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

Phantom JokeUNISON SQUARE GARDEN

UNISON SQUARE GARDEN “Phantom Joke” short ver.

UNISON SQUARE GARDEN is a band that represents Japanese rock, having gained popularity primarily through tie-ins with popular TV anime.

Their 2019 release “Phantom Joke” serves as the opening theme for the TV anime “Fate/Grand Order – Absolute Demonic Front: Babylonia.” Immerse yourself in their signature guitar-driven rock sound.

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Saitō Ayumu

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On nights when I’m too lonely to sleepAimer

Aimer 'On Nights When I’m Too Lonely to Sleep'

A signature song by the artist Aimer, beloved by music fans for her uniquely unforgettable voice and lyrics that irresistibly stir the emotions.

It’s a classic that straightforwardly captures the universally relatable memories and feelings of lying awake, thinking about someone precious.

Maidens.CHiCO with HoneyWorks

Maidens, oh you maidens. / CHiCO with HoneyWorks

CHiCO with HoneyWorks began as a music unit from Nico Nico Douga and have since made their major-label debut.

Their 2019 release “Otome-domo yo” became popular among high school students, partly because it was the opening theme for the TV anime “O Maidens in Your Savage Season.” Its appeal lies in its catchy sound and melody that seem mindful of J-pop traditions.

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Saitō Ayumu

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Until the gobies dash to their endzutto mayonaka de ii no ni.

ZUTOMAYO “To the End Where the Gobies Race” MV

The music unit Zutto Mayonaka de Iinoni, affectionately known as “Zutomayo,” gained popularity among high school students as a music unit that mainly operates online.

Their 2019 release, “Haze Haseru Hateru made,” despite its pun-like title at first glance, features an exceptionally cool sound that’s highly appealing.

The touches of rap-like melody here and there feel refreshingly new.

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MomotaroSuiyōbi no Campanella

Wednesday Campanella 'Momotaro'

A pop-style rap song: Grandpa heads to the mountains to cut brush, Grandma goes to the river to do laundry, and I hole up at home playing video games—think a world of Famicom, PC Engine, Mega Drive, and 16-shot button mashing, where we gather a party to go slay demons.

Deeper DeeperONE OK ROCK

ONE OK ROCK – Deeper Deeper [Official Music Video]

ONE OK ROCK is popular not only in Japan but also overseas, and it seems this song was the trigger that made them famous.

Taka’s high-tone vocals, which stand shoulder to shoulder with the band’s strong musicianship, are absolutely addictive.

By the way, before forming this band, Taka was a member of NEWS, an idol group under Johnny & Associates.

It’s not me unless it’s meGesu no Kiwami Otome.

Gesu no Kiwami Otome “Watashi Igai Watashi Janai no”

This is a famous song by Gesu no Kiwami Otome that became a major topic due to reports of an affair involving Becky.

Although the scandal drew attention, their surge in popularity seems to prove that their talent is genuine, and it appears to be especially booming among high school students.