Ranking of Popular Japanese Music and J-Pop Artists Among Junior High School Students [2026]
There are some songs that were once popular and are still listened to today.
Aren’t you curious about which artists are popular among junior high school students?
This time, we’ve created a ranking of Japanese artists popular with junior high schoolers, so please give them a listen.
It’s a must-hear for teachers and parents too!
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Ranking of Popular Japanese Music/J-Pop Artists Among Junior High School Students [2026] (41–50)
Make you happyNiziU50rank/position
Many of you may be familiar with this song.
NiziU’s “Make you happy,” which shot to fame as the “Jump Rope Dance,” is a track that dancers can pick up easily.
While the choreography throughout the song follows some fairly intricate musical accents, its relatively catchy movements are a big draw.
On top of that, you can spot a bit of isolation—moving a single part of the body independently, a fundamental dance technique—so beginners might find it a little challenging.
However, as long as you memorize the sequence, the choreography for the chorus uses movements that even beginners can handle.
The simple yet unforgettable choreography, unlike anything before, makes a strong impression and really makes you want to try it yourself!
Ranking of Popular Japanese Music/J-POP Artists Among Junior High School Students [2026] (51–60)
We’ve gotta do what seems impossible.Sambomasutā51rank/position
A powerful anthem that gives you a push in those youthful moments.
Released by Sambomaster in February 2010, this song carries a warm message that boosts self-affirmation and the spirit to take on challenges.
Centered on themes of “not giving up,” “moving forward,” and “possibility,” it offers a gentle embrace for everyone’s anxieties and doubts while giving the courage to take a new step.
It has been featured in a Nissan commercial and as the image song for the film Cheer☆Dance, resonating with many hearts.
It’s a classic that students training for sports festivals, as well as anyone standing at a crossroads in life, should hear.
SUNHoshino Gen52rank/position
Gen Hoshino’s 8th single, released in May 2015.
The song was created as the theme for Fuji TV’s Wednesday 10 p.m.
drama “Kokoro ga Pokitto ne,” marking Hoshino’s first theme song for a serial drama.
It has that stylish Gen Hoshino feel, and there are parts that can be a bit tricky to sing, so if you’re aiming for a high score, try practicing after you’ve memorized where the melody and lyrics break.
It’s a good idea to keep your singing light to maintain the song’s breezy groove!
The world is falling in loveCHiCO with HoneyWorks53rank/position
Middle schoolers right in the thick of adolescence… Many of you are probably starting to get interested in romance.
Why not lift your spirits with a sweet and tangy love song? This track by the music unit CHiCO with HoneyWorks was released as their first single in 2014.
It became a hot topic when it was chosen as the opening theme for the anime Blue Spring Ride (Ao Haru Ride).
It’s such a lovely song that you can’t help but think, “Falling in love is wonderful.” Be sure to listen for yourself and feel its charm.
proofflumpool54rank/position
Hearing flumpool’s “Akashi” playing on the field during the closing ceremony is truly moving.
This song carries a warm message, and it feels like it stays close to the children, who sense something and have given their all throughout the sports day.
When it echoes across the grounds, you can’t help but be touched.
It’s a song that gives courage to children stepping forward into the future, so please give it a listen.
The sense of accomplishment from a day of hard work may deeply resonate in your heart.
365 Days’ Paper AirplaneAKB4855rank/position
The time eventually comes to retire from the club activities you devoted yourself to during your school days.
Along with a touch of sadness, AKB48’s “365 Nichi no Kamihikōki” is the perfect song to listen to as you feel a sense of accomplishment and the bonds with your teammates.
With its warm melody and resonant lyrics, it encourages you to look back on the days you’ve spent and take a courageous new step forward.
Its message, conveyed in soothing vocals as if speaking to you, will deeply resonate when you find yourself pausing between the end and beginning of youth.
It’s a recommended track for those who want to offer words of encouragement to graduates setting off toward a new future.
I should be able to fly (in the sky).supittsu56rank/position
On the day you set off on a new journey, you naturally want to listen to songs that make you feel grateful for having met your classmates and teachers.
“Sora mo Toberu Hazu” (“We Could Even Fly in the Sky”), released by Spitz in 1994, features Kusano’s crystalline vocals that lift your spirits.
The bittersweet lyrics prompt you to look back on your school days, and the catchy melody makes it easy to sing along.
The chorus lyrics, which make you feel like you can go anywhere, are perfect for singing on graduation day!
