Most Popular Japanese Songs and J-Pop Among Junior High School Girls [2026]
Middle school girls in the thick of their teenage years probably have plenty to worry about—and plenty to enjoy—when it comes to love, studies, and relationships.
At times like that, it’s music that cheers you up and lifts your spirits, isn’t it?
Here, we’ve put together a ranking of Japanese songs that were especially popular this year among middle school girls.
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Japanese Middle School Girls' Favorite Japanese Music/J-Pop Rankings [2026] (1–10)
D.N.A.Girls2×iScream8rank/position
The collaboration song by Girls2 and iScream is so powerful it feels like it will set your heart on fire when you listen to it.
Released digitally in April 2024, the track sings about believing in your own potential and having the strength to keep moving forward.
It’s also used as the theme song for the TV Tokyo drama “Bitomo x Senshi Kirameki Powers!”.
Girls2 is a group that rose to popularity through theme songs for children’s tokusatsu dramas, and their collaboration with iScream delivers an even more powerful vocal performance.
It’s the perfect cheer-up song for anyone who wants to stay true to themselves.
Do not touchMISAMO9rank/position
TWICE is a nine-member multinational girl group from South Korea.
MISAMO, the group’s first sub-unit, delivers an addictive track with “Do not touch,” whose charm lies in its cute yet cool vibe.
Among the highlights is Momo’s vocal tone as she trails the main melody in the chorus—it’s striking and sticks in your head after just one listen.
In the second verse, Mina’s vocals take the spotlight, giving the song a fresh feel, which is another fun touch.
Overall, the song really brings out the unique vocal qualities of each member, so be sure to listen closely for those differences!
ANTENNAMrs. GREEN APPLE10rank/position
Mrs.
GREEN APPLE is a three-piece rock band garnering attention from a wide range of listeners with a colorful catalog that reflects their diverse backgrounds.
ANTENNA, the title track and opener of their fifth album, leaves a lasting impression with its catchy synths and hysteric guitar ensemble.
The whirlwind of key changes in the arrangement seems to capture the mix of anticipation and anxiety toward an unseen future, as depicted in the lyrics.
It’s a refreshing rock tune marked by a hook-laden melody.
Most Popular Japanese Music and J‑Pop Among Junior High School Girls [2026] (11–20)
DarlingMrs. GREEN APPLE11rank/position
A coming-of-age song that delivers the importance of embracing your true self on a refreshing melody.
The protagonist portrayed by Mrs.
GREEN APPLE carries a earnest resolve to keep looking forward while battling self-denial.
Gratitude and hope toward someone who accepts their true self gently envelop the listener, together with a melody that resonates in the heart.
Released in January 2025 as the theme song for NHK General’s special program “Mrs.
GREEN APPLE 18-sai-sai,” it was performed together with 1,000 members of the 18-year-old generation.
It’s a track recommended for moments when you want to face yourself with a gentle gaze, or when you want to share your feelings with someone important.
lilacMrs. GREEN APPLE12rank/position
Mrs.
GREEN APPLE has delivered a gem of a song that beautifully captures both the brilliance and the fragility of youth.
It delicately portrays the feelings of trying to embrace everyday anxieties, inner conflicts, and the pains of growth as cherished memories.
The song was also chosen as the opening theme for the anime “Oblivion Battery” and won the 66th Japan Record Awards in December 2024, marking an unprecedented achievement of back-to-back wins for the band.
This heartwarming track offers empathy and encouragement to middle school students grappling with the uniquely turbulent emotions of adolescence and feelings of self-doubt.
It will surely stay close to your heart and give you the courage to look ahead.
Blue and SummerMrs. GREEN APPLE13rank/position
Smack in the middle of youth—that’s exactly the phrase that fits this song, “Blue and Summer.” Does “Blue and Summer” mean the summer of one’s youth? What do you think? The little items that pop up as keywords, like the sound of wind chimes and watermelon seeds, feel so nostalgic.
It’s a summer anthem of youth without a hint of hesitation—highly recommended.
Suki-Suki Aliensutopuri14rank/position
How about a heart-fluttering love song just like the title suggests? It’s a track by Sutopuri, the entertainment group Strawberry Prince.
It was released in 2020 as their seventh digital single.
The lyrics and composition were created by the popular Vocaloid producer Nayutan Seijin.
The lyrics, overflowing with feelings for someone you love, are enough to make you grin on their own.
If you’re in love right now, this song will surely amplify those emotions.
It’s also recommended as a cheer-up song to listen to before confessing your feelings.
