Ranking of Popular Band Songs Among University Students [2026]

Sugar Song and Bitter StepUNISON SQUARE GARDEN1rank/position

I tried dancing 'Sugar Song and Bitter Step' in front of the Eiffel Tower

UNISON SQUARE GARDEN is a rock band known for their overwhelming vocals and high-level musicianship.

Their 2015 release Sugar Song and Bitter Step is a danceable track packed with colorful charm.

The moment you hear the light, upbeat guitar in the intro, you can’t help but want to start stepping.

The refreshing melody line that unfolds with a rhythmic tempo also resonates with the heart.

It’s an uptempo tune that works both with technical choreography and beginner-friendly arrangements—perfect for livening up culture festivals and school festivals!

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lilacMrs. GREEN APPLE2rank/position

[Lilac] Mrs. GREEN APPLE 'Flag & Easy Dance' — A simple arrangement dance you can perform at sports festivals and recitals!

A heartwarming cheer song by Mrs.

GREEN APPLE that gently embraces the youthful days where hope and anxiety coexist.

While tenderly acknowledging the loneliness and inner struggles we carry as time passes, it conveys the message: “Cherish yourself just as you are.” Released in April 2024 as the opening theme for the anime “Oblivion Battery” (Bokyaku Battery), it won the Grand Prize at the 66th Japan Record Awards.

Singing of unforgettable memories and bonds with cherished people, this song is perfect for group performances at school sports festivals and field days.

It fosters unity among students and helps create unforgettable moments.

RomanticismMrs. GREEN APPLE3rank/position

Mrs. GREEN APPLE – Romanticism

Mrs.

GREEN APPLE is a rock band known for their piercing pop sensibilities and melodies brimming with euphoria.

This single, released in April 2019, was written specifically for a Shiseido SEA BREEZE commercial.

Crafted by Motoki Ohmori, the song depicts human love and the vitality of life on a grand scale, captivating listeners’ hearts.

Its colorful, bouncy sound and dynamic energy make it perfect for high schoolers who want to fire up a school festival live show.

It’s a highly recommended up-tempo tune that embraces the bittersweet exhilaration of youth and lets the entire venue come together and have fun.

astronomical observationBUMP OF CHICKEN4rank/position

BUMP OF CHICKEN “Stargazing”

BUMP OF CHICKEN’s signature song “Tentai Kansoku” (Stargazing).

Watching this music video reminds me of how I used to look up at the sky over and over with the telescope we had at home, almost every night.

Even though it’s a song from the very beginning of the 21st century, it’s a timeless classic!

Blue and SummerMrs. GREEN APPLE5rank/position

Mrs. GREEN APPLE – Blue and Summer

Brimming with the sparkle and exhilaration of summer, this piece is perfect as BGM for sports days and athletic festivals.

Created by Mrs.

GREEN APPLE, it was released in August 2018 as the theme song for the film “Aonatsu: 30 Days of Love.” It was later included on the album “Attitude.” Its refreshing band sound and a worldview that captures the brilliance of youth are the song’s key charms.

Overflowing with energy that gives listeners a push forward, it boosts the motivation of students practicing hard for the big day.

How about playing it during relays, cheer battles, and other moments when you want to heat up the field? It’s sure to become a cheer that resonates in the hearts of those working up a sweat.

ANTENNAMrs. GREEN APPLE6rank/position

Mrs. GREEN APPLE「ANTENNA」Official Music Video

An energetic band sound that cranks up the excitement of a sports day to the max.

The melody woven by vocalist Motoki Omori will move your heart.

Portraying the will to press forward while carrying anxiety, this song by the hugely popular Mrs.

GREEN APPLE was also selected as the support song for Japan’s national team in Fuji TV’s “FIVB Paris Olympic Qualifiers / World Cup Volleyball 2023.” It’s the perfect BGM for those moments when you give your all in pursuit of victory.

A masterpiece with an overwhelming sense of scale, worthy of the passion of sports.

A Little Love SongMONGOL8007rank/position

A Little Love Song

While known as a leading force in “youth punk,” the rock band MONGOL800 remained committed to working out of their hometown of Okinawa.

Their signature song, ‘Chiisana Koi no Uta,’ despite never being released as a single, has been featured in numerous tie-ins and is still renowned today as a classic that artists continue to cover.

With its simple melody and driving rock sound, it’s guaranteed to get a crowd going at karaoke.

Since the key is low and the vocal range is narrow, it’s a youth anthem that’s also great for those who aren’t very confident at karaoke.

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