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[For Junior High School Girls] Popular Latest Songs: A Collection of Timeless Tracks You'll Want to Keep Listening To

Deputy Editor of RAG MUSICsasashina
Deputy Editor of RAG MUSIC. JFC-certified fact-checker. I’m Sasashina, a mom currently raising an elementary schooler and a preschooler. During my student years at Kyoto College of Science and Technology, I studied a wide range of fields including sound, lighting, and video technology, building a foundation in comprehensive stage production and creative expression. After graduation, I joined a music production company, where I still work, consistently building experience in production and engaging in a variety of music-centered tasks. Currently, I mainly handle articles for children, drawing on what I’ve learned about parenting and what I feel and discover through daily interactions with my kids. I hope my work can be of help to you, even in a small way!
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I’ve been playing the Electone since I was six, mainly performing Disney music, anime songs, and music from dramas and films. I post performance videos on YouTube and social media, and I also give concerts. Building on my Electone experience, I took up synthesizer and piano during my student years and performed at school-sponsored events. As a writer, I’ve covered not only music-related topics but a wide range of genres, so I hope to draw on my experience to deliver articles that make readers think, “I want to try that!” or “I want to listen to that!”

Today’s junior high school girls are a generation that has had smartphones and YouTube within reach since the day they were born.

Let me introduce some popular tracks among these trend-savvy girls who effortlessly navigate such tools.

Some are songs you often hear on TV, others took off through subscription music services like radio and Apple Music, and of course there are tracks that went viral on social media—now indispensable in this era.

Here’s a lineup that lets you grasp what’s hot at a glance!

[Junior High School Girls] Popular Latest Songs: A Collection of Timeless Tracks You’ll Want to Keep Listening To (21–30)

YELLOWKamiyama Yagi

Yoh Kamiyama – YELLOW [Music Video] / Yoh Kamiyama – YELLOW

YELLOWKamiyama Yagi

“Kamiyama Yoh” is read as Kamiyama Yō.

He’s a musician who started out as a so-called Vocaloid producer, deftly manipulating VOCALOID.

His total views on YouTube are incredible! The lyrics of this song also have a unique world to them.

It’s as if he’s hurling an unquenchable energy into the word “YELLOW.” Even the nonchalant way he sings the chorus ends up sounding cool in its own right.

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Indigo squaredYorushika

Yorushika – Blue Squared (Music Video)

Indigo squaredYorushika

They’re a rock duo consisting of n-buna and suis.

They debuted in 2019, and I remember hearing “Ai Nijou” quite often.

The lyrics describe the disappointment and sense of loss that come with growing up, yet there’s no darkness there.

It even feels refreshing, which makes me think music is truly fascinating.

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[Junior High School Girls] Popular Latest Songs: A Collection of Timeless Tracks (31–40)

whiteoutreGretGirl

reGretGirl "Whiteout" Official Music Video

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A three-piece rock band formed in Osaka.

Every song has a catchy melody.

This track, “Whiteout,” rides a driving beat to sing about the bittersweet feelings left unspoken.

Comparing a relationship with a girlfriend that’s gradually becoming harder to see to a whiteout…

it’s electrifying!

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Marigoldaimyon

Aimyon – Marigold [OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO]

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When it comes to Aimyon’s biggest hit and signature song, isn’t it “Marigold”? That husky voice that sticks in your head after just one listen feels so pleasant.

The bittersweet lyrics about love tug at your heartstrings, too.

I imagine many girls especially relate to these lyrics.

It’s a song you’ll want to listen to when you’re in love.

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Make you happyNiziU

NiziU 『Make you happy』 M/V

Make you happyNiziU

How about a cute, danceable number? It’s a song by the girls’ performance group NiziU, released in 2020 as their debut single.

Just like the title suggests, it’s a love song that makes you feel happy when you listen, with lyrics expressing unwavering feelings for a beloved “you.” It’s so adorable it’ll make you grin.

I also recommend the music video, where you can see the members’ sharp choreography.

It’s a work where you can enjoy the music, the visuals—everything!

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Song of PointillismMrs. GREEN APPLE feat. Inoue Sonoko

Inoue Sonoko “Tenbyō no Uta” (Solo ver.) Music Video

Song of PointillismMrs. GREEN APPLE feat. Inoue Sonoko

A collaboration song by the popular rock band Mrs.

GREEN APPLE and singer-songwriter Sonoko Inoue! It appears as a B-side on Mrs.

GREEN APPLE’s single “Ao to Natsu,” and Inoue’s solo version is included on her album “Shiro to Iroiro.” With lyrics set against the story of the film “AONATSU: 30 Days With You,” the earnest vocals are gently wrapped in the warm sound of the piano.

A beautiful summer ballad that may bring you to tears before you know it.

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FLASHPerfume

[Official Music Video] Perfume 「FLASH」

FLASHPerfume

Many of Perfume’s songs are written by Yasutaka Nakata, and I’m always amazed, wondering just how many tricks he has up his sleeve.

This track places more emphasis on the “vocal” aspect than usual.

Using battle as a motif, it expresses something like a fleeting moment of brilliance.

The music video, inspired by karate and aikido, also became a hot topic.

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