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

StaRtMrs. GREEN APPLE22rank/position

Usable for sports day! Mrs. GREEN APPLE “StaRt” easy dance choreography ♪ #SportsDay #PEdance #MrsGreenApple

This is a song by Mrs.

GREEN APPLE that captured many hearts with its exhilarating pop-rock sound and uplifting message.

It was included on their major-label debut mini-album “Variety,” released in July 2015, and was also featured in a Kao Merit commercial in 2017.

Riding an up-tempo rhythm, the song celebrates the small joys hidden in everyday life and the courage to take on new challenges.

Brimming with youthful performance and a pleasant, positive energy, it’s a perfect track for school festivals or sports day dance routines.

Bridge of Gloryyuzu23rank/position

Yuzu “Eikou no Kakehashi” Music Video

An enduring masterpiece by Yuzu, the folk duo that represents Japan.

It embraces all the pain and setbacks of the past, the days of effort piled up without running away, and makes you feel proud of who you are now.

That warm yet powerful message resonates deeply with anyone striving forward.

Released as a single in July 2004, it was used as the theme song for NHK’s broadcast of the Athens Olympics.

Many will remember it alongside the moving scene of the men’s gymnastics team winning gold for the first time in 28 years.

Give it a listen when your club activities aren’t yielding the results you want, or when exam pressure feels overwhelming.

You’ll find the courage to believe that none of your steps so far have been in vain—and to keep moving forward.

MiracleGReeeeN24rank/position

[Chorus Version] GReeeeN - Kiseki

GReeeeN’s “Kiseki” is a song that celebrates both the “traces” of time spent together and the “miracle” of having met.

It’s perfect for performing with classmates who share school life.

With its simple melody that’s easy to memorize, it should be manageable even when you don’t have much time to practice.

Let the whole class come together, practice steadily, and create a wonderful harmony.

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migratory bird[Alexandros]25rank/position

[Alexandros] – Wataridori (MV)

A song marked by exhilarating sound and a powerful message.

It portrays taking flight toward big dreams and gives a push to those taking a new step forward.

Released in June 2015, the track has been used as a movie theme song and in commercials, making it popular across a wide range of ages.

It’s also said to be a favorite at events like sports days and athletic festivals.

Perfect for people embarking on a new chapter, such as entrance ceremonies or the start of a new school term.

It’s a song you’ll want to listen to when you want to believe in your own strength and move forward, or when you want to give your all together with friends.

Kaiju no Hanabuta (Monster’s Flower Song)Vaundy26rank/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.

together; along with; bothWANIMA27rank/position

WANIMA – Together (OFFICIAL VIDEO)

On the morning of the entrance ceremony, when expectations and anxieties are all mixed together, you feel like listening to music that can ease your nerves, right? In moments like that, this song by WANIMA—featuring exhilarating, fast-paced rock—is a perfect fit.

It’s included on the single “JUICE UP!!,” released in August 2016, and is widely known as the song used in Nivea Kao’s 8×4 commercial.

During production, the Kumamoto earthquakes struck in April 2016, and the story of the band members pouring their deep feelings for their hometown into the song is well known.

No matter how painful the past or how uncertain tomorrow may be, its powerful lyrics encourage you to move forward as yourself—sure to give junior high school students a strong push.

Give it a listen as a track to color the coming days of youth, from meeting new friends to joining clubs.

From Me to Youflumpool28rank/position

flumpool “Kimi ni Todoke” Music Video

It’s a youthful love song whose lyrics are filled with a straightforward, unwavering feeling of “I like you.” It’s a track by the rock band flumpool, released in 2010 as their fifth single.

It drew attention for being selected as the theme song for a film of the same name based on a manga.

It’s a very refreshing guitar rock number, and just listening to the sound alone strangely tightens your chest.

If you don’t have the courage to confess your feelings to someone you like, please give this song a listen.

May these feelings reach you!

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Araki Jakkan

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