[Middle School Students] Popular Japanese Songs / J-POP Rankings [By Generation]

companion; comrade; friend; fellow; teammate; allyKetsumeishi64rank/position

Ketsumeishi “Nakama” Full Ver.

Ketsumeishi’s “Nakama” is the perfect song that makes you want to link arms and sing together at the closing ceremony of a sports day.

The friends who fought alongside you are comrades-in-arms at the event, but they’re also the companions you spend your days with.

It’s a song that feels like it can help you build a relationship where you praise each other and say “good job” with genuine appreciation.

The bonds among the children, strengthened through the sports day, may deepen even further.

Be sure to give this song with its comfortable tempo and unpretentious lyrics a listen.

It’ll make for a wonderful sports day!

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Official HIGE DANDism – I LOVE… [Official Video]

It’s a bittersweet yet refreshing love song.

Released in February 2020 as the theme song for a drama, it sings not only of romantic love but also of love for friends and family.

Written by Official HIGE DANDism with heartfelt intent, it’s marked by vocalist Satoshi Fujihara’s clear, translucent voice.

The lyrics, where the words of love start to spill out but are held back, convey the anxieties and hesitations of someone in love.

The music video portrays various forms of love and simply watching it warms your heart.

This piece is perfect for moments when you want to think of someone dear or honestly express your feelings to someone.

Kaiju no Hanabuta (Monster’s Flower Song)Vaundy66rank/position

[Mixed Chorus] Monster Flower Song / Vaundy *Part-specific audio available

Vaundy is a singer-songwriter who handles everything from songwriting to video production and enjoys overwhelming support, especially among young people.

This track, included on his first album “strobo” released in May 2020, was featured in a Maruha Nichiro commercial and drew huge attention when performed on the Kouhaku Uta Gassen.

Its driving band sound and catchy melody seize listeners’ hearts and don’t let go.

The lyrics, which nostalgically recall carefree days with friends while giving you a push to step into the future, perfectly match the bittersweet yet uplifting feelings of graduation season.

By 2025, it had become a universally known classic with a cumulative one billion streams, so if your whole class sings it together, it’s sure to become an unforgettable memory.

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Yūki Chiba – Team Tomodachi (Official Music Video)

I think today’s middle school students are closer to hip-hop than any generation before them.

Among them, many middle school heads are probably listening to trap music, which leads the times.

What I recommend is Team Tomodachi.

This track is a hit number by Yuki Chiba, aka KOHH, that gained worldwide popularity.

It’s laid back in trap style, so the flow is very simple.

Even those not used to rapping should have no problem performing it.

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LiSA “Homura” -MUSIC CLIP-

Homura, which was chosen as the theme song for the hugely popular anime Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, is now one of LiSA’s signature songs.

Gurenge, also used in Demon Slayer, has a fast tempo and is quite difficult, but compared to that, Homura is much easier to sing.

It has a relaxed tempo and many of the notes are on the lower side, so it won’t strain your throat.

The chorus does go a bit higher in places, but if you can’t reach those notes in chest voice, it’s perfectly fine to switch to falsetto there!

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Sakanaction “Sazanka”

As the end of the club activities you devoted yourself to during your student life draws near, you’re likely to be filled with deep emotion.

When you listen to “Sazanka,” it should give you the courage to look back on the days of friendship and growth and step forward into a new beginning.

The warm melody and lyrics of this song will surely bring back the joy you felt while immersing yourself in your club and the memories of the challenges you faced.

Fukase’s gentle voice delivers the feelings woven into the lyrics straight to your heart and will stand by graduates in this moment.

It’s a highly recommended song for etching into your heart both the loneliness felt at retirement and the time spent with your teammates.

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sumika / Fanfare [Music Video]

This is an uplifting song that combines a sense of exhilarating momentum with a positive message.

It carries feelings that anyone can relate to, embodied in the protagonist who takes a step from a dark room toward a dazzling light.

Released in August 2018, the track drew major attention as the opening theme for the animated film “I Want to Eat Your Pancreas.” sumika’s uniquely refreshing sound matches the film’s worldview beautifully, capturing the hearts of many.

It’s a perfect song for those who, despite their worries and anxieties, want to take a step forward, or for anyone seeking a push before a new challenge.