Songs that junior high school students like. Classic and popular Japanese hits.
Once you’re in junior high school, you naturally start listening to all kinds of music—not just the songs that hit the charts, but also tracks you discover through your family and friends!
I’m sure many of you feel like, “I want to discover new music!” or “I want to keep up with my friends’ music conversations!”
So in this article, we’ll introduce a collection of songs from buzzworthy artists in recent years, as well as tracks by artists who are staples in the J-POP scene.
We’ve gathered songs you’ll definitely want to hear as a junior high student, including tracks trending on TikTok and anime theme songs.
Listen to the songs we’re about to introduce, and share them with your friends too!
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Songs that junior high school students like. Classic and popular Japanese songs (41–50)
Bling-Bang-Bang-BornCreepy Nuts
The song written as the opening theme for season 2 of the anime Mashle: Magic and Muscles features a catchy, rhythmic sound and an addictive track.
Its lyrics carry a strong message that embodies the protagonist’s determination to take on a world where magic is the norm using nothing but physical strength.
The track’s appeal lies in Creepy Nuts’ hip-hop style blended with elements of Jersey club for a fresh sonic approach.
As a tie-in with the anime airing since January 2024, it has garnered attention, and a cute dance has also trended on social media.
The piece offers a musicality anyone can enjoy, while also serving as a motivational anthem that gives a push to those working hard.
It’s a perfect song for junior high school students dedicated to their clubs and studies.
OtonokeCreepy Nuts
The opening sound for the TV anime Dandadan masterfully fuses the disparate elements of music and the supernatural, crafting an epic sonic world.
With Creepy Nuts’ razor-sharp rap and singular worldview, it breathes new allure into this occult-themed story.
Written specifically for the anime, which began airing in October 2024, the track showcases the full extent of DJ Matsunaga and R-Shitei’s exceptional skills.
Also included on the album Legion, it serves as a bridge connecting the distinct cultures of hip-hop and anime.
Its mysteriously compelling melodies and powerful beats make it a recommended listen even for those who don’t usually follow anime songs.
Whether in an after-school classroom or through earbuds on the commute to school, it’s sure to capture the hearts of middle schoolers seeking a fresh musical encounter.
ReawakeR (feat.Felix of Stray Kids)LiSA
This is a collaborative piece by LiSA, known for her powerful vocals and energetic melodies, and Stray Kids’ Felix.
The lyrics, expressing the resolve to carve out one’s destiny and the determination of someone reborn, carry a message of challenge and growth.
Created as the opening theme for the TV anime “Solo Leveling Season 2 – Arise from the Shadow,” airing from January 2025, the song is composed by Hiroyuki Sawano, a leading figure in the industry.
With a masterful fusion of rock sounds and electronic elements, this track will strongly encourage middle school students who want to forge their own path.
lilacMrs. GREEN APPLE
Mrs.
GREEN APPLE has delivered a gem of a song that beautifully captures both the brilliance and the fragility of youth.
It delicately portrays the feelings of trying to embrace everyday anxieties, inner conflicts, and the pains of growth as cherished memories.
The song was also chosen as the opening theme for the anime “Oblivion Battery” and won the 66th Japan Record Awards in December 2024, marking an unprecedented achievement of back-to-back wins for the band.
This heartwarming track offers empathy and encouragement to middle school students grappling with the uniquely turbulent emotions of adolescence and feelings of self-doubt.
It will surely stay close to your heart and give you the courage to look ahead.
Run, SAKAMOTOVaundy
This is a masterful work by Vaundy, written specifically as the opening theme for a popular anime! The energetic melody generated by its heavy bassline and sharp guitar sound will set your heart racing.
Recorded in London, UK, this piece brings new musical challenges to life through collaboration with overseas staff.
Chosen as the opening theme for the TV anime “SAKAMOTO DAYS,” airing from January 2025, it brilliantly captures the protagonist’s overwhelming strength and determination to protect his family.
It’s the perfect anthem not only for anime fans, but also for anyone who needs courage and a boost in their daily life!
In that casemakaroni enpitsu
It’s a love song that beautifully captures fresh memories of youth and the aching pain of unrequited love.
Created by Macaroni Enpitsu, the piece portrays unreturned feelings and longing for someone from a warm, gentle perspective.
Its sweet, wistful vocals and melodious sound tenderly embrace the complexities of being in love.
Released in January 2025, it serves as the opening theme for the second cour of the TV anime Ao no Hako.
Seamlessly harmonizing with the anime’s worldview, it succeeds in expressing the vivid emotions of youth through music.
This heartwarming track resonates deeply not only with those currently in love but also with anyone who recalls a past romance.
A hundred flowers in full bloomIkuta Rira
A dramatic song by Rira Ikuta that paints a vividly colored future beyond hardship.
The melody, infused with traditional Japanese elements, blends beautifully with the grand sound.
Her translucent vocals and powerful beat deftly express the protagonist’s inner strength and delicate emotions.
Released in December 2024, the track was chosen as the opening theme for the anime “The Apothecary Diaries,” which begins airing in January 2025, and its vibrant jacket photo by Mika Ninagawa also drew attention.
It’s a song not only for anime fans, but one to hear when you’re at a crossroads or feeling lost.
It will surely awaken the courage sleeping in your heart.