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Ranking of Most Popular Bands Among University Students [2026]

When you enter university, your world opens up all at once.

Along the way—whether through recommendations from friends, starting an instrument, or stumbling across something online—your music tastes have probably changed too.

This time, we’re introducing a ranking of bands popular among college students.

Where did your favorite band place?

Playlist

Ranking of Most Popular Bands Among University Students [2026]
show_chartTitlePlaylistReview
1lilacMrs. GREEN APPLE
lilacMrs. GREEN APPLEplay_arrow
An anthem that celebrates valuing yourself just as you are
2Sugar Song and Bitter StepUNISON SQUARE GARDEN
Sugar Song and Bitter StepUNISON SQUARE GARDENplay_arrow
A refreshing classic by a rock band that makes you want to step to the beat.
3together; along with; bothWANIMA
together; along with; bothWANIMAplay_arrow
WANIMA’s powerful cheer song
4astronomical observationBUMP OF CHICKEN
astronomical observationBUMP OF CHICKENplay_arrow
Stargazing: a classic song that sets your thoughts adrift in the night sky
5The BeginningONE OK ROCK
The BeginningONE OK ROCKplay_arrow
ONE OK ROCK's signature rock songs
6Ms. Hanako on a high pedestalback number
Ms. Hanako on a high pedestalback numberplay_arrow
A famous song by back number that depicts youthful romantic feelings
7A Little Love SongMONGOL800
A Little Love SongMONGOL800play_arrow
MONGOL800’s signature song “Chiisana Koi no Uta”
8Tomorrow as wellSHISHAMO
Tomorrow as wellSHISHAMOplay_arrow
An inspiring youth anthem that cheers on those who give it their all
9OrangeSPYAIR
OrangeSPYAIRplay_arrow
SPYAIR youth ballad theme song
10From Me to Youflumpool
From Me to Youflumpoolplay_arrow
flumpool’s “Kimi ni Todoke” is a song that livens up school festivals.
11to clear up (weather)Yorushika
to clear up (weather)Yorushikaplay_arrow
A song by Yorushika that carries a message of hope and courage
12migratory bird[Alexandros]
migratory bird[Alexandros]play_arrow
[Alexandros] captivates with a modern rock sound.
13Is youth embarrassing, or is it youth if it’s embarrassing?Ryokushokushakai
Is youth embarrassing, or is it youth if it's embarrassing?Ryokushokushakaiplay_arrow
A song that sprints through the moments of youth with all its might
14RewriteASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION
RewriteASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATIONplay_arrow
An iconic, fiery rock anthem that resonates with high school students!
15RPGSEKAI NO OWARI
RPGSEKAI NO OWARIplay_arrow
SEKAI NO OWARI “RPG” is perfect for a sports day closing ceremony
16FateOfisharu Higedan Dism
FateOfisharu Higedan Dismplay_arrow
Official HIGE DANDism’s youth song that inspires courage
17New Treasure IslandSakanakushon
New Treasure IslandSakanakushonplay_arrow
A lively song that portrays a child's sense of adventure
18Loverssumika
Loverssumikaplay_arrow
A classic sumika song filled with gratitude
19My Past Life, Many Lifetimes AgoRADWIMPS
My Past Life, Many Lifetimes AgoRADWIMPSplay_arrow
RADWIMPS's movie theme song
20silhouetteKANA-BOON
