[Clubs, Friendship, Romance] Youth songs middle schoolers should listen to

Blue HabitatKitanitatsuya

Where Our Blue Is / Tatsuya Kitani

A standout track with lyrics themed around the unique farewells of youth.

Released in July 2023 as the opening for the second season of the anime Jujutsu Kaisen, it became a major talking point.

Tatsuya Kitani’s delicate vocals and melodies beautifully capture lost time and feelings that never reached their destination.

The phrase reminiscent of a school chime is also memorable, evoking a mood that feels like a snapshot of a fleeting moment in youth.

Beneath its refreshing surface lies a gentle ache, making this song perfect not only for current students but also for adults nostalgic for those days.

It’s a track that many students will likely find deeply relatable.

My Past Life, Many Lifetimes AgoRADWIMPS

RADWIMPS – Zenzenzense (movie ver.) [Official Music Video]

It’s the theme song of the anime film Your Name and a massive hit.

Its up-tempo beat and RADWIMPS’ refreshing vocals are sure to get you pumped.

The lyrics about a single woman also match the movie perfectly, making it very easy to listen to!

Letter — Dear you at fifteenAnjura Aki

Angela Aki “Letter ~Dear You, Fifteen~” Official Music Video (HD)

Have you ever wondered what you’d be thinking and doing as an adult? When I graduated from junior high, I wrote a letter to my 20-year-old self and put it in a time capsule.

I haven’t become the person I imagined as a child, but I’m enjoying life every day.

Listening to this song makes it fun to imagine and think about the future.

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ORANGE SPiCE CLUB 'Kinmokusei' Music Video

It’s a refreshing love song that also, curiously, evokes a sense of nostalgia.

It’s by Orange Spiny Club, a four-piece rock band from Ibaraki Prefecture, and it’s included on their debut single “Binkan Shoujo,” released in 2019.

The pleasantly laid-back sound arrangement makes it a comfortable listen, and it matches well with vocalist Yusuke Suzuki’s unpretentious singing.

I especially want people who can’t help but think about the person they love anytime, anywhere to listen to it.

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Sukima Switch – “Zenryoku Shonen” Music Video : SUKIMASWITCH / Zenryoku Shonen Music Video

“Zenryoku Shonen” is an exciting song that really brings out my inner child! Even now as an adult, I often listen to it when times are tough.

We danced to “Zenryoku Shonen” as an entire class at our high school cultural festival! We practiced every day without fail, so it’s a great memory!

March 9Remioromen

Remioromen – March 9

Please listen carefully while thinking about the lyrics.

It’s so moving it might bring you to tears.

It’s a song I want people to hear during graduation season, but doesn’t it make you feel like you want to enjoy your middle school life even more when you listen to it? Before everyone goes their separate ways, make lots of fun memories with many people.

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BUMP OF CHICKEN “Stargazing”

Released in March 2001, this BUMP OF CHICKEN song was also used as an insert track for the drama “Tentaikansoku” (Stargazing).

The image of the protagonist gazing up at the starry sky while reflecting on their future and relationships is striking.

The lyrics capture the drive to chase dreams and the struggle with reality, resonating deeply with listeners.

It’s a song we especially recommend to those facing worries and uncertainties in their youth.

Listen to it while looking up at the night sky, and you’re sure to find courage.