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

KanadeSukima Suichi

Sukima Switch – “Kanade” Music Video : SUKIMASWITCH / KANADE Music Video

A hit ballad about spending time with the one you love.

It remains enduringly popular in men’s karaoke rankings.

It’s a song that reminds you to cherish the time you walk together and the process of growing up side by side—gently awakening those tender feelings.

Happy Endingback number

back number – “Happy End” Music Video

This song is also the theme for the film “My Tomorrow, Your Yesterday.” You definitely want to keep up with the theme songs of buzzworthy movies, right? back number has many tracks that are especially popular among young people, and this one is a characteristically bittersweet back number song.

Be sure to learn it and try singing it with your friends.

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migratory bird[Alexandros]

[Alexandros] – Wataridori (MV)

It’s a song that ranks high on karaoke charts.

Even when I go to karaoke with my nephew and niece who are in high school, it’s one we always sing, so I think the artist is still very popular.

It’s also used in commercials, and once you hear it, it sticks in your head.

Dragon NightSEKAI NO OWARI

SEKAI NO OWARI – Dragon Night

The music video also became a hot topic, and the song sparked a huge boom.

It features SEKAI NO OWARI’s signature pop, catchy melody that really sticks with you.

In the English-lyrics version of the music video, they deliver the song’s message not only within Japan but to the world.

Ghost of the SeaYonezu Kenshi

Kenshi Yonezu – Spirits of the Sea

If you’re going to talk about the music high school students are listening to, you absolutely can’t ignore Kenshi Yonezu.

His 2019 release “Umi no Yuurei” (Spirits of the Sea) became popular among high schoolers as soon as its music video dropped on YouTube.

True to its title featuring “ghosts,” its slightly eerie sound and nostalgic atmosphere are part of its appeal.

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Saitō Ayumu

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Yes we areSandaime Jē Sōru Burazāzu fromu Eguzairu Toraibu

Sandaime J SOUL BROTHERS from EXILE TRIBE / Yes we are

There must be many high school boys who want to be like them.

This is a song by the dance-vocal group Sandaime J SOUL BROTHERS from EXILE TRIBE.

It was released in 2019 as their 23rd single.

It sings about hope for the future.

It’s an upbeat dance tune.

With a four-on-the-floor rhythm, it’s easy to groove to.

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Araki Jakkan

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Teenager ForeverKing Gnu

King Gnu – Teenager Forever

Even the title itself seems to convey how popular it is among high school students.

It’s a work by King Gnu, the crossover band also known for songs like “Hakujitsu.” Since it was used in a TV commercial for wireless headphones, many people have probably heard it.

The lyrics carry a powerful message: let’s stay young forever! It’s stylish yet catchy, deep yet easy to listen to.

It’s supported by high schoolers who’ve been won over by that kind of contrast.

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