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

We’re excited to present the latest Top 100 ranking of Japanese pop (J‑POP) songs popular among junior high school students, listed in order of most views!

Featuring hit songs and timeless classics you often hear on TV music shows, the ranking is packed with tracks everyone knows.

The playlist is updated weekly.

Playlist

[Middle School Students] Popular Japanese Songs / J-POP Rankings [By Generation]
show_chartTitlePlaylistReview
1Blue and SummerMrs. GREEN APPLE
Blue and SummerMrs. GREEN APPLEplay_arrow
A refreshing rock band youth song that depicts summer
2HarukaYOASOBI
HarukaYOASOBIplay_arrow
A life story watched over by a mug
3A Little Love SongMONGOL800
A Little Love SongMONGOL800play_arrow
The classic song “Chiisa…” is still loved by many people today.
4If you laugh at the skywacci
If you laugh at the skywacciplay_arrow
Wacci’s moving song, a track that gives you strength to pursue your dreams
5horizonback number
horizonback numberplay_arrow
A poignant song for rebirth that resonates with the heart
6Only for you, clear skiesYorushika
Only for you, clear skiesYorushikaplay_arrow
A song that depicts summer memories and the bittersweetness of youth
7lilacMrs. GREEN APPLE
lilacMrs. GREEN APPLEplay_arrow
A song that feels the radiance and hope of youth
8DREAMIN’ONDa-iCE
DREAMIN’ONDa-iCEplay_arrow
A song that pursues courage and dreams
9FateOfisharu Higedan Dism
FateOfisharu Higedan Dismplay_arrow
Cheering on middle school students who are working hard at their studies as their destiny
10peace signYonezu Kenshi
peace signYonezu Kenshiplay_arrow
Challenge and growth, moving forward by overcoming failure
11OrangeSPYAIR
OrangeSPYAIRplay_arrow
A theme song that sings of youth and a passion for volleyball
12Bridge of Gloryyuzu
Bridge of Gloryyuzuplay_arrow
An encouraging classic by Yuzu that resonates with the hearts of those who strive.
13Silent majorityKeyakizaka46
Silent majorityKeyakizaka46play_arrow
Keyakizaka46's dark-tinged hit songs
14LemonYonezu Kenshi
LemonYonezu Kenshiplay_arrow
Kenshi Yonezu achieves 20… with his 8th major-label single
15It’s nothing.Kamishiraishi Mone
It's nothing.Kamishiraishi Moneplay_arrow
The heart-stirring theme song of “Your Name.”
16Gray and Blue (+Masaki Suda)Yonezu Kenshi
Gray and Blue (+Masaki Suda)Yonezu Kenshiplay_arrow
A song that resonates with the heart of someone lamenting a farewell to a loved one.
17CorrectRADWIMPS
CorrectRADWIMPSplay_arrow
A cheer song by RADWIMPS, let’s move forward at our own pace
18StaRtMrs. GREEN APPLE
StaRtMrs. GREEN APPLEplay_arrow
Pop rock songs by Mrs. GREEN APPLE
19Dinner Songtuki.
Dinner Songtuki.play_arrow
A song that gently expresses the struggle between love and parting
20DarlingMrs. GREEN APPLE
DarlingMrs. GREEN APPLEplay_arrow
A song that sings of youth's struggles and hopes
21We againSG
We againSGplay_arrow
A cheering song that overcomes parting and hopes for a reunion
22ultramarineYOASOBI
ultramarineYOASOBIplay_arrow
Expressing the passion and dreams of youth with blue light
23RPGSEKAI NO OWARI
RPGSEKAI NO OWARIplay_arrow
SEKAI NO OWARI “RPG” is perfect for a sports day closing ceremony
24migratory bird[Alexandros]
migratory bird[Alexandros]play_arrow
A cheer song that takes flight toward your dreams
25Que sera, seraMrs. GREEN APPLE
Que sera, seraMrs. GREEN APPLEplay_arrow
Choreography for a song that believes in a bright future
26MiracleGReeeeN
MiracleGReeeeNplay_arrow
Get fired up with the ROOKIES drama theme song
27Blue HabitatKitanitatsuya
Blue HabitatKitanitatsuyaplay_arrow
Tatsuya Kitani’s youth rock, Aoi no Sumika (Blue Home)
28Last SongOfisharu Higedan Dism
Last SongOfisharu Higedan Dismplay_arrow
A moving song that embraces the sorrow of parting and the hope that follows
29User ManualNishino Kana
User ManualNishino Kanaplay_arrow
Expressing a girl's feelings with plenty of humor...
30KanadeSukima Suichi
KanadeSukima Suichiplay_arrow
A song that portrays farewell and bonds with a precious person
31We AreONE OK ROCK
We AreONE OK ROCKplay_arrow
A hopeful song that moves the hearts of young people
32New Treasure IslandSakanakushon
New Treasure IslandSakanakushonplay_arrow
A Song of Children's Adventures and Courage for the Future
