Ranking of Most Popular Bands Among University Students [2026]

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Freckles – JUDY AND MARY (Full)

JUDY AND MARY, a rock band that led the Japanese rock scene in the 1990s and continues to be loved across generations even after disbanding.

Their 1996 release “Sobakasu” is a recommended number for light music club members confident in their performance and vocals.

It was chosen as the first opening theme for the anime Rurouni Kenshin: Meiji Swordsman Romantic Story and became a major hit.

While featuring a pop and cute melody line, it also lets you enjoy technically skilled playing.

Pay attention to the lyrics that perfectly match YUKI’s girly vibe.

If you want to energize your school festival with a fast-paced song featuring female vocals, give it a try!

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04 Limited Sazabys『swim』(Official Music Video)

This is an upbeat guitar rock number that helps you overcome failure and regret.

It’s a song by the rock band 04 Limited Sazabys from Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture, released as their first single in 2014.

The powerful sound fully delivers the song’s message.

With its driving, fast-paced feel, it’s guaranteed to get the crowd pumped! When covering it with your band, crank up the volume and sing your heart out! That’s how you’ll capture its energy.

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B-DASH – Heiwajima (Official Music Video)

If you want to liven up a sports day or school athletics festival with a passionate, groovy track, “Heiwajima” is highly recommended.

Released in 2002 by B-DASH, a band known for their punkish sound infused with ska and pop, the song features strikingly airy, alternative guitar rock.

While the band is known for their unique lyrics that are neither in Japanese nor English, this track resonates with emotional lyrics themed around “youth.” How about cranking up the venue’s energy with punk rock that blows the heat away?

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Gundam Build Fighters OP Full Version

Gundam Build Fighters is a work that depicts a competition where participants battle using Gundam plastic models, commonly known as Gunpla.

It delighted fans of the series with the appearance of a wide variety of mobile suits.

The opening theme, Nibun no Ichi, is performed by BACK-ON.

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Attack on Titan OP [Guren no Yumiya] High Quality Audio

The opening theme of the anime Attack on Titan became so popular that it even appeared on the NHK Kōhaku Uta Gassen.

Since the work’s theme is “battles with giants,” the lyrics are meant to rouse warriors.

Wouldn’t it be a perfect fit for a showdown program?

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Suchmos – MINT [Official Music Video]

They’re a six-piece band whose fame skyrocketed after being chosen for a car commercial song.

Their stylish sound is incredibly cool, and they’re very popular among college students.

Suchmos’s soulful, Jamiroquai-like sound is distinctive and awesome.

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Sora-fune (Sky Ship) – TOKIO (Full)

TOKIO elevates a song written and composed by Miyuki Nakajima—imbued with a powerful message—into their own distinctive rock sound.

This gem of a track portrays a strong will and courage to chart one’s own course in life without handing the helm to others.

Released in August 2006 as their 35th single, it was used as the theme song for the Nippon TV drama “My Boss My Hero.” It topped the Oricon singles chart and won the Lyrics Award at the 48th Japan Record Awards.

Widely embraced across generations, the song’s structure also makes it easy to perform on school festival stages.

With its dramatic progression and catchy melody line, it’s a piece that lets you fully savor the thrill of live performance.