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!

Playlist

Recommended moving songs for junior high school students
	Title	Playlist	Review
1	Only for you, clear skiesYorushika		Yorushika’s moving youth anthem resonates with the heart.
2	Night MusicMrs. GREEN APPLE		A song that depicts the emotions of life and love
3	Blue and SummerMrs. GREEN APPLE		The theme song for a swift, exhilarating love in the blue summer
4	horizonback number		An anthem to encourage those losing hope during the COVID-19 pandemic
5	Anytime Anywheremilet		An inspiring song by milet that sings about the bond with a precious person
6	Promise of SunflowersHata Motohiro		Hata Motohiro’s warm singing voice and lyrics that resonate with the heart
7	It’s nothing.makaroni enpitsu		A heartwarming song that depicts the tenderness of everyday life
8	My friend — from here on out, forever…Ketsumeishi		A heartwarming, moving song that celebrates friendship
9	LemonYonezu Kenshi		Kenshi Yonezu’s MTV Award for Best Music Video-winning song
10	blinkback number		A moving ballad, feelings for someone precious
11	Walking with youNovelbright		A moving song that portrays the bonds of love and the future
12	Bridge of Gloryyuzu		An inspiring song that sings of the courage and hope to move forward.
13	YELLikimonogakari		An inspiring song about overcoming the struggles of adolescence
14	Everyday lifeOfisharu Higedan Dism		Expressing the pressures and emotions of modern society
15	366 daysHY		A classic song that sings of the pain of parting and the poignancy of love
16	KanadeSukima Suichi		A song that portrays farewell and bonds with a precious person
17	I forget you, who are so quiet, in October.atarayo		A song that portrays the heartbreak of a broken romance resonates with young people.
18	Letter ~To You at Fifteen~Anjura Aki		A Letter to My 15-Year-Old Self: A Song of Growth and Hope
19	forget-me-notAwesome City Club		A moving song that beautifully reminisces about lost love
20	March 9Remioromen		A heartwarming graduation song that colors farewells and new encounters
21	secret base 〜What You Gave Me〜ZONE		A classic song that portrays friendship, parting, and the longing for a reunion.
22	rememberUru		The theme song of Natsume's Book of Friends, with its beautiful singing voice.
23	globeYonezu Kenshi		Ghibli movie theme song, a song that depicts the journey of life
24	HANABIMr.Children		"HANABI" is a masterpiece of Code Blue.
25	Fanfaresumika		An inspiring, moving masterpiece that lifts your spirits—a classic by sumika.
26	A Bouquet for YouUtada Hikaru		Hikaru Utada’s moving masterpiece
27	Aino Katachi feat. HIDE (GReeeeN)MISIA		An inspiring love song with a beautiful tone
28	Thank youikimonogakari		The moving song “YELL” by Ikimono-gakari
29	Sakura Clear SkiesYuuri		A moving song depicting graduation during the COVID-19 pandemic
30	lilacMrs. GREEN APPLE		A moving song by Mrs. GREEN APPLE that portrays youth
31	CorrectRADWIMPS		RADWIMPS Graduation Support Song
32	Marigoldaimyon		Aimyong’s moving song
33	If I could forgive youieiri reo		Leo Ieiri's moving song resonates in the heart.
34	IdeaHoshino Gen		The theme song of 'Half, Blue' is lively and popular.
35	DarlingMrs. GREEN APPLE		Mrs. GREEN APPLE Support Song
36	Perfect WorldE-girls		A love song for a middle schooler in love
37	A hundred flowers in full bloomIkuta Rira		Ikuta Rira’s new song that envisions a future beyond hardship
38	Can you hear me?HONEY WORKS		The Vocaloid song “Can You Hear Me?” is moving.
39	Bedtime StoryNishino Kana		Kana Nishino’s pure love song
40	FLASHPerfume		Perfume's iconic electronic track
41	fireworks (launched into the sky)DAOKO × Yonezu Kenshi		Summer love, a collaboration song that resonates with the heart
42	HeroAmuro Namie		Namie Amuro’s cheer song, the Rio Olympics theme song
43	cherrysupittsu		A classic hit by Spitz, with refreshing vocals
44	Thank youTakahashi Yuu		Expressing gratitude through Takahashi Yu’s music
45	To people around the worldNGT48		NGT48’s moving fourth single
46	Remember mekururi		Kururi’s heartwarming youth song
47	I want to talk.BUMP OF CHICKEN		A song for you who has someone dear
48	We againSG		A cheering song that overcomes parting and hopes for a reunion
49	YOU & IDOBERMAN INFINITY		A moving song that sings of feelings for a loved one
50	Black BirdAimer		Aimer’s moving song from the film “Kasane”
51	About meMrs. GREEN APPLE		Mrs. GREEN APPLE’s moving masterpiece that resonates with the heart
52	RunLittle Glee Monster		Little Glee Monster new cheer song
53	Piece of mem-flo		Movie theme song: m-flo’s heart-touching track
54	Because we are living beingsRyokushokushakai		A song by Ryokuoushoku Shakai that faces forward without fearing change
55	ElfAdo		A theme song by Ado depicting a lonely struggle and growth
56	Critical HitRADWIMPS		RADWIMPS' youth-supporting rock song
57	DREAMERIkuta Rira		A gem of a mid-tempo ballad whose passion for chasing dreams and unwavering devotion strikes the heart
58	TraumereiYU-KI		YUKI’s moving song, a movie theme song
59	Blue in the classroomHoshimachi Suisei		A moving song that portrays the sparkle of youth and the bonds of friendship.
60	scale (as of a fish or reptile)Hata Motohiro		Hata Motohiro’s popular song, with its heartrending lyrics and visuals, is generating buzz.
61	At any timeYugeda Kensuke		A gentle song that expresses gratitude at the milestone of turning ten
62	Everyone, everyone is shining.Yugeda Kensuke		A message of encouragement to children singing of spring's hope
63	A Gentle BallAimer		A fantastical piece set at a ballroom on a starry night
64	Unrequited love.haji→		Unrequited love and the inner turmoil it sings of
65	RhythmiePorukadotto Sutingurei		Focus on stylish love songs