33bondhaji→
bondhaji→play_arrow
A heartwarming song that expresses bonds between people
34together; along with; bothWANIMA
together; along with; bothWANIMAplay_arrow
WANIMA’s powerful cheer song
35Someday, these tearsLittle Glee Monster
Someday, these tearsLittle Glee Monsterplay_arrow
A powerful song that supports people pursuing their dreams
36The Story You Don’t Knowsupercell
The Story You Don't Knowsupercellplay_arrow
An inspiring summer song by Supercell
37fireworks (launched into the sky)DAOKO × Yonezu Kenshi
fireworks (launched into the sky)DAOKO × Yonezu Kenshiplay_arrow
Collaboration song by Kenshi Yonezu and DAOKO, a movie theme
38astronomical observationBUMP OF CHICKEN
astronomical observationBUMP OF CHICKENplay_arrow
Stargazing: a classic song that sets your thoughts adrift in the night sky
39Crimson Lotus FlowerLiSA
Crimson Lotus FlowerLiSAplay_arrow
A popular rock-style song with a hopeful message
40Marigoldaimyon
Marigoldaimyonplay_arrow
Aimyon’s signature song “Marigold”
41InfernoMrs. GREEN APPLE
InfernoMrs. GREEN APPLEplay_arrow
The opening theme of Fire Force. A song packed with a sense of speed and fiery intensity.
42Charlesbarūn
Charlesbarūnplay_arrow
A Vocaloid song themed around lost love and parting
43road; 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
44Goodbye ElegySuda Masaki
Goodbye ElegySuda Masakiplay_arrow
Masaki Suda’s nostalgic melodies—songs that are easy to sing
45prideGReeeeN
prideGReeeeNplay_arrow
GReeeeN composed the Koshien theme song
46Spot the differenceSuda Masaki
Spot the differenceSuda Masakiplay_arrow
I'm startled by that strong, core-driven singing voice. A popular act—
47YELLikimonogakari
YELLikimonogakariplay_arrow
The iconic song “YELL” that gives courage and hope at graduation ceremonies
48Ghost in the FlowersYorushika
Ghost in the FlowersYorushikaplay_arrow
Yorushika’s “Ghost in a Flower”: Summer Memories and the Bittersweetness of Youth
49Kitearashi
Kitearashiplay_arrow
The five members of Arashi, Olympic theme song ‘Kite’ moves audiences
50SignalWANIMA
SignalWANIMAplay_arrow
A fiery rock song that cheers on youth
51Promise of SunflowersHata Motohiro
Promise of SunflowersHata Motohiroplay_arrow
A classic song that portrays the bonds and warmth of friendship
52Full-Power BoySukima Suichi
Full-Power BoySukima Suichiplay_arrow
A signature song that celebrates the power and spirit of youthful challenge
53Ms. Hanako on a high pedestalback number
Ms. Hanako on a high pedestalback numberplay_arrow
back number, catchy youthful love song
54You don’t listen to rock.aimyon
You don't listen to rock.aimyonplay_arrow
Aimyon’s youth song: a bittersweet unrequited love
55Let’s give it a tryWANIMA
Let's give it a tryWANIMAplay_arrow
The courage to face challenges positively without fearing failure
56Eine KleineYonezu Kenshi
Eine KleineYonezu Kenshiplay_arrow
Kenshi Yonezu’s song that heals the parting at junior high school graduation
57First NightYorushika
First NightYorushikaplay_arrow
I recommend Yorushika’s song “First Night.”
58Bling-Bang-Bang-BornCreepy Nuts
Bling-Bang-Bang-BornCreepy Nutsplay_arrow
An anthem to a rule-breaking way of life powered by muscle
59Is youth embarrassing, or is it youth if it’s embarrassing?Ryokushokushakai
Is youth embarrassing, or is it youth if it's embarrassing?Ryokushokushakaiplay_arrow
An anthem for youth, bursting with a sense of speed!
60My Past Life, Many Lifetimes AgoRADWIMPS
My Past Life, Many Lifetimes AgoRADWIMPSplay_arrow
“Zenzenzense” is a cheer song that depicts youth and challenge.
61chantAdo
chantAdoplay_arrow
Ado’s new song, USJ Halloween theme song
62proofflumpool
proofflumpoolplay_arrow
Be moved and find courage with flumpool’s “Proof”
63Racing into the NightYOASOBI
Racing into the NightYOASOBIplay_arrow
YOASOBI's 'Racing into the Night' is hugely popular.
64companion; comrade; friend; fellow; teammate; allyKetsumeishi
companion; comrade; friend; fellow; teammate; allyKetsumeishiplay_arrow
Deepen the bonds of the sports day with Ketsumeishi's “Nakama”
65I LOVE…Ofisharu Higedan Dism
I LOVE...Ofisharu Higedan Dismplay_arrow
It's a bittersweet yet refreshing love song. 2…
66Kaiju no Hanabuta (Monster’s Flower Song)Vaundy
Kaiju no Hanabuta (Monster's Flower Song)Vaundyplay_arrow
