[A must-listen for high school students!!] A roundup of standout tracks from trending artists

You and the summer music festivalSHISHAMO

SHISHAMO “You and the Summer Festival”

This is a song by SHISHAMO, a popular girls’ band from Kanagawa.

The song is about going to a summer music festival with someone you’re interested in.

The down-to-earth lyrics are relatable and make you want to go to a summer fest with the person you like! The refreshing melody and cute vocals are the best.

Sunny dropNovelbright

Novelbright – Sunny drop [Official Music Video]

Novelbright’s street performances went viral on social media, catapulting them into the ranks of popular bands overnight.

While they generated buzz through meticulous self-promotion, their popularity ultimately stems from their musical appeal.

Above all, vocalist Yudai Takenaka’s voice is absolutely overwhelming! This track starts with the chorus, and the melody makes extensive use of very high tones, allowing you to fully appreciate his vocal prowess right from the beginning.

It’s a refreshing, crisp, and thoroughly pleasant song to listen to—highly recommended.

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Hane Keisuke

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Voice of the Seaurashima tarou

"The Voice of the Sea" Full ver. / Urashima Taro (Kenta Kiritani) [Official]

“Umi no Koe” by Kenta Kiritani.

This song became a hot topic thanks to a commercial and is now a well-known classic.

It’s a ballad, but since so many people—young and old—know it, I think everyone can sing along and have a great time with it.

Just a Kiss feat. AimyonSuda Masaki

Masaki Suda “Just a Kiss feat. Aimyon”

A ballad number created by the hugely popular Masaki Suda and Aimyon among junior high and high school students! It’s included on Masaki Suda’s second solo album, “LOVE.” Aimyon quickly put the song together based on Suda’s experiences with love and his stories about relationships.

It’s a track that lets you fully feel both Suda’s experience as an actor and Aimyon’s solid musical prowess within her unique worldview—showcasing the talents of both artists to the fullest.

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SAKI

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LOVE SONGSEKAI NO OWARI

SEKAI NO OWARI「LOVE SONG」

A sound that conveys a somewhat dark worldview, and philosophical lyrics that reflect on what life is and what it means to be an adult.

It’s a track by the four-piece band SEKAI NO OWARI, included on their fourth album “Eye,” released in 2019.

It makes you feel as if your inner thoughts are being seen through.

The music video’s dark atmosphere is really cool.

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Araki Jakkan

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GongWANIMA

Gong

This is the theme song for the film ONE PIECE STAMPEDE, which was produced to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the anime adaptation of the hugely popular manga ONE PIECE.

In creating this track, all the members reportedly reread the entire original series from start to finish, in addition to the script.

As a long-awaited tie-in with ONE PIECE, the song is quintessentially WANIMA—fiery and uplifting—and it feels like it cheers on not only Luffy and his crew but everyone who listens.

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SAKI

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CQCQKamisama, boku wa kizuite shimatta

God, I Have Found Out – CQCQ

This is the major-label debut single by the band “Kamisama, Boku wa Kizuite Shimatta,” whose members’ profiles have not been revealed and who appear masked in their music videos.

It serves as the theme song for the TBS drama series “Anata no Koto wa Sorehodo,” based on Aya Ikuemi’s manga.

The track is a mysterious, up-tempo song that evokes an adult, dangerous love story.