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)
FoodSEKAI NO OWARI
It has a stylish programmed sound—futuristic and cool! It’s a song by the four-piece band SEKAI NO OWARI, included on their third major-label album, Eye, released in 2019.
The highly addictive melody makes you want to listen on repeat.
The chorus in particular is so catchy you’ll find yourself humming along.
It’s an EDM track that really sticks in your ears.
Songs popular among junior high school students. Also tracks trending on social media (121–130)
LOVE SONGSEKAI NO OWARI
SEKAI NO OWARI is a band that’s especially popular among junior high and high school students.
From the title, their song “LOVE SONG” might make you think of a peaceful love ballad, but in reality it has a pretty dark worldview.
The lyrics are something that a middle schooler who’s starting to question society can really relate to, and I imagine many listeners overlap the song with their own thoughts as they listen.
And yet, if the world were to awakenSUPER BEAVER
SUPER BEAVER, who drew attention for making a major-label comeback in 2020 and embarking on a fresh start.
This song is the title track featured as the first song on their 2013 mini-album “Sekai ga Me o Samasu no nara” (If the World Awakens).
Known for delivering songs that are full of passion and give you a push when you’re lost or feeling down, SUPER BEAVER offers solid support here as well—a track that stands by you when you’re uncertain.
Give it a listen when you’re feeling hazy; it’ll lift your spirits.
I’ll call your name.SUPER BEAVER
Since announcing their return to the major scene in 2020 after having once stepped away, the four-piece rock band SUPER BEAVER has continued to expand their fan base.
Their 15th single, “Namae wo Yobu yo,” used as the theme song for the film Tokyo Revengers, delivers a quintessentially SUPER BEAVER blend of straightforward, heartfelt messaging and gritty rock sound that really lifts your spirits.
The lyrics put into words the everyday things we tend to overlook, prompting us to feel the importance of things we might not pay attention to in our daily school lives.
It’s a rock tune that middle schoolers—who are living through irreplaceable moments—especially should hear, the kind of song that makes you want to go see your friends.
Cinderella BoySaucy Dog
The three-piece rock band Saucy Dog, who are riding a growing wave of popularity, were announced to make their first appearance on NHK’s Kōhaku Uta Gassen in 2022.
“Cinderella Boy,” included on their 5th mini album Lazy Sunday, has become especially popular among young people, ranking near the top of the karaoke charts for the first half of 2022.
The lyrics may feel mature to junior high schoolers, but it’s easy to see why its emotional melody makes you want to sing it at karaoke.
The music video by illustrator Miku Masuda is also striking, making this a recommended track for junior high school students who want to keep up with the latest trends.
Sugar Song and Bitter StepUNISON SQUARE GARDEN
This is the song that was used as the ending theme for the anime Blood Blockade Battlefront.
The three-piece rock band celebrated their 10th anniversary in 2015.
With very catchy melodies, they’re a pop-rock band that’s easy to get into.
AgainWANIMA
Bursting with energy! This punk rock sound, full of youthful spirit, is especially popular among junior high school boys.
It’s a song by WANIMA, a three-piece band from Kumamoto Prefecture.
Included on their 2019 single “Good Job!!,” it served as the theme song for the drama “Maison de Police.” It’s a positive track that gives you the power to keep moving forward.