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

IvyAmatsuki

Ivy / Amatsuki [Original]

Amatsuki, whose boyish singing voice has captivated listeners, shines once again in “Ivy.” Above all, his expressive power is outstanding.

The way he gradually shifts into a higher gear toward the chorus is exhilarating, and the lingering freshness of the sound feels wonderful.

It’s the perfect soundtrack to youth.

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Ai’s ScenarioCHiCO with HoneyWorks

Ai no Scenario / CHiCO with HoneyWorks

This is a love song with a strikingly beautiful melody that starts in a high tone.

It was used as the opening theme for the anime “Magic Kaito,” and, together with its comic, picture-story-style music video, it became a hit among younger audiences.

The lyrics sing of a fated bond between two people who remain connected across time.

It’s okayberii guddoman

Daijoubu

This is a number by Berry Goodman, who sang the “power song” used as a walk-up tune by many professional baseball players, including Kenta Maeda and T-Okada.

It became a hot topic after being aired on NHK’s Minna no Uta.

The song carries the message of living true to yourself—being yourself—even while holding onto worries and anxieties you can’t tell anyone about.

It’s the kind of anthem that surely resonates with high school students at an age full of concerns.

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SAKI

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international studentMONKEY MAJIK × Okazaki Taiiku

MONKEY MAJIK × Okazaki Taiiku / Exchange Student

This is a collaborative song by MONKEY MAJIK, a four-piece band based in Miyagi Prefecture, and Okazaki Taiiku, a singer-songwriter from Kyoto.

It’s included on the 2019 compilation album “COLLABORATED.” The lyrics are fun because they’re made up of words that sound like both English and Japanese.

The song has a very funky vibe.

Not sure why, but the music video also makes you laugh.

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Araki Jakkan

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Because you are hereUru

[Official] Uru “Because You Are Here” — Theme Song for TBS Sunday Theater ‘Ship of Theseus’

If you watched the drama “Theseus no Fune” (Theseus’ Ship), you’ll know the theme song “Anata ga Iru Koto de.” It’s a track by singer-songwriter Uru, whose delicate and beautiful vocals are captivating, released in 2020.

The song was written specifically for the drama.

Its lyrics express a pure resolve: because you were there, I became strong; now I want to protect you—and it’s deeply moving.

The gently poignant piano and the strings also resonate with the heart.

Many high school girls say they often sing it at karaoke.

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Araki Jakkan

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E.G. summer RIDERE-girls

E-girls / E.G. summer RIDER

E-girls is a Japanese dance and vocal group, and “E.G.

summer RIDER” is their 16th single.

It’s a very pop, summer-evoking track whose upbeat groove and refreshing music video are a perfect match for the summer heat and dancing!

avocadoyonige

yonige - Avocado - [Official Video]

Since their major-label debut, opportunities to hear them on TV and elsewhere have increased all at once.

I think there are many fans of yonige who sing lyrics that only girls could write, in words that only girls could sing.

When you go to their shows, lots of young girls and boys are having a great time, so please give them a listen at least once.