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

TATTOOOfisharu Higedan Dism57rank/position

Official HIGE DANDism – TATTOO [Official Video]

Official HIGE DANDism keeps releasing hit songs with sophisticated arrangements and stylish sound.

This work is a moving number that sings about an unbreakable bond with a precious person—like a pattern etched into the skin that will never fade.

The song was written as the theme for the drama “Pending Train: 8:23, Ashita Kimi to.” Its lyrics, which say that the feelings you have for someone become a light toward the future even in extreme circumstances, resonate perfectly with the drama’s worldview and are truly stirring.

Released in April 2023, it became a massive hit, surpassing 100 million total streams.

With its groovy, comfortable mid-tempo vibe, it’s perfect for listening on the train to school or while reflecting at a café after classes.

It’s a song that makes you want to think of the people who matter to you—friends, family, and loved ones.

My Past Life, Many Lifetimes AgoRADWIMPS58rank/position

RADWIMPS – Zenzenzense (movie ver.) [Official Music Video]

As a youth anthem perfect for summer, this song continues to be loved by many.

Created by RADWIMPS, it’s also well known as the theme song for the blockbuster 2016 animated film “Your Name.” The lyrics, carried by a driving, exhilarating melody, convey the powerful feelings of two people drawn together by fate since long ago and the earnest determination to overcome any obstacle to find each other.

Just listening to it brings the film’s story back to life and is sure to stir your heart.

It will give you courage when you’re thinking of someone special or striving toward your dreams.

astronomical observationBUMP OF CHICKEN59rank/position

BUMP OF CHICKEN “Stargazing”

Also ranked among the “most sung songs of the Heisei era” is Tentai Kansoku.

This track by BUMP OF CHICKEN is themed around stargazing.

In the song, it portrays a man’s frustrating feelings as he goes stargazing with someone he has feelings for, followed by his regrets afterward.

The lyrics are dramatic, so I hope you’ll sing it with emotion and expressive nuance.

A key tip is to create clear dynamics around the final chorus.

Doing so will make the lyrics’ message resonate more strongly.

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YOASOBI “UNDEAD” Official Music Video / Theme song for ‘Monogatari Series: Off & Monster Season’

The track drawing attention as a danceable blend of EDM and electronic sounds is YOASOBI’s song released in July 2024.

Created as the theme for Nisioisin’s novel series “Monogatari Series: Off & Monster Season,” it carries a message about the importance of living in the present without being bound by the past or the future.

Its powerful melody and ikura’s soaring vocals harmonize beautifully, delivering a dynamic sound that can set the dance floor in motion.

Garnering major attention with its performance at New York’s Radio City Music Hall, the song is also trending on social media alongside its energetic choreography.

It’s the perfect track for lifting your spirits or moving your body to the fullest.

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Mrs. GREEN APPLE – Spring Melancholy

One of the most popular bands right now is Mrs.

GREEN APPLE.

Among teenagers, there are probably a great many fans.

Speaking of Mrs.

GREEN APPLE’s signature, it’s their challenging high notes.

In “Shunshū” (Spring Melancholy), however, their hallmark high range is kept relatively restrained, making it easier to sing for teenage boys whose voices may be unstable due to voice changes.

The low falsetto in the pre-chorus (B section) is within a range that can be sung in chest voice, so rather than forcing yourself to match the original, we recommend singing it firmly in chest voice.

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wacci “If You Laugh at the Sky” Music Video

A five-piece pop-rock band, wacci, known for their energetic live performances—including a live tour across all 47 prefectures and active appearances at events and school festivals—brings this song.

Alongside their much-talked-about seventh digital single, “Betsu no Hito no Kanojo ni Natta yo” (“I Became Someone Else’s Girlfriend”), it is included on their third album, “Gunjou Refrain.” The message—that whether your efforts are rewarded or not, the very act of facing them will one day become your strength—will likely resonate powerfully with teenagers currently striving toward their goals.

With its lyrical melody and layered ensemble that evoke the fleeting nature of youth, this is an emotional ballad number.

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Hoshino Takashi

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Love’s Melody and Rainy SkiesAAA63rank/position

AAA / “Love Sound and Rainy Sky” Music Video

The love song I especially want teenage girls who aren’t confident at karaoke to sing is “Koi Oto to Amazora.” It was released in 2013 by AAA, a co-ed performance group active since the 2000s.

The fresh yet bittersweet sound set to a rap-like rhythm is striking.

The heart-fluttering lyrics overflowing with sweet-and-sour feelings match beautifully with their warm choral work.

The melody line is orthodox and approachable, so even beginner female singers at karaoke can give it a try! Focus on keeping a steady rhythm as you sing.

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