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 tracks trending on social media (121–130)
gongWANIMA
This is a song by WANIMA, the band best known in Japan for their beaming smiles.
You’ve probably heard their tracks in commercials and on TV, and no matter how many times you listen, their powerful performance always gives you energy.
They’re a melodic hardcore band that embodies the reassuring strength of music, constantly cheering people on.
Whether you get hyped up by their fast-tempo tracks or sit back and listen closely, they’re an amazing band either way.
Racing into the NightYOASOBI
You can’t help but become captivated by its cool, stylish sound! This is the debut single from YOASOBI, a unit that creates music based on novels.
After its 2019 release, its high-sense style became a hot topic and it turned into a long-running hit.
The sparkling composition by Vocaloid producer Ayase and the straight-soaring vocals of ikura are a perfect match—wonderful! It’s a work that has passionate support from young listeners, not only middle schoolers but also high school and college students, as well as people in their twenties.
HAPPY BIRTHDAYback number
You can be soothed by the gentle vocals and sound.
It’s a song by the three-piece rock band back number, released in 2019 as their 20th single.
Chosen as the theme song for the drama “A Story to Read When You First Fall in Love,” it became a hot topic.
It’s a bittersweet love song with a man nursing an unrequited crush as the protagonist.
It’s popular with middle school students who want to listen to a more mature-sounding track.
horizonback number
“Suiheisen” is imbued with feelings for high school students who had set their sights on the 2020 Inter-High School Championships.
It was created by back number, a rock band that captures listeners’ hearts with songs depicting life and love.
The song portrays people striving toward their dreams and goals, carrying a bittersweet yet heartwarming message.
It can give you strength even when you feel discouraged while dedicating yourself to club activities or studies.
The band’s sound gently envelops anxieties and loneliness, resonating throughout the track.
Please lend an ear to the tender words and melodies that slowly spread through your heart.
Popular songs among junior high school students. Songs trending on social media as well (131–140)
Night Sky (feat. Haji→)miwa
She’s currently the most popular female singer-songwriter among teenagers.
In this song, she sings gently with a high, clear soprano voice, and it’s the kind of performance that draws you in and moves you emotionally.
Perhaps it’s the relatable breakup songs that capture so many hearts.
Higher Groundsumika
Higher Ground by sumika, which has also been used as a theme song for TV dramas and anime.
It features a modern band sound with synthesizers.
The rich variety of tones keeps it engaging no matter how many times you listen.
The cool vocal voice is also a point of popularity among junior high school students!
Fictionsumika
Sumika’s “Fiction” is a song that makes you think positively, “This is my very own life!”—embracing both the fun and the tough times.
It was used as the opening theme for the anime Wotakoi: Love Is Hard for Otaku.
That bright, pop sound so characteristic of Sumika is uplifting just by listening.
It’s a song I especially want junior high school students—who often feel sensitive, conflicted, and uncertain—to hear.
