Recommended for junior high school students! A roundup of J-pop and Japanese songs to boost your study motivation
Many middle school students lead busy lives, working hard at their studies and club activities while also spending time with friends.
Even when you sit down at your desk intending to study, it can be hard to flip the switch and get started.
In this article, we’ve picked out songs that are perfect for boosting study motivation for middle schoolers.
We’ll introduce tracks filled with messages that encourage and uplift you when you’re tired or just can’t find the motivation.
Be sure to check out this lineup—perfect for right before studying or during a break.
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Recommended for junior high school students! A roundup of J-POP and Japanese songs to boost your study motivation (61–70)
Full-Power BoySukima Suichi
If we’re talking about pep songs for high schoolers sprinting through their youth, this one is a must.
It’s a track that has secured its place as a classic cheer song from Sukima Switch.
As the title suggests, it’s all about giving it your all, and when you listen to the lyrics, you can’t help but feel, “I can’t stay still—I’ve got to keep running!” The song itself is also up-tempo and bursting with a refreshing energy, so I think it’s perfect for a quick reset between study sessions!
trigger; impetus; the start; what prompted itNogizaka 46
When you find yourself thinking, “Why do I have to study…?” listening to this song might make you feel a little better.
I’d love for you to take your time reading the lyrics of this song by Nogizaka46 when you’re stuck with your studies.
Maybe the reason you study is simply because everyone around you is studying.
But if you take a good look within yourself, you’ll find your own spark—like moving toward the path you hope to take or expanding your possibilities for the future.
Once you’ve found even one solid reason like that, all that’s left is to move straight ahead without hesitation!
At all times.Makihara Noriyuki
This is a famous song by Noriyuki Makihara.
I imagine many people sing it at karaoke, too.
He reportedly came up with the idea for the song on the side of the road while he was in his third year of retaking the university entrance exams.
No matter how tough things get, if you think it’s all so that you can be the one smiling in the end, you’ll feel like you can keep going.
It’s a song I especially want exam-takers to listen to.
peace signYonezu Kenshi
This song is my top recommendation when you want to listen to an up-tempo, cool rock track that will boost your energy.
It’s a hit by the hugely popular singer-songwriter Kenshi Yonezu, and many of you might already listen to his music regularly! With lyrics that carry a powerful message of “Keep moving forward no matter what!!” and a driving, exhilarating sound, it’s sure to raise your motivation if you play it before you start studying.
Kinnikuman HeroEndō Masaaki
With his powerful vocals that shake the heart, Masaaki Endoh pours his passion into a soulful cry.
He vividly portrays a hero who upholds justice and friendship, expressing blazing fighting spirit and the bonds with comrades with striking force.
The brass resonance and drum and bass beat brilliantly elevate the excitement.
Released in January 2025 as the opening theme for the TV anime Kinnikuman: Perfect Origin Arc Season 2, the song is written and composed by APAZZI.
It’s a track I wholeheartedly recommend to anyone who wants to etch a tale of indomitable spirit and friendship into their heart, and to those seeking the courage to face adversity.
Sparkle feat. KannaAI
This is a song by AI, one of Japan’s leading female R&B singers.
It’s included on her 2017 album “Wa to Yo.” Its powerful message lifts the spirits of those worn out from studying.
Her collaboration with the comedian Naomi Watanabe became a hot topic.
A.G.I.T.Suchmos
Suchmos is a band known for its stylish musicality, sometimes labeled as part of the “neo city pop” scene.
A.G.I.T.
is the lead track included on their second album, THE KIDS, released in 2017.
It’s perfect as background music for late-night studying.