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

Naughty SunORANGE RANGE

ORANGE RANGE – Naughty Sun

It’s the theme song of “Ikemen Paradise: Hanazakari no Kimitachi e.” When it aired, the drama had very high ratings and the theme song was a huge hit—I remember it being incredibly popular.

I’ll never forget how cute Maki Horikita looked dressed as a boy, and how I watched it every week without fail!

Spring, Summer, Autumn, WinterHilcrhyme

Spring, Summer, Autumn, Winter / Hilcrhyme (Cover)

“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!

We againSG

Us, Again – SG (Official Lyric Video)

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.

Youthful AmigoShūji to Akira

Seishun Amigo [Shuji and Akira Cover] (Chor. Draft)

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!

Christmas songback number

back number – “Christmas Song” Music Video

A back number song that captures the feel of winter and the ache of unrequited love.

Its sweet, bittersweet melody and relatable lyrics leave a strong impression.

Released in December 2015, the track is included on the album “Chandelier” and reached No.

1 on the Oricon charts.

It was also chosen as the theme song for Fuji TV’s Monday 9 p.m.

drama “5→9: The Monk Who Fell in Love with Me,” earning widespread support across generations.

The lyrics, which wrap winter’s cold in warm emotions, are deeply empathetic to those in love.

It’s a song you’ll want to listen to while thinking of a lover or someone you like—and it’s also great to share with friends for a taste of youth.

greatest common divisorRADWIMPS

Saidai Kouyakusuu

Among RADWIMPS’ songs, this one doesn’t sit too high in range, so you don’t need to belt.

As long as you stay mindful of the rhythmic timing, you can aim for a high score! In particular, the A verse stays mostly in the mid–low (mid1) range, so it’s good to sing gently, as if speaking.

The range gradually rises from the B verse, but there’s no need to push your voice.

If you keep the breath flowing and imagine resonating in the head, your head voice will take on a chesty quality, and once you find your comfortable spot, it becomes much easier to sing.

Also, some may find the rhythm tricky where the melody gets fast, but since the range isn’t too high, you’ll be fine if you place the notes carefully and sing with precision.

As the pitch climbs, imagine resonating in the head and try keeping it light!

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Premeditated revengeMakishimamu Za Horumon

Maximum the Hormone 'Yoshu Fukushu' Music Video

The album “Yoshu Fukushu,” released in July 2013 after roughly six years in the making, keeps Maximum the Hormone’s signature ferocious sound and genre-blurring musicality intact, while taking a further step by placing greater emphasis on the lyrics.

Shifting away from their traditional style of clever rhymes and wordplay, the band pivots to raw Japanese expressions that focus on delivering the message clearly.

The result is a work where overwhelming sonic brutality coexists with the weight of words, as if laying bare the impulses and emotions deep within.

A masterful record that topped the Oricon charts for three consecutive weeks and won the Grand Prize at the 6th CD Shop Awards in 2014, it also features “Benjo Sandal Dance,” which was used as a support theme song for the film “Kick-Ass 2.” It’s a work that resonates especially with those carrying a haze of unresolved feelings or struggling to find the right words to tell someone something important.