Good songs recommended for junior high school students. Classic and popular Japanese hits.

sharing an umbrellaGoriki Ayame

Ayame Goriki “Sharing an Umbrella” Short Ver.

This is a love song released in September 2015 by Ayame Goriki, who is also active as an actress.

In the music video, the “A Dance,” where you form the shape of an umbrella with your arms, is performed, and it was chosen as the required song for the Nationwide Elementary and Junior High School Rhythm Dance Friendship Contest held in December 2015.

Super☆Dynamic!Yoshii Kazuya

Super Dynamic! – Kazuya Yoshii

It’s the opening theme song of the TV anime Dragon Ball Super, which began airing in 2015, and it was used up to episode 76.

It is sung by Kazuya Yoshii, and its highest position on the Oricon chart was 13th.

The CD also includes an English-lyrics version.

A hundred flowers in full bloomIkuta Rira

Lilas Ikuta “Profusion of a Hundred Flowers” Official Music Video

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.

At any timeYugeda Kensuke

[Lyrics Video] Donnatokimo (Alto) — Vocals: Oita City Matsuoka Elementary School Music Club

Set to a gentle melody that feels familiar to everyone, Kensuke Yugeda’s song expresses gratitude at the milestone age of ten.

It warmly conveys precious memories with friends and heartfelt thanks to family and teachers.

Its tender, embracing tune resonates deeply with listeners and invites empathy.

The piece is included on the album “Dream & Dream: Yume o Tsunagou,” and it has been selected for inclusion in elementary school music textbooks starting in 2024.

Mr.

Yugeda, who holds school concerts nationwide, has performed over 2,000 times and continues composing with children in mind.

It is a song you’ll want to sing with care when expressing gratitude to important people, such as at a “Half-Coming-of-Age Ceremony” or end-of-year school events.

Blue in the classroomHoshimachi Suisei

[MV] A Classroom in Blue / Suisei Hoshimachi (hololive × HoneyWorks) [#HoloHani Original]

It’s a heartwarming song that portrays the youthful days of student life.

The lyrics gently speak to the importance of friendship and bonds, and Suisei Hoshimachi’s clear, translucent vocals further enhance its charm.

Included on the album “Horohani-gaoka High School,” the track was released in February 2024.

A bold collaboration between hololive and HoneyWorks, it has drawn a great deal of attention from fans.

It’s the kind of song that will warm your heart when you listen to it during graduation season or at the start of a new school term.

Perfect for anyone who wants to cherish the days spent with dear friends.

Be sure to give it a listen as a companion to creating wonderful memories that color a page of your youth.

Never everTokyo Joshi Ryu

Tokyo Girls’ Style / Dance & Lyric Video “Never ever (TJO & YUSUKE from BLU-SWING Remix)” 19th Single On Sale 6.24

“Never ever” is a single released by Tokyo Girls’ Style in June 2015, and it was used as the ending theme for episodes 227 through 239 of FAIRY TAIL.

Its highest position on the Oricon chart was 23rd.

Step by stepHamasaki Ayumi

Ayumi Hamasaki / Step by step (Short Ver.)

Released in July 2015 as a download single by Ayumi Hamasaki, “Step by step” was also distributed in a high-resolution version.

It was chosen as the theme song for the TV drama “Beauty and the Fellow,” starring Yukie Nakama.