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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Songs popular among junior high school students. Trending tracks on social media too (71–80)
PerfumeEito
Sung to the sound of an acoustic guitar is a bittersweet love.
It’s a song by Eito, a singer-songwriter from Kanagawa Prefecture, released as a single in 2019.
It became a hit after spreading on social media.
The lyrics portray a man’s wavering feelings when he meets his ex-girlfriend for the first time in a while, and those down-to-earth words touched many hearts.
It’s popular as a cover in “I tried singing/playing” videos, which is one reason the song’s name recognition grew.
astronomical observationBUMP OF CHICKEN
It’s BUMP OF CHICKEN’s biggest hit, released 15 years ago.
It resonates perfectly with people in their 20s, but its youthful vibe and raw earnestness in the lyrics, along with vocalist Fujiwara’s powerful voice, make it a classic that strikes a chord with today’s middle schoolers.
Marigoldaimyon
Aimyon is a singer-songwriter who’s creating a buzz in many circles right now.
Her lyrics, which middle schoolers can surely relate to, and her husky voice are addictive.
Many girls admire the stylish Aimyon as a fashion icon.
YELLikimonogakari
It was produced as the set piece for the Junior High School division of the NHK All-Japan School Music Competition.
Guitarist Yoshiki Mizuno wrote the lyrics and composed the music.
He is said to have created it by looking back on himself when he was deeply troubled during his middle school years.
The lyrics express the feelings of overcoming the various experiences of adolescence and facing each person’s own path forward.
Although it was released in 2009, it remains a popular song today.
Letter to TomorrowTeshima Aoi
It was used as the theme song for the Monday 9 p.m.
drama “Someday When I Remember This Love, I’m Sure I’ll Cry.” It drew a lot of attention because Kasumi Arimura, a currently popular actress, played the heroine.
The gentle, mellow tone of the song is deeply moving.
Jiwara DAYSAKB48
In particular, it’s a song popular among ninth graders about to graduate from junior high school.
It’s a track by the idol group AKB48, released in 2019.
The lyrics carry the message: even if we’re apart, I’m always thinking of you.
It’s a fresh, uplifting number you’ll want to send to someone you love or to your best friend.
Incidentally, it was also the last single featuring Rino Sashihara.
brand-newKANA-BOON
It’s a beautiful track that showcases the true essence of KANA-BOON: a band that keeps their voice resonating in the world with a classic Japanese guitar-rock sound, carrying the torch of the genre forward.
The power of the vocals riding on a simple band arrangement is immense, and its moving melody has the strength to reach out and sing to each and every listener.
If there are people who picked up a guitar after hearing this band, the future of Japanese guitar rock might be bright.
