Top Japanese Songs / J-POP Rankings by Generation: Teens

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Mrs. GREEN APPLE「Magic」Official Music Video

With just a shift in mindset, you can change your everyday life—that’s the kind of uplifting magic in this refreshing track by Mrs.

GREEN APPLE.

Released digitally in June 2023 and included on the album “ANTENNA,” the song also drew attention as the Coca-Cola summer campaign song.

Its message—lightly updating yourself even while carrying worries and anxieties—is sure to resonate deeply with determined teens.

Give it a listen when you feel stuck with studying or club activities.

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Tightly. / Mosawo. [Music Video]

Singer-songwriter Mosawo, who is popular for her gentle lyrics and musicality that resonate with Gen Z.

Her hallmark is a whisper voice—soft vocals laced with breath—and all her works are crafted to make the most of that tone.

Among her songs, the one I especially recommend is Gyutto.

Most of the track sits in the mid-range, so as long as you match the key, anyone can sing it comfortably.

The vocal line is also calm, without abrupt jumps in pitch.

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Pamela/flower

A heart-stirring track where driving, high-speed rock energy coexists with a bittersweet ache.

Released by Balloon in October 2021, the song topped the VocaColle rankings and reached a million views just 17 days after its debut.

Centered on themes of nighttime loneliness and false love, it portrays a protagonist struggling to move forward while bearing a pain like a hole blown through the heart.

flower’s almost-tearing vocals ride an arrangement that fuses guitar with electronic programming, conveying emotional turbulence directly.

It’s a song you’ll want by your side on nights filled with sadness—one to listen to when you need a gentle companion.

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Kenshi Yonezu – Peace Sign

From children to adults, it’s no exaggeration to say that everyone now knows Kenshi Yonezu.

He has many hit songs, but this track, “Peace Sign,” served as the opening theme for the anime My Hero Academia, so it’s likely known to an even wider range of generations.

When we struggle with worries, anxieties, or seemingly insurmountable obstacles, we tend to focus on them—but this song feels like it gives us the power to look beyond.

It empathizes with our pain and hardship, yet the chorus delivers a solid sense of salvation—that’s the impression it leaves.

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Aimer “Kataomoi” MUSIC VIDEO (FULL ver.)

We bring you a straightforward love song that makes feelings of romance well up inside.

Aimer’s husky voice heightens the sense of poignancy in this piece, which is sure to resonate deeply with listeners.

Featured on the album “daydream,” it was released in September 2016.

By August 2021, it had become so popular that it surpassed 100 million streams.

The lyrics, filled with the bittersweet pain and joy of unrequited love, gently embrace the hearts of those in love.

It’s perfect for teenagers harboring feelings for someone close—like a classmate or a senior or junior in a school club.

Listen to this song, and your romantic feelings will surely be encouraged.

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Run, SAKAMOTO / Vaundy: SAKAMOTO DAYS with Vaundy

This is a masterful work by Vaundy, written specifically as the opening theme for a popular anime! The energetic melody generated by its heavy bassline and sharp guitar sound will set your heart racing.

Recorded in London, UK, this piece brings new musical challenges to life through collaboration with overseas staff.

Chosen as the opening theme for the TV anime “SAKAMOTO DAYS,” airing from January 2025, it brilliantly captures the protagonist’s overwhelming strength and determination to protect his family.

It’s the perfect anthem not only for anime fans, but also for anyone who needs courage and a boost in their daily life!

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Romeo and Cinderella – doriko feat. Hatsune Miku [official MV]

This is a signature work by doriko, who has produced numerous heart-wrenching Vocaloid ballads.

Released on Niconico in 2009, it surpassed one million views.

While this song isn’t a ballad, its wistful vocals and melody still hit you right in the heart.

The lyrics tell a story of overflowing feelings for someone you love and a forbidden romance.

In November 2010, it was released as the album “Romeo and Cinderella,” which reached No.

25 on the Oricon Weekly Albums Chart.

It’s a perfect track for those in the thick of their youth.