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. Trending songs on social media as well (31–40)
The world is falling in loveCHiCO with HoneyWorks
This is the song that became the theme for the anime Blue Spring Ride (Ao Haru Ride).
Since it’s an anime adaptation of a shoujo manga popular among middle and high school students, the song is especially popular with middle schoolers.
It’s a girlish track that pairs a bittersweet love song with a pop melody.
Love me, Love youMrs. GREEN APPLE
This is a song by Mrs.
GREEN APPLE, the pop band affectionately known as “Misesu.” Their music is incredibly poppy and catchy—you can’t help but hum along as you listen.
Among their songs, this one is especially pop and particularly popular.
Heralding springyama
It makes you want to get into the groove and clap along.
It’s a track by the vocalist yama, whose online activities have been drawing attention, released digitally in 2020.
The mature, husky singing voice is striking and super cool.
The chic, urban sound is a pleasure to listen to and absolutely replay-worthy—you’ll want to keep it on forever.
By the way, the songwriting was done by Kujira, a Vocaloid producer also known as the creator of “Nemuru Machi.”
Hypnosis Mic -Division Rap Battle-＋Hipunoshisumaiku Division All Stars
Hypnosis Microphone, commonly known as “HypMic,” is a group of 18 male voice actors that enjoys immense popularity among middle school students.
If you listen to their “Division Rap Battle,” you’ll get a real sense of how cool they are.
The layered raps of all 18 members let each individual’s style shine.
Find your favorite among them!
rabbit holeDECO*27
DECO*27, a Vocaloid producer who has created numerous hit tunes with a sound that fuses band music and electronica.
Released digitally on May 20, 2023, “Rabbit Hole” features hysteric synths and a fast-paced beat that make it irresistibly addictive.
The lyrics, depicting a girl who follows her instincts, craft a vibe that’s cute yet subtly cynical.
It’s a catchy, upbeat pop track that’s also a great pick for junior high schoolers at karaoke.
Popular songs among junior high school students. Songs trending on social media, too (41–50)
Carnival of Flames and ForestsSEKAI NO OWARI
Released in 2014 as SEKAI NO OWARI’s sixth major single, this song was also used in a TV commercial.
With SEKAI NO OWARI’s distinctive worldview, it’s a track that makes you feel as if you’ve been invited to a carnival.
primary colorsYOASOBI
Many people probably know it because it was used as a song in a docomo commercial.
It’s a track by the music duo YOASOBI, known for their massive hit “Yoru ni Kakeru,” and it was released as a digital single in 2021.
It’s based on the novel “RGB” by Yuichiro Komikado.
This high-sense, catchy song packs in everything—style, coolness, passion, and transience.
The sound feels so good that I can’t help but turn up the volume when I listen.