Summer songs that get middle schoolers excited: Popular tracks you’ll want to listen to in your youth

When it comes to the most active season of the year, it’s definitely summer! Are you, a current junior high school student, making the most of your youth? With love, studies, and sports to give your all to, there are of course lots of fun times, but also tough and trying moments.

In this article, we’ve researched classic and popular summer songs that will fire up your middle school summer life.

Be sure to share them with your friends! It’s also great to listen with someone you like, or use as refreshing BGM for club activities or studying.

Don’t forget to check them out!

Playlist

Summer songs that get middle schoolers excited: Popular tracks you’ll want to listen to in your youth
	Title	Playlist	Review
1	Blue and SummerMrs. GREEN APPLE		A refreshing rock band youth song that depicts summer
2	All of the Youthsuis from Yorushika		A classic that captures the brilliance and anxieties of youth
3	Marigoldaimyon		Aimyon’s signature song “Marigold”
4	fireworks (launched into the sky)DAOKO × Yonezu Kenshi		Yonezu and DAOKO’s masterpiece that portrays the emotions of summer
5	whaleSuda Masaki		Youthful hopes layered over the song of whales
6	Summertime Recordjin		Summer staple 'Samareko' by Natural Enemy P
7	Somewhere in the summerWANIMA		A refreshing song by WANIMA to enjoy the summer
8	Is youth embarrassing, or is it youth if it’s embarrassing?Ryokushokushakai		An inspiring anthem that celebrates moments of youth
9	BUBBLE-GUM MAGICKEYTALK		The refreshing feel of the summer track “BUBBLE-GUM MAGIC”
10	Super SummerNiziU		NiziU’s summer staple song “Super Summer”
11	Summer Colorsyuzu		Yuzu’s classic that colors the summer, the brilliance of youth
12	sea glassSaucy Dog		A bittersweet summer seaside love song
13	Blue HabitatKitanitatsuya		A classic song that portrays youthful farewells and summer memories
14	Summertime CinderellaRyokushokushakai		A classic song that portrays summer love and aching longing
15	sparkleFuji Kaze		A heart-stirring song that colors the youth of summer
16	StarmineDa-iCE		Da-iCE’s songs that color my summer memories
17	Samama Festival!Mrs. GREEN APPLE		An energetic summer track to make the best memories
18	Starting Oversumika		An anthem of youth aiming for Koshien, a summer overflowing with passion
19	Drowning in summerBocchi		A coming-of-age rock story about a four-piece band that met on social media.
20	Tracing That Dream (Ballad Ver.)YOASOBI		A bittersweet summer romance, a masterpiece by YOASOBI
21	Summer Love AdvisorySHISHAMO		A poignant coming-of-age song about an unrequited summer love
22	I am the strongest.Uta from ONE PIECE FILM RED		The theme song from the One Piece movie is very popular among elementary school students.
23	lilacMrs. GREEN APPLE		A song that feels the radiance and hope of youth
24	MagicMrs. GREEN APPLE		Mrs. GREEN APPLE’s summer cheer song
25	Only for you, clear skiesYorushika		Tips for singing Yorushika’s “Just a Sunny Day for You”
26	BLUE SAPPHIREHIROOMI TOSAKA		Hiroomi Tosaka's smash hit song popular on YouTube
27	How-toMrs. GREEN APPLE		A refreshing song that’s perfect for a summer sky
28	Ponytail and ScrunchieAKB48		AKB48’s signature summer song—a refreshing, uplifting track that really gets the crowd going.
29	Wasted NightsONE OK ROCK		ONE OK ROCK’s classic that sings about the importance of taking on challenges
30	Sea Breeze and SelfishnessHinatazaka46		A wistful melody of first love by the summer seaside
31	AuroraBUMP OF CHICKEN		BUMP OF CHICKEN's empowering song
32	COCONUTNiziU		NiziU’s summer song “COCONUT” is hugely popular.
33	Stay by my side.Yuika		YUIKA, a high school girl artist popular on social media
34	WHORU?Awich		An overwhelming track by Awich, the Okinawan rapper
35	brand-newKANA-BOON		"Brand-new"—a song with the exhilaration of youth, guaranteed to resonate.
36	NagiichiNMB48		Cute and popular summer songs by NMB48
37	SurgesOrangestar feat. Natsuse & Ruwan		An anthem to cheer on junior high school students devoted to their club activities
38	Good Vibes OnlySALU		SALU and SHOKICHI's big summer hit
39	summer festivalWhiteberry		The classic song “Natsu Matsuri” by the elementary school band Whiteberry
40	fireworksaiko		Aiko’s upbeat hit songs, with many tie-ins
41	Runwaymilet		milet’s powerful vocals and uplifting songs
