Classic and popular songs recommended for high school girls

Try EverythingDream Ami

Dream Ami / Try Everything (Dream Ami version)

It’s a song I personally love, and it’s the theme song from the Disney animated film Zootopia.

It’s a really great track that, strangely enough, gives you energy when you listen to it.

I hope those who haven’t heard it yet will give it a listen.

The very cute vocals will make your heart skip a beat.

A Bouquet for YouUtada Hikaru

Hikaru Utada – A Bouquet for You

It’s a somewhat serious, mature masterpiece.

It’s the kind of moving song that really makes you think, “As expected of Hikaru Utada.” For people who usually find it hard to say thank you—who get shy and embarrassed—I hope listening to this song helps you convey your feelings honestly.

It’s a song I’d like to send to a friend or a teacher who’s helped me.

I can’t forget it.Sakanakushon

Sakanaction / Wasurerarenai no -Music Video-

Sakanaction is supported by a wide range of generations, regardless of gender or age.

This song is the band’s 13th single, released in 2019, but it was surprisingly put out as an 8 cm single—something high school girls likely wouldn’t be familiar with.

The track has a somewhat retro, nostalgic feel, and the music video is made to match, with an old-fashioned look.

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cherry (sweet cherry; cherry fruit)Otsuka Ai

Ai Otsuka / Sakuranbo (Short Ver.)

This is a major hit by Ai Otsuka, an artist widely admired by women for her solid vocal ability that shines from ballads to up-tempo numbers.

With cute lyrics likening two people in love to neighboring cherries, the song has remained a karaoke staple ever since its 2003 release.

We againSG

We Again (Wind Ensemble ver.) – SG (Official Behind-the-Scenes Music Video)

This work by SG has gained support as an encouraging song that resonates deeply during graduations and farewells.

Its gentle melody, which accompanies young people as they overcome partings and take new steps forward, and its lyrics filled with hope for reunion are especially appealing.

Released in April 2021, it has become a popular track with a cumulative 150 million streams.

Starting in November 2024, it has also been featured in Calorie Mate’s exam-season support commercial, and a concert band version by the Hanazono Tokuei High School Wind Ensemble has been making waves.

It’s a heartwarming song for farewells, graduation ceremonies, and moments when you long to see someone special again.

It’s a recommended track for times when you want to cherish your memories while looking ahead and doing your best.

BEST FRIENDSMAP

BEST FRIEND

It makes you feel as if SMAP were still around.

It’s a friendship song by SMAP.

It’s a really good track, and I think the lyrics and music are perfect for people right in the middle of their youth.

It’s also a number that many people sing as a karaoke standard.

Blue JeansHANA

HANA / Blue Jeans -Music Video-

It’s a mid-tempo ballad that sings of the bittersweetness of being in love and the down-to-earth longing to see the person you like.

The lyrics cleverly and stylishly overlay complicated feelings of love onto worn-in jeans and sneakers.

It portrays the emotions of nights when you feel insecure and lack confidence—something many high school students will surely relate to.

The song is by HANA, a girl group born from an audition program, and it was released as their second single in July 2025.

Their debut track, ROSE, even hit No.

1 on the Billboard JAPAN HOT 100, showing no signs of their momentum slowing down.

This release also features a collaboration with the casual brand DIESEL, and its visuals drew considerable attention.

It’s the kind of song you’ll want to listen to on your way to school or on nights when you’re feeling a bit sentimental.