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

mixed nutsOfisharu Higedan Dism85rank/position

Official HIGE DANDism – Mixed Nuts [Official Video]

This song, which portrays a false family woven by people with secrets and the genuine bonds born within it, was released digitally in April 2022 as the opening theme for the TV anime SPY×FAMILY.

The opening, where a noisy guitar intertwines with a jazzy bass, instantly draws listeners into the world of the track.

Because the melody line features dramatic pitch shifts, some prior practice is essential to nail it at karaoke—but that makes the sense of accomplishment all the greater when you do.

The thrilling development created by the exhilarating sound and intricate melody is sure to crank up everyone’s excitement at karaoke.

It’s a rock tune recommended not only for anime fans but also for anyone eager to take on a high-level challenge.

to clear up (weather)Yorushika86rank/position

Yorushika – Haru (OFFICIAL VIDEO)

The rock duo Yorushika, known for their literary lyrics and eclectic musicality, has won widespread popularity.

Released in January 2024, this track is a truly sophisticated number that fuses an electronic sound colored by synthesizers with a powerful guitar riff.

Suis’s crystal-clear vocals gently wrap the nostalgia of days gone by and guide it toward a bright hope, like the sky after the rain.

It also drew attention as the opening theme for the TV anime Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End.

Perfect for an evening drive or a morning when you want to take a new step forward.

Why not add this stylish coming-of-age song to your playlist to softly illuminate your heart?

A hundred flowers in full bloomIkuta Rira87rank/position

Lilas Ikuta “Profusion of a Hundred Flowers” Official Music Video

A dramatic song by Rira Ikuta that paints a vividly colored future beyond hardship.

The melody, infused with traditional Japanese elements, blends beautifully with the grand sound.

Her translucent vocals and powerful beat deftly express the protagonist’s inner strength and delicate emotions.

Released in December 2024, the track was chosen as the opening theme for the anime “The Apothecary Diaries,” which begins airing in January 2025, and its vibrant jacket photo by Mika Ninagawa also drew attention.

It’s a song not only for anime fans, but one to hear when you’re at a crossroads or feeling lost.

It will surely awaken the courage sleeping in your heart.

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Setsuna Trip (feat. GUMI)

An aggressive Vocaloid track with sound waves rushing toward you.

It’s a work by the music unit Last Note., released in May 2012.

The song expresses frustration with one’s tendency to escape from reality and the resolve that sprouts from it to move forward.

The razor-sharp guitar is awesome, and the synth riffs are blazing too.

If you’re a student right in the midst of your youth, it might resonate especially strongly.

Try singing it when you’re feeling unmotivated!

Eine KleineYonezu Kenshi89rank/position

Kenshi Yonezu – Eine Kleine

Kenshi Yonezu is such a national artist that there may be no one in Japan who doesn’t know him now.

The song “Eine Kleine” is a track from his second album “YANKEE,” released in 2014, and it’s a very popular love song.

It’s the kind of number that conveys, almost painfully, the feeling of caring for someone so deeply that you’d rather be the one to get hurt than hurt someone else because of that love—the emotions come crashing in.

Although it’s a song by a male artist, it’s sung from a female perspective, and it’s a piece that women can sing naturally without feeling out of place.

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Cho Tokimeki♡Sendenbu / “Super Strongest” Music Video

An idol group that has gained popularity with a music style and aesthetic fully devoted to uniquely Japanese cuteness, Cho Tokimeki♡Sendenbu.

Because they are known as successors to Momoiro Clover Z and Shiritsu Ebisu Chugaku, I think any high school otaku well-versed in idol culture would know them.

Their song “Cho Saikyo” is a signature piece of theirs.

While it gives a pop impression, the vocal range is not that wide at mid2C to hiC♯, and the vocal lines don’t have abrupt pitch jumps, so it’s relatively easy.

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tuki. “Ingot of Pure Love” Official Music Video

Due to the face-reveal issue, the recently buzzworthy female singer-songwriter tuki.

has been in the spotlight.

If you’re a teenage girl, chances are you’ve heard her songs at least once.

Among tuki.’s tracks, the one I especially recommend is “Ingots of Pure Love.” Although it features some falsetto in parts, the overall range is quite narrow, and there are no difficult long tones or shouts at all.

If you find the falsetto sections challenging, instead of singing delicately, try singing them a bit louder with a mix-voice approach.

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