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

GOOD DAYMrs. GREEN APPLE1rank/position

Mrs. GREEN APPLE「GOOD DAY」Official Music Video

As for artists popular among teens and ones they want to sing, I’d say it’s got to be Mrs.

(Green Apple).

This is a song born in September 2025 from the wish to “brighten and energize Japan.” The vocal range isn’t extremely high; even at the top it’s a light falsetto in the chorus.

Even teenage boys, whose singing can be unstable, should be able to pull off Mrs.

songs as long as they can clearly switch between chest voice and falsetto.

You’ll want to keep a light feel throughout, so like Omori-san, raise your eyebrows firmly and aim to resonate around your forehead when you project your voice.

Also, since the last chorus modulates and the range goes up, articulating a bit more strongly will help you get more sound out than you might expect!

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Mrs. GREEN APPLE – Blue and Summer

When it comes to rock numbers that vividly color summer youth, this is the song.

It’s also known as one of Mrs.

GREEN APPLE’s signature tracks.

With its exhilarating, fast-paced band sound, it amplifies the feeling of cherishing every moment of youth.

Released in August 2018, it was used as the theme song for the film “Ao-Natsu: Kimi ni Koi Shita 30-nichi” (Blue Summer).

The lyrics, which interweave summer traditions while depicting the experience of falling in love, leave a strong impression.

The track has captured many listeners’ hearts, surpassing 500 million streams.

It’s the perfect song for hyping up a karaoke session with friends or reminiscing about summer memories.

Let it be the tune that colors your youth—go ahead and hum along.

lilacMrs. GREEN APPLE3rank/position

Mrs. GREEN APPLE “Lilac” Official Music Video

This is the opening theme of the TV anime “Boukyaku Battery,” released digitally in April 2024.

The lyrics blend the sparkle of youth with a touch of bittersweetness that comes with growing up.

With a driving sound, the song accompanies the characters’ setbacks and comebacks.

The vocal range is D3–C#5, climbing higher toward the chorus, so it’s recommended for those comfortable with high notes.

Try singing as if projecting your voice into a wide space without straining your throat—letting the breath carry the sound will help you sing more easily.

It’s a youth anthem, so be sure to get the crowd going at karaoke!

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Hump Back – “Dear, Boy” Music Video

Hump Back’s major-label debut powerfully sings of childhood dreams, hopes, and the frustration of seeing them falter.

Written as a cheering song filled with feelings for their high school bandmates, it has resonated with many.

Embracing the anxieties and doubts that come with chasing a dream, it gently encourages listeners to keep looking forward—a heartwarming message song.

Released as a single in June 2018, it was also used in a TV commercial for Shinken Zemi’s High School Course.

It reached No.

13 on the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart and stayed on the charts for 21 weeks.

It’s a song that gives a strong push to those striving toward their dreams and to those who feel on the verge of losing sight of their goals.

Kaiju no Hanabuta (Monster’s Flower Song)Vaundy5rank/position

Monster’s Flower Song / Vaundy: MUSIC VIDEO

This is a song Vaundy created just before turning 20, and a signature track included on his first album “strobo,” released in May 2020.

With a brisk, exhilarating rock sound that conveys both the loneliness and strength of youth, it’s an extremely popular song that surpassed 100 million total streams and was performed at the 2022 NHK Kouhaku Uta Gassen.

It’s very easy to get into the groove—I performed it live myself and the crowd went wild.

The overall vocal range is wide and on the higher side at D3–D5, so keeping your eyebrows and facial muscles lifted throughout helps you produce sound smoothly without straining.

For the high notes, imagine projecting your voice far and sing out boldly—you’ll find it feels great.

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Mikito-P “Shoujo Rei” MV

Contrasting the freshness of summer, this one song strikes the heart with a poignant story.

Crafted by Mikito-P, it rides on a beautiful melody to sing of precarious emotions and tragedy, as well as the protagonist’s possessiveness and regret.

Mikito-P has said the piece was inspired by the drama “A Human Failure: Suppose I Were to Die” (“Ningen Shikkaku ~ Tatoeba Boku ga Shindara”), and the use of acoustic guitar draws from the show’s featured song “A Hazy Shade of Winter.” It’s perfect for moments when you want to sink into a bittersweet mood on a summer day, or if you love music rich in storytelling.

The contrast between the beautiful melody and the lyrics will surely pull you in.

Give it a listen!

MiracleGReeeeN7rank/position

GReeeeN – Kiseki

Released in May 2008, this song drew attention as the theme for the TV drama “ROOKIES.” Centered on the themes of the “miracle” of meeting a loved one and the “path” they have walked together, it conveys hope for the future and gratitude in straightforward words.

It was also chosen as the entrance march for the 81st National High School Baseball Invitational Tournament in 2009, gaining popularity as a cheer song that colors passionate moments of youth.

Its warm yet powerful melody will gently give you a push as you strive toward your goals.