silhouetteKANA-BOONplay_arrow
KANA-BOON’s Naruto theme song support track
21Start to shine and run forwardSambomasutā
Start to shine and run forwardSambomasutāplay_arrow
An encouraging song about accepting suffering and taking a new step forward
22Odoru-LoopFurederikku
Odoru-LoopFurederikkuplay_arrow
Dance-rock is highly addictive
23No.1DISH//
No.1DISH//play_arrow
A rock song that sings of a strong will to pursue a goal
24Dear, boyHump Back
Dear, boyHump Backplay_arrow
An anthem by Hump Back that gives you the courage to chase your dreams
25Prefacemakaroni enpitsu
Prefacemakaroni enpitsuplay_arrow
A classic song by Macaroni Enpitsu that portrays the bittersweetness of youth
26Bling-Bang-Bang-BornCreepy Nuts
Bling-Bang-Bang-BornCreepy Nutsplay_arrow
Mashle opening theme becomes a global hit
27Live in the present.Saucy Dog
Live in the present.Saucy Dogplay_arrow
Saucy Dog’s High School Soccer Cheering Song
28MONSTER DANCEKEYTALK
MONSTER DANCEKEYTALKplay_arrow
KEYTALK's hype dance rock
29End the worldHarukamirai
End the worldHarukamiraiplay_arrow
Beginner-friendly rock songs by Harukamirai
30Effeminate; overly sentimental; being clingy/whiny (context-dependent)Gōruden Bonbā
Effeminate; overly sentimental; being clingy/whiny (context-dependent)Gōruden Bonbāplay_arrow
A song that expresses the feelings of heartbreak in a lighthearted way
31The Zero Sense10-FEET
The Zero Sense10-FEETplay_arrow
Rock that sings of passion for basketball
32Gather round! Party people!Yabai T-shatsu Yasan
Gather round! Party people!Yabai T-shatsu Yasanplay_arrow
EDM-style party song, depicted ironically
33flying boatKing Gnu
flying boatKing Gnuplay_arrow
An anthem that encourages the courage to live as your true self
34The wind is blowing.ikimonogakari
The wind is blowing.ikimonogakariplay_arrow
Ikimono-gakari's Olympic broadcast theme song
35Shunkan SentimentalSCANDAL
Shunkan SentimentalSCANDALplay_arrow
SCANDAL's rock number for the school festival
36VSBLUE ENCOUNT
VSBLUE ENCOUNTplay_arrow
A powerful rock song by BLUE ENCOUNT
37Precious thingsroodo obu mejyaa
Precious thingsroodo obu mejyaaplay_arrow
A smash-hit rock song about friendship and hope
38As many times as you likeDREAMS COME TRUE
As many times as you likeDREAMS COME TRUEplay_arrow
Practicing over and over, facing forward with DREAMS COME TRUE’s “Nando Demo.”
39GO!!!FLOW
GO!!!FLOWplay_arrow
FLOW's 'GO!!!' is a masterpiece that evokes courage and passion.
40All of the YouthFujifaburikku
All of the YouthFujifaburikkuplay_arrow
Fujifabric youth song summer wistfulness
41My First KissHi-STANDARD
My First KissHi-STANDARDplay_arrow
A cover of a famous Hi-STANDARD song.
42rainbowAqua Timez
rainbowAqua Timezplay_arrow
Friends who support the sports festival and rainbow-like memories
43Not fleetingSUPER BEAVER
Not fleetingSUPER BEAVERplay_arrow
A moving, heart-stirring ballad that expresses the bonds of life
44Shangri-LaChatto Monchī
Shangri-LaChatto Monchīplay_arrow
Introduction to Chatmonchy’s single tracks
45Footsteps ~Be StrongMr.Children
Footsteps ~Be StrongMr.Childrenplay_arrow
An inspirational song used as a TV drama’s theme is a self-produced track.
