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

Venusjoōbachi

Queen Bee “Venus” MUSIC VIDEO (FULL VERSION)

Once you hear it, it’s guaranteed to stick in your head.

You’ll find yourself captivated by a neutral-sounding voice that feels constantly chased by something.

She’s the Madonna and Venus of your class—someone you want to talk to but just can’t.

This is the one song I want you to listen to when you’re stuck in that restless, pent-up state.

BuddhaRADWIMPS

RADWIMPS – Oshakashama [Official Music Video]

If you’re going to listen to Radwimps, this is the one I want you to hear before “Zenzenzense.” Beyond their exceptional musicianship, the meaning woven into the lyrics will broaden your world.

It’s a song that makes you reflect on how to unfold your way of living within the framework of society—reminding us that we don’t live life alone.

The wandering armor that wants to be a hero spends another day thinking alone.The Mirraz

The Mirraz – I Want to Be a Hero: The Wandering Armor Thinks Alone Again Today (Official Music Video)

A student life of similar, repetitive days with little certainty about the future.

I sometimes wonder, “Is this really okay?” yet can’t change the routine.

Still, everyone has their own way of living, and this song makes me feel that the winners are those who manage to solve problems in their own way.

drugs, Nee-koShinsei Kamattechan

drugs, Nee-ko — Shinsei Kamattechan

The band “Shinsei Kamattechan,” well-known for their on-air mishaps.

People say it’s best to listen to music that matches your mood at the moment, and there are probably times when anyone feels completely drained—so please listen in moderation, not to the point where it becomes like a drug.

We can’t take responsibility for any side effects from over-listening.

The BeginningONE OK ROCK

ONE OK ROCK – The Beginning [Official Music Video]

A song you’ll want to listen to when you’re wrapped in the anxiety of an uncertain future.

It was also used as a movie theme, so many of you may know it.

It’s a well-crafted hard rock track.

Give it a spin when you wake up earlier than usual before dawn and need one last push.

Go Go Ghost ShipYonezu Kenshi

Kenshi Yonezu MV 'Go-Go Ghost Ship'

Self-produced from performance to PV.

The quality is astonishing.

If you like fantasy, this should be right up your alley.

The monochrome PV draws you into the story, and before you know it, time has slipped by—it’s a time-travel–style piece of music.

sceneHatsuboshi Gakuen Shinozawa Hiroshi

Hatsuboshi Academy “Scenery” Official Music Video (HATSUBOSHI GAKUEN – Koukei)

This is a song where the pauses are very important, and you should sing each phrase carefully, almost as if savoring it.

One of my students who’s really into First Star Academy loves this character and practiced a lot.

The key is not to rush—sing each word of the lyrics with intention.

When you sing, using a head-voice base brings out the right vibe.

The pitch right before the last chorus is slightly low, so be careful not to let your pitch drop.

Since the song is generally head-voice based, keeping that mindset and sending a steady stream of air forward will make the low notes easier to produce.

Rather than changing your singing style, focus on engaging the vocal folds and using your breath well.

For those not used to singing, the relaxed melody makes it easier to practice because you can take slower breaths!

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