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 (111–120)
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.
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.
Love and romanceNovelbright
It’s a pop, upbeat love song included on rock band Novelbright’s second album, Assort.
When the track was pre-released before the album came out, it quickly climbed the streaming charts and became a hot topic.
The song vividly and refreshingly portrays the unstoppable overflow of feelings when you’re in love—perfect for junior high students right in the middle of their youth! You can listen while thinking about your crush, or play it with friends while talking about the people you like.
Cherish the heart-pounding excitement you can only feel right now, and try spending this time with the song by your side.
Wasted NightsONE OK ROCK
There are probably many junior high school students who like ONE OK ROCK, a band that’s now supported not only in Japan but around the world.
Their 2019 release “Wasted Nights” was also the theme song for the film Kingdom.
With many English lyrics and a sound that feels like Western music, just listening to it can make you feel stylish.
FLASHPerfume
This is the song that was used as the theme for the film Chihayafuru.
The Perfume-like electronic melodic sensibility is really cool.
It’s uptempo, so it also works as a dance track, and in the music video they showcase a distinctive dance.
Is there still anything that love can do?RADWIMPS
“Is There Still Anything That Love Can Do?” is a song released by RADWIMPS in 2019.
It was written specifically as the theme song for the film Weathering with You.
Centered on the theme of “love,” the song is packed with heartwarming messages.
It’s a track you’ll want to listen to with someone important to you.
If you’re a middle school student who likes anime or movies, or you’re curious about RADWIMPS, be sure to give it a listen.