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

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Creepy Nuts “Bling-Bang-Bang-Born” × TV Anime “MASHLE: MAGIC AND MUSCLES” Collaboration Music Video #BBBB Dance

Created by Creepy Nuts as the opening theme for season 2 of the anime “Mashle: Magic and Muscles,” which follows a protagonist who can’t use magic and aims for the top with pure muscle in a world where magic is the norm, this track was released in January 2024.

The jersey-club-inspired production by DJ Matsunaga and spell-like lyrics by R-Shitei fuse to create an addictive sound that sticks in your head after just one listen.

The lyrics intertwine Mash’s conviction to fight with raw strength and R-Shitei’s own experiences and philosophy, expressing a strength that transcends common sense and a rapper’s pride.

With the “BBBB Dance” trending globally on TikTok and the song topping Billboard Japan’s 2024 year-end Hot 100, it’s a perfect track to hype up a karaoke session with friends.

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Gen Hoshino – Koi (Official Video)

Gen Hoshino is a multitalented figure with many faces, including singer, actor, and essayist.

His song “Koi” was used as the theme song for the drama he appeared in, “We Married as a Job!” (original title: “Nigeru wa Haji da ga Yaku ni Tatsu”).

The dance scene known as the “Koi Dance” became a hot topic, with everyone imitating it, and the song turned into a social phenomenon.

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Us, Again – SG (Official Lyric Video)

A gem of a song filled with the ache of parting and a wish for reunion.

With SG’s expansive, clear vocals and a rhythmic sound, it deftly conveys treasured memories shared together, the loneliness of farewell, and the anticipation of meeting again in the future.

Since its release in April 2021, it has continued to capture many hearts, and in November 2024 it was featured in a Calorie Mate commercial supporting exam-takers.

This piece is perfect for anyone setting off on their own path while holding close the time spent with dear friends.

Sing it with heartfelt emotion, and it will surely offer gentle comfort to those who listen.

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Pride Revolution / CHiCO with HoneyWorks

Since it was used as an opening theme for the anime Gintama, I think many people know it.

It leaves a very catchy impression.

The music video is animated, so be sure to check that out as well.

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[AKASAKI] Bunny Girl (Lyric Video)

AKASAKI, who went viral on TikTok and gained nationwide popularity, is likely a very familiar artist to many teens, being of the same generation.

Their fourth single, released in October 2024 while still in high school, is a stylish work that blends the vibe of Showa-era pop with a modern sound.

The song centers on the fragile emotions that sway at the beginning of a romance.

By taking on the role of a “bunny girl” as night falls, it deftly portrays the hesitation and inner conflict of revealing one’s true self to another.

The track made a major impact beyond being just a social media hit, reaching No.

6 on the Billboard Japan Hot 100.

It gently accompanies the complex emotions of love, so give it a listen on nights when you want to be alone with your thoughts.

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Ayumu Imazu – Obsessed [Music Video]

Ayumu Imazu, who writes and composes his own songs and even choreographs his dances, is drawing attention as a Gen Z global artist.

His release from January 2024 is a pop tune themed around the sweet, bittersweet feeling of falling for someone right away.

While bewildered by his own tendency to fall in love easily, he expresses in down-to-earth words how he becomes more and more captivated when the other person seems too perfect.

Before its official release, the demo went viral on TikTok, and it sparked a worldwide boom after top Asian artists—starting with SEVENTEEN—showcased the dance.

Its laid-back, chill sound and pleasant melody also make it a perfect BGM to liven up conversations with friends.

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BUMP OF CHICKEN「sailing day」

This is a song that was used as the theme for a One Piece movie.

It looks cool if you can sing it well at karaoke.

Both the lyrics and the music are really great, so please give it a listen.

BUMP OF CHICKEN has created many other masterpieces too, so if you like this song, check out their other work as well.