46Funny Bunnythe pillows
Funny Bunnythe pillowsplay_arrow
How to cover songs by the pillows
47To the Frontlinesayonara poezi
To the Frontlinesayonara poeziplay_arrow
A hidden gem by Sayonara Poesy
48companion; comrade; friend; fellow; teammate; allyKetsumeishi
companion; comrade; friend; fellow; teammate; allyKetsumeishiplay_arrow
Deepen the bonds of the sports day with Ketsumeishi's “Nakama”
49March 9Remioromen
March 9Remioromenplay_arrow
A gentle love song of seasons and gratitude
50Strawberry MargaritaELLEGARDEN
Strawberry MargaritaELLEGARDENplay_arrow
A refreshing rock song by ELLEGARDEN
51Sorry for being cuteHONEY WORKS
Sorry for being cuteHONEY WORKSplay_arrow
Characteristics and Popularity of HoneyWorks’ “Kawaikute Gomen”
52summer festivalWhiteberry
summer festivalWhiteberryplay_arrow
A youthful summer-festival love song, a sweet-and-sour first crush
53366 daysHY
366 daysHYplay_arrow
Timeless breakup songs that offer empathy and healing
54Linda LindaTHE BLUE HEARTS
Linda LindaTHE BLUE HEARTSplay_arrow
Signature songs of The Blue Hearts
55Go for it!!Urufuruzu
Go for it!!Urufuruzuplay_arrow
Ulfuls' classic sports day song
56Beloved daysyangusukinii
Beloved daysyangusukiniiplay_arrow
A moving song that depicts youth, growth, and friendship
57frecklesJUDY AND MARY
frecklesJUDY AND MARYplay_arrow
JUDY AND MARY's classic song Sobakasu
58swim04 Limited Sazabys
swim04 Limited Sazabysplay_arrow
Upbeat guitar rock, overcoming failure
59HeiwajimaB-DASH
HeiwajimaB-DASHplay_arrow
Hype it up with punk rock themed around youth.
60one halfBACK-ON
one halfBACK-ONplay_arrow
A hot-blooded anime where battles are fought with Gunpla, featuring a theme song by BACK-ON.
61Crimson Bow and ArrowLinked Horizon
Crimson Bow and ArrowLinked Horizonplay_arrow
The opening theme of Attack on Titan is a Kōhaku appearance song, expressing the battle theme in an inspiring way.
62MINTSuchmos
MINTSuchmosplay_arrow
Suchmos is a band popular for their car commercial song.
63Sora-buneTOKIO
Sora-buneTOKIOplay_arrow
A song of strong will that carves out one’s own path
64LOVE ROCKETSThe Birthday
LOVE ROCKETSThe Birthdayplay_arrow
The theme song of the Slam Dunk movie is impressive.
65avocadoyonige
avocadoyonigeplay_arrow
Guitar arpeggios are easy, the drums are four-on-the-floor
66OneNightCarnivalKishidan
OneNightCarnivalKishidanplay_arrow
Kishidan’s sports festival cheer song “One Night Carnival”
67The Kouga Ninja ScrollsOnmyoza
The Kouga Ninja ScrollsOnmyozaplay_arrow
The Basilisk theme song has a plaintive resonance.
68ShuraDOES
ShuraDOESplay_arrow
Easy Band Song for Beginners
69C7GO!GO!7188
C7GO!GO!7188play_arrow
A solid, straightforward song by GO!GO!7188
70youth↑THE HIGH-LOWS↓
youth↑THE HIGH-LOWS↓play_arrow
A rock song brimming with the exhilarating rush of youth
71crimsonX JAPAN
crimsonX JAPANplay_arrow
Perfect for waking up to a signature song by X Japan
72Amber-Hued City, Morning of Shanghai Crabskururi
Amber-Hued City, Morning of Shanghai Crabskururiplay_arrow
A comfortably soothing, R&B-style song by Quruli
73Good Morning World!BURNOUT SYNDROMES
Good Morning World!BURNOUT SYNDROMESplay_arrow
A hot rock song by Burnout Syndromes
74The world is falling in loveCHiCO with HoneyWorks
The world is falling in loveCHiCO with HoneyWorksplay_arrow
A bittersweet song that portrays the feelings of a woman in love.
