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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.

Recommended for junior high school students! A roundup of J-POP and Japanese songs to boost your study motivation (61–70)

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

[Official] Noriyuki Makihara “No Matter What” (Music Video) [3rd Single] (1991) Noriyuki Makihara/donnatokimo [No. 1]
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.

more than wordsHitsuji Bungaku

Hitsujibungaku – more than words (Official Music Video) [TV Anime “Jujutsu Kaisen” Shibuya Incident Arc Ending Theme]
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

Fujii Kaze – Hana (Official Video)
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.