[University Students] Popular Songs Ranking by Generation [2026]

OH!SHISHAMO92rank/position

SHISHAMO「OH！」

The youthful days of experiencing the school sports festival will inevitably come to an end.

How deeply you’ll be moved when that end arrives depends on how hard you’ve pushed yourself up to that point.

No matter what you look like, be proud of giving it your all! That’s the kind of message you feel from this SHISHAMO track.

In school life, the sports festival comes around once a year.

To be honest, it can be a hassle, and you might feel embarrassed about going all out.

Even so, giving it your best can lead to great results and create unforgettable, moving memories with your friends.

This song gives you the strength to throw yourself into this once-in-a-lifetime moment—no matter how you look—just recklessly, wholeheartedly, and with everything you’ve got.

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SAKI

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Make up your mind!Sabasusutā93rank/position

Sabasister – Make Up Your Mind! Music Video

Saba Sister’s exhilarating rock number.

Its candid lyrics and powerful sound hit straight to the heart.

Featured on their first full album “Kakugo o Kimero!” released in March 2024, this track is a perfect fit for their major-label debut.

Centered on themes of youth, growth, and inner struggle, it boldly sings about having the resolve to choose your own path.

With its straightforward message and driving, high‑energy melody, it’s ideal for kicking off a school culture festival or campus event.

It’s a song everyone can sing along to and get excited about.

For creating special memories that color a page of your youth, why not choose this track?

ultra soulB’z94rank/position

[Wind Band Hit] ultra soul / B’z

This single, released in March 2001, is an uplifting anthem delivered with a powerful rock sound and a message that strikes straight to the heart.

It conveys encouragement to those striving toward their dreams, depicting the emotions that waver between hope and disappointment, as well as the courage to challenge one’s own limits.

It’s a track where B’z’s signature sense of speed and Koshi Inaba’s dynamic vocals blend seamlessly.

The song was continuously selected as the official theme for the World Aquatics Championships from 2001 to 2024, becoming a staple that energizes the sports scene.

It’s also highly recommended as a cheer song for school sports days and athletic festivals, boosting participants’ morale and uniting everyone in excitement.

Overdosenatori95rank/position

Natori – Overdose

Overdose, Nat(s)ori’s signature song with an impressive languid vibe.

The piece maintains a downer mood throughout, so the high parts are intentionally kept restrained.

Falsetto does appear, but it’s not used because the notes are high; it’s a deliberate stylistic choice.

So if you’re not comfortable with falsetto, singing those parts in chest voice is totally fine.

Whispery vocals sound cool on this track, but overdoing it can come off as narcissistic, so keep that in mind when you sing (lol).

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Ryo

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ImaginationSPYAIR96rank/position

SPYAIR “Imagination” TV anime “Haikyu!!” opening theme

SPYAIR is a four-piece rock band whose announcement of a new vocalist in April 2023 has raised expectations for their future.

Their 14th single “Imagination,” used as the opening theme for the TV anime Haikyu!!, features an exhilarating, fast-paced ensemble that really amps up the energy.

With melodies and messages that evoke a favorable tailwind, it seems perfect for opening a school festival.

It’s a rock tune with a crisp band sound that feels great and will liven up any event.

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Hoshino Takashi

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AdventureYOASOBI97rank/position

YOASOBI "Adventure" Official Music Video

Set off on an adventure filled with extraordinary excitement and joy! This song overflows with a fresh smile and a sense of anticipation.

It portrays a special day spent with friends at an amusement park, etched into the heart as a happy memory.

Released in February 2023 as the theme song for USJ’s “Uni Haru!” campaign, the track captures, with YOASOBI’s uniquely vibrant sensibility, the image of young people breaking free from the constraints of daily life and reveling in new experiences.

It’s a perfect song for cultural and school festivals—those precious days that leave a lasting mark on many students’ hearts.

HeroAmuro Namie98rank/position

Hero – Namie Amuro (Full)

Namie Amuro’s “Hero” adds a touch of brilliance as the children exit the field, no matter the outcome of the competition.

The song was chosen as NHK’s theme for its Rio de Janeiro Olympic and Paralympic broadcasts.

With its grand, sweeping sound and uplifting lyrics—telling you “You’re not alone” and “Everyone’s got your back, so believe in yourself and move forward!”—it’s a perfect fit for a school sports day where classmates support one another as they compete.

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yuri

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