Featured songs popular among high school boys! A roundup of trending tracks

Sorrow Rides the Busmakaroni enpitsu

Macaroni Enpitsu “Sadness Rides the Bus” MV

Formed by members of Senzoku Gakuen College of Music, Macaroni Enpitsu is a four-piece rock band that has gained popularity for arrangements that unfold dramatically and for their lyrical, emotive writing.

“Kanashimi wa Bus ni Notte,” released in advance from their major second album “Otona no Namida,” makes a strong impact with a hooky melody riding on a tight ensemble.

Its lyrics, which evoke the preciousness of everyday life as it changes with time and circumstance, are likely to resonate with many listeners.

It’s an emotional pop tune—passionate yet tinged with melancholy.

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Hoshino Takashi

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Beloved daysyangusukinii

Young Skinny – Oh, Beloved Days [Official Music Video]

Young Skinny is a rock band capturing the attention of youth with songs that depict the dynamics of teenage romance.

Their 2023 release “Beloved Days” was selected as the campaign song for Ezaki Glico’s Seventeen Ice.

The track was created with authentic input from high school students—such as their worries and anxieties—gathered when the band visited Hyogo Prefectural Hibari-gaoka Gakuen High School.

It conveys a candid message to friends, portraying the feelings of students who, though sometimes troubled and hesitant, face each day as it comes.

With a driving band performance, it’s a rock number that amplifies the spirit of youthful days.

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mutō

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BACKWurtS

WurtS – BACK (Official Audio)

WurtS is a solo artist who self-produces not only music but also artwork and video.

The title track of his 4th digital EP, BACK, makes a strong impression with its progression from an acoustic opening into a rock ensemble.

The lyrics, which depict feelings and memories that linger even after a breakup, likely strike a chord when paired with the lyrical melody.

It’s an emotional number with a floating, expansive sound that feels wonderfully comfortable.

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Hoshino Takashi

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Doki itDaigo Nishihata, Shunsuke Michieda, Kento Nagao, Joichiro Fujiwara, Kyohei Takahashi

Naniwa Danshi – Doki it [Official Music Video]

Leveraging the strength of all being from the Kansai region, Naniwa Danshi continues to captivate audiences with performances brimming with Kansai-specific charm.

They made their CD debut in November 2021, and many of their subsequent releases have ranked high on the Oricon charts.

The group has built a sparkling track record, including winning Best 5 New Artists at the 36th Japan Gold Disc Awards.

Every member is also skilled in acting, thriving across a wide range of fields such as TV dramas, films, and stage productions.

In April 2024, they formed the limited-time unit KAMIGATA BOYZ together with other Johnny’s groups from Kansai, further accelerating their momentum.

They’re highly recommended for those drawn to the blend of friendly Kansai dialect and polished performance.

SPECIALZKing Gnu

King Gnu – SPECIALZ | OP theme “Jujutsu Kaisen S2: Shibuya Incident”

This song by the rock band King Gnu was chosen as the opening theme for the second season of the anime Jujutsu Kaisen, “Shibuya Incident.” The performance carries a slightly eerie atmosphere, punctuated by the sharp, cutting vocals of Iguchi and Tsuneta.

The lyrics weave a message of never giving up, expressed through uniquely chosen words, making it an uplifting anthem brimming with originality unlike anything in other artists’ repertoires.

Pay attention as well to the phrases that seem to link with the anime’s storyline, and be sure to read the lyrics as you listen.

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Hane Keisuke

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