RAG MusicCollege
A wonderful classic

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

We’re excited to present the latest top 100 from this year’s generational popularity rankings, ordered by the most plays among university students!

University students are in a moratorium period of life—half adult, half child.

By looking at the rankings, you can see what university students were listening to at the time.

The playlist is updated weekly.

Playlist

[University Students] Popular Songs Ranking by Generation [2026]
show_chartTitlePlaylistReview
1Sugar 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.
2lilacMrs. GREEN APPLE
lilacMrs. GREEN APPLEplay_arrow
An anthem that celebrates valuing yourself just as you are
3Planet LoopNayutan Seijin
Planet LoopNayutan Seijinplay_arrow
Let's dance to the cute song 'Planet Loop'
4astronomical observationBUMP OF CHICKEN
astronomical observationBUMP OF CHICKENplay_arrow
Stargazing: a classic song that sets your thoughts adrift in the night sky
5Blue and SummerMrs. GREEN APPLE
Blue and SummerMrs. GREEN APPLEplay_arrow
A classic song that portrays youthful summer and human connections
6Blue HabitatKitanitatsuya
Blue HabitatKitanitatsuyaplay_arrow
“Ao no Sumika” is a heart-wrenching song that portrays youth.
7From Me to Youflumpool
From Me to Youflumpoolplay_arrow
Even more deeply moving moments in school life…
8DREAMIN’ONDa-iCE
DREAMIN’ONDa-iCEplay_arrow
A song that pursues courage and dreams
9A Little Love SongMONGOL800
A Little Love SongMONGOL800play_arrow
While being known as a leading figure of youth punk, …
10to clear up (weather)Yorushika
to clear up (weather)Yorushikaplay_arrow
A song by Yorushika that carries a message of hope and courage
11OrangeSPYAIR
OrangeSPYAIRplay_arrow
SPYAIR youth ballad theme song
12Kaiju no Hanabuta (Monster’s Flower Song)Vaundy
Kaiju no Hanabuta (Monster's Flower Song)Vaundyplay_arrow
Have fun dancing to the bright “Kaiju no Hana Uta.”
13The BeginningONE OK ROCK
The BeginningONE OK ROCKplay_arrow
A powerful song that brings courage and inspiration
14peace signYonezu Kenshi
peace signYonezu Kenshiplay_arrow
Challenge and growth, moving forward by overcoming failure
15Brother BeatSnow Man
Brother BeatSnow Manplay_arrow
Snow Man's refreshing song 'Brother Beat'
16Ms. 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
17together; along with; bothWANIMA
together; along with; bothWANIMAplay_arrow
WANIMA’s powerful cheer song
18Tomorrow as wellSHISHAMO
Tomorrow as wellSHISHAMOplay_arrow
An inspiring youth anthem that cheers on those who give it their all
19Let’s give it a tryWANIMA
Let's give it a tryWANIMAplay_arrow
An anthem that gives you the courage to move forward
20StaRtMrs. GREEN APPLE
StaRtMrs. GREEN APPLEplay_arrow
Pop rock songs by Mrs. GREEN APPLE
21New Treasure IslandSakanakushon
New Treasure IslandSakanakushonplay_arrow
A lively song that portrays a child's sense of adventure
22migratory bird[Alexandros]
migratory bird[Alexandros]play_arrow
[Alexandros] captivates with a modern rock sound.
23Zankyo SankaAimer
Zankyo SankaAimerplay_arrow
Demon Slayer opening theme, smash hit song
24A view I’ve never seen beforeSuda Masaki
A view I've never seen beforeSuda Masakiplay_arrow
Masaki Suda’s debut song, a track packed with a sense of speed and determination
25New My NormalMrs. GREEN APPLE
New My NormalMrs. GREEN APPLEplay_arrow
Mrs. GREEN APPLE’s new song has an incredible sense of speed.
26Is 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
27Full-Power BoySukima Suichi
Full-Power BoySukima Suichiplay_arrow
A signature song that celebrates the power and spirit of youthful challenge
28My Past Life, Many Lifetimes AgoRADWIMPS
My Past Life, Many Lifetimes AgoRADWIMPSplay_arrow
RADWIMPS's movie theme song
29Walking with youNovelbright
Walking with youNovelbrightplay_arrow
A powerful song that sings of love and hope in a youthful number
30RewriteASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION
RewriteASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATIONplay_arrow
An iconic, fiery rock anthem that resonates with high school students!