42	That gentle girlsupittsu		A summery, soothing song by Spitz
43	Do Re Mi So La Si DoHinatazaka46		Hinatazaka46’s exhilarating summer classic “Doremisolasido”
44	Tokyo Summer Session feat. CHiCOHONEY WORKS		HoneyWorks' youthful, pop summer song
45	I can hear a voice.Mukai Taichi		A refreshing song like the summer sea
46	Ghost of the SeaYonezu Kenshi		Kenshi Yonezu’s song that expresses the mysteries and terrors of the sea
47	ASOBONiziU		Let's enjoy everyday life with NiziU's songs!
48	Nagisaimase		imase’s 80s-style city pop song
49	New EraUta from ONE PIECE FILM RED		Make the world happy with Uta's songs
50	One moreFankī Monkī Beibīzu		An anthem that gives you the courage to take the first step
51	I love you soooo much!HY		HY's Okinawan rock captures the feelings of youth.
52	Beautiful finsupittsu		Spitz’s movie theme song resonates with my heart.
53	Fanfaresumika		An upbeat, exhilarating cheer song
54	Youth and youth and youthaimyon		A classic song that portrays the wistful feelings of a summer romance
55	Full-Power BoySukima Suichi		A signature song that celebrates the power and spirit of youthful challenge
56	OtonokeCreepy Nuts		Dandadan OP: Creepy Nuts fuse music and the supernatural
57	Brand New StoryGENERATIONS from EXILE TRIBE		Club music I want to listen to in the summer
58	himawariMr.Children		A famous Mr.Children song themed around sunflowers
59	Because I met youmiwa		miwa’s summer song, an anthem that cheers on youth
60	The Story You Don’t Knowsupercell		An inspiring summer song by Supercell
61	Blue Hawaiitota		A refreshing song that feels like summer and Tota-san’s charm
62	Summer Speed feat. OkiishiNatsunose		Natsunose’s summer track “Natsusoku” is making waves.
63	LOVERAAA		Summer campaign commercial song, refreshing
64	Before GoodbyeAAA		A summer love of youth, a song of fleeting memories
65	Kawasaki DriftBAD HOP		BAD HOP is a popular hip-hop crew from Kawasaki.
66	DiSTANCEBiSH		‘DiSTANCE’ sung by AiNA from BiSH is hot!
67	Psychedelic Romance feat. SALUEXILE SHOKICHI		A tropical EXILE song that's perfect for summer
68	ARCADESKid Fresino		FRESINO after studying NY rap and a new song
69	WHAT A DAY！MABU		A refreshing summer dance track: MABU “WHAT A DAY!”
70	Hi-FiveME:I		An ode to friendship in a refreshing summer tune
71	Mellow YellowSPiCYSOL		A youthful summer song by SPiCYSOL
72	ConneQtUVERworld		The Appeal of UVERworld’s Innovative Music
73	PLOTUVERworld		UVERworld's passionate message and music
74	At the mercy of the seaYOASOBI		YOASOBI's new song depicting the sea is creating a buzz
75	SUMMER SONGYUI		YUI’s “SUMMER SONG” I want to listen to in the summer
76	Can You Feel It?Yogee New Waves		Sophisticated music perfect for summer: Yogee New Waves
77	I like summer.Young Hastle		Yang Hothouse’s blazing hit songs that color the summer
78	Dream ChaserkZm		A new song about kZm’s summer friendship
79	Palm Treeyurufuwa gyangu		Yurufuwa Gang’s summer song, Palm Trees!
80	FlowerNaoto Intiraymi		Naoto Inti Raymi’s new song “Hana” is the courage to pursue dreams.
81	Ca Va?Bikkeburanka		Summer dance track “Ca Va?” is awesome!
82	The Old Man and the SeaYorushika		Yorushika’s “The Old Man and the Sea,” depicting effort and the will to live
83	Summer MadnessSandaime Jē Sōru Burazāzu fromu Eguzairu Toraibu		A summer anthem by Sandaime, a hype EDM track
84	You and Semi-BlueHatsuboshi Gakuen		Summer youth: a refreshing song from Hatsuboshi Academy
85	The Summer of BeginningsŌhara Yuiko		Theme song for the Takagi-san movie: Yuiko Ohara’s youth anthem
86	mintUno Misako (AAA)		An MV themed around the summer sea, mint
87	The summer you gave meieiri reo		Leo Ieiri's 'The Summer You Gave Me' is a sweet song of youth.
88	Festival MamboYamazaki Ikusaburo		Ikusaburo Yamazaki and Hyadain cover 'Omatsuri Mambo'.
89	THE GIFTHirai Dai		Hirai Dai’s singing voice and beautiful melody
90	Slow & EasyHirai Dai		Hirai Dai’s iconic song that sings of the summer seaside
91	Voice of the Seaurashima tarō (kiritani kenta)		A sea song of Urashima Taro, expressing the summer ocean and inner emotions
92	Natsumatopoeia＝LOVE		A refreshing song by an idol group enjoying the summer
93	FLY AGAIN 2019MAN WITH A MISSION		Summer songs by MAN WITH A MISSION
94	You are the seaMy Hair is Bad		A rock song with a summer ocean theme
95	WAVYHentai Shinshi Kurabu		The Hentai Shinshi Club’s summer song is cool.