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. Also includes tracks trending on social media (81–90)
It’s okaywacci
When it comes to bands popular among younger generations, wacci is a great pick! Their song “Daijoubu” is a pop tune with gentle lyrics and an easy-to-listen-to melody.
There are times when studying or club activities can be tough, right? Listening to this song at those times will let its kind lyrics wrap around your heart.
I beg youAimer
It’s a cool track with an oriental vibe.
Released in 2019 as the 16th single by the musician Aimer, it served as the theme song for the anime film Fate/stay night [Heaven’s Feel] II.lost butterfly.
Its enchanting, almost otherworldly sound is the secret to its popularity.
It’s supported by middle schoolers who love anime.
Seasons of the UniverseLanndo feat.Eve,suis (from Yorushika)
It’s a collaboration track featuring a star-studded lineup: Lanndo (a.k.a.
nuyuri), suis from Yorushika, and Eve.
It became a hot topic as a joint work by artists who are especially popular among younger generations—not just middle schoolers, but teens and people in their twenties.
The sound blends light, breezy vibes with a nostalgic atmosphere, layered with lyrics that have a strong narrative quality, making it a highly emotional piece.
That sentimental feel really makes you want to listen while watching the sunset.
SparkleIkuta Rira
Sparkle, released in 2022 by Lila Ikuta—the vocalist of the hugely popular teen-favorite music duo YOASOBI—was written and composed by Ikuta herself and chosen as the theme song for ABEMA’s Today, I Fell in Love: Mikan Edition.
Her clear, translucent vocals intertwine with a band performance that incorporates beautiful strings.
The lyrics, expressing pure feelings of love while singing about the loneliness of heartbreak, are sure to encourage middle school romances.
How about listening to this gently heart-wrenching love song that slowly spreads through your heart?
365 Days’ Paper AirplaneAKB48
This song was produced as the theme for the NHK morning drama series Asa ga Kita.
Its selection as the theme song was announced by NHK on August 18, 2015, and it was first unveiled on the NHK Premap broadcast on September 16, 2015.
Sayaka Yamamoto served as the center position.
It’s a soothing song that warms the heart.
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.
Popular songs among junior high school students. Also includes tracks trending on social media (91–100)
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.
