[Clubs, Friendship, Romance] Youth songs middle schoolers should listen to
When you think of junior high schoolers, you picture them diving into club activities, hanging out with friends, and falling in love… Every day is an irreplaceable part of youth, isn’t it? Even if current students don’t feel that way now, when you look back later, these everyday moments will become precious memories.
In this article, we’ll introduce plenty of recommended youth-themed songs we want junior high school students in the midst of their seishun to hear! From club activity anthems to friendship tunes and love songs, you’ll find lots of tracks you can relate to as you read the lyrics and listen.
Take your time, listen closely, and find your favorites.
They’re sure to add color to your school life.
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[Clubs, Friendship, Romance] Youth Songs Middle Schoolers Should Listen To (91–100)
Precious thingsroodo obu mejyaa
Although they have already disbanded, Road of Major’s “Taisetsu na Mono” sold a total of 900,000 copies as an indie release and is their biggest hit! Watching the music video screams ‘youth!!’ and listening to the lyrics screams ‘youth!!’—it’s a masterpiece that naturally makes your heart swell just by listening to it!
Unable to become an adultkujira
This work gently sings of the importance of embracing loneliness and ordinariness.
Through images of the stillness of a moonless night and scattering light into the darkness, its warm lyrics, which handle a fragile heart with care, resonate deeply.
Kujira centers themes of self-acceptance and growth, beautifully expressing young people’s emotions within a unique worldview.
This piece serves as the theme song for the February 2025 film “My Senpai Is a Boy: Rain, Then Clear,” showcasing the delicate musicality honed on the albums “Until I Can Love Life” and “Vegetable Drawer.” It’s a wonderful song that stays close to the subtle feelings of youth—days at a school festival spent with dear friends, the anxiety and confusion felt while searching for one’s true self.
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“Tsubomi” is one of Kobukuro’s signature songs! It was the graduation song when I was in elementary school.
I still remember it well.
“Tsubomi” is a masterpiece that won the Japan Record Award, and it will never fade with time! I hope songs like this—not just idol music—become more widespread in the world!
Blue BenchSasuke
When I hear the first harmonica, I feel so at ease.
And with Sasuke’s sweet voice, I’m sure more than a few women were knocked out.
Listening to this song, I resolved back in my school days to have a love with no regrets.
Looking back now, it’s a wonderful memory of my youth!
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Gaining popularity from his cover singing videos and now even running a virtual YouTuber agency, Soraru is a multi-talented singer.
If you’re a teenager who likes Vocaloid and utaite singers, you probably already know him.
His new song is Aoi Tsubomi.
It’s a rock-tinged track with a delicate musicality that feels like a snapshot of youth.
Students will find many relatable lyrics, so be sure to check it out.
GRADUATIONSBACK-ON
This is a song that gently encourages you as you say goodbye to close friends and take a step onto a new path.
Holding the memories of precious friends you spent time with, it captures the wavering feelings of young people heading toward their respective futures through an emotional melody and powerful guitar sound.
The track serves as the theme song for “Kamen Rider Gotchard GRADUATIONS,” released by BACK-ON in February 2025, and stands as a supportive anthem that stays close to the major life turning point of graduation.
It blends seamlessly with the worldview of the V-Cinext production, further heightening the work’s emotional impact.
It’s a perfect song for the grand finale of a school or cultural festival and for making memories with friends.
While feeling the importance of friendship and bonds, this song gives you the courage to take your first steps toward the future.
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This song is perfect for expressing friendship.
Released in July 2021, it was also used as the theme for NTT Docomo’s “ahamo” commercial and is based on the novel RGB.
Considered one of YOASOBI’s signature works, it vividly depicts a heartwarming story in which three friends who had grown apart reunite after 15 years and rediscover their bond.
It beautifully conveys the power of friendship—that hearts remain connected even when apart—paired with a melodic composition.
It’s a must-listen for anyone who has experienced parting from or reuniting with a friend.
It’s also recommended as background music for message videos or slideshows to express your feelings to someone special.