Recommended cheer-up songs for middle schoolers: Classic Japanese hits that will empower student life

breakthroughSUPER BEAVER

SUPER BEAVER “Toppakō” MV (TV anime Haikyu!! TO THE TOP, 2nd cour opening theme)

A song whose powerful message of overcoming hardships resonates deeply.

Released in October 2020, it drew attention as the theme song for the anime Haikyu!! TO THE TOP.

SUPER BEAVER’s Shibuya’s passionate vocals give courage to everyone who listens.

The lyrics, which embrace both the bitter and the sweet and turn them into strength, are sure to support junior high school students in their daily challenges.

Studies, club activities, friendships—there are walls to face in many situations.

Listening to this track will give you the courage to break through them.

As a cheer song, make it your companion throughout your school life.

CHARMWANIMA

WANIMA「CHARM」（OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO)

The smiles of the members appearing in the music video are wonderful! It’s a song by WANIMA, a three-piece punk band from Kumamoto Prefecture.

It’s included on their third single, “Gotta Go!!,” released in 2017.

It’s an encouraging song I’d recommend to junior high school students working hard at club activities or studying for entrance exams.

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Keyakizaka46 'Silent Majority'

It’s a song released in 2016 by the idol group Keyakizaka46.

Each phrase feels like it expresses an inner voice, and the lines really stick with you.

The vibe of the song and the choreography are cool—there’s a kind of coolness that’s true to yourself and not swayed by others.

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365 Days’ Paper AirplaneAKB48

[MV] Paper Airplane of 365 Days (Short ver.) / AKB48 [Official]

Isn’t it the perfect song for high school students who are about to embark on many different paths in life? There will be times when the future seems unclear or you feel anxious.

When you listen to this song, it makes you feel like you can keep going at your own pace without rushing.

365 Days’ Paper AirplaneAKB48

Paper Airplane of 365 Days – AKB48 (Full)

AKB48’s 2015 release “365 Nichi no Kamihikōki” (365 Days of Paper Airplanes) is a warm song whose lyrics resonate gently over a laid-back melody.

It reminds you of your past self while making you feel ready to do your best again tomorrow.

It’s also a song that works well for school events and other occasions.

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Tomorrow will surely be a good day.Takahashi Yuu

Yū Takahashi’s directorial debut MV “Tomorrow Will Surely Be a Good Day” — Omokuri Director Edit Version (Short Size)

“Tomorrow Will Surely Be a Good Day,” which was used as a Daihatsu commercial song—haven’t you heard that phrase before? It’s a track that’s guaranteed to stick in your head instantly.

Even when you’re worried, listening to this song will lift your spirits.

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meeting up

This is a support song that stands by you in the lonely battle of entrance exams.

Written specifically for Nippon Cultural Broadcasting’s “Exam Student Support Campaign,” the piece also drew attention because member Jinto Yoshida served as the campaign’s character.

The “meeting up” in the title carries layered meanings—an appointment with your target destination of your chosen school, and a reunion with your future self.

The warm sound centered on piano and strings, with the five members’ vocals carefully layered, is truly wonderful.

Teens, be sure to give it a listen.