Featured Songs Popular with Junior High School Boys! A Roundup of Trending Tracks

OtonokeCreepy Nuts

Creepy Nuts – Otonoke [Official MV] [Dandadan Opening]

The opening sound for the TV anime Dandadan masterfully fuses the disparate elements of music and the supernatural, crafting an epic sonic world.

With Creepy Nuts’ razor-sharp rap and singular worldview, it breathes new allure into this occult-themed story.

Written specifically for the anime, which began airing in October 2024, the track showcases the full extent of DJ Matsunaga and R-Shitei’s exceptional skills.

Also included on the album Legion, it serves as a bridge connecting the distinct cultures of hip-hop and anime.

Its mysteriously compelling melodies and powerful beats make it a recommended listen even for those who don’t usually follow anime songs.

Whether in an after-school classroom or through earbuds on the commute to school, it’s sure to capture the hearts of middle schoolers seeking a fresh musical encounter.

ElfAdo

[Ado] Elf

This song explores themes of loneliness and struggle, set in a fantastical world with profound messages.

Inspired by a legendary long-lived race, it portrays a solitary battle, growth, and confronting oneself.

Ado’s powerful vocals brilliantly capture both the strength and fragility of facing loneliness.

It is used as the theme song for the TBS Friday drama “Who Saw the Peacock Dance?” airing from January 2025, perfectly matching the world of the series starring Suzu Hirose.

Centered on strings and piano, the arrangement creates a richly emotional atmosphere, making it a memorable track that enhances the drama.

It’s a heartwarming anthem that gently supports those trying to carve out their own path or take a new step forward.

Bling-Bang-Bang-BornCreepy Nuts

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

The song written as the opening theme for season 2 of the anime Mashle: Magic and Muscles features a catchy, rhythmic sound and an addictive track.

Its lyrics carry a strong message that embodies the protagonist’s determination to take on a world where magic is the norm using nothing but physical strength.

The track’s appeal lies in Creepy Nuts’ hip-hop style blended with elements of Jersey club for a fresh sonic approach.

As a tie-in with the anime airing since January 2024, it has garnered attention, and a cute dance has also trended on social media.

The piece offers a musicality anyone can enjoy, while also serving as a motivational anthem that gives a push to those working hard.

It’s a perfect song for junior high school students dedicated to their clubs and studies.

A Gentle BallAimer

Aimer “Gentle Ball” Lyrics/English/Indonesian | NHK “Minna no Uta” | 25th single “SCOPE”

Set at a starlit nighttime ball, this enchanting work spins a fantastical tale.

Aimer’s husky voice blends exquisitely with the classical waltz motif, vividly portraying mysterious scenes unfolding in the stillness of the night.

Beautiful like a fairy tale yet tinged with a certain wistfulness, its world seems to mirror the feelings of a girl wavering on the boundary between dreams and reality.

Included on the single “SCOPE,” released in February 2025, and broadcast around the same time on NHK’s Minna no Uta, this piece is made all the more magical by arrangements from Ryota Nakano and Yusuke Tanaka.

It’s a song that will stay close to your heart—whether you’re spending time with friends after school in an empty classroom or lost in thought while gazing up at the night sky.

Maybe the wind.Sakanakushon

Sakanaction / Maybe, the Wind. -Music Video-

It was released in 2016 as Sakanaction’s 12th single.

The song was used in a commercial for Shiseido’s cosmetics brand ANESSA, and—as the title suggests, evoking sunscreen imagery of sweat, women, and a sense of speed—it feels like a refreshing breeze blowing through.

KanadeSukima Suichi

Sukima Switch – “Kanade” Music Video : SUKIMASWITCH / KANADE Music Video

It’s a classic that has captured the hearts of many junior high school students with its warm worldbuilding and relatable lyrics.

Centered on themes of parting, growth, and bonds, the words evoke the unique wistfulness of adolescence.

Released in June 2004, the song was used as an insert song for the film “Rough” and as the theme song for the Fuji TV drama “Sotsu Uta.” Sukima Switch’s gentle melody and heartfelt lyrics make it perfect for students just starting to take an interest in music.

It’s also great for singing with friends at karaoke—a song that naturally lifts your spirits.

Evening FestivalTomonari Sora

Sora Tomonari (TOMONARI SORA) – “Yoimatsuri – Evening Festival” [Story Video]

Sora Tomonari is a male singer-songwriter who has earned enormous popularity for his music’s strong emphasis on world-building.

He has many classic songs, but this time I’d like to introduce a new track: Yoimatsuri (Twilight Festival).

Although falsetto appears frequently in this piece, the gap between the chest voice and falsetto is quite large, so the difficult low falsetto doesn’t show up much.

It’s not completely absent, but the phrases can be substituted with mixed voice, making the song overall easier to sing.

With its Japanese flair and a melody that weaves between minor and major modes, it’s guaranteed to get the crowd going!

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