31FateOfisharu Higedan Dism
FateOfisharu Higedan Dismplay_arrow
Cheering on students who are working hard for the sports day.
32KICKBACKYonezu Kenshi
KICKBACKYonezu Kenshiplay_arrow
Kenshi Yonezu: a genre-crossing musicality
333rd Year Class A Morning Assembly Exercises
3rd Year Class A Morning Assembly Exercisesplay_arrow
Drama dance is popular among young people.
34Dear, boyHump Back
Dear, boyHump Backplay_arrow
Don't give up on your dreams! A moving song that cheers on youth
35horizonback number
horizonback numberplay_arrow
A cheer song by back number that's perfect for a school festival
36Bling-Bang-Bang-BornCreepy Nuts
Bling-Bang-Bang-BornCreepy Nutsplay_arrow
Mashle opening theme becomes a global hit
37MONSTER DANCEKEYTALK
MONSTER DANCEKEYTALKplay_arrow
KEYTALK's hype dance rock
38Adolescent Complexkessoku bando
Adolescent Complexkessoku bandoplay_arrow
Kessoku Band from Bocchi the Rock!
39No.1DISH//
No.1DISH//play_arrow
A rock song that sings of a strong will to pursue a goal
40InfernoMrs. GREEN APPLE
InfernoMrs. GREEN APPLEplay_arrow
The opening theme of Fire Force. A song packed with a sense of speed and fiery intensity.
41Odoru-LoopFurederikku
Odoru-LoopFurederikkuplay_arrow
Frederic's signature dance-rock song
42AgainWANIMA
AgainWANIMAplay_arrow
A song of courage to overcome setbacks and move forward
43Effeminate; 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
44BOW AND ARROWYonezu Kenshi
BOW AND ARROWYonezu Kenshiplay_arrow
Kenshi Yonezu’s anime theme song depicts a fiery challenge and bonds
45The Story You Don’t Knowsupercell
The Story You Don't Knowsupercell
Bakemonogatari OP, a refreshing classic that shines on piano
46The Zero Sense10-FEET
The Zero Sense10-FEETplay_arrow
An inspiring song that sings of passion for basketball and dreams
47WanteD! WanteD!Mrs. GREEN APPLE
WanteD! WanteD!Mrs. GREEN APPLEplay_arrow
An iconic song that powerfully supports the troubles of youth
48Curtain callYuuri
Curtain callYuuriplay_arrow
An uplifting support song of positive hope and strong will
49End the worldHarukamirai
End the worldHarukamiraiplay_arrow
Beginner-friendly rock songs by Harukamirai
50RPGSEKAI NO OWARI
RPGSEKAI NO OWARIplay_arrow
SEKAI NO OWARI “RPG” is perfect for a sports day closing ceremony
51SolaninASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION
SolaninASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATIONplay_arrow
Soranin theme song rock classic
52Maximum reachSEKAI NO OWARI
Maximum reachSEKAI NO OWARIplay_arrow
An uplifting song that turns weakness into an ally and aims for greater heights
53idolYOASOBI
idolYOASOBIplay_arrow
A hot topic as the opening theme for the anime “Oshi no Ko”…
54Marigoldaimyon
Marigoldaimyonplay_arrow
Aimyon “Marigold” gently expresses feelings of love
55Loverssumika
Loverssumikaplay_arrow
sumika's love songs I'd like to listen to in the morning
56Gather round! Party people!Yabai T-shatsu Yasan
Gather round! Party people!Yabai T-shatsu Yasanplay_arrow
EDM-style party song, depicted ironically
57Kitearashi
Kitearashiplay_arrow
The nationally beloved singer-songwriter, Kenshi Yonezu, sa...
58DynamiteBTS
DynamiteBTSplay_arrow
A dynamic, disco-style cheer song by BTS
59Guitar, Loneliness, and the Blue Planetkessoku bando
Guitar, Loneliness, and the Blue Planetkessoku bandoplay_arrow
A youth song resonating with guitar, delicately depicting loneliness and conflict
60Fanfaresumika
Fanfaresumikaplay_arrow
An anthem of speed and hope that lifts the heart
61THANXWANIMA
THANXWANIMAplay_arrow
WANIMA’s first nationally distributed release, a signature song of gratitude and farewell
62Yes, with pleasure.kocchi no kento
Yes, with pleasure.kocchi no kentoplay_arrow
'Hai, Yorokonde' is the representative hit song of 2024.
63Perfect-Sense DreamerONE OK ROCK
Perfect-Sense DreamerONE OK ROCKplay_arrow
Trust your instincts and move toward your dreams.
64We Will Rock YouQueen
We Will Rock YouQueenplay_arrow
"We Will Rock You" is the will to win.
65silhouetteKANA-BOON
silhouetteKANA-BOONplay_arrow
Introduction to KANA-BOON's 'Silhouette'
66Prefacemakaroni enpitsu
Prefacemakaroni enpitsuplay_arrow
