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)
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Kyary Pamyu Pamyu rose to popularity mainly among junior high and high school girls.
“Kimiga Iine Kuretara” is a dance-pop tune she released in 2019.
In fact, her music is produced by Yasutaka Nakata, who also produces artists like Perfume.
The sparkling quality of his tracks matches perfectly with Kyary Pamyu Pamyu’s cute vocals.
kawa-E (cute)Yabai T-shatsu Yasan
This insanely catchy track by the rock band Yabai T-Shirts Yasan blends a band sound influenced by melodic hardcore with a uniquely vivid word choice that puts everyday people’s values into lyrics.
It’s an energy-boosting song that’s perfect for having a blast with friends or dancing like crazy at a live house.
Even people who aren’t into bands will find themselves thinking, “Bands are actually pretty damn cool.”
Songs popular among junior high school students. Also songs trending on social media (101–110)
12 Seasons ~Spring, the Fourth Time~Kawashima Ai
Songs that evoke the feeling of youth are also very popular among junior high school students.
Ai Kawashima’s “12 Seasons ~The Fourth Spring~” enjoys enduring popularity as one of the classic songs to listen to during graduation season.
It’s a masterpiece that shines with Kawashima’s gentle singing voice.
Our youth is filled with so many emotions, isn’t it? Be sure to listen to this song and soak in the memories.
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This is the song that marked the major debut of Tsuzuri, a singer who rose to prominence on YouTube and TikTok.
It was also selected as the opening theme for the anime “The Girl I Like Forgot Her Glasses.” It’s noteworthy that the lyrics were written by DECO*27 and the composition was handled by Shota Horie; the track conveys a youthful bittersweetness that aligns with the work itself.
Tsuzuri’s straightforward delivery of the words makes it easy to vividly imagine someone facing their youth head-on, further enhancing the song’s refreshing atmosphere.
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.
SPARK-AGAINAimer
It’s an emotional guitar rock number.
The song was used as the opening theme for the anime Fire Force Season 2 and is sung by Aimer.
Released as a single in 2020.
With its driving pace and blazing intensity, it’s a perfect fit for the story of firefighters battling monsters.
Aimer’s clear, airy vocals match the sound perfectly—it’s incredibly cool! The anime itself is popular among middle school students, so if you haven’t seen it yet, definitely check it out.
Song of the Night WalkersCreepy Nuts
Creepy Nuts suddenly became widely known in living rooms across the country when DJ Matsunaga’s victory at the world DJ championships became a hot topic.
I think Creepy Nuts are perfect for people who’ve never listened to hip-hop or don’t know where to start—their tracks are super catchy, and many of them are fun even when you focus closely on the lyrics.
This song was created at the request of the comedy duo Audrey, and the music video was filmed at Mutsumi-so, the apartment where Audrey’s Kasuga used to live.
