Recommended love songs for junior high school students! Carefully selected J-POP classics and popular tracks

It’s not because he’s a boy that it’s cute!Hoshino Yuna

It’s Not Like I’m Cute for a Boy! / Yuna Hoshino [Official Music Video]

This is a song that will make you smile thanks to Yuna Hoshino’s energetic vocals! You can almost picture a girl trying her absolute best to be cute—cutting her bangs too short, failing a diet… Even those little mishaps sparkle with the message of cherishing your true self.

Released in April 2023, this track is Hoshino’s first original song, born from a collaboration with HoneyWorks.

It sings about the feelings of a girl in love, making it perfect for middle schoolers who’ve found someone they like and are excited about bettering themselves.

If you’re struggling with love, why not listen to this song and give yourself a boost?

evergreenŌhashi Chippoke

Ohashi Chippoke “Evergreen” Music Video

A sparkling love song by Chippoke Ohashi that expresses pure love with all his heart and soul! Accompanied by a light, breezy melody, it sings of deep affection for a lover and a wish for everlasting happiness.

Included on the mini-album “you,” released in October 2021, this track captured many listeners’ hearts and became a massive hit, surpassing 100 million streams.

Its music video, which portrays the innocence of young love, also drew attention.

This song is perfect for anyone who wants to share their feelings honestly.

Why not listen to it with someone special and let it help you express what’s in your heart?

At the sound of the chimeayaho

By the Sound of the Chime / ayaho [Music Video]

This is a song by ayaho that sings about romantic feelings nurtured during school life.

Through the sound of the chime marking the passage of time, it portrays how the protagonist’s feelings for their teacher gradually change.

The straightforward desire to be praised by someone they like and the cute wish to straighten the teacher’s tie capture a bittersweet kind of love many have experienced.

With ayaho’s clear, transparent vocals and a catchy pop sound, this track is perfect for anyone who wants to reminisce about school-days romance—or for those who are in love right now.

Turing Love feat. SouNanawo Akari

Turing Love feat. Sou / Nanawo Akari

This song captures the heart-fluttering impulse of falling in love! A lively back-and-forth between male and female vocals unfolds at a brisk tempo, making it irresistibly engaging.

Chosen as the ending theme for the anime “Science Fell in Love, So I Tried to Prove It,” it became a hot topic on social media.

Numerous cover videos were posted on TikTok and YouTube, and it has become one of Nanawo Akari’s signature tracks.

Released in February 2020, it surpassed 10 million views on YouTube in a short period.

It’s recommended for those who’ve just fallen in love or want to take a step forward with someone they’re interested in.

Why not listen to this song and take the plunge to share your feelings?

Tightly.mosao.

Tightly. / Mosawo. [Music Video]

MOsawo’s “Gyutto,” a hit song from 2020 that reached No.

1 on LINE MUSIC, is sung from a woman’s perspective about wanting to stay by the side of the person she loves, even when they can’t meet often.

Many high school students may be feeling lonely because they can’t see their crush or partner.

In times like that, this song is highly recommended! If the two of you listen together, it will surely strengthen your bond.

“Even when we’re apart, I still love you”—that’s the message you’ll want to convey.

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If only I could say I love youKERENMI & atarayo

KERENMI & Atarayo – If Only I Could Say I Like You (Theme song for the film 'The Exchange Diary of Lies')

This is a song that captures the sweet-and-sour feelings of first love and really resonates with middle schoolers! You like someone but can’t say it—that tender, aching feeling is gently embraced by the music.

Released in July 2023 as the theme song for the film “Exchange Diary of Lies,” it beautifully portrays the world of a youthful love story.

The music video features nostalgic props like cassette tapes and pay phones, and unfolds a parallel story different from the movie—well worth watching! It’s recommended not only for those with a secret crush, but also for anyone hoping to fall in love.

If you can find the courage to say “I like you,” a wonderful romance might just begin.

Give this song a listen and take that first step yourself.

Ms. Hanako on a high pedestalback number

Back Number – Hanako-san on a High Pedestal

The defining feature of this song is its intensely catchy chorus.

The lyrics include the protagonist’s delusions and baseless jealousy, making it feel like you’re peeking into the muddled mind of a confused guy—it’s very entertaining.

In that sense, you could also see it as the male version of Kana Nishino’s “Torisetsu.”