Recommended moving songs for junior high school students
As a junior high school student, what kinds of things move you emotionally?
When you achieve good results in your club activities or studies, when you feel a warm bond with your friends, at graduation ceremonies.
In many different moments, you as a junior high school student probably feel moved every day.
To help you experience even more moving moments, this article introduces inspirational songs we recommend for junior high school students like you!
We’ve gathered songs from various angles—not only ballads full of kindness and bittersweet emotion, but also upbeat tracks whose deep lyrics will touch your heart.
Use them as background music for emotional scenes, or try them at karaoke with your friends or club teammates!
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Recommended moving songs for junior high school students (41–50)
Thank youTakahashi Yuu
It can feel a little embarrassing to express gratitude to someone, right? At times like that, how about saying it through this song? It’s a track by Takahashi Yu, a real-time singer-songwriter.
It was released in 2018 as his 20th single and served as the theme song for the film “My Dad is a Heel Wrestler.” Its straightforward lyrics and vocals resonate deeply.
Remember mekururi
This is a song by Quruli, a rock band from Kyoto Prefecture.
It was released in 2013 as their 26th single.
The lyrics, which evoke childhood memories, are sure to resonate even with middle schoolers.
Please give it a listen—it’s very relaxing!
I want to talk.BUMP OF CHICKEN
Is there someone precious to you with whom just talking is enough? This is a song by the rock band BUMP OF CHICKEN, released in 2018.
Its relaxed rhythm and resounding guitar tones touch the heart.
It’s a moving song that makes you want to listen closely on your own.
cherrysupittsu
It’s one of Spitz’s signature songs.
It was released in 1996, but I bet many middle schoolers know it.
The chorus makes you want to sing along.
Masamune Kusano’s refreshing vocals really sink into your heart.
It’s easy to sing, so give it a try at karaoke.
Black BirdAimer
A cool and moving track that blends string tones with a rock sound.
It was released in 2018 as the 15th single by the female singer Aimer.
Many junior high school girls likely admire her singing style.
It is the theme song for the film “Kasane.”
To people around the worldNGT48
This is a song by NGT48, an idol group based in Niigata City, Niigata Prefecture.
It was released in 2018 as their fourth single.
The grand sound and lyrics are deeply moving.
It might feel great to sing it with friends.
Definitely give it a try at karaoke.
We againSG
This work by SG has gained support as an encouraging song that resonates deeply during graduations and farewells.
Its gentle melody, which accompanies young people as they overcome partings and take new steps forward, and its lyrics filled with hope for reunion are especially appealing.
Released in April 2021, it has become a popular track with a cumulative 150 million streams.
Starting in November 2024, it has also been featured in Calorie Mate’s exam-season support commercial, and a concert band version by the Hanazono Tokuei High School Wind Ensemble has been making waves.
It’s a heartwarming song for farewells, graduation ceremonies, and moments when you long to see someone special again.
It’s a recommended track for times when you want to cherish your memories while looking ahead and doing your best.