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 Students! A Compilation of J-POP and Japanese Songs to Boost Study Motivation (31–40)
OurEVE
This is a song by singer-songwriter Eve that makes you reflect on what it means to be a hero.
It was also used as the opening theme for the anime My Hero Academia.
The sharp guitar tones, densely packed rhythms, and overall sense of speed vividly convey a feeling of urgency.
The lyrics depict facing one’s own weaknesses and also acknowledge the presence of a strong hero who offers support nearby.
The act of rising to one’s feet is portrayed strikingly, making it a track that amplifies a powerful drive toward the future and fosters a positive, forward-looking feeling.
StargazeSixTONES
A song written by Yojiro Noda of RADWIMPS and performed by SixTONES.
It was selected as the support song for the 45th All Japan High School Quiz Championship on Nippon TV.
The lyrics’ worldview—“we can do anything”—and the grand sound are standout features.
The six members’ powerful yet clear vocals match the dramatic melody beautifully.
It’s the perfect track for talking about dreams with your friends.
NonfictionsDa-iCE
It’s a cheering song that colors the summer drama where single-minded passions collide.
This work was chosen as the support song for the 107th National High School Baseball Championship and used as the theme for “Netto Koshien.” The lyrics and composition were handled by members Daiki Kudo and Sota Hanamura.
The message—that not only the players but everyone involved, from supporters to teammates, each has their own story—can’t help but stir your heart.
It’s a track that powerfully illuminates your everyday life as you devote yourself to something.
As many times as you likeDREAMS COME TRUE
For junior high school students, school life is a place for growth, but there are days when you just can’t feel motivated to study.
That’s when “Nando Demo” by DREAMS COME TRUE can give you strength.
When you face tricky problems or complicated relationships, this song encourages you.
Beloved across generations and a source of hope for many, it’s perfect not only for a quick study break but also for building the resilience to overcome tough situations.
It supports both your learning and your spirit, making everyday life in junior high school more fulfilling.
a miraculous comebackWagakki Band
This is an uplifting, cheer song with a traditional Japanese sound.
It’s a track by Wagakki Band, an eight-member group that gained attention and popularity through their online activities.
Released in 2016 as their third single, it drew buzz as TV Tokyo’s theme song for the Rio Olympics.
It’s a great song to boost your motivation to study.
Recommended for junior high school students! A roundup of J-POP and Japanese songs to boost your study motivation (41–50)
To Us Who Were Once GeniusesCreepy Nuts
A powerful portrayal of the genius potential everyone once had and the individuality that fades within society, this is a warm, encouraging song by Creepy Nuts.
It’s a track from their second major-label album, “To Us Who Were Once Geniuses,” and it debuted in August 2020 as the TV commercial song for Teikyo Heisei University.
Riding on a hip-hop rhythm, it carefully depicts the boundless possibilities we all had in childhood and the purity that wanes as we grow up, while delivering a message to keep looking forward without giving up.
When you know you need to study but just can’t find the motivation, listening to this song will surely give you the courage to sit down at your desk.
Goodbye ElegySuda Masaki
This song, whose melody and lyrics convey deep emotion, was released in 2018 as actor Masaki Suda’s third single.
The sharp, edgy guitar sounds are cool, too.
It was used as the theme song for the drama “Kiss that Kills.” Give it a listen as a refreshing break during your studies!