[Middle School Students] Popular Songs Ranking by Generation [2026]

Walking with youNovelbright71rank/position

Novelbright – Walking with you [Official Music Video]

This is a coming-of-age number whose straightforward feelings and moving melody resonate in the heart.

Its powerful message—singing of the resolve and hope to walk through life with the one you love—inevitably stirs your emotions.

Released in October 2018 as the lead track of the album “SKYWALK,” it also drew attention as an insert song for AbemaTV’s “Koisuru Weekend Homestay 2020 Spring.” Novelbright’s sound, blending strength with wistfulness, is beautifully expressed through Takenaka’s soaring vocals.

If you sing it at a school festival, you’ll be able to fully showcase both your vocal ability and expressiveness!

Kitearashi72rank/position

ARASHI – Kite [Official Music Video]

Like a kite soaring high on the wind, this song fills you with hope for the future.

Written and composed by Kenshi Yonezu, it was released by Arashi as a single in July 2020.

Created as the “NHK 2020 Song,” it also drew attention for its first performance from the National Stadium during the 70th NHK Kōhaku Uta Gassen at the end of 2019.

Centered on warm piano and strings, the sound gently supports the feeling of wanting to move forward despite uncertainty.

Rather than flashiness, its straightforward words strike a chord and softly give listeners a push.

It’s perfect for those who want to sing their gratitude to friends who are about to take different paths, or to find the courage to step into a new environment.

When voices come together, you can create a special memory that echoes across the sky at graduation.

Is that okay?RADWIMPS73rank/position

RADWIMPS – Is It Okay? [Official Music Video]

A song by the rock band RADWIMPS, known for the massive hit “Zenzenzense.” It’s a hidden gem with a breezy, reggae-tinged melody and rhythm that feels great.

The guitar features lots of clean-tone comping and arpeggio phrases; since the tempo is relaxed, aim for a calm, steady performance.

The bass lines cover a wide range of positions from low to high, but the phrases themselves are simple, making them relatively easy for beginner bassists to copy.

The drums aren’t particularly difficult either, but because it’s a shuffle beat, be mindful of triplet rhythms when playing fills.

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Crimson Lotus FlowerLiSA74rank/position

LiSA “Gurenge” -MUSiC CLiP- (Anime “Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba” Tanjiro Kamado: Unwavering Resolve Arc Opening Theme)

It features a powerful rock sound and LiSA’s clear, crystalline vocals.

The lyrics portray the courage to face hardship and find hope amid battle, filled with a positive message that even elementary school students can relate to.

With a simple, easy-to-remember melody line and lyrics that express emotion straightforwardly, it’s beloved as a karaoke staple.

Chosen as the opening theme for the TV anime Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba from April 2019, it was also performed spectacularly at NHK’s Kōhaku Uta Gassen in December 2020.

Its singable vocal range and simple melody make it perfect for music classes and school events.

It’s also recommended for when you want to get excited with friends at karaoke or sing together with everyone.

Maximum reachSEKAI NO OWARI75rank/position

Highest Point / SEKAI NO OWARI [Sports Day Recital Dance] Easy Dance Choreography

With its original approach of turning weakness into an ally to reach greater heights, this song becomes a compelling anthem of encouragement.

It carries a positive message: by accepting and overcoming your weaknesses, you can achieve significant growth.

Coupled with SEKAI NO OWARI’s gentle yet powerful vocals and expansive arrangement, it resonates deeply with listeners.

Produced in September 2023 as the opening theme for the Fuji TV anime ONE PIECE, it is also included on the album Nautilus.

It’s a track that will strongly support participants during moments of challenge at school events like sports days and athletic festivals.

As a cheer song for anyone striving toward lofty goals, it’s a work you’ll definitely want to hear.

Letter ~Dear Fifteen-Year-Old Me~Anjura Aki76rank/position

Angela Aki “Letter: To You, Fifteen” Music Video (HD)

A heartwarming ballad that gently embraces the worries and uncertainties of adolescence.

Angela Aki’s clear, translucent voice and piano melody offer comfort to the anxiety we all carry.

Released in 2008, the song drew significant attention as the compulsory piece for the NHK National School Music Competition’s junior high division and as an insert song in the film “Shodo Girls!! Our Koshien.” Its appeal also lies in the grand arrangement that begins with simple piano accompaniment and gradually adds strings and chorus.

It’s a song that resonates in the heart—an anthem that gives you the courage to believe in yourself when you stand at a crossroads in life.

Someday, these tearsLittle Glee Monster77rank/position

EMF3-0048 Someday These Tears [Women's 3-Part Chorus]

It’s a Little Glee Monster song that resonates as an anthem cheering on those striving toward their dreams.

The members’ powerful yet delicate vocals blend beautifully, gently embracing the strength to never give up in the face of setbacks and hardships, as well as the profound meaning that tears can hold.

Released in January 2018, the song was chosen as the support song for the 96th All Japan High School Soccer Tournament.

It’s a heartwarming encouragement song that stands beside those who, through daily practice and challenges, shed tears yet keep moving forward, and those advancing toward their precious goals.