Emo songs recommended for junior high school students: A roundup of classic and popular Japanese tracks!

I thought about killing myselfNakajima Mika

Mika Nakashima – The Reason I Thought I Would Die / THE FIRST TAKE

There are days when you don’t want to do anything or go to school, and your heart can feel lonely.

When upbeat music feels too hard to listen to, try giving “Boku ga Shino to Omotta no wa” a listen.

Mika Nakashima released it in 2013, and it also drew attention because Hiromu Akita from the rock band amazarashi produced it.

Life isn’t full of only good things, but its lyrics—ones that make you feel like you can try living a little more gently—speak to you softly, especially when you’re feeling lonely.

Please listen to this song at least once; it reminds you that it hurts precisely because you’re doing your best and living earnestly.

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Dried flowersYuuri

Yuuri – Dry Flower / THE FIRST TAKE

Dry Flower, with lyrics that realistically portray the feelings of heartbreak and resonate with many, is a song we hope you’ll listen to when you don’t feel like going to school, while thinking of someone important to you.

Since singer-songwriter Yuuri released it in 2020, it has quickly become a hit.

If you’ve ever stumbled in love even once, some of its words will likely speak to you.

The feeling that school isn’t fun doesn’t just disappear easily, but there will surely be moments when those days begin to change color.

Give this song a listen—it’s one that makes you want to believe in that.

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At all times.Makihara Noriyuki

[Official] Noriyuki Makihara “No Matter What” (Music Video) [3rd Single] (1991) Noriyuki Makihara/donnatokimo [No. 1]

One of Noriyuki Makihara’s signature songs, released in 1991.

It’s a highly recognized track that has been covered by many artists over the years.

While anyone can feel rushed or anxious in daily life, this song conveys a desire not to dwell on the past but to keep moving forward while valuing one’s true self.

It strongly expresses the wish to turn that authenticity into personal strength.

The song feels like a message to oneself—a self-encouragement anthem.

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Eine KleineYonezu Kenshi

Kenshi Yonezu – Eine Kleine

When it comes to junior high schoolers, many are probably excited or troubled about romance, right? Falling for someone brings lots of fun, but there are times when you suddenly feel sad or scared and your mood drops.

A sentimental love song that perfectly matches those feelings is Kenshi Yonezu’s “Eine Kleine.” Even though thinking about someone you like should make you happy, it’s easy to slip into negative thoughts—that happens to everyone.

It’s a sad yet deeply moving love song about wishing for that person’s happiness, even if it means sacrificing your own feelings.

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From Me to Youflumpool

flumpool “Kimi ni Todoke” Music Video

A single released in 2010 by flumpool, a band popular among young people.

It’s the theme song for the film “From Me to You,” starring Mikako Tabe and Haruma Miura.

It sings of the refreshing, youthful world of the original story.

You can feel the straightforward, honest feelings overflowing toward someone awkward.

It conveys a sense of finding them irresistibly dear.

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