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

We’re bringing you the latest Top 100 all at once—ranked by the number of views from middle school students, based on this year’s generation-specific popular songs! Middle schoolers are right in the midst of adolescence.

It’s the most sensitive time of their lives.

By looking at the rankings, you can see what middle schoolers were listening to at this time.

The playlist is updated weekly.

Playlist

[Middle School Students] Popular Songs Ranking by Generation [2026]
show_chartTitlePlaylistReview
1Blue and SummerMrs. GREEN APPLE
Blue and SummerMrs. GREEN APPLEplay_arrow
A classic song that portrays youthful summer and human connections
2lilacMrs. GREEN APPLE
lilacMrs. GREEN APPLEplay_arrow
Guitar rock that also paints the shadows of youth
3A Little Love SongMONGOL800
A Little Love SongMONGOL800play_arrow
A heartwarming masterpiece that expresses the bond with a loved one
4Good TimeOwl City & Carly Rae Jepsen
Good TimeOwl City & Carly Rae Jepsenplay_arrow
A refreshing electropop track, music that makes your heart dance
5Ms. Hanako on a high pedestalback number
Ms. Hanako on a high pedestalback numberplay_arrow
It gained popularity for its heartrending lyrics and melancholic tone...
6Sugar Song and Bitter StepUNISON SQUARE GARDEN
Sugar Song and Bitter StepUNISON SQUARE GARDENplay_arrow
A refreshing classic by a rock band that makes you want to step to the beat.
7CorrectRADWIMPS
CorrectRADWIMPSplay_arrow
The importance of finding your own answer
8HarukaYOASOBI
HarukaYOASOBIplay_arrow
YOASOBI, a moving tale of parting and bonds
9OrangeSPYAIR
OrangeSPYAIRplay_arrow
Singing of the loneliness of parting and the hope of reunion.
10Only for you, clear skiesYorushika
Only for you, clear skiesYorushikaplay_arrow
A song that depicts summer memories and the bittersweetness of youth
11Shape of YouEd Sheeran
Shape of YouEd Sheeranplay_arrow
Introduce Ed Sheeran's smash hit song
12astronomical observationBUMP OF CHICKEN
astronomical observationBUMP OF CHICKENplay_arrow
Stargazing: a classic song that sets your thoughts adrift in the night sky
13Blue HabitatKitanitatsuya
Blue HabitatKitanitatsuyaplay_arrow
Tatsuya Kitani’s youth rock, Aoi no Sumika (Blue Home)
14horizonback number
horizonback numberplay_arrow
A poignant song for rebirth that resonates with the heart
15Planet LoopNayutan Seijin
Planet LoopNayutan Seijinplay_arrow
Let's dance to the cute song 'Planet Loop'
16peace signYonezu Kenshi
peace signYonezu Kenshiplay_arrow
Challenge and growth, moving forward by overcoming failure
17spring melancholyMrs. GREEN APPLE
spring melancholyMrs. GREEN APPLEplay_arrow
A graduation song capturing youthful emotions, close to the heart
18If 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
19FateOfisharu Higedan Dism
FateOfisharu Higedan Dismplay_arrow
An inspiring song that portrays the challenges and growth of youth
20DarlingMrs. GREEN APPLE
DarlingMrs. GREEN APPLEplay_arrow
A song that sings of youth's struggles and hopes
21ANTENNAMrs. GREEN APPLE
ANTENNAMrs. GREEN APPLEplay_arrow
Uplifting, fast-paced rock to boost motivation
22StaRtMrs. GREEN APPLE
StaRtMrs. GREEN APPLEplay_arrow
Pop rock songs by Mrs. GREEN APPLE
23Bridge of Gloryyuzu
Bridge of Gloryyuzuplay_arrow
An encouraging classic by Yuzu that resonates with the hearts of those who strive.
24MiracleGReeeeN
MiracleGReeeeNplay_arrow
GReeeeN’s “Kiseki” is a song about spending time together...
25migratory bird[Alexandros]
migratory bird[Alexandros]play_arrow
A cheer song that takes flight toward your dreams
26Kaiju 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
27together; along with; bothWANIMA
together; along with; bothWANIMAplay_arrow
WANIMA's exhilarating, fast-paced rock.
28From Me to Youflumpool
From Me to Youflumpoolplay_arrow
A love song that sings of the pure feelings of youth
29DREAMIN’ONDa-iCE
DREAMIN’ONDa-iCEplay_arrow
A song that pursues courage and dreams
30to clear up (weather)Yorushika
to clear up (weather)Yorushikaplay_arrow
Pop music that expresses nature and strength
31About meMrs. GREEN APPLE
About meMrs. GREEN APPLEplay_arrow
An inspiring song that colors the memories of the sports day
32LemonYonezu Kenshi
LemonYonezu Kenshiplay_arrow
Kenshi Yonezu achieves 20… with his 8th major-label single
