Be sure to pay attention to the lyrics, too, which portray a bittersweet yet straightforward kind of love.
Promise of SunflowersHata Motohiro

When I listen to this song, it really makes me realize how important friendship is.
There are kinds of friendships you can only form at this time in your life, so I hope everyone finds at least one close friend.
It’s a song that sinks into your heart and makes you want to cherish the people around you.


