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!

Playlist

Songs that junior high school students like. Classic and popular Japanese hits.
	Title	Playlist	Review
1	Philadelphia fleabaneYOASOBI		Music based on YOASOBI's novels is popular.
2	parabolaOfisharu Higedan Dism		Trendy, popular among middle schoolers, bright music
3	PRESENT (Japanese ver.)Mrs. GREEN APPLE		Send uplifting feelings with an energetic song
4	Ghost in the FlowersYorushika		Piano rock that evokes Yorushika-style youthfulness
5	Mela!Ryokushokushakai		Ryokuoushoku Shakai’s “Mela!” is an upbeat, positive song.
6	Make sure you study up, okay?zutto mayonaka de ii no ni.		Zutomayo’s new song is upbeat and growing in popularity.
7	If I could hum at dawnKamishiraishi Mone		Mone Kamishiraishi, a popular actress known for her films and singing
8	Decisive Battle SpiritCHiCO with HoneyWorks		The ED theme of Haikyuu!!, a rock song with a sense of speed
9	A Naked Heartaimyon		Aimyon, a musician supported by young people
10	PerfumeEito		A popular 2019 TikTok track with a sweet melody that resonates with the heart
11	Venomkairiki bea feat. flower		A high-energy, fast-paced track by Kairiki Bear
12	fireworks (launched into the sky)DAOKO × Yonezu Kenshi		Collaboration song by Kenshi Yonezu and DAOKO, a movie theme
13	My Past Life, Many Lifetimes AgoRADWIMPS		Introducing captivating masterpieces that showcase the charm of RADWIMPS
14	The Story You Don’t Knowsupercell		The ending theme of Bakemonogatari is exhilarating and a masterpiece.
15	Planet LoopEve feat. Nayutan Seijin		A dance-rock song by an alien Vocaloid producer and a star-being
16	DropoutSEKAI NO OWARI		Evolution of musical style gains cross-generational support
17	Waiting for springWANIMA		The bright, upbeat rock band WANIMA
18	ChessboardOfisharu Higedan Dism		Life is a board; take a step, even in doubt.
19	Unrequited loveAimer		Aimer's soul-stirring vocals and storytelling
20	Teenager ForeverKing Gnu		The song by King Gnu is “Don’t forget your dreams.”
21	Eine KleineYonezu Kenshi		Middle school romance and Kenshi Yonezu’s songs
22	If I could become a constellationkessoku bando		Kessoku Band’s “If I Could Become a Constellation” is popular.
23	ROSEHANA		Singing of the strength to bloom in full glory even when you've lost confidence.
24	Wasted NightsONE OK ROCK		Theme song of the film Kingdom, a masterpiece that gives the courage to live
25	HabitSEKAI NO OWARI		An addictive melody and an impressive music video
26	Easy Game feat. WanukaNATSUMI		A youth anthem likened to play, popular on TikTok
27	Guiltytuki.		A rousing love-trial song delivered by 15-year-old tuki.
28	IN_MY_HEADnatori		Natori’s signature song “Overdose” is trending
29	EdisonSuiyōbi no Campanella		A torrent of cool, exhilarating music unleashed by the second-generation Uta.
30	MomotaroSuiyōbi no Campanella		Reconstructing Japanese folktales from a hikikomori perspective
31	ANTENNAMrs. GREEN APPLE		Introducing Mrs. GREEN APPLE’s new song
32	sceneHatsuboshi Gakuen Shinozawa Hiroshi		Tips for songs that are sung slowly, valuing the pauses
33	Imo-rai Imotuki.		Karaoke Singing Tips for Aimoraimo
34	Dinner Songtuki.		A masterpiece whose wistful songs by tuki. resonate with the heart
35	Love SongGReeeeN		A bare-faced quartet, a love song portraying the emotional patterns of teenagers
36	Youthful AmigoShūji to Akira		The drama’s theme song “Sekai ni Hitotsu Dake no Hana” (The One and Only Flower in the World)
37	loveHoshino Gen		Gen Hoshino’s theme song for “Nigeru wa Haji da ga Yaku ni Tatsu” (“We Married as a Job!”) became a huge hit.
38	Having someone you likeJY		Showcasing mature charm with JY's theme song for the Monday 9 p.m. drama
39	summer festivalWhiteberry		A teenage summer romance, memories of a festival night
40	DarlingMrs. GREEN APPLE		A coming-of-age song about embracing your true self
41	NAMEspelling		Tsügu’s major debut song, the bittersweetness of youth
42	idolYOASOBI		YOASOBI’s popular songs are supported by a wide range of generations.
43	Bling-Bang-Bang-BornCreepy Nuts		Cheering song for Mashle Season 2 OP
44	OtonokeCreepy Nuts		Dandadan OP: Creepy Nuts fuse music and the supernatural
45	ReawakeR (feat.Felix of Stray Kids)LiSA		Expressing challenge and growth in a collaboration song by LiSA and Felix
46	lilacMrs. GREEN APPLE		A moving song by Mrs. GREEN APPLE that portrays youth
47	Run, SAKAMOTOVaundy		Vaundy announces new anime theme song release
48	In that casemakaroni enpitsu		A love song that portrays youth and a bittersweet romance
49	A hundred flowers in full bloomIkuta Rira		Ikuta Rira’s new song that envisions a future beyond hardship
50	Moving point PSuiyōbi no Campanella		A song that expresses life choices from a mathematical perspective
51	BOW AND ARROWYonezu Kenshi		Kenshi Yonezu produces an anime theme song, expressing challenge and growth
52	PlasmaYonezu Kenshi		Kenshi Yonezu’s new Gundam theme song
53	Kinnikuman HeroEndō Masaaki		Masaaki Endoh’s soul-stirring cry: a burning hero’s anthem of justice and friendship
54	ElfAdo		A theme song by Ado depicting a lonely struggle and growth
55	A Gentle BallAimer		A fantastical piece set at a ballroom on a starry night
56	fluffyHatsuboshi Gakuen		A classic hit by a school idol that sings of first love
57	RaiseChilli Beans.		One Piece ending theme, a song about the courage to move forward
58	rabbit holeDECO*27		Introduction to DECO*27's new song Rabbit Hole
59	boys and girlsKanzaki Iori		Kanzaki Iori’s first release after going independent
60	DarlingSuda Keina		Suda Keina’s new song “Darling” is addicti
61	Snow SmileBUMP OF CHICKEN		A gentle rock song that paints a snowy landscape of love
62	CHE.R.RYYUI		A youthful song about love sung through cell phone emails
63	Apply false eyelasheskyarī pamyu pamyu		Kyary’s signature song that celebrates fashion and confidence
64	That’s not it.Mōningu Musume ’16		A song about a girl who stays true to herself without being judged by her appearance
65	Naughty SunORANGE RANGE		A school drama theme song performed by an Okinawan band
66	Ponytail and ScrunchieAKB48		AKB48’s classic, The Melody of Youth
67	The world is falling in loveCHiCO with HoneyWorks		CHiCO with HoneyWorks’ youth song
68	Joyfulikimonogakari		Ikimono-gakari’s single “Joyful”
69	GarnetOku Hanako		A Youth Love Song of The Girl Who Leapt Through Time