Songs popular among junior high school students. Also songs trending on social media.
Middle school students are probably super into the latest J-pop, right?
There are so many songs you won’t want to miss—theme songs from TV dramas and movies, tracks that are blowing up on social media and music shows, and brand-new releases from artists leading the J-pop scene.
And of course, you can’t skip the love songs!
In this article, we’ll introduce popular tracks among middle schoolers, as well as standout songs that went viral on social media and really resonate with them.
If you listen to the songs featured here, you’ll be able to jump into music talk at school tomorrow!
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Popular songs among junior high school students. Songs trending on social media as well (61–70)
The world is falling in loveCHiCO with HoneyWorks
This is the song that became the theme for the anime Blue Spring Ride (Ao Haru Ride).
Since it’s an anime adaptation of a shoujo manga popular among middle and high school students, the song is especially popular with middle schoolers.
It’s a girlish track that pairs a bittersweet love song with a pop melody.
Goodbye DeclarationChinozo
From tracks that feature an electronic vibe to songs that push a full band sound to the forefront, Chinozo—the Vocaloid producer whose crossover-style music has earned widespread support—has created numerous hits.
The song that catapulted Chinozo’s name into the spotlight has inspired many covers by singers and parody versions by YouTubers, clearly showing its immense popularity.
With memorable melodies and phrases sprinkled throughout, it’s a Vocaloid number that’s catchy no matter where you listen, enjoying overwhelming popularity among younger audiences, especially middle school students.
Cry BabyOfisharu Higedan Dism
This is the fifth digital-only single by Official HIGE DANDism, a four-piece piano pop band that continues to produce hits like Pretender, Shukumei, and I LOVE….
Chosen as the opening theme for the TV anime Tokyo Revengers, the track is notable for its abrupt scene shifts that are almost unheard of in typical J-pop songs.
Despite the dizzying series of key changes, the song remains thrilling yet natural, showcasing once again the band’s wide musical range.
Not just because of its anime tie-in, its never-boring arrangement has also made it popular among middle school students.
mixed nutsOfisharu Higedan Dism
This is a song written as the theme for the anime SPY×FAMILY, which is based on a popular manga.
The members of Official HIGE DANDism were already fans of the original work, and when the staff told them about the anime adaptation, they volunteered to create a song—leading to the project being greenlit.
The title “Mixed Nuts” was inspired by peanuts, the favorite food of the anime’s protagonist, Anya.
It’s a must-listen for manga and anime fans! Be sure to give it a spin while chatting about the show.
My Past Life, Many Lifetimes AgoRADWIMPS
It is included on their eighth album, Human Bloom, released in 2016.
It was selected as the theme song for the 2016 Japanese animated feature film Your Name, directed by Makoto Shinkai.
The lyrics follow the film’s storyline.
Its catchy melody sticks in your head.
Spring Dayaimyon
Aimyon is a singer-songwriter popular across a wide range of generations—and, of course, she’s a big hit with middle schoolers too.
Her 2019 release “Harunohi” is the theme song for the film Crayon Shin-chan: Honeymoon Hurricane ~The Lost Hiroshi~.
Since the lyrics tie into the movie’s story, you’ll enjoy it even more if you watch the film alongside the song.
You don’t listen to rock.aimyon
This is a song by Aimyon, a singer-songwriter popular with not only the younger generation but a wide range of ages.
Its nostalgic sound and lyrics infused with the scent of youth are part of why its popularity is surging, resonating with the real-time emotions of junior and senior high school students.