Band rankings popular among junior high school students [2026]

Remember mekururi91rank/position

Quruli – Remember Me

This is a song by Quruli, a rock band from Kyoto Prefecture.

It was released in 2013 as their 26th single.

The lyrics, which evoke childhood memories, are sure to resonate even with middle schoolers.

Please give it a listen—it’s very relaxing!

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Araki Jakkan

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A victorious smile with youUkasukaji92rank/position

Ukasukazy “A Victorious Smile With You” Music Video

A fusion sound of J-pop and hip-hop overflowing with youthful passion and sportsmanship.

Created by Ukasuka-G, the duo of Kazutoshi Sakurai from Mr.Children and GAKU-MC, this piece sings of the bonds between friends and the courage to take on challenges.

Its powerful message—conveying the resolve to face towering obstacles and the trust in your teammates—resonates deeply.

Released in May 2014 as a lead single from the album AMIGO, it was adopted as an official support song by the Japan Football Association and featured in various tie-ins, including Kirin’s “Japan Linking Arms” commercial song.

It’s a reliable track not only for school sports days and athletic festivals, but also for any moment when you want to strengthen teamwork or strive toward a goal together with your friends.

Telecaster StripePorukadotto Sutingurei93rank/position

Polkadot Stingray “Telecaster Stripe” MV

Among the new generation of Japanese rock bands, Polkadot Stingray is especially popular.

This song is known as one of their signature tracks.

With its cool guitar cutting and the distinctive vocals of Shizuku, it’s a song full of charm.

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Saitō Ayumu

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Blade length: 200,000,000 centimetersMakishimamu Za Horumon94rank/position

Chainsaw Man Episode 3 Non-Credit Ending / CHAINSAW MAN #3 Ending | Maximum the Hormone “2-Hundred-Million-Centimeter Blade Length”

Featured as the ending theme and an insert song for episode 3 of Chainsaw Man, this track delivers an intense, tightly packed experience—despite its brief length of roughly 90 seconds—where ferocious shouts collide with exhilarating melodies.

Released as a digital single in October 2022, it was later reused as an insert song in a new version, including previously unreleased sections, for the theatrical film Chainsaw Man: Reze Arc, which premiered in September 2025.

Why not lend an ear to their uniquely blended sound, marked by a striking contrast between stillness and motion?

Dear you, somedayKankaku Pierrot95rank/position

Kankaku Piero “Dear You, Someday” OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO (Theme song for the drama ‘We’re Millennials. Got a Problem?’)

A perfect song for middle school days when friendships deepen has arrived from Kankaku Piero.

Its familiar melody and heartfelt lyrics resonate with listeners and evoke a sense of nostalgia.

Released in May 2016, this track was chosen as the theme song for the NTV Sunday drama “We’re Millennials.

Got a problem?” Centered on the themes of self-actualization and a commitment to justice, it carries a message to one’s future self.

It’s a song that stays close to moments spent with cherished friends and times when you want to express your gratitude.

Why not add it to your playlist and spend some heartwarming time? Through music, you’re sure to feel those moments when irreplaceable friendships grow even deeper.