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[High School Students] Popular Japanese Music / J-POP Rankings [By Generation]

We’re bringing you the latest top 100 all at once—ranked by most views—from the J-pop song charts popular with high school students!

It’s centered on standout tracks released since 2000 that resonate perfectly with the feelings and sensibilities of the younger generation.

The playlist is updated weekly.

Playlist

[High School Students] Popular Japanese Music / J-POP Rankings [By Generation]
show_chartTitlePlaylistReview
1HarukaYOASOBI
HarukaYOASOBIplay_arrow
Graduation song “Haruka,” pitch is difficult but moving
2Blue and SummerMrs. GREEN APPLE
Blue and SummerMrs. GREEN APPLEplay_arrow
Mrs. GREEN APPLE Aonatsu theme song sports day BGM
3horizonback number
horizonback numberplay_arrow
Even if dreams break, the light can still be seen.
4PretenderOfisharu Higedan Dism
PretenderOfisharu Higedan Dismplay_arrow
A refreshing song by Official HIGE DANDism
5If you laugh at the skywacci
If you laugh at the skywacciplay_arrow
A moving song that sings of youthful hope and friendship
6loveback number
loveback numberplay_arrow
A youthful track that captures the feelings of first love on the brink of graduation
7A Little Love SongMONGOL800
A Little Love SongMONGOL800play_arrow
A song of youth, conveying love and bonds to someone precious.
8Spot the differenceSuda Masaki
Spot the differenceSuda Masakiplay_arrow
Sing about life with Masaki Suda’s captivating song
9lilacMrs. GREEN APPLE
lilacMrs. GREEN APPLEplay_arrow
A refreshing, guitar-driven coming-of-age hit song
10DREAMIN’ONDa-iCE
DREAMIN’ONDa-iCEplay_arrow
A song that pursues courage and dreams
11RomanticismMrs. GREEN APPLE
RomanticismMrs. GREEN APPLEplay_arrow
A refreshing love song that portrays the feelings of a protagonist who harbors romantic feelings but cannot express them to the other person
12Ms. Hanako on a high pedestalback number
Ms. Hanako on a high pedestalback numberplay_arrow
A famous song by back number that portrays the heartache of unrequited love
13sasanqua (Camellia sasanqua)SEKAI NO OWARI
sasanqua (Camellia sasanqua)SEKAI NO OWARIplay_arrow
A song that gently supports the journey toward your dreams
14OrangeSPYAIR
OrangeSPYAIRplay_arrow
Haikyu!! theme song: rock of youth and passion
15To Those Who Know the Blue of the Skyaimyon
To Those Who Know the Blue of the Skyaimyonplay_arrow
The appeal of heartbreaking youth love songs
16HAPPY BIRTHDAYback number
HAPPY BIRTHDAYback numberplay_arrow
A gemlike love song that paints a birthday
17bouquetback number
bouquetback numberplay_arrow
“Bouquet” is a masterpiece that sings of pure love.
18one’s true feelingssumika
one’s true feelingssumikaplay_arrow
I don’t want to give up! Resolve and the power of comrades
19MiracleGReeeeN
MiracleGReeeeNplay_arrow
A baseball cheering song filled with love and gratitude
20Silent majorityKeyakizaka46
Silent majorityKeyakizaka46play_arrow
A powerful cheer song for Keyakizaka46's debut single
21Only for you, clear skiesYorushika
Only for you, clear skiesYorushikaplay_arrow
A poignant summer youth song filled with emotion
22We againSG
We againSGplay_arrow
An encouraging song by SG that cheers you on when you’re anxious about your future path.
23Gray and Blue (+Masaki Suda)Yonezu Kenshi
Gray and Blue (+Masaki Suda)Yonezu Kenshiplay_arrow
A duet that layers memories with a friend onto the present
24migratory bird[Alexandros]
migratory bird[Alexandros]play_arrow
A cheering song to encourage exam-takers chasing their dreams
25fireworks (launched into the sky)Yonezu Kenshi
fireworks (launched into the sky)Yonezu Kenshiplay_arrow
Solo version commentary of Kenshi Yonezu’s “Uchiage Hanabi”
26together; along with; bothWANIMA
together; along with; bothWANIMAplay_arrow
WANIMA’s powerful cheer song
27Bridge of Gloryyuzu
Bridge of Gloryyuzuplay_arrow
An encouraging classic by Yuzu that resonates with the hearts of those who strive.
28peace signYonezu Kenshi
peace signYonezu Kenshiplay_arrow
Yonezu Kenshi’s My Hero Academia opening song gives a push to those doing their best
29treasurewacci
treasurewacciplay_arrow
A coming-of-age song that sings of gratitude to a loved one
30InfernoMrs. GREEN APPLE
InfernoMrs. GREEN APPLEplay_arrow
