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

I am in love with you now.Adachi Kana

Kana Adachi “I Am in Love with You Right Now” (Special Edition)

Kana Adachi, who won the grand prize at the LINE Audition in 2014, released “I’m in Love with You Right Now,” a song that at first seems like a relaxed ballad but shifts into an energetic, fast-paced rhythm, capturing the excitement of love and the spirit of youth.

It has gained popularity especially among teens.

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parallel linesSayuri

Sanketsu Shoujo Sayuri 'Parallel Lines' MV (Short ver) Anime 'Scum's Wish' Ending Theme

This is a song by Sayuri, the singer-songwriter also known as the “oxygen-deficient girl.” It was released in 2017 as her fifth single.

It serves as the ending theme for the anime/drama Scum’s Wish.

The arrangement builds up toward the chorus, and listening to it really lifts your spirits.

It may sound like classic guitar rock, but you can sense creative touches in the details that keep it from ever feeling stale.

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Daichi Miura / (RE)PLAY -Music Video- from “BEST” (on sale 2018/3/7) (short ver.)

This is a famous song by Daichi Miura, who has rapidly gained popularity across generations thanks to his top-tier vocal ability and jaw-dropping dance skills.

His cool style is especially popular among high school students, and his sharp dancing and vocals are sure to captivate any listener.

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96 Neko 'Lies' Spark'

96neko is a female singer active in the “Utattemita” (I tried singing) scene on the video-sharing site Niconico.

She uses a wide range of vocal styles—from sultry, feminine tones to boyish voices—to bring songs to life.

Uso no Hibana was chosen as the opening theme for the Fuji TV anime Scum’s Wish.

It’s an upbeat, fast-paced track that sings of the fragile love of high school students.

lilacMrs. GREEN APPLE

Mrs. GREEN APPLE “Lilac” Official Music Video

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GREEN APPLE has delivered a gem of a song that beautifully captures both the brilliance and the fragility of youth.

It delicately portrays the feelings of trying to embrace everyday anxieties, inner conflicts, and the pains of growth as cherished memories.

The song was also chosen as the opening theme for the anime “Oblivion Battery” and won the 66th Japan Record Awards in December 2024, marking an unprecedented achievement of back-to-back wins for the band.

This heartwarming track offers empathy and encouragement to middle school students grappling with the uniquely turbulent emotions of adolescence and feelings of self-doubt.

It will surely stay close to your heart and give you the courage to look ahead.

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Run, SAKAMOTO / Vaundy: SAKAMOTO DAYS with Vaundy

This is a masterful work by Vaundy, written specifically as the opening theme for a popular anime! The energetic melody generated by its heavy bassline and sharp guitar sound will set your heart racing.

Recorded in London, UK, this piece brings new musical challenges to life through collaboration with overseas staff.

Chosen as the opening theme for the TV anime “SAKAMOTO DAYS,” airing from January 2025, it brilliantly captures the protagonist’s overwhelming strength and determination to protect his family.

It’s the perfect anthem not only for anime fans, but also for anyone who needs courage and a boost in their daily life!

Moving point PSuiyōbi no Campanella

Wednesday Campanella “Moving Point P” Lyric Video

Wednesday Campanella’s new song, which portrays the world of mathematics from a unique angle, vividly expresses the choices and changes we face in life.

By paralleling the movement of a point on a line from our textbooks with our own lives, it gently asks us about the importance of living true to ourselves.

The electro-pop sound blends beautifully with Shiina’s translucent vocals, creating a track that gives you the strength to look forward.

Released in December 2024 as the theme song for episode 7 of the Amazon Original drama “OSHI NO KO,” it’s a song I recommend not only to middle schoolers working hard at their studies and club activities, but also to anyone who needs encouragement when they’re struggling or feeling unsure.