Ranking of Popular Band Songs Among University Students [2026]

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flumpool “Kimi ni Todoke” Music Video

Here’s a song that will make those precious moments of school life even more moving and dramatic! It’s “Kimi ni Todoke” by the rock band flumpool.

With its dynamic, dramatic progression, it’s a deeply touching track that perfectly matches the heart-pounding excitement of a school festival, when it feels like something is about to happen.

Combined with the music video shot on a school campus, it’s perfect for a day that feels like a page out of your youth.

Overlaying that scenery with this song will make everything feel many times more dramatic.

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Murakami Shinpei

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Yorushika – Haru (OFFICIAL VIDEO)

Yorushika’s Haru, released for streaming in 2024, was chosen as the opening theme for the TV anime Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End and drew a strong response.

The song carries a message of not losing hope even amid harsh realities.

Its chorus, which builds with a sense of openness and exhilarating drive, is particularly striking.

It conveys the importance of overcoming sorrow and facing forward in life.

With its emotional sound, it’s a perfect cheer song for children giving their all at sports days and field days.

A track that fills you with energy and courage.

OrangeSPYAIR10rank/position

Sports Day Dance to 'Orange' by SPYAIR (for upper elementary to high school) – for athletic meets, school festivals, etc.

A refreshing coming-of-age ballad by SPYAIR, released in February 2024 as the theme song for the film Haikyu!! The Dumpster Battle.

Portraying friendship and growth, its lyrics gently embrace hopes for the future and farewells to teammates, shining like a snapshot of youth itself.

The energetic band sound and YOSUKE’s powerful vocals inspire the courage to move forward and the strength of self-affirmation.

Packed with fiery messages and a thrilling sense of speed, it’s perfect as background music to hype up dance time at school sports days and festivals.

Radiating as a symbol of youth that can turn the entire venue a shade of orange, this is a work that truly shines.

The BeginningONE OK ROCK11rank/position

ONE OK ROCK – The Beginning [Official Music Video]

Written as the theme song for the blockbuster live-action film Rurouni Kenshin and released in August 2012, this track is a signature work by the internationally acclaimed rock band ONE OK ROCK.

Its powerful message—never losing hope even in tough times, overcoming past hardships, and making a fresh start—really stirs the heart! With a rock sound defined by fierce guitar riffs and thunderous drums, it’s guaranteed to ignite the entire venue if performed on a school festival stage.

The song even won Best Film Song in 2013.

Since the band’s dynamic performance truly stands out here, make sure the whole group practices in perfect sync.

The commanding vocals and weighty ensemble are sure to color your high school life with unforgettable memories.

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back number – Takane no Hanako-san (full)

The eighth single by back number, a three-piece rock band known for realistic psychological portrayals and wistful melodies.

The situations and emotions—ones many of us likely experienced in our youth—really hit home.

Meanwhile, the refreshing sound, in contrast to the heartrending lyrics, evokes the atmosphere of student-era romance and draws you even deeper into the song’s world.

A highly relatable unrequited love song, especially recommended for high schoolers in love.

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Hoshino Takashi

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together; along with; bothWANIMA13rank/position

WANIMA – Together (OFFICIAL VIDEO)

This song, which celebrates friendship, hope, and the strength to overcome hardship, fills listeners with energy and courage.

WANIMA’s exhilarating, fast-paced sound and positive message stand by those who continue to face challenges, serving as a powerful support.

Released in August 2016 as the theme song for Nivea Kao’s “8×4” commercial, it also carries the members’ deep love for their hometown of Kumamoto and their hopes for its recovery.

Included on the album “Are You Coming?”, the track was also performed at the 2017 NHK Kōhaku Uta Gassen.

With its strong message, the song brings the perfect blend of excitement and refreshment for a school sports day’s exit scene.

It is expected to heighten the sense of unity in the venue, along with the children’s feelings of accomplishment and emotion after giving their all in competition.

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SHISHAMO “Tomorrow Too”

A song that captures the feelings of someone who, despite weekday fatigue, keeps pushing forward for the “hero” they can meet on the weekend.

It’s a track from SHISHAMO’s album “SHISHAMO 4,” released in February 2017, and was featured in NTT Docomo’s “Docomo no Gakuwari” commercial, as well as performed at the 68th NHK Kouhaku Uta Gassen.

Widely known as an anthem for young people, it is also beloved as a cheer song for Kawasaki Frontale.

Offering the courage to keep moving toward tomorrow even in tough times, this youth anthem is perfect for those who have someone they want to support and for people who want to share moving moments with hard-working friends.