The opening theme of Fire Force. A song packed with a sense of speed and fiery intensity.
31We AreONE OK ROCK
We AreONE OK ROCKplay_arrow
A hopeful song that moves the hearts of young people
32Marigoldaimyon
Marigoldaimyonplay_arrow
Aimyong’s popularity: songs that are easy to sing across generations
33It doesn’t meltmakaroni enpitsu
It doesn’t meltmakaroni enpitsuplay_arrow
The lyrics of the youth song depicting friendship are excellent
34One moreFUNKY MONKEY BABYS
One moreFUNKY MONKEY BABYSplay_arrow
Cheering song by FUNKY MONKEY BABYS
35LemonYonezu Kenshi
LemonYonezu Kenshiplay_arrow
Kenshi Yonezu’s heartrending theme song, with lyrics that resonate with the heart
36OrangeGReeeeN
OrangeGReeeeNplay_arrow
Twilight yearning, the joy of mutual love
37MetronomeYonezu Kenshi
MetronomeYonezu Kenshiplay_arrow
The metronome’s misalignment reflects the relationship.
38Because I like you.Yuika
Because I like you.Yuikaplay_arrow
A cute love song that portrays a high schooler's unrequited love
39Happinessarashi
Happinessarashiplay_arrow
A signature song by Arashi, an upbeat, fast-paced hit with a positive message
40New Treasure IslandSakanakushon
New Treasure IslandSakanakushonplay_arrow
A Song of Children's Adventures and Courage for the Future
41Someday, these tearsLittle Glee Monster
Someday, these tearsLittle Glee Monsterplay_arrow
A powerful song that supports people pursuing their dreams
42FateOfisharu Higedan Dism
FateOfisharu Higedan Dismplay_arrow
Cheering on students who are working hard for the sports day.
43CorrectRADWIMPS
CorrectRADWIMPSplay_arrow
A cheer song by RADWIMPS, let’s move forward at our own pace
44broad daylightKing Gnu
broad daylightKing Gnuplay_arrow
Reasons why King Gnu became popular and the characteristics of “Hakujitsu”
45Racing into the NightYOASOBI
Racing into the NightYOASOBIplay_arrow
YOASOBI's 'Racing into the Night' is hugely popular.
46astronomical observationBUMP OF CHICKEN
astronomical observationBUMP OF CHICKENplay_arrow
A coming-of-age song about looking up at the starry sky and thinking about the future
47Sugar Song and Bitter StepUNISON SQUARE GARDEN
Sugar Song and Bitter StepUNISON SQUARE GARDENplay_arrow
A classic song by UNISON SQUARE GARDEN
48YELLikimonogakari
YELLikimonogakariplay_arrow
Ikimono-gakari’s moving graduation song
49Crimson Lotus FlowerLiSA
Crimson Lotus FlowerLiSAplay_arrow
A popular rock-style song with a hopeful message
50road; way; path; street; route; Tao (in philosophy)GReeeeN
road; way; path; street; route; Tao (in philosophy)GReeeeNplay_arrow
An iconic song that gives you the courage to face adversity
51Live in the present.Saucy Dog
Live in the present.Saucy Dogplay_arrow
Saucy Dog’s High School Soccer Cheering Song
52Thank youFUNKY MONKEY BABYS
Thank youFUNKY MONKEY BABYSplay_arrow
Let’s sing with gratitude—thank you.
53Dried flowersYuuri
Dried flowersYuuriplay_arrow
Yuri “Dry Flower” heartbreak song
54Love and romanceNovelbright
Love and romanceNovelbrightplay_arrow
Novelbright's love songs are heartwarming
55Blue AmbienceMrs. GREEN APPLE
Blue AmbienceMrs. GREEN APPLEplay_arrow
Mrs. GREEN APPLE’s coming-of-age love theme song
56Tomorrow as wellSHISHAMO
Tomorrow as wellSHISHAMOplay_arrow
An anthem that cheers the heart from a weekend hero
57DarlingMrs. GREEN APPLE
DarlingMrs. GREEN APPLEplay_arrow
An anthem that supports the anxieties of youth and boosts self-esteem
58Wanted WantedMrs. GREEN APPLE
Wanted WantedMrs. GREEN APPLEplay_arrow
A song by Mrs. GREEN APPLE that portrays the feelings of young people with a thrilling sense of speed
59Horse and deerYonezu Kenshi
Horse and deerYonezu Kenshiplay_arrow
Cheer on the sports day with Kenshi Yonezu’s heartwarming song
60StaRtMrs. GREEN APPLE
StaRtMrs. GREEN APPLEplay_arrow
Catchy and upbeat pop rock
61You know what,are-kun &『yuika’}
You know what,are-kun &『yuika'}play_arrow
A duet song depicting the budding feelings of spring love
62Promise of SunflowersHata Motohiro
Promise of SunflowersHata Motohiroplay_arrow
Himawari’s Yakugi Doraemon Theme Song
63proofflumpool
proofflumpoolplay_arrow
Singing Techniques and Expressive Methods in Choral Music
64Blue Springback number
Blue Springback numberplay_arrow
A rousing, heartfelt cheer song by back number
65From Me to Youflumpool
From Me to Youflumpoolplay_arrow
