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High School Students’ Favorite Bands Ranking [2026]

When you become a high school student, you get more opportunities to discover various kinds of music through friends’ word of mouth and the internet.

This time, we’ll introduce popular bands among high school students in a ranking format.

Be sure to check out what music is trending with high schoolers right now.

Playlist

High School Students’ Favorite Bands Ranking [2026]
show_chartTitlePlaylistReview
1Blue and SummerMrs. GREEN APPLE
Blue and SummerMrs. GREEN APPLEplay_arrow
A summer cheer song filled with the passionate feelings of youth
2horizonback number
horizonback numberplay_arrow
Even if dreams break, the light can still be seen.
3It’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
4CorrectRADWIMPS
CorrectRADWIMPSplay_arrow
A cheer song by RADWIMPS, let’s move forward at our own pace
5PretenderOfisharu Higedan Dism
PretenderOfisharu Higedan Dismplay_arrow
Official HIGE DANDism’s signature piano rock
6Sugar 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.
7together; along with; bothWANIMA
together; along with; bothWANIMAplay_arrow
WANIMA’s powerful cheer song
8The BeginningONE OK ROCK
The BeginningONE OK ROCKplay_arrow
A powerful song that brings courage and inspiration
9A Little Love SongMONGOL800
A Little Love SongMONGOL800play_arrow
A song of youth, conveying love and bonds to someone precious.
10sasanqua (Camellia sasanqua)SEKAI NO OWARI
sasanqua (Camellia sasanqua)SEKAI NO OWARIplay_arrow
A song that gently supports the journey toward your dreams
11Tomorrow as wellSHISHAMO
Tomorrow as wellSHISHAMOplay_arrow
An anthem that cheers the heart from a weekend hero
12astronomical observationBUMP OF CHICKEN
astronomical observationBUMP OF CHICKENplay_arrow
A coming-of-age song about looking up at the starry sky and thinking about the future
13to clear up (weather)Yorushika
to clear up (weather)Yorushikaplay_arrow
A musical piece that expresses hope and nature
14OrangeSPYAIR
OrangeSPYAIRplay_arrow
Haikyu!! theme song: rock of youth and passion
15From Me to Youflumpool
From Me to Youflumpoolplay_arrow
A famous song by flumpool that sings about youthful love
16migratory bird[Alexandros]
migratory bird[Alexandros]play_arrow
A cheering song to encourage exam-takers chasing their dreams
17one’s true feelingssumika
one’s true feelingssumikaplay_arrow
I don’t want to give up! Resolve and the power of comrades
18broad daylightKing Gnu
broad daylightKing Gnuplay_arrow
Let's sing King Gnu's famous song in chorus!
19Mela!Ryokushokushakai
Mela!Ryokushokushakaiplay_arrow
An encouraging song that brings out your motivation.
20Live in the present.Saucy Dog
Live in the present.Saucy Dogplay_arrow
Saucy Dog’s High School Soccer Cheering Song
21It doesn’t meltmakaroni enpitsu
It doesn’t meltmakaroni enpitsuplay_arrow
At a glance, just looking at the lyrics, it feels like a love song...
22catDISH//
catDISH//play_arrow
A lyrical song that symbolizes feelings for a former lover through a cat
23New Treasure IslandSakanakushon
New Treasure IslandSakanakushonplay_arrow
A lively song that portrays a child's sense of adventure
24YELLikimonogakari
YELLikimonogakariplay_arrow
Ikimono-gakari’s moving graduation song
25RewriteASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION
RewriteASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATIONplay_arrow
An iconic, fiery rock anthem that resonates with high school students!
26March 9Remioromen
March 9Remioromenplay_arrow
An inspiring song that portrays gratitude and friendship toward someone special.
27silhouetteKANA-BOON
silhouetteKANA-BOONplay_arrow
Tips for singing KANA-BOON’s “Silhouette”
28Maidens.CHiCO with HoneyWorks
Maidens.CHiCO with HoneyWorksplay_arrow
The signature song of the J-pop music unit, 'Otomedomoyo'
29We’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
30Dear, boyHump Back
Dear, boyHump Backplay_arrow
Don't give up on your dreams! A moving song that cheers on youth
31GIFTMr.Children
GIFTMr.Childrenplay_arrow
