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 (91–100)
Teenager ForeverKing Gnu
King Gnu is so popular now that there may not be a single junior high student or young person who doesn’t know them.
Their song “Teenager Forever,” despite the title, resonates deeply not only with teens but also with adults, and the way it hits likely changes depending on your age.
For those currently living through their teenage years, it sounds like a number packed with hope and dreams.
No matter what others say, it’s a song that makes you want to follow the path you believe is right.
flying boatKing Gnu
Here’s a track by King Gnu, a band with Japan’s cutting-edge sound that’s insanely cool—something I especially want junior high and high school students to hear.
It’s a solid, powerful rock number that will fire up anyone bored with school life or wrestling with the struggles of youth.
Keep your eyes on the movement this band is about to spark, and dive in headfirst.
Crimson Lotus FlowerLiSA
LiSA’s “Gurenge,” which is also the opening theme of the TV anime Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba.
When it comes to anime song divas, LiSA’s name is sure to come up.
Her dynamic, powerful vocals are on full display in this track, and you can’t help but feel it’s undeniably cool.
tightlyLittle Glee Monster
A female vocal group hugely popular among junior high and high school students, Little Glee Monster released this song as their 11th single in 2018.
It’s a song about grabbing the hand of the one you love and never letting go, with irresistibly heart-fluttering lyrics that appeal to both those with unrequited love and those whose love has come true.
Tokyo Shandy RendezvousMAISONdes
This pop tune blends a four-on-the-floor beat with a catchy melody.
Released by MAISONdes in October 2022, it’s used as the ending theme for the new Urusei Yatsura and has become familiar to anime fans.
It’s a track where you can fully enjoy Kaf’s vocals, featuring an addictive rhythm.
On TikTok, many users have created their own choreography, making it especially popular among young people.
It’s sure to be a hit at karaoke, too.
It’s a perfect song for middle schoolers who are tuned in to music trends.
A Little Love SongMONGOL800
The rock band MONGOL800’s hit song “A Small Love Song.” Although it was released in 2001, it’s still a favorite among students today—Amatsuki, a singer popular with younger generations, covered it in 2016, and it’s often used in rhythm games.
Many junior high schoolers might say, “I listened to it a lot in elementary school!” With its refreshing melody and lyrics that express a positive outlook on love, this song is a romance anthem cherished across generations.
Que sera, seraMrs. GREEN APPLE
This song is memorable for its refreshing, feel-good melody.
It was released in July 2023 by Mrs.
GREEN APPLE, a five-member rock band formed in 2013.
The lyrics, which sing of the joys and anxieties of adolescence, overflow with the band’s warmth.
It’s the kind of track that gently gives a nudge to middle schoolers working hard in clubs and school life.
Listening to it fills you with energy for tomorrow.
If you play it on your morning walk to school, you’ll likely spend the day with a positive mindset.
Conversations with friends will surely be livelier, too.