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. Also songs trending on social media (101–110)
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.
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.
Songs popular among junior high school students. Also songs trending on social media (111–120)
NANissy
“NA” is the song used in the ANA Perth Nonstop Flight Launch Campaign commercial featuring Nissy himself.
With its pop sound, it’s a track that lifts your spirits and makes you feel positive.
The good and the bad, success and failure—having all of it is what makes life what it is.
That warm message is woven into this song.
It’s a track we hope you’ll listen to when you’re feeling down after a failure or filled with regret.
evening primroseNovelbright
This is the sixth digital download-only single by Novelbright, a five-piece rock band formed around vocalist Yudai Takenaka, who has the unique background of winning the world whistling championship twice.
The song was featured as the MONTHLY SONG for the weather segment on the information program “Tokudane!” Even just hearing the piano phrase in the intro is enough to move your heart—it’s a grand ballad.
The spacious arrangement, which blends strings with the band’s sound, and the high-toned vocals tinged with poignancy expand the song’s lyrical world.
With its high-quality melody and overwhelming sonic impact, it has become popular even among junior high school students—a modern classic ballad.