Mr.Children 'GIFT' Beijing Olympics theme song
32I should be able to fly (in the sky).supittsu
I should be able to fly (in the sky).supittsuplay_arrow
I was moved by Spitz’s graduation song.
33Bling-Bang-Bang-BornCreepy Nuts
Bling-Bang-Bang-BornCreepy Nutsplay_arrow
In a magical world, Mashle’s OP, the strongest muscles
34366 daysHY
366 daysHYplay_arrow
A heartfelt cry that sings of the pain of heartbreak and lingering attachment
35Shunkan SentimentalSCANDAL
Shunkan SentimentalSCANDALplay_arrow
SCANDAL's rock number for the school festival
36MONSTER DANCEKEYTALK
MONSTER DANCEKEYTALKplay_arrow
KEYTALK's hype dance rock
37Odoru-LoopFurederikku
Odoru-LoopFurederikkuplay_arrow
Frederic's signature dance-rock song
38The Zero Sense10-FEET
The Zero Sense10-FEETplay_arrow
An inspiring song that sings of passion for basketball and dreams
39companion; comrade; friend; fellow; teammate; allyKetsumeishi
companion; comrade; friend; fellow; teammate; allyKetsumeishiplay_arrow
Deepen the bonds of the sports day with Ketsumeishi's “Nakama”
40Kokoro-eroodo obu mejyaa
Kokoro-eroodo obu mejyaaplay_arrow
A passionate anthem for those who chase their dreams: the power of courage
41End the worldHarukamirai
End the worldHarukamiraiplay_arrow
Beginner-friendly rock songs by Harukamirai
42Effeminate; 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
43Gather round! Party people!Yabai T-shatsu Yasan
Gather round! Party people!Yabai T-shatsu Yasanplay_arrow
EDM-style party song, depicted ironically
44I’ll call your name.SUPER BEAVER
I'll call your name.SUPER BEAVERplay_arrow
A heart-stirring song that conveys precious bonds and hope
45VSBLUE ENCOUNT
VSBLUE ENCOUNTplay_arrow
A powerful rock song by BLUE ENCOUNT
46SunMy Hair is Bad
SunMy Hair is Badplay_arrow
An inspiring song themed around high school baseball
47As many times as you likeDREAMS COME TRUE
As many times as you likeDREAMS COME TRUEplay_arrow
A song of courage that rises again and again
48Melancholy, resplendentkuriipuhaipe
Melancholy, resplendentkuriipuhaipeplay_arrow
A song of poignant summer love and deep affection
49rainbowAqua Timez
rainbowAqua Timezplay_arrow
Aqua Timez’s cheer song “Niji”
50All of the YouthFujifaburikku
All of the YouthFujifaburikkuplay_arrow
A coming-of-age song that depicts the end of summer
51avocadoyonige
avocadoyonigeplay_arrow
The guitar arpeggio that comes at the end of the chorus is the begi...
52Sorry for being cuteHONEY WORKS
Sorry for being cuteHONEY WORKSplay_arrow
This song has an appeal that captures the hearts of teenage girls...
53JitterbugELLEGARDEN
JitterbugELLEGARDENplay_arrow
ELLEGARDEN’s “Jitterbug” fires up the school festival
54My First KissHi-STANDARD
My First KissHi-STANDARDplay_arrow
A cover of a famous Hi-STANDARD song.
55Loved oneFOMARE
Loved oneFOMAREplay_arrow
An emotional graduation song by the Gunma band FOMARE
56Blue BookmarkGalileo Galilei
Blue BookmarkGalileo Galileiplay_arrow
A song of kalimba tones and bittersweet memories
57Funny Bunnythe pillows
Funny Bunnythe pillowsplay_arrow
Since its release in 1999, many artis...
58Shangri-LaChatto Monchī
Shangri-LaChatto Monchīplay_arrow
Introduction to Chatmonchy’s single tracks
59To the Frontlinesayonara poezi
To the Frontlinesayonara poeziplay_arrow
A hidden gem by Sayonara Poesy
60Go for it!Urufuruzu
Go for it!Urufuruzuplay_arrow
A cheer song that gives you the courage to face difficulties
61Beloved daysyangusukinii
Beloved daysyangusukiniiplay_arrow
A moving song that depicts youth, growth, and friendship
62Linda LindaTHE BLUE HEARTS
Linda LindaTHE BLUE HEARTSplay_arrow
An early masterpiece by The Blue Hearts and a Japa­ni...
63GO!!!FLOW
GO!!!FLOWplay_arrow
FLOW’s song “GO!!!” is truly the selec...
64summer festivalWhiteberry
summer festivalWhiteberryplay_arrow
A youthful summer-festival love song, a sweet-and-sour first crush
65To tell you the truth,yangusukinii
To tell you the truth,yangusukiniiplay_arrow
Young Skinny's heart-touching song 'Hontō wa ne,'
66READY STEADY GOL’Arc〜en〜Ciel
READY STEADY GOL'Arc〜en〜Cielplay_arrow
