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)
Happy Endingback number
It’s the theme song for the film “My Tomorrow, Your Yesterday.” This track is back number’s 16th single.
I’ve heard that Takeshi Kobayashi, known as Mr.Children’s producer, was also involved in its production.
Despite the title, the song has a contrasting tone—lonely and heartrending.
Oni BanquetTomonari Sora
The music of Sora Tomonari, a highly acclaimed singer-songwriter born in 2002, showcases a truly outstanding sense for blending traditional Japanese flavors with contemporary sounds.
This track, released in January 2024, is a stylish piece featuring a funky, addictive groove and a bewitching yet beautiful Japanese-style melody.
It carries a powerful message—like a whisper from a demon—urging you to break free from mundane everyday life and fully enjoy your once-in-a-lifetime journey.
The song drew significant attention, reaching No.
1 on the Billboard Japan charts in February 2024.
If you’re looking to shake off constraints and get energized, this track will surely resonate with you—definitely give it a listen.
PretenderOfisharu Higedan Dism
From the very intro, this song feels dramatic.
It’s the theme for the movie “Confidence Man JP” and a 2019 track by the rock band Official HIGE DANDism.
Its diverse rhythms and delicate beauty create a groove that truly resonates.
It’s a dreamlike piece where Japanese lyrics ride over a superb sound that can stand up to global trends.
dance hallMrs. GREEN APPLE
It’s a song that makes you feel positive, like, “Take the plunge and do what you want!” Within three months of its release, it set a huge record by surpassing 100 million streams, becoming a signature track for Mrs.
GREEN APPLE.
Many listeners say that just hearing Dance Hall gives them energy and somehow makes them feel like everything will be okay.
If you listen to it with your close friends, it might help you face tomorrow with even more energy and optimism.
Connection -YUÁN-Snow Man
It’s a mature, Japanese-style song that sings of a fleeting yet eternal love.
Performed by the popular male idol group Snow Man, it was included on their 2021 single “HELLO HELLO” and chosen as the theme song for the Japanese-language version of the animated film White Snake: The Origin.
The grand scale of the arrangement alone makes your chest tighten, and the lyrics—overflowing with feelings for a cherished person—leave a strong impression.
I imagine many people can’t help but long for a world like this.
Popular songs among junior high school students. Songs trending on social media, too (41–50)
I LOVE…Ofisharu Higedan Dism
Official HIGE DANDism’s Pretender, released in 2019, was a massive hit, and the band has continued to produce chart-topping songs since.
Many of their tracks are love songs that resonate with both men and women, and this song, I LOVE…, is another number that makes anyone’s heart flutter.
It also became the theme song for the drama Koi wa Tsuzuku yo Doko Made mo, starring Takeru Satoh and Mone Kamishiraishi, which made it a hot topic.
The theme song amplified the drama’s popularity and its heart-throbbing storyline even more.
WA・BI・SA・BIPG
Many of you were probably surprised to learn that the mysterious group that went viral on TikTok for their “fox masks × school uniforms” was actually PG, made up of members from the same generation.
This track is a celebratory party tune marking the moment they finally took off their masks and made their official debut in November 2024.
A hefty dance beat crafted by a world-class producer layers with piercing, high-tone vocals unique to teens, instantly lifting your mood just by listening.
Its powerful message—that you don’t need to hide who you are and that you can go anywhere as long as you’re with your crew—will surely give you a gentle push to take on something new.