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Ranking of Popular Japanese Music and J-Pop Among High School Boys [2026]

I think many male high school students are interested in music.

You probably also have plenty of chances to go to karaoke with your friends.

This time, I’ve put together a ranking of popular Japanese songs that are especially favored by music-savvy male high school students.

Most Popular Japanese Songs and J-Pop Among High School Boys [2026] (Ranks 91–100)

I want to be your lover.Abe Mao99rank/position

Mao Abe – I Want to Be Your Lover [Official Music Video]
I want to be your lover.Abe Mao

Even people who usually don’t overthink and consider themselves optimists show a different side when they fall in love, don’t they? Even someone with an easygoing mindset can end up, just like in this song, agonizing—second-guessing everything, wanting to ask the other person this and that, wishing they hadn’t said something, and just spiraling.

It’s a song that conveys those helpless feelings of being in love, packed with a sincere, pure desire to “become lovers.” Highly recommended.

Too Dear (duet with Tiara)KG100rank/position

This track is a one-sided love song I’d especially recommend to men.

Its lyrics are so heartrending and relatable that you might find yourself in tears.

Many people may already know it, but as a classic unrequited love song, it’s a favorite among male listeners.