The opening theme song of the anime Fullmetal Alchemist
67Sora-buneTOKIO
Sora-buneTOKIOplay_arrow
A song of strong will that carves out one’s own path
68I miss you.UVERworld
I miss you.UVERworldplay_arrow
The poignancy of a song about losing love in the pursuit of dreams
69frecklesJUDY AND MARY
frecklesJUDY AND MARYplay_arrow
JUDY AND MARY's classic song Sobakasu
70LOVE ROCKETSThe Birthday
LOVE ROCKETSThe Birthdayplay_arrow
The theme song of the Slam Dunk movie is impressive.
71Naughty SunORANGE RANGE
Naughty SunORANGE RANGEplay_arrow
ORANGE RANGE’s summer classic that fires up the heart
72Come, springthe shes gone
Come, springthe shes goneplay_arrow
Music that sings about feelings of love with down-to-earth lyrics
73Japanese 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
74more than wordsHitsuji Bungaku
more than wordsHitsuji Bungakuplay_arrow
Hitsuji Bungaku’s “more than words” gives you a push forward
75Dancing FighterAwesome City Club
Dancing FighterAwesome City Clubplay_arrow
Positive song by Awesome City Club
76Good Morning World!BURNOUT SYNDROMES
Good Morning World!BURNOUT SYNDROMESplay_arrow
A hot rock song by Burnout Syndromes
77ShuraDOES
ShuraDOESplay_arrow
Since DOES has a lot of easy songs anyway, the beginning…
78spiralLONGMAN
spiralLONGMANplay_arrow
LONGMAN, anime opening theme song
79Crimson 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.
80Irreversible replacementMY FIRST STORY
Irreversible replacementMY FIRST STORYplay_arrow
Signature songs of MY FIRST STORY
81Hello again ~A place that’s been around for a long time~My Little Lover
Hello again ~A place that’s been around for a long time~My Little Loverplay_arrow
A moving song that has been covered and loved
82Best friendSonar Pocket
Best friendSonar Pocketplay_arrow
This song, notable for its catchy sound, ...
83STAY TUNESuchmos
STAY TUNESuchmosplay_arrow
Suchmos’s classic hit that’s popular at cafés
84I don’t want to let go.T-BOLAN
I don't want to let go.T-BOLANplay_arrow
T-BOLAN, who were popular in the early 1990s...
85Telecaster StripePorukadotto Sutingurei
Telecaster StripePorukadotto Sutingureiplay_arrow
Morning hype rock songs
86a miraculous comebackWagakki Band
a miraculous comebackWagakki Bandplay_arrow
WAGAKKI BAND's fast-paced, Japan-inspired music
87wimp ft. Lil’ Fang(from FAKY)BACK-ON
wimp ft. Lil' Fang(from FAKY)BACK-ONplay_arrow
A song about the desire to become stronger
88Close your eyes and come here.BARBEE BOYS
Close your eyes and come here.BARBEE BOYSplay_arrow
A famous twin-vocal band from the ’80s
89threadBank Band
threadBank Bandplay_arrow
A song that sings of the joy of meeting and hopes for the future
90Can DoGRANRODEO
Can DoGRANRODEOplay_arrow
Kuroko's Basketball OP song guitar rock
91EmotionsMAN WITH A MISSION
EmotionsMAN WITH A MISSIONplay_arrow
MAN WITH A MISSION supports studying
92Clap your handsNICO Touches the Walls
Clap your handsNICO Touches the Wallsplay_arrow
A bright signature song by NICO Touches the Walls
93single bedSha ran Q
single bedSha ran Qplay_arrow
As the producer of Hello! Project...
94Blade length: 200,000,000 centimetersMakishimamu Za Horumon
Blade length: 200,000,000 centimetersMakishimamu Za Horumonplay_arrow
Impressive songs from Chainsaw Man
95shikibu feat. Awa no Odorikorekishi
shikibu feat. Awa no Odorikorekishiplay_arrow
I can enjoy going to school with Rekishi’s songs.
96That’s important.Daiji MAN Burazāzu Bando
That's important.Daiji MAN Burazāzu Bandoplay_arrow
That’s what matters: the pure charm of the song.
97Dear you, somedayKankaku Pierrot
Dear you, somedayKankaku Pierrotplay_arrow
Kankaku Piero’s friendship-themed song becomes a TV drama’s theme song
98Ultramarine DaysToukyou Jihen
Ultramarine DaysToukyou Jihenplay_arrow
Be moved by a Tokyo Jihen cover song
99Don’t say “lazy”Sakurakou Keionbu
Don't say “lazy”Sakurakou Keionbuplay_arrow
An uptempo guitar piece suitable for a sports day
100CQCQKamisama, boku wa kizuite shimatta
CQCQKamisama, boku wa kizuite shimattaplay_arrow
The theme song that portrays a dangerous adult love story