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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!

Songs popular among junior high school students. Trending tracks on social media too (71–80)

Spring Dayaimyon

Aimyon – Harunohi [OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO]
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

Aimyon – You Don’t Listen to Rock [OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO]
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.

Ghost in the FlowersYorushika

Yorushika – Ghost in a Flower (OFFICIAL VIDEO)
Ghost in the FlowersYorushika

It’s a beautiful and emotional piano rock ballad that begins with a clear, translucent singing voice.

It’s a song by Yorushika, the band led by popular Vocaloid producer n-buna, released as a digital single in 2020.

While the song’s high quality is one reason for its popularity, the lyrics are also very compelling.

Yorushika’s works are all highly narrative, and each one strikes a chord in people’s hearts.

Even just reading the lyrics makes your chest tighten, so be sure to check them out.

GUTSarashi

ARASHI “GUTS” — A popular male idol group in Japan! A top idol group in Japan.
GUTSarashi

It was chosen as the theme song for a drama starring member Kazunari Ninomiya, and its cheer-like lyrics, catchy sound, and dance reminiscent of a pep squad have become popular.

It’s a perfect song for junior high school students who are working hard at their club activities.

Black sheepKeyakizaka46

Lyrics that seem to speak on behalf of the anxieties and worries of the younger generation.

The message even feels cold, piercing deep into the heart.

It was released in 2019 as the eighth single by the idol group Keyakizaka46.

The music video has a dark yet stylish vibe, making you feel like you’re watching avant-garde art.

The slapped bass sounds awesome!