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

Planet LoopNayutan Seijin15rank/position

[Reversed & Back View ver.] Planet Loop - I Tried Dancing [Yuno] dance/practice use

An irresistibly catchy and cute tune, ‘Planet Loop.’ It’s a track by NayutalieN, a Vocaloid producer also known for providing songs like ‘Meteo’ and ‘Gingira Galaxy.’ With a poppy, refreshing melody that makes your body start moving just by listening, and gentle choreography that kids and adults alike can dance to, it’s a recommended pick for anyone looking for an easy dance number.

There are plenty of dance cover videos, so you can practice thoroughly while watching.

It’s also hugely popular among the Vocaloid generation!

expand_lessRaise the rankingexpand_morelower

sasashina

Report a problem

peace signYonezu Kenshi16rank/position

Kenshi Yonezu – Peace Sign

A powerful song themed around challenge and growth makes the perfect cheer anthem to support practice for sports days and athletic festivals.

Included on the album BOOTLEG, released in November 2017, and chosen as the opening theme for Season 2 of the anime My Hero Academia, this track sings about the importance of moving forward by overcoming past failures and regrets.

With its bright, energetic sound, it fills listeners with courage and hope.

It’s sure to be a song that gives a push to everyone working hard toward their sports day or athletic festival.

spring melancholyMrs. GREEN APPLE17rank/position

Mrs. GREEN APPLE – Spring Melancholy (Chorus ver.) by Waseda Jitsugyo School Music Club, Chorus Section

This song feels like a page from youth, delicately weaving together a range of emotions—sadness, wistfulness, joy, and more.

Infused with the genuine feelings the members of Mrs.

GREEN APPLE had when they graduated high school, it was released in February 2018 and featured in a Suntory “Craft Boss” commercial.

Portraying the complex emotions of parting and growing up—experiences everyone goes through—alongside a beautiful melody, it’s a perfect pick for middle schoolers.

Especially during graduation season, when joy and loneliness intermingle, it will bring a warm light to those who struggle to fully express their true, honest feelings.

If you laugh at the skywacci18rank/position

wacci “If You Laugh at the Sky” Music Video

wacci is a rock band that delivers music that fits seamlessly into everyday life.

Their song “Sora ni Waraeba,” included on the 2018 album Gunjō Refrain, empowers people striving toward their dreams and goals.

The lyrics unfold like a portrait of days spent working hard with classmates toward a school sports festival.

Even when things get tough, you can picture everyone overcoming it together.

With a warm band arrangement incorporating beautiful strings, it’s a moving song that resonates with the heart.

expand_lessRaise the rankingexpand_morelower

mutō

Report a problem

FateOfisharu Higedan Dism19rank/position

EMG3-0223 Destiny / Official HIGE DANDism [Mixed 3-Part Chorus]

This is a moving song that portrays dreams, passion, setbacks, and growth.

While it symbolizes the fierce battles of high school baseball players, it is also embraced as an anthem that cheers on anyone facing life’s challenges.

Released in July 2019, it was selected as the “2019 ABC Summer High School Baseball Support Song / ‘Netto Koshien’ Theme Song,” capturing the hearts of many.

Official HIGE DANDism’s clear, luminous vocals and relatable lyrics are captivating.

It’s perfect for junior high school students approaching graduation.

If you’re feeling anxious about a new environment or sad about parting with friends, this song will surely give you courage.

DarlingMrs. GREEN APPLE20rank/position

Mrs. GREEN APPLE "Darling" Official Music Video

Mrs.

GREEN APPLE powerfully sings of the struggles and hopes of youth in this song, released in January 2025.

Created as the theme for NHK General’s special program “Mrs.

GREEN APPLE 18 Festival,” it featured a performance with 1,000 eighteen-year-olds that drew widespread acclaim.

Centered on the importance of living authentically as yourself, the piece delicately portrays the feelings of those weighed down by others’ expectations and social pressure.

Its message—keep moving forward by staying true to yourself and listening to your inner voice—is sure to resonate deeply with graduates taking their first steps toward a new chapter.

Blending an emotional melody with an energetic sound, this song offers courage for the future while looking back on days spent with friends.

ANTENNAMrs. GREEN APPLE21rank/position

Mrs. GREEN APPLE「ANTENNA」Official Music Video

When you can’t stay focused at your desk and your motivation is running low, this is exactly when you should listen to Mrs.

GREEN APPLE’s exhilarating, fast-paced rock tune.

It’s the title track that opens their July 2023 album “ANTENNA,” and it was also chosen as the Japan national team’s support song for Fuji TV’s FIVB Paris Olympic Qualifiers/World Cup Volleyball 2023.

Its message—trusting your own sensibilities and moving toward the future—paired with its dynamic sound is sure to lift an anxious heart.

With its shape-shifting development and abundant energy, just listening will recharge your positive power.

It’s the perfect song for moments when you want to reset and boost your motivation, like during breaks from exam study or before club activities.