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

One choiceHinatazaka46

Hinatazaka46 'One choice'

Hinatazaka46, an idol group that was active under the name Keyakizaka46 until 2019, features members who shine in a variety of fields beyond group activities.

Their 9th single, “One choice,” is the first single title track with Akari Nibu as center, and it also serves as the last single for Yuka Kageyama, who announced her graduation in 2023.

The exhilarating, strings-forward sound, paired with the airy feel of the lyrics, lifts your spirits.

It’s a classic idol song whose cute vocals and catchy melody linger in your ears.

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Hoshino Takashi

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coelacanthHinatazaka46

Hinatazaka46 'Coelacanth'

Hinatazaka46, an idol group that’s hugely active on TV, is a familiar favorite for teens and people in their early twenties.

Their new song, “Coelacanth,” has a classic idol-pop feel: the A verse, B verse, and chorus are all arranged with clean, unadorned tones.

The track alone is more than impressive, but since they’re an idol group, be sure to check out the music video as well.

Many people are bound to be captivated by their pure, beautiful looks and their performance!

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My friend, it’s the first star.Hinatazaka46

Hinatazaka46 'My friends, you are the first star.'

Hinatazaka46 is an idol group whose members are active not only in music but also in variety shows, quiz shows, game shows, and more.

The coupling track “Tomo yo Ichibanboshi da,” included on the regular edition of their 9th single “One choice,” is a number that focuses on Yuka Kageyama, whose graduation was announced for 2023.

The lyrics tell a story of vowing to meet again at the end of the paths each will follow, a theme that will likely remind many listeners of their own school days.

It’s an emotional pop tune with a refreshing melody and a pleasant ensemble.

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Hoshino Takashi

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Love has quick feet to run away.Hinatazaka46

Hinatazaka46 'Love Has Swift Feet to Run Away'

Hinatazaka46 is one of Japan’s leading idol groups.

With their unique, friendly personalities as their strength, they’ve continued to release hit songs one after another.

“Koi wa Nigiaashi ga Hayai” is their latest track.

While many recent idol releases lean toward quirky concepts or experimental sounds, this song is crafted as a classic, straight-down-the-middle idol tune.

Its clean, accessible melody makes it a great recommendation for anyone just starting to explore idol music.

Be sure to check it out.

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Ryo

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demigod-chanHoshiguma Minami Miko

Hoshikuma Minami - Silla DARKPOP (Official Music Video)

Don’t you ever feel like listening to a song unlike anything you’ve heard before? That’s why I want to introduce “Silla DARKPOP.” It’s a track released by Minami Hoshiguma from the music group Wagamama Rakia, and she also wrote the lyrics and composed it.

The standout feature of this piece is its lyrics, which are sung in a “language that doesn’t exist in this world.” It sounds like Japanese and English yet like neither, with a peculiar cadence that becomes irresistibly catchy.

If you check the subtitles in the music video, you’ll indeed see a language you’ve never encountered before.

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Destructive RomanceToukyou Gegegay

Tokyo Gegegay – Destructive Romance (Performance Video)

Tokyo Gegegay is an entertainment project led by MIKEY, a multi-artist.

The title track of their first album since becoming a solo project in 2022, “Hakai Romance,” drew attention for featuring singer-songwriter Rei on guitar.

Its cool, energetic sound has an irresistible groove that makes your body sway without thinking.

It’s a stylish dance tune you’ll want to listen to while paying attention to the world-class dance performance.

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Hoshino Takashi

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Beyond the goodbyeMatsushita Kohei

Kohei Matsushita – Beyond Goodbye [Official Audio]

Drawing on his experience in oil painting and dance, Kohei Matsushita also has a background as a painting singer-songwriter.

Sayonara no Mukou ni, released ahead of his 3rd single Nonfiction, is a song written for NHK’s Minna no Uta.

Its lyrics, which depict the farewells we encounter many times in life, still convey a message of moving forward into the future.

With a gentle vocal over a piano-featured ensemble, it’s an emotional pop tune that resonates in the heart.

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Hoshino Takashi

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