[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 (51–60)
We againSG
This song features vocals that seep into the heart, carried by a gently resonant melody.
Its message centers on parting and reunion, infused with compassion for friends setting off on new paths and the hope of meeting again someday.
Released in April 2021, it resonated widely on social media and gained support among young listeners.
Starting in November 2024, it was also featured in Calorie Mate’s exam-season support commercial, with a new version performed by the Hanazono Tokuei High School Wind Ensemble drawing attention.
SG’s clear, transparent vocals bring back warm memories of cherished times spent together.
It’s a track that gives you the courage to look ahead in moments of graduation, class reunions, or farewells with someone important—highly recommended.
It will especially strike a chord with high school students approaching graduation.
No.1Nishino Kana
Kana Nishino, who recently made her music available on subscription streaming, is still fresh in our memories.
There are so many songs I want you to listen to, but for those in love, I especially recommend “No.1.” Released in 2015, this track expresses the flutter of excitement and the frustration of not getting a reply to a message from the person you like.
These days, social media like LINE is the norm, but you’ll surely relate.
The parts that sing about work can be reinterpreted as studying or part-time jobs in your own life, making it even easier to immerse yourself emotionally.
Spring, Summer, Autumn, WinterHilcrhyme
“Shunkashuto” is one of Hilcrhyme’s signature songs.
When you think of Hilcrhyme, that slicked-back hairstyle really stands out, doesn’t it? It’s a track from 2009, but it hasn’t lost its luster.
And in April 2017, a film inspired by “Shunkashuto,” titled “Shunkashuto Monogatari,” was released!
Youthful AmigoShūji to Akira
The song title itself includes the word “youth,” and with two major stars—Tomohisa Yamashita and Kazuya Kamenashi—duetting, it was extremely popular.
It might be a bit old for some generations, but I think middle schoolers of any era would be totally hooked.
It’s a track that gets unbelievably hyped at karaoke, especially if you copy the choreography while you sing!
[Clubs, Friendship, Romance] Youth Songs for Middle Schoolers (61–70)
companion; comrade; friend; fellow; teammate; allyKetsumeishi
Ketsumeishi is a hip-hop unit known for the heartwarming messages in their work.
Among their songs, the one I especially want people to hear during their youth is “Nakama” (Friends).
The track is crafted like a cheer sent to a friend who’s suffered a setback.
So when you’re feeling lonely, listening to it will remind you of your friends and bring comfort, and it will also help you remember how important they are.
Be sure to check out the music video featuring Kasumi Arimura as well.
That paper airplane breaks through the cloudy sky.19
19’s smash-hit second single.
For many, this song stirs up nostalgia and memories of their school days.
Its lyrics, which portray bittersweet farewells and hopes for the future, have a relatable charm.
Released in March 1999, it peaked at No.
6 on the Oricon weekly chart.
It was also used as a TBS campaign song, boosting its popularity.
Like launching a paper airplane into a cloudy sky, you might listen to it while sending your wishes toward the future.
It’s a track that resonates not only with junior high students in the midst of youth, but also with adults.
Dear, boyHump Back
When you suddenly run into something that brings you down—like losing a club match or going through a recent heartbreak—this is the song to turn to.
It’s a track by Hump Back, a girls’ band from Osaka, released in 2018 as their debut single.
It’s a straight-up, classic guitar rock number that makes you want to say, “This is the real deal!” Riding on a powerful sound, it delivers an uplifting, encouraging message.
As you listen, you’ll find yourself looking up before you know it, ready to move forward—a youth anthem brimming with energy.
