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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)

Sparkle feat. KannaAI

AI – Kirakira feat. Kanna (KIRAKIRA feat. Kanna) ft. Kanna
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

SPYAIR 『RAGE OF DUST』(Short Ver.)
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 – A.G.I.T. [Official Music Video]
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

Main theme song of the movie 'Ajin': THE ORAL CIGARETTES 'BLACK MEMORY' Music Video - 4th album 'Kisses and Kills' out 6/13 -
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.

ODD FUTUREUVERworld

This is a song by UVERworld, a six-member mixture rock band.

It was released in 2018 as their 32nd single.

It’s the theme song for the anime My Hero Academia.

It’s especially recommended for people who like cool tracks.

Give it a listen when you want some motivation to study.