A roundup of youth-themed songs recommended for high school students

Gun partsPEOPLE 1

PEOPLE 1 “Gun Parts” (Official Video)

PEOPLE 1 is a three-piece band formed in 2019 that’s especially popular among younger generations.

Their track “Gun Parts” is their ninth digital-only single, released in 2022, and it was also used as the 2022 CM song for Mode Gakuen.

The band is known for songs with an “addictive” quality, and this one is no exception—it sticks in your head after a single listen and makes you want to hit repeat.

For high school students, it’s the kind of song that might clear away the daily haze of worries, whether it’s studying or relationships.

Try blasting it when you’re feeling that way.

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Little Glee Monster “Ashiato” Music Video

This song, performed by the vocal group Little Glee Monster, was selected as the compulsory piece for the junior high division of the 2020 NHK All-Japan School Music Competition.

The powerful singing of each member set against a piano‑featured accompaniment leaves a strong impression.

The lyrics depict the struggles that students and other young people are likely to face, along with their hopes and anxieties about the future.

The encouraging, forward-looking words are sure to sweep away any worries you may have! The image of pushing forward while struggling is the very essence of youth.

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Savoring youthIkuta Rira feat. ano

Lilas Ikuta feat. ano “Seishun Ouka” Official Music Video

A song has been born that portrays the syrupy monotony of everyday life while showing how those very days will one day shine as treasured memories.

The warm voices of Lila Ikuta and ano ride the melody and quietly resonate.

Pure bewilderment at changes in the world and our surroundings, along with a strong resolve to overcome them together with someone dear, gently seep into the heart alongside the tender tune.

Released in March 2024 as the theme song for the latter chapter of the film Dead Dead Demon’s Dededede Destruction, the work also drew attention for the two artists’ performances as voice actors.

It is a heartwarming piece that embraces those who cherish the small joys hidden in a student’s daily life, the casual conversations with friends, and those who strive to face forward without fearing change.

SeventeenKamiyama Yagi

Yoh Kamiyama – Seventeen [Lyric Video] / Yoh Kamiyama – Seventeen

This is a song packed with the unique restlessness of adolescence, a spirit of rebellion, and an impulse to leap into the outside world.

You’ll be captivated by the sound where driving guitars and buoyant grooves overlap.

It links with the fragile yet powerful lyrical worldview crafted by Yoh Kamiyama, creating a thrilling atmosphere.

Released in March 2022 and included on the album “CLOSET,” which came out in April of the same year, this track later received a remix version that gained attention when it was used as a campaign song in a collaboration project with Sony’s Xperia.

It’s sure to give you strength when you need a boost or before an important challenge.

Youth and a momentmakaroni enpitsu

Macaroni Enpitsu “Youth and a Moment” MV

This is a moving song that captures a single, poignant moment of youth that resonates with high school students.

It finds light in the monotony of everyday life and carries a message to cherish each fleeting moment that leads into the future.

Macaroni Enpitsu’s delicate vocals and emotional sound gently embrace the feelings of young people.

Released as a digital single in March 2019, the track was later included on the album “season,” released in September of the same year.

It was also written for a McDonald’s commercial, and the music video featuring actress Nana Mori drew significant attention.

The song was used as the opening theme for the TV Tokyo drama “Ano Ko no Yume wo Mitandesu.” For those feeling bored or lost, and for students in the midst of their youth, this is a song that inspires you to treasure the present moment.

SunMy Hair is Bad

My Hair is Bad – Sun

It’s a song by My Hair is Bad imbued with the freshness of a spring breeze.

Vivid depictions unique to high school baseball—pre-game nerves, the smell of mud on the field, the sound of the brass band—resonate deeply.

The members’ past and present feelings intertwine, resulting in a gem that fires up the hearts of its listeners.

Released in March 2024, the track was written as the official theme song for MBS for the 96th National High School Baseball Invitational Tournament.

At their show at Saitama Super Arena, they created a moving stage together with a full house of fans.

It’s a work that will resonate not only with those who have memories of the baseball club, but with anyone who threw themselves wholeheartedly into their youth.

Blue SpringSUPER BEAVER

SUPER BEAVER “Aoi Haru” Music Video (Full)

Just hearing the high-energy intro is enough to lift your spirits—this is a powerful coming-of-age song by the rock band SUPER BEAVER! There are surely many adults whose pure first loves and late-night talks about future dreams from their school days have become the foundation of who they are today.

Even if things didn’t go well back then, or people laughed and called you reckless, if you keep believing in yourself and moving forward, the day will come when you realize it was all worth it.

Let’s throw ourselves wholeheartedly into love, studying, and club activities so we can turn our memories into strength—just like in this song!

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