In season now? Popular Japanese dance music among junior high school students
From songs going viral on TikTok and YouTube to a wide variety of dance music, these tracks are gaining popularity even among middle schoolers.
Plenty of songs are being released that you can enjoy dancing to or filming dance videos with friends.
In this article, we’ve gathered a wide range of dance numbers, from the latest hits to timeless classics.
We’ll introduce everything from easy, upper-body-only routines to tracks with full-on choreography.
Use this lineup as a reference to find songs you can dance to based on themes like love and friendship.
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Hot right now? Popular Japanese dance music among junior high schoolers (41–50)
Odoru Pompoko RinE-girls
This needs no explanation: a national anime’s national theme song! In the hands of E-girls, it turns into a cute song with high-girl-power choreography.
It’s a tune that lets both guys and girls sing and dance cheerfully to that lively “piihyara piihyara” beat.
Dokimeki Diaryasmi
Singer-songwriter asmi shot to prominence with PAKU, which went viral on TikTok and other social media, and with her collaboration track Yowanehaki feat.
Wanuka, asmi.
In 2023, she and Vocaloid producer Chinozo created a new song, Dokimeki Diary, which was chosen as the opening theme for the TV anime Pokémon.
asmi’s clear, translucent vocals convey the feelings of a girl just as she is.
Centered on themes of self-discovery and growth, the song celebrates the courage to face unknown possibilities.
It’s a track that gently encourages middle schoolers as they move forward toward their dreams.
Hallelujah feat. BASIRude-α
Rapper Rude-α from Okinawa.
His 2018 EP “20” debuted at No.
1 on the iTunes Hip-Hop Album chart.
Since then, he’s been riding a wave of momentum, even performing live across the U.S.
He’s known for melodic tracks that pair perfectly with approachable lyrics.
A skilled artist, he also boasts a runner-up finish in the High School RAP Championship.
His recordings are excellent, of course, but he looks incredibly cool performing his songs backed by a live band—making him a musician I especially recommend to people who don’t usually listen to hip-hop.
Rat-tat-tatSandaime Jē Sōru Burazāzu fromu Eguzairu Toraibu
Famous for the “Ratata Dance”! This track made big waves after being featured in Universal Studios Japan’s “ZOMBIE de DANCE HALLOWEEN HORROR NIGHTS.” It’s a cool, high-energy dance tune.
In the music video, the performers dance joyfully to the beat.
From kids to adults, everyone gets swept up in the party vibe.
It’s effortlessly cool and really likable.
As a junior high schooler, you’re probably just starting to get into Western music.
Frustrating as it is, doesn’t that pure, bubbling sense of fun rise up from deep inside you?
Otona Blueatarashii gakkou no rīdāzu
When it comes to dance music hugely popular among junior high schoolers, this track is the one.
Its signature head-shaking choreography stood out, and TikTok blew up with posts imitating the dance.
The lyrics portray the gap between a mature outward appearance and a childlike inner self.
It’s a song that reflects young people’s feelings, expressing a desire to connect with others heart-to-heart.
Released in February 2020, it has won multiple awards, including the Grand Prize at the TikTok First Half Trend Awards 2023.
It also opened the 2023 NHK Kōhaku Uta Gassen.
It’s a perfect pick for filming dance videos with friends or for a quick mood boost.
I Want a Billion feat. TakaKOHH
It’s crafted into a heavy, rock-flavored track.
Featuring KOHH—a rapper with overwhelmingly world-class skills—and Taka from ONE OK ROCK, this song was born from their collaboration.
The chemistry with Taka is outstanding, and it makes you want to keep cranking up your earbuds’ volume.
Blending rock and dance music, bringing together KOHH and Taka—there are plenty of highlights here, so be sure to listen to it once in a setting where you can turn it up loud! It would be incredible to hear it live or at a festival.
NEW DANCEXG
A perfect song for junior high school students has arrived! Released by XG in August 2023, this track celebrates the joy of new dance.
With rhythmic, dynamic sounds, it’s a song that lets you enjoy free self-expression.
It’s perfect for filming videos with friends or getting into a party mood.
The lyrics are packed with the thrill of trying new things and the importance of spending time with your crew.
It’s also included on the album NEW DNA, released in September, so be sure to check it out.
If you dance to it at your school culture festival, it’ll definitely become an unforgettable memory! Let’s all have fun together.