Band rankings popular among junior high school students [2026]

Good Morning World!BURNOUT SYNDROMES78rank/position

BURNOUT SYNDROMES 'Good Morning World!' Music Video (Opening Theme of the TV Anime 'Dr. STONE')

It’s a hot, cool rock number that makes you want to sing along.

It’s a song by BURNOUT SYNDROMES, a three-piece rock band from Osaka, released in 2019 as their fourth single.

It drew attention when it was chosen as the opening theme for the anime Dr.

STONE.

Perhaps because its content revolves around science experiments and science, the anime is especially popular among elementary school students, so it could be a hit at an elementary school sports day.

Of course, it’s also supported by middle and high school students.

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Araki Jakkan

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FantasistaDragon Ash79rank/position

Dragon Ash｢Fantasista｣

A classic Dragon Ash track that fuses powerful guitar sounds with a danceable beat.

The mix of English lyrics and striking flows in this mixture rock piece brims with elation and passion.

Released in March 2002, it was chosen as the theme song for Nippon TV’s broadcasts of the 2002 FIFA World Cup that same year, and was also included on the album HARVEST.

In live performances, it famously kicks off with Kj’s call, instantly sweeping the entire venue into a frenzy.

Energetic and positive, this song is perfect for boosting your motivation during training.

HOWEVERGLAY80rank/position

GLAY / HOWEVER

It’s GLAY’s greatest masterpiece love song, still performed live today.

The real charm of this track lies in its lyrics.

The straight-from-the-heart feelings and novel-like storytelling draw you right in.

The fact that the opening and closing lines are the same is a clever touch, isn’t it? Definitely give it a listen.

Night on the Galactic RailroadGOING STEADY81rank/position

GOING STEADY Night on the Galactic Railroad

This song is perfect for cover bands looking for something simple and cool.

You don’t need flashy techniques—play with passion.

It might be best to focus your practice on live performance.

Can DoGRANRODEO82rank/position

GRANRODEO / Can Do

A cool guitar rock number that was used as the opening theme for the anime Kuroko’s Basketball, which centers on high school basketball.

It’s a track by the musical duo GRANRODEO, consisting of KISHOW and e-ZUKA, released in 2012 as their 16th single.

It boasts an irresistibly satisfying sound that makes you want to say, “This is classic rock ’n’ roll!” Since it’s a Kuroko’s Basketball song, it could be a great fit for any ball sport.

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Araki Jakkan

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Blue BookmarkGalileo Galilei83rank/position

Galileo Galilei - Aoi Shiori (Blue Bookmark)

This is the fourth single by Galileo Galilei, a three-piece band from Hokkaido that became the inaugural champions of the teen-only festival “Senko Riot” but disbanded in 2016.

The song was written as the opening theme for the drama Anohana: The Flower We Saw That Day, and its intro—beginning with a striking guitar arpeggio—feels wonderfully soothing.

Every part is built on simple playing, and the tempo is relaxed, making it approachable for beginner band members.

If anything, it’s harder to capture the song’s airy, floating feel than it is to play the notes themselves, so in your ensemble, pay attention not just to technique but also to accents and overall expression.

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Hoshino Takashi

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EmotionsMAN WITH A MISSION84rank/position

MAN WITH A MISSION “Emotions” [Theme song for the film “Hentai Kamen”]

A song by MAN WITH A MISSION that I highly recommend when you want to boost your study motivation all at once.

Released as a single in February 2013, it also drew attention as the theme song for the film “HK: Hentai Kamen.” The shift from the majestic strings in the intro to a full-throttle rock sound is powerful enough to blast away any drowsiness.

Its fiery message—urging you to charge forward with your emotions burning even in the darkness—will give a strong push to your back as you sit at your desk.

Especially when you feel like your heart is about to break before an exam, feel the wolves’ emotion and seize the glory of passing!