Recommended for high school students! Stylish J‑pop and songs by trending popular artists

I don’t need it.NEW!Sakanakushon

I don't need it.

This rock number features lyrics that reveal true feelings at odds with the words themselves, piercing the heart over a danceable beat.

Created by Sakanaction, it will be released digitally in February 2026.

It was written as the theme song for the drama “Kochira Yobi Jieieiyu Ho?!” Ichiro Yamaguchi, the band’s vocalist, produced it in response to a request from Koji Kato, a senior from his hometown.

Even while rejecting, you can’t help but want it… Many people will probably relate to that kind of contradictory emotion.

It’s perfect as late-night driving BGM.

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.

TOGE TOGENEW!MON7A

【MON7A】「TOGE TOGE」（Music Video）

Singer-songwriter MON7A, currently a high school student, has cultivated a unique fan culture through social media and enjoys overwhelming support from younger audiences.

After his 2025 digital release “Oyasumi Taxi” became a huge hit on TikTok, he made a much-anticipated major debut with the track “TOGE TOGE.” Released in January 2026, this song is a high-velocity number that fuses nostalgic 8-bit game sounds with a rock-driven beat.

Its lyrics portray the impulse to act prickly toward others as a way to avoid getting hurt, along with a longing for the human “voice” that can’t be satisfied through purely digital exchanges—sentiments that are likely to resonate deeply with listeners living in the present day.

It’s a song that offers comfort to anyone struggling with relationships in our online society.

chameleonKing Gnu

King Gnu – Chameleon

King Gnu, who lead the J-pop scene with each member’s outstanding musicianship and wide-ranging musicality.

Although they’re beloved even by listeners who don’t usually listen to rock, this work is a bittersweet yet beautiful ballad written as the theme song for the drama “Don’t Call It Mystery” starring Masaki Suda.

The song portrays the contrast between the “true self” everyone has and the “face we show others,” as well as the inner conflicts hidden deep in the heart, making you feel as if you’re facing your own feelings as you listen.

Released as a single in March 2022, it has been loved for a long time, surpassing 300 million streams.

It might be the perfect track to listen to on the train to school while lost in thought.

Burning Friday NightLucky Kilimanjaro

Burning Friday Night

Lucky Kilimanjaro, whose theme is “making every day around the world dance,” is a hot topic even among high school students! Their electro dance sound is popular for stylishly coloring everyday life.

This track is beloved as one of their signature songs, packed with the excitement of a Friday night when the long-awaited weekend begins.

The sparkling synths and buoyant dance beats make your body move naturally just by listening! Although this piece was included on their mini-album FULLCOLOR, released in July 2015, it spread in recent years alongside dance videos on social media, so many people may have discovered it there.

Put it on when you want to hype things up with friends or kick off the weekend on a high note, and you’re guaranteed an amazing day!

FloriginalMrs. GREEN APPLE

Mrs. GREEN APPLE “Floriginal” Official Music Video

It’s a song that offers a stylish, introspective charm, distinctly different from Mrs.

GREEN APPLE’s colorful and pop image.

The minimal, pleasant beat makes you feel as if you’re strolling somewhere.

The lyrics convey a delicate, somewhat philosophical sense—wishes to be cherished and a gentle closeness to anxieties carried alone.

Released in November 2022 as part of the single “Soranji,” this track emerged from a unique collaboration project called “PARFA TUNE,” which pairs perfume with music.

It’s a number with a mysterious allure that you can listen to as if you were wearing a scent.

Perfect for when you want to feel a bit grown-up—on the train to school or at a café after classes.

Bedroom TalkOfisharu Higedan Dism

Official HIGE DANDism – Bedroom Talk [Official Lyric Video]

This track, co-arranged with mabanua, is perfect for late-night vibes.

It’s included on the album “Editorial,” released in August 2021, and was written and composed by guitarist Daisuke Ozasa.

For Official HIGE DANDism, it’s a slightly unusual but pleasantly neo-soul-tinged number.

Its laid-back beat and mellow melody feel like they gently wrap away the fatigue of the day.

The song depicts the importance of stepping away from social media and outside voices to face your own heart on a quiet night, or to have an honest conversation with someone you care about.

It’s recommended for when you want to relax in your room after studying, or spend a peaceful moment in a café.

A stylish, warm song that softly stays by your side.