Featured Songs Popular with Junior High School Boys! A Roundup of Trending Tracks
When you get to junior high school, a lot of people start getting interested in music and want to try listening to songs by different artists.
But many also struggle because they don’t know which artists are popular or which songs to start with.
So in this article, we’ll pick out and introduce songs that are popular among junior high school boys!
They’re all fantastic classics, so you’re sure to find something you like.
They’re also great picks for singing at karaoke with friends.
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Featured Songs Popular with Junior High School Boys! Trending Tracks Roundup (1–10)
HAPPY BIRTHDAYback number
It was selected as the theme song for the drama ‘A Story to Read When You First Fall in Love.’ It’s a song about a heartbreaking unrequited love.
The vocals by Shimizu, which highlight a sense of longing, blend perfectly with the ballad-style band sound, creating a vivid world of one-sided love.
The relatable, nod-inducing lyrics also captivate listeners.
If you get your heart broken by that classmate you like, it’s totally fine to put this song on and have a good cry.
peace signYonezu Kenshi
This track was used as the opening theme for the TV anime My Hero Academia.
Among all the songs that have made waves so far, this one has an unmatched sense of speed—you can’t get enough of its exhilarating momentum.
It’s a cool song that feels like you’re chasing after something, or protecting something important.
In those youthful days when countless emotions race through you, let’s dash forward with everything we’ve got.
Teenager ForeverKing Gnu
King Gnu only debuted in 2019, but their popularity among young people is immense, and they proved their power on NHK’s Kouhaku Uta Gassen as well.
This track was used in a Walkman commercial.
As always, King Gnu’s signature style is unstoppable: a breakneck sense of speed, whisper-like vocals, and a unique worldview wrapped in an approachable melody.
It’s a song that shows many faces within a single track.
You might catch yourself humming it during cleaning time without even realizing it.
Popular Songs Among Junior High School Boys! Trending Tracks Roundup (11–20)
FateOfisharu Higedan Dism
Phrases that evoke the brilliance of things like “dreams” and “hope” are perfect for symbolizing junior high schoolers in the thick of their youth.
Official HIGE DANDism’s “Shukumei” was also used as the theme song for “Nettou Koshien.” Doesn’t its lively energy from the intro draw you in? It portrays the struggles and coolness that come with chasing dreams and goals, and it’s a song that gives a push to junior high students devoted to their clubs or any pursuit.
Horse and deerYonezu Kenshi
This is “Uma to Shika” by Kenshi Yonezu, a singer-songwriter also known for his Vocaloid producer alias HACHI.
It was chosen as the theme song for the rugby-themed TV drama “No Side Game.” In the same year the drama aired, the Rugby World Cup was held in Japan, which helped the song become widely known nationwide as a rugby fight song.
Yonezu’s strained, impassioned vocals and the relaxed yet grand arrangement are incredibly cool.
Marigoldaimyon
Aimyon has even performed on NHK’s Kōhaku Uta Gassen and has now grown into a nationally beloved singer.
Marigold exudes a somewhat nostalgic vibe, and its warm sound gently envelops the listener.
If you set it as your alarm on school days, it seems like it would help you wake up feeling refreshed.
PretenderOfisharu Higedan Dism
Official HIGE DANDism, who performed on NHK’s Kōhaku Uta Gassen in 2019 and quickly became a nationally renowned act, are now in high demand for all kinds of tie-ins.
Their song “Pretender,” performed at Kōhaku, is about feelings for a cherished person with whom you can’t be together.
It’s bittersweet, yet its bright melody lifts your spirits.
They’re a textbook example of a rock band that captivates everyone.