A famous song by flumpool that sings about youthful love
66KanadeSukima Suichi
KanadeSukima Suichiplay_arrow
A moving song that portrays farewell and bonds
67Unrequited lovemiwa
Unrequited lovemiwaplay_arrow
Introduction to the love song 'Kataomoi' by miwa
68Wherever you areONE OK ROCK
Wherever you areONE OK ROCKplay_arrow
ONE OK ROCK's moving love song
69My Past Life, Many Lifetimes AgoRADWIMPS
My Past Life, Many Lifetimes AgoRADWIMPSplay_arrow
Main theme of 'Your Name.', an emotional song by RADWIMPS
70Christmas songback number
Christmas songback numberplay_arrow
A song from the heart that feels loneliness at Christmas
71Teenager ForeverKing Gnu
Teenager ForeverKing Gnuplay_arrow
A powerful anthem that captures the restless urgency of youth
72366 daysHY
366 daysHYplay_arrow
A heartfelt cry that sings of the pain of heartbreak and lingering attachment
73The meaning of goodbyeNogizaka 46
The meaning of goodbyeNogizaka 46play_arrow
Farewell at club graduation and the preciousness of comrades
74Biting the second handzutto mayonaka de ii no ni.
Biting the second handzutto mayonaka de ii no ni.play_arrow
A heartrending love is expressed with a crystalline, translucent singing voice...
75Perfect-Sense DreamerONE OK ROCK
Perfect-Sense DreamerONE OK ROCKplay_arrow
ONE OK ROCK’s dream-supporting song
76RPGSEKAI NO OWARI
RPGSEKAI NO OWARIplay_arrow
SEKAI NO OWARI “RPG” is perfect for a sports day closing ceremony
77Hide-and-seekYuuri
Hide-and-seekYuuriplay_arrow
"Hide and Seek" is a song rich in expressive power.
78It feels like I’m in love.Yuika
It feels like I’m in love.Yuikaplay_arrow
A poignant ballad that delicately portrays feelings of love
79Cry BabyOfisharu Higedan Dism
Cry BabyOfisharu Higedan Dismplay_arrow
Tokyo Revengers theme song, a famous song of courage and bonds
80Spring ThiefYorushika
Spring ThiefYorushikaplay_arrow
Yorushika's Spring Thief is a song about spring scenery.
81Full-Power BoySukima Suichi
Full-Power BoySukima Suichiplay_arrow
A signature song that celebrates the power and spirit of youthful challenge
82wake upAAA
wake upAAAplay_arrow
A refreshing dance number as the theme song for ONE PIECE
83Kitearashi
Kitearashiplay_arrow
A stormy youth anthem, with lyrics by Kenshi Yonezu, that moves the heart
84User ManualNishino Kana
User ManualNishino Kanaplay_arrow
Kana Nishino’s “Torisetsu” is an original love song.
85companion; comrade; friend; fellow; teammate; allyKetsumeishi
companion; comrade; friend; fellow; teammate; allyKetsumeishiplay_arrow
Deepen the bonds of the sports day with Ketsumeishi's “Nakama”
86Bye, my friendbokula.
Bye, my friendbokula.play_arrow
The bittersweetness of youth, bokula.’s masterpiece
87Eine KleineYonezu Kenshi
Eine KleineYonezu Kenshiplay_arrow
Kenshi Yonezu’s song that portrays the struggles of love
88Make you happyNiziU
Make you happyNiziUplay_arrow
A NiziU dance song characterized by jump rope
89Team friendsChiba Yūki
Team friendsChiba Yūkiplay_arrow
Introduction to Trap Music for Middle School Students
90Let’s give it a tryWANIMA
Let's give it a tryWANIMAplay_arrow
A motivational song that supports your drive, with a rock arrangement of a nursery rhyme
91parabolaOfisharu Higedan Dism
parabolaOfisharu Higedan Dismplay_arrow
Official HIGE DANDism’s cheer song of hope
92Because I’ve always loved you.neguse.
Because I’ve always loved you.neguse.play_arrow
Neguse’s cheer song conveys the importance of persevering.
93Sakura, Bloom!arashi
Sakura, Bloom!arashiplay_arrow
Arashi’s encouraging song to cheer on exam-takers
94Bling-Bang-Bang-BornCreepy Nuts
Bling-Bang-Bang-BornCreepy Nutsplay_arrow
In a magical world, Mashle’s OP, the strongest muscles
95Zankyo SankaAimer
Zankyo SankaAimerplay_arrow
A powerful message about overcoming the past and moving toward the future
96KICKBACKYonezu Kenshi
KICKBACKYonezu Kenshiplay_arrow
A rock tune woven by Kenshi Yonezu that stirs the emotions
97Love SongGReeeeN
Love SongGReeeeNplay_arrow
GReeeeN’s pure love songs, popular tracks
98AgainWANIMA
AgainWANIMAplay_arrow
A song of courage to overcome setbacks and move forward
99Overdosenatori
Overdosenatoriplay_arrow
Reset your mood with Natori's 'Overdose'
100Stand by me, Stand by you.Hirai Dai
Stand by me, Stand by you.Hirai Daiplay_arrow
Hirai Dai’s love songs warm people’s hearts.