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Recommended Japanese Music Artists and Popular Songs Ranking for Junior High School Boys [2026]
We’ve picked out popular songs by Japanese artists that we recommend for junior high school boys who love music!
We created a ranking based on total play counts, so you can clearly see which tracks are the most popular.
If there are any artists you don’t know yet, be sure to check them out.
Recommended Japanese Music Artists and Popular Songs Ranking for Junior High School Boys [2026]
Maybe the wind.Sakanakushon1rank/position
It was released in 2016 as Sakanaction’s 12th single.
The song was used in a commercial for Shiseido’s cosmetics brand ANESSA, and—as the title suggests, evoking sunscreen imagery of sweat, women, and a sense of speed—it feels like a refreshing breeze blowing through.
Spot the differenceSuda Masaki2rank/position
This is “Machigai Sagashi,” sung by Masaki Suda, who’s popular as an actor.
It was released as a digital single in 2019.
It drew attention for being chosen as the theme song for the drama Perfect World.
His powerful, straightforward voice and the profound lyrics that depict pure love are a perfect match.
He’s great at singing and acting, and he’s cool to boot… Masaki Suda is amazing…
MUSIC VIDEOOkazaki Taiiku3rank/position
This is the song that made solo male artist Taiiku Okazaki famous.
As the title suggests, it’s a song about music videos.
It mainly sings about common “MV tropes,” and there are so many relatable ones that you can’t help but chuckle.
It expresses music in a way that didn’t exist before, and it’s a lot of fun to listen to.
Crimson Lotus FlowerLiSA4rank/position
LiSA, revered as the goddess of anisong, is renowned for her anime theme songs.
Her high, crystal-clear voice is stunning.
In “Gurenge,” alongside LiSA’s unique charm, the Japanese-inspired sound lingers in your ears.
This song, which urges you to push forward, gives a strong boost to anyone dedicating themselves to something.
I hope that what you’ve been longing for awaits you at the end of your journey.
A Gentle BallAimer5rank/position
Set at a starlit nighttime ball, this enchanting work spins a fantastical tale.
Aimer’s husky voice blends exquisitely with the classical waltz motif, vividly portraying mysterious scenes unfolding in the stillness of the night.
Beautiful like a fairy tale yet tinged with a certain wistfulness, its world seems to mirror the feelings of a girl wavering on the boundary between dreams and reality.
Included on the single “SCOPE,” released in February 2025, and broadcast around the same time on NHK’s Minna no Uta, this piece is made all the more magical by arrangements from Ryota Nakano and Yusuke Tanaka.
It’s a song that will stay close to your heart—whether you’re spending time with friends after school in an empty classroom or lost in thought while gazing up at the night sky.
ReawakeR (feat.Felix of Stray Kids)LiSA6rank/position
This is a collaborative piece by LiSA, known for her powerful vocals and energetic melodies, and Stray Kids’ Felix.
The lyrics, expressing the resolve to carve out one’s destiny and the determination of someone reborn, carry a message of challenge and growth.
Created as the opening theme for the TV anime “Solo Leveling Season 2 – Arise from the Shadow,” airing from January 2025, the song is composed by Hiroyuki Sawano, a leading figure in the industry.
With a masterful fusion of rock sounds and electronic elements, this track will strongly encourage middle school students who want to forge their own path.
Kinnikuman HeroEndō Masaaki7rank/position
With his powerful vocals that stir the soul, Masaaki Endoh pours his passion into a heartfelt cry from the spirit.
It brilliantly portrays a hero who stands firm in justice and friendship, powerfully expressing blazing fighting spirit and bonds with comrades.
The brassy resonance and drum’n’bass beat add even more excitement to stunning effect.
Released in January 2025 as the opening theme for the TV anime “Kinnikuman: Perfect Origin Arc Season 2,” the song is written and composed by APAZZI.
It’s a track I wholeheartedly recommend to anyone who wants to etch a tale of indomitable spirit and friendship in their heart, and to those seeking the courage to face adversity.