High School Students’ Favorite Bands Ranking [2026]

We’ve gotta do what seems impossible.Sambomasutā29rank/position

I’ve gotta do the thing that seems impossible.

A powerful anthem that gives you a push in those youthful moments.

Released by Sambomaster in February 2010, this song carries a warm message that boosts self-affirmation and the spirit to take on challenges.

Centered on themes of “not giving up,” “moving forward,” and “possibility,” it offers a gentle embrace for everyone’s anxieties and doubts while giving the courage to take a new step.

It has been featured in a Nissan commercial and as the image song for the film Cheer☆Dance, resonating with many hearts.

It’s a classic that students training for sports festivals, as well as anyone standing at a crossroads in life, should hear.

Dear, boyHump Back30rank/position

Hump Back – “Dear, Boy” Music Video

It’s a powerful cheer song that resonates in the hearts of those on the verge of giving up on their dreams.

With warm, tender vocals that embrace the struggle to push forward through the anxieties and setbacks of youth, and a driving rock sound full of momentum, the track has captured the hearts of many listeners.

Released in June 2018 as Hump Back’s major-label debut single, it reached No.

13 on the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart.

With its easy-to-sing melody and lyrics that cut straight to the heart, it’s sure to unite the entire school festival venue in excitement!

GIFTMr.Children31rank/position

Mr.Children「GIFT」Music Video(Short ver.)

“GIFT,” the 32nd single released in 2008 by Mr.Children, a nationally beloved band.

The song was also used as NHK’s theme for the Beijing Olympics held that year.

Many fans span two generations—parent and child—which shows just how widely loved the band is across age groups.

This track is sure to liven up any karaoke session regardless of age or gender.

Its lyrics are deeply moving, making it a song that is sure to touch the hearts of those who listen.

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utatane

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I should be able to fly (in the sky).supittsu32rank/position

I Should Be Able to Fly in the Sky / Spitz [Mixed 3-Part Chorus]

Released in 1994, this classic by Spitz has long been loved as a graduation song across generations.

Some of you may have sung it, and others might have wished you could.

Its warm, heartfelt message resonates beautifully with the farewells and new beginnings of spring.

Arranged for relatively easy three-part mixed chorus, high school students in particular should be able to create a richer harmony.

Because Spitz’s songs naturally evoke strong emotions, this piece is highly recommended as one of the few choral works that color a graduation ceremony.

It will bring to mind memories of school life and the bonds with those you cherish, moving you to tears.

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KEI

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Bling-Bang-Bang-BornCreepy Nuts33rank/position

Creepy Nuts “Bling-Bang-Bang-Born” × TV Anime “MASHLE: MAGIC AND MUSCLES” Collaboration Music Video #BBBB Dance

Created by Creepy Nuts as the opening theme for season 2 of the anime “Mashle: Magic and Muscles,” which follows a protagonist who can’t use magic and aims for the top with pure muscle in a world where magic is the norm, this track was released in January 2024.

The jersey-club-inspired production by DJ Matsunaga and spell-like lyrics by R-Shitei fuse to create an addictive sound that sticks in your head after just one listen.

The lyrics intertwine Mash’s conviction to fight with raw strength and R-Shitei’s own experiences and philosophy, expressing a strength that transcends common sense and a rapper’s pride.

With the “BBBB Dance” trending globally on TikTok and the song topping Billboard Japan’s 2024 year-end Hot 100, it’s a perfect track to hype up a karaoke session with friends.

366 daysHY34rank/position

HY – “366 Days” Live Music Video

This is a heartbreak song that expresses the aching feelings of a love that suffers because you can’t forget the one you love.

It’s common to look back and think, “If only I’d given up back then, maybe I wouldn’t have been hurt this much…” But that’s the thing about love—you can’t just stop yourself there.

When the more you try to forget someone, the more they occupy your mind, maybe all you can do is wait for time to heal it.

This song can be seen not only as a pure love song about continuing to think of someone you loved, but also as a song about an affair filled with lingering attachment.

Which do you feel it is?

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Shunkan SentimentalSCANDAL35rank/position

SCANDAL “Shunkan Sentimental” / Shunkan Sentimental – Music Video

A song by SCANDAL, a four-member girls’ rock band whose members were mostly high school students at the time of their debut.

When the song was released, they performed in school uniforms, making it a perfect number to play at a school festival.

It’s also well-known thanks to being used as an ending theme for the anime Fullmetal Alchemist, and from a performance standpoint it’s easy to cover since the guitar parts are mainly played with power chords.

With its sense of speed, it’s a sure-fire number to get the crowd going at a school festival.

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Hoshino Takashi

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