[A must-listen for high school students!!] A roundup of standout tracks from trending artists
“I wonder what kind of songs everyone is listening to?” “I want to expand my karaoke repertoire.”
For high schoolers like you, here are popular tracks from trending artists!
These days, there are amazing artists popping up one after another—appearing on major year-end music shows right after debut, and racking up hundreds of millions of views every time they release a new song.
It would be a waste not to know about them!
We’ve gathered popular new releases, buzzworthy tracks, and timeless classics—give them a listen.
You’re sure to find a song you’ll love!
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[A Must-Listen for High School Students!!] Highlights of Trending Artists’ Notable Tracks (281–290)
Blue HabitatKitanitatsuya
Tatsuya Kitani is a singer-songwriter who also plays bass for ajou no hana and is known as a supporting member of Yorushika since its formation.
The title track of his third EP, “Ao no Sumika,” was selected as the opening theme for the TV anime Jujutsu Kaisen: Hidden Inventory / Premature Death.
Its piercing high-toned vocals and memorable melody perfectly set the tone for the start of an anime episode.
With a powerful ensemble that cranks up the excitement, it’s a rock tune you won’t want to miss.
Masquerade ParadeKujira Yoru no Machi
A track chosen as the ending theme for the horror anime Yamishibai: Japanese Ghost Stories Season 11.
The band Kujira Yoru no Machi, who champion themselves as a “band that creates fantasy,” released it in July 2023.
The development—from a glittering, stylish opening into an increasingly powerful and intense band ensemble—feels fresh and absorbing.
If you enjoy dark-fantasy worlds, be sure to give it a close listen.
The moments where it shifts into triple meter are captivating, and with touches of madness in its expression, it truly embodies its title.
EncoreSasanomarii
Singer-songwriter Sasanomaly, who began making music as a Vocaloid producer under the name Nekobolo and made his major debut in 2016.
His 13th digital-only single, “Encore,” chosen as the theme song for the animated short iichiko story ep.3: The Shapes and Whereabouts of Three Sounds, features a strikingly deep ensemble built around piano and strings.
Its lyrics, which draw attention to the important things we tend to overlook in everyday life, will likely prompt many listeners to reflect on themselves and take a fresh look around.
A heartwarming number with a pleasantly floating melody.
[A Must-Listen for High Schoolers!!] A Roundup of Highlight Tracks from Trending Artists (291–300)
All the nameless thingsTogenashi Togeari
Togenashi Togeari is a rock band formed through auditions.
Their debut single, “Nameless, Everything,” used as the theme song for the anime Girls Band Cry, kicks off with an impactful opening and a cool rock sound that really amps you up.
The ensemble, woven with high-level musicianship, has a charm that’s sure to impress longtime rock fans.
It’s a cool rock tune that makes it impossible not to look forward to the band’s future.
escape (feat. Kankan)Natsunose
Escape, produced by Natsunose, who rose to prominence after a song posted on YouTube drew attention.
The vocals are by singer Kankan, and it’s a sentimental track that portrays moments when feelings of love for someone special overflow.
Her crystal-clear singing etched into the rhythmic track is striking, with a voice that conveys a love that doesn’t fade with time.
Set against an urban-tinged beat, this number captures the fleeting moments when night turns into morning.
Take care and have a good day!Higuchi Ai
Singer-songwriter Ai Higuchi grew up surrounded by a wide range of instruments from an early age, including piano, violin, choir, voice, drums, and guitar.
Her digital-only single “Itterasshai,” released on November 5, 2023, was written as the ending theme for the TV anime Attack on Titan The Final Season Part 4 (Conclusion, Part 2).
Its lyrics, which both pray for peace and gently give a push forward, are sure to stir the heart.
A sentimental number, it lingers with its ethereal sound and lyrical melody.
Vending Machine LoveHiguchi Ai
Singer-songwriter Ai Higuchi’s bittersweet love song “Jihanki no Koi” (“Vending Machine Love”) brims with aching emotions.
Released as the second installment of Higuchi’s “Love Song Trilogy,” it was written as the theme song for the film “Can You Buy That Love from a Vending Machine?” Haven’t we all experienced those one-sided feelings—riding an emotional roller coaster over the other person’s smallest gestures or words, wondering what they really think of us? It’s a refreshing track that captures the mix of joy and chest-tightening pain with a delicate touch.
