Ranking of Most Popular Bands Among University Students [2026]

spiralLONGMAN78rank/position

LONGMAN 'Spiral' Music Video (TV Anime 'Mushoku Tensei II: Jobless Reincarnation' Opening Theme)

LONGMAN is a three-piece band with male-and-female twin vocals that made their major-label debut in 2019.

They’ve provided numerous anime theme and tie-in songs, and their track “spiral” is used as the opening theme for the anime Mushoku Tensei II: Jobless Reincarnation.

Stories about once having a dream that ultimately didn’t come true are everywhere.

This song resonates like a declaration from one’s present, grown-up self to their past self: the dream didn’t come true, but here’s how I’ll live and move forward from now on.

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Raise your flagMAN WITH A MISSION79rank/position

MAN WITH A MISSION 『Raise your flag』

Known for its yakuza-style take on Gundam, Mobile Suit Gundam: Iron-Blooded Orphans featured its first opening theme performed by MAN WITH A MISSION.

It peaked at No.

3 on the Oricon charts.

deep redMy Hair is Bad80rank/position

My Hair is Bad – Deep Crimson (Official Music Video)

My Hair is Bad is a three-piece rock band from Joetsu City in Niigata Prefecture.

They’re known for singing with heavy, heartfelt emotions set to upbeat, catchy melodies.

They have many passionate fans among female university students.

It’s a band with lots of addictive songs.

Clap your handsNICO Touches the Walls81rank/position

NICO Touches the Walls - “Clap Your Hands”

NICO Touches the Walls’ irresistibly catchy and upbeat signature song “Te o Tatake.” Even people who don’t know the band might be familiar with this track, right? With its soaring high-tone vocals and bright, exhilarating sound, it’s perfect for scenes like school sports festivals.

The uplifting lyrics are sure to move you, so it’s also highly recommended as background music for competitions.

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I want to eat sushi feat. soy sauceORANGE RANGE82rank/position

ORANGE RANGE – I Want to Eat SUSHI feat. Soy Sauce | Trailer

It’s a song that’s been trending mainly online.

The lyrics are simple, endlessly repeating the desire to eat sushi, but it has a good rhythm and is easy to sing.

Among students, catchy, addictive tracks often become inside favorites, and they’re fun to use as a joke at karaoke or in everyday life, so I recommend it.

KiLLiNG MESiM83rank/position

SiM – KiLLiNG ME (OFFICIAL VIDEO)

In addition to having many hard breakdowns, this is a very new track with elements of reggae.

The use of Auto-Tune is excellent as well.

As you’d expect from such a hard-hitting sound, it really gets you hyped.

If you set it as your alarm, the intro would probably startle you.

I love you. ~100 Regrets~Sonar Pocket84rank/position

I love you. ~100 Regrets~ – Sonar Pocket (Full)

This is a breakup song by Sonar Pocket that boasts overwhelming support from women.

Since it’s an album track, some people may not have heard it, but it’s a breakup song that’s hugely popular with women, so it’s definitely one you should sing at karaoke.