[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 (21–30)
One moreFUNKY MONKEY BABYS
Ato Hitotsu by FUNKY MONKEY BABYS was used as a support song for high school baseball and has continued to encourage high school players.
It also drew attention because pitcher Masahiro Tanaka—“Ma-kun”—appears on the CD jacket and in the music video.
You might not be from the Fanmon generation if you’re in junior high now, but it’s a song that can give you courage in any situation, so definitely check it out.
It’s especially recommended when you want to do your best in club matches or entrance exams, or when you’ve failed and need some comfort.
KanadeSukima Suichi
This song is a bittersweet love song that depicts everyday life with a lover.
It’s such a famous love song that even people who aren’t familiar with Sukima Switch have likely heard it or know it.
When I listen to this song, I’m reminded of my lover and how we had to part ways after graduating from junior high school.
[Clubs, Friendship, Romance] Youth Songs Middle Schoolers Should Listen To (31–40)
YELLikimonogakari
No matter what it is, everyone must be struggling with something.
That’s why the song I really want you to listen to is the encouragement anthem “YELL.” This track was written by Ikimono-gakari as a commissioned piece for a junior high school music competition.
The lyrics portray the emotional turbulence unique to adolescence and the process of bouncing back from it.
Composed with choral performance in mind, it features clear dynamics in pitch and intensity.
As a result, listening to it naturally lifts your spirits.
Que sera, seraMrs. GREEN APPLE
Mrs.
GREEN APPLE is a three-piece rock band that has won overwhelming support from younger generations with their androgynous high-tone vocals and hook-laden rock sound.
Their seventh digital-only single, “Que Sera Sera,” written as the theme song for the TV drama “Even Just on Sunday Night…,” has a title derived from Spanish meaning “what will be, will be,” which gives it a positive vibe.
If you’ve been putting in the effort, the message of “now let’s enjoy it” is likely to lift the spirits of students pouring their youth into club activities.
It’s a gem of a pop tune whose dazzling ensemble will boost your energy.
If you laugh at the skywacci
It’s a coming-of-age song that makes you picture your best friend the moment you hear it.
It’s a track by the five-member pop-rock band wacci, released in 2018 as their sixth single.
Even when you work hard toward your goals, not all your efforts will be rewarded—there will be times when you fail or lose.
In those moments, the song’s wonderful, supportive lyrics feel like a gentle hand on your back and really hit home.
Let this song give you courage, and keep moving forward toward tomorrow.
CathartistRADWIMPS
Created to coincide with a major sporting festival, this song vividly captures physical sensations like sweat and tears.
Released in June 2018 as the band’s 22nd single, it became widely known as the theme for Fuji TV’s soccer broadcasts.
The exhilarating, fast-paced beat and Yojiro Noda’s signature wordplay in the rap section build into a chorus that feels like the world suddenly opens up—truly breathtaking.
The lyrics convey a sense of emotional catharsis that goes beyond simple wins and losses, encouraging anyone who takes on a challenge, not just athletes.
Later included on the album ANTI ANTI GENERATION, the track is also highly regarded as a visual work, with its music video winning at the SPACE SHOWER MUSIC AWARDS 2019.
Listen to it before a make-or-break moment, and it’s sure to ignite your fighting spirit.
To the futureKiroro
We all sang this song together for the seniors who were graduating when I was in eighth grade, so it holds a lot of memories for me.
Back then, I didn’t really understand the meaning of the lyrics and just sang along, but when I look at them closely now, they make my heart feel so warm.
It’s also a song that makes me think I should have paid more attention to the lyrics back in middle school.