A moving song by Vaundy that colors the emotions of graduation
67Team friendsChiba Yūki
Team friendsChiba Yūkiplay_arrow
Introduction to Trap Music for Middle School Students
68flameLiSA
flameLiSAplay_arrow
For the theme song of the hit anime Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba’s movie…
69sasanqua (Camellia sasanqua)SEKAI NO OWARI
sasanqua (Camellia sasanqua)SEKAI NO OWARIplay_arrow
An inspiring song that sings about memories of club activities
70Fanfaresumika
Fanfaresumikaplay_arrow
An upbeat, exhilarating cheer song
71idolYOASOBI
idolYOASOBIplay_arrow
The theme song of Oshi no Ko by YOASOBI. It depicts the struggles of an idol.
72Tomorrow as wellSHISHAMO
Tomorrow as wellSHISHAMOplay_arrow
A cheering song born from the passion of Kawasaki Frontale
73dance hallMrs. GREEN APPLE
dance hallMrs. GREEN APPLEplay_arrow
The joy of having fun, a positive cheer song!
74Christmas songback number
Christmas songback numberplay_arrow
back number’s “Christmas Song…”
75I should be able to fly (in the sky).supittsu
I should be able to fly (in the sky).supittsuplay_arrow
A moving graduation song for the day of departure
76AgainWANIMA
AgainWANIMAplay_arrow
A song of courage to overcome setbacks and move forward
77ANTENNAMrs. GREEN APPLE
ANTENNAMrs. GREEN APPLEplay_arrow
Uplifting, fast-paced rock to boost motivation
78Yes, with pleasure.kocchi no kento
Yes, with pleasure.kocchi no kentoplay_arrow
Kochi Kento’s cheer song, “Giri Giri Dance”
79Connect!Misaka Saki
Connect!Misaka Sakiplay_arrow
The support song for the All Japan High School Soccer Championship will be sung by Saki Misaka for the first time.
80Bye, my friendbokula.
Bye, my friendbokula.play_arrow
A coming-of-age song by the Hiroshima band bokula.
81Live in the present.Saucy Dog
Live in the present.Saucy Dogplay_arrow
Saucy Dog’s High School Soccer Cheering Song
82The world is falling in loveCHiCO with HoneyWorks
The world is falling in loveCHiCO with HoneyWorksplay_arrow
A love song portraying the feelings of a middle school crush, a CHiCO track
83JUMPIkuta Rira
JUMPIkuta Riraplay_arrow
An anthem cheering on those who face adversity
84DynamiteBTS
DynamiteBTSplay_arrow
BTS’s “Dynamite” is, in the world…
85Cry BabyOfisharu Higedan Dism
Cry BabyOfisharu Higedan Dismplay_arrow
The courage to face adversity and the bonds of comrades
86sparkleFuji Kaze
sparkleFuji Kazeplay_arrow
Fujii Kaze’s digital-only single, a track with outstanding rhythm
87Teenager ForeverKing Gnu
Teenager ForeverKing Gnuplay_arrow
The sports festival is a precious page in the memories of youth.
88rainbowAqua Timez
rainbowAqua Timezplay_arrow
Aqua Timez’s cheer song “Niji”
89Curtain callYuuri
Curtain callYuuriplay_arrow
An uplifting support song of positive hope and strong will
90Everyone is a heroAI
Everyone is a heroAIplay_arrow
A song that gives you the courage to face forward and take on challenges
91Maximum reachSEKAI NO OWARI
Maximum reachSEKAI NO OWARIplay_arrow
An uplifting song that turns weakness into an ally and aims for greater heights
92It’s love, right?wacci
It's love, right?wacciplay_arrow
A song of love and courage that transcends social status, wacci
93We’ve gotta do what seems impossible.Sambomasutā
We’ve gotta do what seems impossible.Sambomasutāplay_arrow
An anthem of support that gives you the courage to keep moving forward without giving up
94You know what,are-kun &『yuika’}
You know what,are-kun &『yuika'}play_arrow
A duet song depicting the budding feelings of spring love
95365 Days’ Paper AirplaneAKB48
365 Days' Paper AirplaneAKB48play_arrow
A classic song that sings of club-retirement and youthful memories
96Sugar Song and Bitter StepUNISON SQUARE GARDEN
Sugar Song and Bitter StepUNISON SQUARE GARDENplay_arrow
A classic song by UNISON SQUARE GARDEN
97CHE.R.RYYUI
CHE.R.RYYUIplay_arrow
A heartwarming classic by YUI that portrays a springtime love
98Zankyo SankaAimer
Zankyo SankaAimerplay_arrow
A powerful message about overcoming the past and moving toward the future
99HabitSEKAI NO OWARI
HabitSEKAI NO OWARIplay_arrow
An addictive melody and an impressive music video
100Kokoro-eroodo obu mejyaa
Kokoro-eroodo obu mejyaaplay_arrow
A passionate anthem for those who chase their dreams: the power of courage