Ranking of Most Popular Bands Among University Students [2026]

Good Morning World!BURNOUT SYNDROMES71rank/position

BURNOUT SYNDROMES 'Good Morning World!' Music Video (Opening Theme of the TV Anime 'Dr. STONE')

It’s a hot, cool rock number that makes you want to sing along.

It’s a song by BURNOUT SYNDROMES, a three-piece rock band from Osaka, released in 2019 as their fourth single.

It drew attention when it was chosen as the opening theme for the anime Dr.

STONE.

Perhaps because its content revolves around science experiments and science, the anime is especially popular among elementary school students, so it could be a hit at an elementary school sports day.

Of course, it’s also supported by middle and high school students.

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Araki Jakkan

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The world is falling in loveCHiCO with HoneyWorks72rank/position

The World Is Falling in Love / CHiCO with HoneyWorks

It’s a sweet-and-sour song that also served as the theme for the TV anime “Ao Haru Ride.” If you’ve got a crush on someone, listening to it will probably make your heart flutter.

The lyrics deftly capture a girl’s complex feelings and inner conflicts, and the dynamic, well-defined melody draws us into the track.

FantasistaDragon Ash73rank/position

Dragon Ash｢Fantasista｣

A classic Dragon Ash track that fuses powerful guitar sounds with a danceable beat.

The mix of English lyrics and striking flows in this mixture rock piece brims with elation and passion.

Released in March 2002, it was chosen as the theme song for Nippon TV’s broadcasts of the 2002 FIFA World Cup that same year, and was also included on the album HARVEST.

In live performances, it famously kicks off with Kj’s call, instantly sweeping the entire venue into a frenzy.

Energetic and positive, this song is perfect for boosting your motivation during training.

Night on the Galactic RailroadGOING STEADY74rank/position

GOING STEADY Night on the Galactic Railroad

This song is perfect for cover bands looking for something simple and cool.

You don’t need flashy techniques—play with passion.

It might be best to focus your practice on live performance.

Can DoGRANRODEO75rank/position

GRANRODEO / Can Do

A cool guitar rock number that was used as the opening theme for the anime Kuroko’s Basketball, which centers on high school basketball.

It’s a track by the musical duo GRANRODEO, consisting of KISHOW and e-ZUKA, released in 2012 as their 16th single.

It boasts an irresistibly satisfying sound that makes you want to say, “This is classic rock ’n’ roll!” Since it’s a Kuroko’s Basketball song, it could be a great fit for any ball sport.

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Araki Jakkan

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Blue BookmarkGalileo Galilei76rank/position

Galileo Galilei - Aoi Shiori (Blue Bookmark)

This is the fourth single by Galileo Galilei, a three-piece band from Hokkaido that became the inaugural champions of the teen-only festival “Senko Riot” but disbanded in 2016.

The song was written as the opening theme for the drama Anohana: The Flower We Saw That Day, and its intro—beginning with a striking guitar arpeggio—feels wonderfully soothing.

Every part is built on simple playing, and the tempo is relaxed, making it approachable for beginner band members.

If anything, it’s harder to capture the song’s airy, floating feel than it is to play the notes themselves, so in your ensemble, pay attention not just to technique but also to accents and overall expression.

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Vivid ColorsL’Arc〜en〜Ciel77rank/position

Vivid Colors l’arc en ciel live

Although it’s a fast-paced song, it’s very easy to sing among L’Arc’s tracks.

Because it’s upbeat and gets people hyped, it consistently ranks high in karaoke popularity rankings for L’Arc songs.

There are also a few lines in English, so it might be good to practice them in advance.