33Time to Depart ~Asian Dream Song~sakushi: dorian suke kawa / sakkyoku: hisaishi jō
Time to Depart ~Asian Dream Song~sakushi: dorian suke kawa / sakkyoku: hisaishi jōplay_arrow
A song of hope and courage, a melody that resonates in the heart
34It’s nothing.Kamishiraishi Mone
It's nothing.Kamishiraishi Moneplay_arrow
The heart-stirring theme song of “Your Name.”
35Tomorrow as wellSHISHAMO
Tomorrow as wellSHISHAMOplay_arrow
An inspiring youth anthem that cheers on those who give it their all
36The BeginningONE OK ROCK
The BeginningONE OK ROCKplay_arrow
A powerful song that brings courage and inspiration
37Let’s give it a tryWANIMA
Let's give it a tryWANIMAplay_arrow
The courage to face challenges positively without fearing failure
38RPGSEKAI NO OWARI
RPGSEKAI NO OWARIplay_arrow
SEKAI NO OWARI “RPG” is perfect for a sports day closing ceremony
39Promise of SunflowersHata Motohiro
Promise of SunflowersHata Motohiroplay_arrow
A classic song that portrays the bonds and warmth of friendship
40APT.ROSÉ & Bruno Mars
APT.ROSÉ & Bruno Marsplay_arrow
Expressing the exhilaration of a party and the sweet feelings of romance
41Marigoldaimyon
Marigoldaimyonplay_arrow
Aimyon’s signature song “Marigold”
42Silent majorityKeyakizaka46
Silent majorityKeyakizaka46play_arrow
Keyakizaka46's dark-tinged hit songs
43YELLikimonogakari
YELLikimonogakariplay_arrow
An anthem of support for dreams that stands by the hearts of young people
44skySakushi: SKY-HI / Sakkyoku: UTA, LOAR, SKY-HI
skySakushi: SKY-HI / Sakkyoku: UTA, LOAR, SKY-HIplay_arrow
Junior high school music contest set piece, a song of young people’s hope
45My Past Life, Many Lifetimes AgoRADWIMPS
My Past Life, Many Lifetimes AgoRADWIMPSplay_arrow
RADWIMPS's movie theme song
46Gray 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.
47Brother BeatSnow Man
Brother BeatSnow Manplay_arrow
Snow Man's refreshing song 'Brother Beat'
48The Story You Don’t Knowsupercell
The Story You Don't Knowsupercellplay_arrow
An inspiring summer song by Supercell
49Que sera, seraMrs. GREEN APPLE
Que sera, seraMrs. GREEN APPLEplay_arrow
Choreography for a song that believes in a bright future
50User ManualNishino Kana
User ManualNishino Kanaplay_arrow
Expressing a girl's feelings with plenty of humor...
51ultramarineYOASOBI
ultramarineYOASOBIplay_arrow
Expressing the passion and dreams of youth with blue light
52InfernoMrs. GREEN APPLE
InfernoMrs. GREEN APPLEplay_arrow
The opening theme of Fire Force. A song packed with a sense of speed and fiery intensity.
53I 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
54Is youth embarrassing, or is it youth if it’s embarrassing?Ryokushokushakai
Is youth embarrassing, or is it youth if it's embarrassing?Ryokushokushakaiplay_arrow
A song that sprints through the moments of youth with all its might
55We againSG
We againSGplay_arrow
A cheering song that overcomes parting and hopes for a reunion
5614-fourteen-Sakushi Sakkyoku: Yugeda Kensuke
14-fourteen-Sakushi Sakkyoku: Yugeda Kensukeplay_arrow
A gentle, moving choral piece that portrays the anxieties and hopes of middle schoolers in adolescence.
57New Treasure IslandSakanakushon
New Treasure IslandSakanakushonplay_arrow
A lively song that portrays a child's sense of adventure
58Full-Power BoySukima Suichi
Full-Power BoySukima Suichiplay_arrow
A signature song that celebrates the power and spirit of youthful challenge
59Dinner Songtuki.
Dinner Songtuki.play_arrow
A song that gently expresses the struggle between love and parting
60March 9Remioromen
March 9Remioromenplay_arrow
An inspiring song that portrays gratitude and friendship toward someone special.
61proofflumpool
proofflumpoolplay_arrow
Be moved and find courage with flumpool’s “Proof”
62A view I’ve never seen beforeSuda Masaki
A view I've never seen beforeSuda Masakiplay_arrow
Masaki Suda’s debut song, a track packed with a sense of speed and determination
63PretenderOfisharu Higedan Dism
PretenderOfisharu Higedan Dismplay_arrow
Official HIGE DANDism’s signature piano rock
64ChessboardOfisharu Higedan Dism
ChessboardOfisharu Higedan Dismplay_arrow
Life is a board; take a step, even in doubt.
65We AreONE OK ROCK
We AreONE OK ROCKplay_arrow
A hopeful song that moves the hearts of young people
66idolYOASOBI
idolYOASOBIplay_arrow