A classic song by Macaroni Enpitsu that portrays the bittersweetness of youth
67You don’t listen to rock.aimyon
You don't listen to rock.aimyonplay_arrow
A timeless song that resonates with the heart, depicting a bittersweet love
68flash[Alexandros]
flash[Alexandros]play_arrow
A timeless hit by [Alexandros] brimming with a sense of speed
69Crimson Lotus FlowerLiSA
Crimson Lotus FlowerLiSAplay_arrow
Opening theme song of Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, courage and indomitable spirit
70We’ve gotta do what seems impossible.Sambomasutā
We’ve gotta do what seems impossible.Sambomasutāplay_arrow
An anthem of support that gives you the courage to keep moving forward without giving up
71Start to shine and run forwardSambomasutā
Start to shine and run forwardSambomasutāplay_arrow
An encouraging song about accepting suffering and taking a new step forward
72GO!!!FLOW
GO!!!FLOWplay_arrow
FLOW’s song “GO!!!” is truly the selec...
73Live in the present.Saucy Dog
Live in the present.Saucy Dogplay_arrow
Saucy Dog’s High School Soccer Cheering Song
74Glass BluesBUMP OF CHICKEN
Glass BluesBUMP OF CHICKENplay_arrow
A popular song by BUMP OF CHICKEN composed in their first year of high school
75Everyone is free.Half time Old
Everyone is free.Half time Oldplay_arrow
A fiery rock song themed around a sports festival, expressing freedom
76Mela!Ryokushokushakai
Mela!Ryokushokushakaiplay_arrow
A song of courage and hope to help others
77One in a Million -On a Miraculous Night-GENERATIONS from EXILE TRIBE
One in a Million -On a Miraculous Night-GENERATIONS from EXILE TRIBEplay_arrow
Dancing to a love song by GENERATIONS
78LOSERYonezu Kenshi
LOSERYonezu Kenshiplay_arrow
Kenshi Yonezu’s Unprecedented Hit Song and High-Quality Music Video
79HabitSEKAI NO OWARI
HabitSEKAI NO OWARIplay_arrow
SEKAI NO OWARI’s popular song “Habit” is easy to sing.
80KanadeSukima Suichi
KanadeSukima Suichiplay_arrow
A popular classic that always gets sung at karaoke.
81One moreFUNKY MONKEY BABYS
One moreFUNKY MONKEY BABYSplay_arrow
An emotional ballad by Funky Monkey Babys
82Cinderella BoySaucy Dog
Cinderella BoySaucy Dogplay_arrow
Saucy Dog's love songs are popular among college students
83MiracleGReeeeN
MiracleGReeeeNplay_arrow
Get fired up with the ROOKIES drama theme song
84IdeaHoshino Gen
IdeaHoshino Genplay_arrow
Gen Hoshino’s cheer song: a theme of the creativity to overcome difficulties
85As 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.”
86Soul RevolutionSuperfly
Soul RevolutionSuperflyplay_arrow
A quintessential hype song that represents the 2010s...
87ClickME:I
ClickME:Iplay_arrow
ME:I’s song that sings of hope and courage
88Shunkan SentimentalSCANDAL
Shunkan SentimentalSCANDALplay_arrow
SCANDAL's rock number for the school festival
89Fly Highmilet
Fly Highmiletplay_arrow
milet’s “Fly High” is a perfect song for sports days and competitions.
90OH!SHISHAMO
OH!SHISHAMOplay_arrow
The importance of doing your best at the sports festival
91ultra soulB’z
ultra soulB'zplay_arrow
A powerful anthem that supports the challenge toward one’s dreams
92ImaginationSPYAIR
ImaginationSPYAIRplay_arrow
In April 2023, the addition of a new vocalist was annou…
93The world is smiling at you.Little Glee Monster
The world is smiling at you.Little Glee Monsterplay_arrow
Energize your heart with a positive song!
94Make up your mind!Sabasusutā
Make up your mind!Sabasusutāplay_arrow
Sabasister’s exhilarating, refreshing rock num…
95HeroAmuro Namie
HeroAmuro Namieplay_arrow
Regardless of the outcome, the child who gave their all in the competition...
96Overdosenatori
Overdosenatoriplay_arrow
Singing guide for Natori’s signature songs
97Cry BabyOfisharu Higedan Dism
Cry BabyOfisharu Higedan Dismplay_arrow
Tokyo Revengers theme song, a famous song of courage and bonds
98BREAKOUTSnow Man
BREAKOUTSnow Manplay_arrow
A rock song by Snow Man about the resolve to protect a loved one
99AdventureYOASOBI
AdventureYOASOBIplay_arrow
Set off on an adventure filled with extraordinary excitement and joy...
100My First KissHi-STANDARD
My First KissHi-STANDARDplay_arrow
A cover of a famous Hi-STANDARD song.