[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, and Romance] Youth Songs Middle Schoolers Should Hear (1–10)
New EraAdo
Ado’s overwhelming vocal prowess shines in “New Genesis.” This song, written specifically by Yasutaka Nakata, serves as the theme for the smash-hit anime film ONE PIECE FILM RED.
It also sparked huge buzz because Ado performed the singing parts for Uta, a character in the movie.
Blending trendy retro-pop with a driving, high-speed sound and powerful lyrics, it’s a standout number.
Even middle schoolers facing lots of worries will surely feel encouraged when they listen to this track!
Eine KleineYonezu Kenshi
If you’re a third-year middle school student, the major milestone of graduation is approaching.
There may be farewells—to friends, a boyfriend or girlfriend, teachers, and perhaps even family.
When thoughts like these make you feel down, this song will surely help you.
It’s a track by singer-songwriter Kenshi Yonezu, included on his second album, YANKEE, released in 2014.
Its warm yet heartrending melody and vocals seep deep into your heart.
Be sure to listen closely.
Youth and a momentmakaroni enpitsu
Doesn’t youth pass by in the blink of an eye? Macaroni Enpitsu’s “Seishun to Isshun” captures that very fleetingness.
The lyrics, written by vocalist Hattori as he looks back on his own youth from an adult perspective, are sure to resonate even with junior high students who are right in the thick of it.
Even if you think your everyday life now is boring and trivial, when you look back as an adult, it becomes something irreplaceable.
I hope you’ll share it with your friends or your partner and give it a listen!
[Clubs, Friendship, Romance] Youth Songs Middle Schoolers Should Hear (11–20)
MiracleGReeeeN
It’s the theme song of the drama “ROOKIES” and one of GReeeeN’s signature tracks.
I played baseball myself, so I was really hooked and remember watching it every week without fail.
The drama’s story matches the lyrics, and it gives me a passionate sense of youth—valuing friendship and working hard as a team!
It’s love, right?wacci
Wacci’s “Koidaro” is a song that stands by everyone in love.
It gained attention when it was used as an insert song in the TV drama “Yangotonaki Ichizoku.” Many junior high school students surely experience the ups and downs of romance.
This is a number that gently, warmly, and comfortably accompanies such love troubles.
Whether it’s unrequited love, mutual love, or a love that can’t come true, the feeling of being in love is precious, isn’t it? It’s a song we especially want junior high school students—who are about to go through many kinds of love—to listen to.
The world is falling in loveCHiCO with HoneyWorks
Middle schoolers right in the thick of adolescence… Many of you are probably starting to get interested in romance.
Why not lift your spirits with a sweet and tangy love song? This track by the music unit CHiCO with HoneyWorks was released as their first single in 2014.
It became a hot topic when it was chosen as the opening theme for the anime Blue Spring Ride (Ao Haru Ride).
It’s such a lovely song that you can’t help but think, “Falling in love is wonderful.” Be sure to listen for yourself and feel its charm.
I’ll call your name.NEW!SUPER BEAVER
Written as the theme song for the film Tokyo Revengers, this piece is a rock number packed with a fiery message! Through the simple act of “calling someone’s name,” the lyrics make us rediscover the certainty of our bonds and the preciousness of encounters, powerfully moving the hearts of listeners.
Released as a single in July 2021, it also marked an important milestone celebrating SUPER BEAVER’s 15th anniversary.
The sound—linked to the film’s worldview—evokes human connection and is a must-listen! Play it while spending time with dear friends or teammates, or in a quiet moment, and you’ll be reminded of how much they mean to you.
It’s the perfect track for feeling gratitude for the people you’ve met and for cherishing the ties you want to nurture from here on.