High School Students’ Favorite Bands Ranking [2026]

Gather round! Party people!Yabai T-shatsu Yasan43rank/position

Yabai T-Shirts Yasan – “Gather Around! Party People” Music Video [Major Version]

A humorous EDM-flavored party song that depicts party and club scenes.

With a unique worldview, it captures images like glow-in-the-dark sunglasses and EDM dancing, and satirically portrays a stereotypical party-people image alongside a lively melody.

Released in November 2016 as a track on the album “We love Tank-top,” the song was selected as SPACE SHOWER TV’s “POWER PUSH,” helping boost the band’s recognition.

It’s the perfect track to hype up school festivals and live events.

I’ll call your name.SUPER BEAVER44rank/position

SUPER BEAVER “I’ll Call Your Name” MV (Theme Song for the Film ‘Tokyo Revengers’)

It’s a heartwarming song that makes you feel a precious connection with someone.

With a powerful melody and a relatable message, it brings back memories of promises made at life’s milestones and the irreplaceable bond with close friends, resonating deeply in your heart.

As a rock number that conveys SUPER BEAVER’s sincere feelings, it has captivated many listeners.

Released as a single in July 2021, it was chosen as the theme song for the film “Tokyo Revengers.” It beautifully merges with the movie’s themes of “reuniting with someone important” and “hope for the future,” expressing the film’s worldview through music.

This piece is perfect for times when you want to look back on memories with a best friend or when there’s someone you’ve been meaning to reach out to after a long time.

It reminds you of the warm feeling that, even when apart, hearts remain connected.

VSBLUE ENCOUNT45rank/position

BLUE ENCOUNT 'VS' Music Video [TV Tokyo Anime 'Gintama' Porori Arc Opening Theme]

A powerful track created by the Japanese rock band BLUE ENCOUNT.

With their signature emotional rock approach, it conveys a strong determination to face one’s inner battles.

Released in November 2017, this song was tied in as the opening theme for the anime Gintama.: Porori Arc.

The lyrics, themed around inner transformation and growth, leave a strong impression.

With word choice and a rhythmic feel influenced by hip-hop—done in BLUE ENCOUNT’s own style—it strikes something fiery in the listener’s heart.

For students trying to break out of their shells and move forward, this might be a song that truly resonates.

Be sure to play it with your friends and shout it out loud at your school festival!

SunMy Hair is Bad46rank/position

My Hair is Bad – Sun

It’s a song by My Hair is Bad imbued with the freshness of a spring breeze.

Vivid depictions unique to high school baseball—pre-game nerves, the smell of mud on the field, the sound of the brass band—resonate deeply.

The members’ past and present feelings intertwine, resulting in a gem that fires up the hearts of its listeners.

Released in March 2024, the track was written as the official theme song for MBS for the 96th National High School Baseball Invitational Tournament.

At their show at Saitama Super Arena, they created a moving stage together with a full house of fans.

It’s a work that will resonate not only with those who have memories of the baseball club, but with anyone who threw themselves wholeheartedly into their youth.

As many times as you likeDREAMS COME TRUE47rank/position

EME-C3138 Again and Again / DREAMS COME TRUE [Mixed Chorus, 3 Parts]

An inspiring anthem by DREAMS COME TRUE that celebrates the strength to rise again and again.

Released in February 2005 as the theme song for the Fuji TV drama “Emergency Room 24 Hours (Season 3),” the track reached No.

3 on the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart.

With its warm melody that empathizes with those striving to overcome setbacks and its grand arrangement, the song leaves a lasting impression.

It is also included on the album “THE LOVE ROCKS” and is beloved across generations.

A heartwarming piece that gently teaches the importance of believing in yourself and continuing to move forward when faced with difficulties—perfect for a choral performance at a school festival or as a closing number for a class presentation.

Melancholy, resplendentkuriipuhaipe48rank/position

CreepHyp – Melancholy, Radiant (Yuu, San-san)

This CreepHyp song portrays a passionate summer romance.

Selected in May 2013 as the theme for Shiseido Anessa’s commercial, it captured the hearts of many.

It’s also included on the album “Buki Koboreru Hodo no I, Ai, Ai.” The lyrics convey deep affection, dependence, and poignancy, expressing the complex emotions of someone in love.

The song depicts feelings for a partner who continues to love you even when you can’t keep even small promises, as well as a powerful desire to stay together.

It’s a track we especially want high school students to hear—sure to be etched in your heart along with your summer memories!

rainbowAqua Timez49rank/position

Aqua Timez “Niji” Music Video (Theme song for the drama Gokusen Season 3)

Aqua Timez’s “Niji” gently wraps a heart on the verge of breaking and gives it a powerful push forward.

Released in May 2008 as their sixth single, it became widely loved as the theme song for the drama Gokusen: The Third Series, starring Yukie Nakama.

The melody, which fuses sweeping strings with a powerful band sound, has a refreshing clarity that feels like your view opening up just by listening.

Its million certification for surpassing one million downloads also speaks to its long-lasting support.

When you feel lonely studying for exams or frustrated by results in your club activities, give this song a listen.

The straightforward message in the chorus will pour fresh energy into your anxious heart and help you keep going.