The theme song of Oshi no Ko by YOASOBI. It depicts the struggles of an idol.
67Zankyo SankaAimer
Zankyo SankaAimerplay_arrow
A powerful message about overcoming the past and moving toward the future
68New My NormalMrs. GREEN APPLE
New My NormalMrs. GREEN APPLEplay_arrow
Mrs. GREEN APPLE’s new song has an incredible sense of speed.
69fireworks (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
70Last SongOfisharu Higedan Dism
Last SongOfisharu Higedan Dismplay_arrow
A moving song that embraces the sorrow of parting and the hope that follows
71Walking with youNovelbright
Walking with youNovelbrightplay_arrow
A powerful song that sings of love and hope in a youthful number
72Kitearashi
Kitearashiplay_arrow
A song of courage and hope to face forward
73Is that okay?RADWIMPS
Is that okay?RADWIMPSplay_arrow
The rock ba—known for the huge hit “Zenzenzense”—
74Crimson Lotus FlowerLiSA
Crimson Lotus FlowerLiSAplay_arrow
A popular rock-style song with a hopeful message
75Maximum reachSEKAI NO OWARI
Maximum reachSEKAI NO OWARIplay_arrow
An uplifting song that turns weakness into an ally and aims for greater heights
76Letter ~Dear Fifteen-Year-Old Me~Anjura Aki
Letter ~Dear Fifteen-Year-Old Me~Anjura Akiplay_arrow
A heartwarming ballad that embraces the troubles of adolescence
77Someday, these tearsLittle Glee Monster
Someday, these tearsLittle Glee Monsterplay_arrow
A moving song that supports people pursuing their dreams
78You don’t listen to rock.aimyon
You don't listen to rock.aimyonplay_arrow
Aimyon’s youth song: a bittersweet unrequited love
79You and the summer music festivalSHISHAMO
You and the summer music festivalSHISHAMOplay_arrow
SHISHAMO, a youthful summer-festival love song
80KanadeSukima Suichi
KanadeSukima Suichiplay_arrow
A song that portrays farewell and bonds with a precious person
81I LOVE…Ofisharu Higedan Dism
I LOVE...Ofisharu Higedan Dismplay_arrow
It's a bittersweet yet refreshing love song. 2…
82bondhaji→
bondhaji→play_arrow
A heartwarming song that expresses bonds between people
83Charlesbarūn
Charlesbarūnplay_arrow
A Vocaloid song themed around lost love and parting
84bad guyBillie Eilish
bad guyBillie Eilishplay_arrow
Billie Eilish’s dark songs
85KICKBACKYonezu Kenshi
KICKBACKYonezu Kenshiplay_arrow
Chainsaw Man OP, Kenshi Yonezu’s fiery track
86Bling-Bang-Bang-BornCreepy Nuts
Bling-Bang-Bang-BornCreepy Nutsplay_arrow
An anthem to a rule-breaking way of life powered by muscle
87Eine KleineYonezu Kenshi
Eine KleineYonezu Kenshiplay_arrow
Kenshi Yonezu’s song that heals the parting at junior high school graduation
88Curtain callYuuri
Curtain callYuuriplay_arrow
An uplifting support song of positive hope and strong will
89Racing into the NightYOASOBI
Racing into the NightYOASOBIplay_arrow
YOASOBI's 'Racing into the Night' is hugely popular.
90Goodbye ElegySuda Masaki
Goodbye ElegySuda Masakiplay_arrow
Masaki Suda’s nostalgic melodies—songs that are easy to sing
91Dear, boyHump Back
Dear, boyHump Backplay_arrow
Don't give up on your dreams! A moving song that cheers on youth
92RewriteASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION
RewriteASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATIONplay_arrow
An iconic, fiery rock anthem that resonates with high school students!
93road; 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
94Thank youFUNKY MONKEY BABYS
Thank youFUNKY MONKEY BABYSplay_arrow
FUNKY MONKEY BABYS with Sanma Akashiya as the teacher
95Heralding springyama
Heralding springyamaplay_arrow
A coming-of-age song depicting loneliness and inner conflict: yama’s first original track
96Overdosenatori
Overdosenatoriplay_arrow
A song trending on social media depicts inner conflict.
97flying boatKing Gnu
flying boatKing Gnuplay_arrow
An anthem that cheers on the courage to pursue your dreams, free from the confines of conventional wisdom.
98Ghost in the FlowersYorushika
Ghost in the FlowersYorushikaplay_arrow
Yorushika’s “Ghost in a Flower”: Summer Memories and the Bittersweetness of Youth
99WanteD! WanteD!Mrs. GREEN APPLE
WanteD! WanteD!Mrs. GREEN APPLEplay_arrow
An iconic song that powerfully supports the troubles of youth
100Spot the differenceSuda Masaki
Spot the differenceSuda Masakiplay_arrow
I'm startled by that strong, core-driven singing voice. A popular act—