75FantasistaDragon Ash
FantasistaDragon Ashplay_arrow
Dragon Ash’s famous song, the World Cup theme song
76Night on the Galactic RailroadGOING STEADY
Night on the Galactic RailroadGOING STEADYplay_arrow
Simple and cool cover song
77Can DoGRANRODEO
Can DoGRANRODEOplay_arrow
Kuroko's Basketball OP song guitar rock
78Blue BookmarkGalileo Galilei
Blue BookmarkGalileo Galileiplay_arrow
Galileo Galilei, Anohana opening theme song
79Vivid ColorsL’Arc〜en〜Ciel
Vivid ColorsL'Arc〜en〜Cielplay_arrow
Popular easy-to-sing L'Arc-en-Ciel karaoke songs
80spiralLONGMAN
spiralLONGMANplay_arrow
A declaration-of-determination song by a twin-vocal band
81Raise your flagMAN WITH A MISSION
Raise your flagMAN WITH A MISSIONplay_arrow
Iron-Blooded Orphans, a song by MAN WITH A MISSION
82deep redMy Hair is Bad
deep redMy Hair is Badplay_arrow
My Hair is Bad, a rhythmic youth band
83Naughty SunORANGE RANGE
Naughty SunORANGE RANGEplay_arrow
ORANGE RANGE's summer smash hit
84-ness; typicality; the quality/essence of being [X] (as in “X-ness” or “X-like character”)SUPER BEAVER
-ness; typicality; the quality/essence of being [X] (as in “X-ness” or “X-like character”)SUPER BEAVERplay_arrow
A rock song that affirms individuality and love
85KiLLiNG MESiM
KiLLiNG MESiMplay_arrow
In addition to music with a lot of hard breakdowns...
86SHAMEROCKUVERworld
SHAMEROCKUVERworldplay_arrow
A song that portrays the positive spirit of someone chasing their dreams
87Until the world ends…WANDS
Until the world ends...WANDSplay_arrow
The appeal of WANDS’ Slam Dunk ending song
88KoiAndrop
KoiAndropplay_arrow
androp’s captivating songs and pure feelings of love
89HE IS MINEkuriipuhaipe
HE IS MINEkuriipuhaipeplay_arrow
An early signature song by CreepHyp
90It’s not me unless it’s meGesu no Kiwami Otome.
It's not me unless it's meGesu no Kiwami Otome.play_arrow
Gesu no Kiwami Otome’s second single track
91Robinsonsupittsu
Robinsonsupittsuplay_arrow
Spitz classics suitable for performing at a school cultural festival
92Telecaster StripePorukadotto Sutingurei
Telecaster StripePorukadotto Sutingureiplay_arrow
Morning hype rock songs
93Nengu for you feat. Hatamoto Hiroshi, Ashigaru-senseirekishi
Nengu for you feat. Hatamoto Hiroshi, Ashigaru-senseirekishiplay_arrow
An old-fashioned love song. Addictive lyrics and melody.
94SenbonzakuraWagakki Band
SenbonzakuraWagakki Bandplay_arrow
When it comes to singing Vocaloid songs, the key gets pretty high...
95O-P-P-A-IKankaku Pierrot
O-P-P-A-IKankaku Pierrotplay_arrow
Kankaku Piero's energetic songs are cool.
96Japanese rice is the best in the world.Uchikubi Gokumon Doukoukai
Japanese rice is the best in the world.Uchikubi Gokumon Doukoukaiplay_arrow
A hype rock song by Uchikubi Gokumon Doukoukai
97Ultramarine DaysToukyou Jihen
Ultramarine DaysToukyou Jihenplay_arrow
Be moved by a Tokyo Jihen cover song
98Don’t say “lazy”Sakurakou Keionbu
Don't say “lazy”Sakurakou Keionbuplay_arrow
An uptempo guitar piece suitable for a sports day
99Runnerbakufū suranpu
Runnerbakufū suranpuplay_arrow
A classic by Bakufu Slump portrays youth and the bonds of friendship
100When it shinesHitsuji Bungaku
When it shinesHitsuji Bungakuplay_arrow
Theme song of the anime The Heike Story, Hitsujibungaku