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)
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.
more than wordsHitsuji Bungaku
For those who struggle to take the first step into studying, the perfect song is “more than words” by Hitsujibungaku.
With its warm guitar sound and crystalline vocals, it gives you a strong push forward.
Known as the ending theme for the anime Jujutsu Kaisen, its mysterious and captivating worldview deeply resonates with listeners.
While the track carries a nighttime vibe, it also serves as an ideal soundtrack to energize the start of your day.
Be sure to lend an ear to the lyrical world of Hitsujibungaku—it will likely lighten your mood as you head into your studies.
FlowerFuji Kaze
Hana, crafted by singer-songwriter Fujii Kaze, is the perfect track for boosting focus when high school students want to study.
Its soothing piano and gentle vocals are easy on the ears and give your motivation a real lift.
For high schoolers carrying various anxieties, this single is filled with warm, supportive messages.
It’s sure to help you recognize your own potential.
You’ll likely be able to tackle your work with a refreshed mindset.
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.
RAGE OF DUSTSPYAIR
This song, which drew attention as the opening theme for the anime Mobile Suit Gundam: Iron-Blooded Orphans, is by the rock band SPYAIR from Aichi Prefecture.
It was released in 2016 as their 19th single.
It’s sure to give you the power to keep working hard on your studies.
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.
BLACK MEMORYTHE ORAL CIGARETTES
A loud rock tune by THE ORAL CIGARETTES, a band from Nara Prefecture.
It was released in 2017 as their eighth single.
Perfect for boosting your motivation and energy when you’re studying.
It’s the theme song for the film Ajin: Demi-Human.