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Ranking of Popular Band Songs Among University Students [2026]

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Ranking of Popular Band Songs Among University Students [2026]
show_chartTitlePlaylistReview
1Sugar 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.
2lilacMrs. GREEN APPLE
lilacMrs. GREEN APPLEplay_arrow
An anthem that celebrates valuing yourself just as you are
3RomanticismMrs. GREEN APPLE
RomanticismMrs. GREEN APPLEplay_arrow
Pop rock songs by Mrs. GREEN APPLE
4astronomical observationBUMP OF CHICKEN
astronomical observationBUMP OF CHICKENplay_arrow
Stargazing: a classic song that sets your thoughts adrift in the night sky
5Blue and SummerMrs. GREEN APPLE
Blue and SummerMrs. GREEN APPLEplay_arrow
Mrs. GREEN APPLE Aonatsu theme song sports day BGM
6ANTENNAMrs. GREEN APPLE
ANTENNAMrs. GREEN APPLEplay_arrow
Mrs. GREEN APPLE’s Sports Day Cheer Song
7A Little Love SongMONGOL800
A Little Love SongMONGOL800play_arrow
MONGOL800’s signature song “Chiisana Koi no Uta”
8From Me to Youflumpool
From Me to Youflumpoolplay_arrow
flumpool’s “Kimi ni Todoke” is a song that livens up school festivals.
9to clear up (weather)Yorushika
to clear up (weather)Yorushikaplay_arrow
A song by Yorushika that carries a message of hope and courage
10OrangeSPYAIR
OrangeSPYAIRplay_arrow
SPYAIR youth ballad theme song
11The BeginningONE OK ROCK
The BeginningONE OK ROCKplay_arrow
ONE OK ROCK's signature rock songs
12Ms. Hanako on a high pedestalback number
Ms. Hanako on a high pedestalback numberplay_arrow
A famous song by back number that depicts youthful romantic feelings
13together; along with; bothWANIMA
together; along with; bothWANIMAplay_arrow
WANIMA’s powerful cheer song
14Tomorrow as wellSHISHAMO
Tomorrow as wellSHISHAMOplay_arrow
An inspiring youth anthem that cheers on those who give it their all
15Let’s give it a tryWANIMA
Let's give it a tryWANIMAplay_arrow
An anthem that gives you the courage to move forward
16StaRtMrs. GREEN APPLE
StaRtMrs. GREEN APPLEplay_arrow
Pop rock songs by Mrs. GREEN APPLE
17New Treasure IslandSakanakushon
New Treasure IslandSakanakushonplay_arrow
A lively song that portrays a child's sense of adventure
18migratory bird[Alexandros]
migratory bird[Alexandros]play_arrow
[Alexandros] captivates with a modern rock sound.
19New My NormalMrs. GREEN APPLE
New My NormalMrs. GREEN APPLEplay_arrow
Mrs. GREEN APPLE’s new song has an incredible sense of speed.
20Is youth embarrassing, or is it youth if it’s embarrassing?Ryokushokushakai
Is youth embarrassing, or is it youth if it's embarrassing?Ryokushokushakaiplay_arrow
A song that sprints through the moments of youth with all its might
21Odoru-LoopFurederikku
Odoru-LoopFurederikkuplay_arrow
Dance-rock is highly addictive
22RewriteASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION
RewriteASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATIONplay_arrow
An iconic, fiery rock anthem that resonates with high school students!
23My Past Life, Many Lifetimes AgoRADWIMPS
My Past Life, Many Lifetimes AgoRADWIMPSplay_arrow
RADWIMPS's movie theme song
24FateOfisharu Higedan Dism
FateOfisharu Higedan Dismplay_arrow
Official HIGE DANDism’s youth song that inspires courage
25Dear, boyHump Back
Dear, boyHump Backplay_arrow
An anthem by Hump Back that gives you the courage to chase your dreams
26horizonback number
horizonback numberplay_arrow
A cheer song by back number that's perfect for a school festival
27Bling-Bang-Bang-BornCreepy Nuts
Bling-Bang-Bang-BornCreepy Nutsplay_arrow
Mashle opening theme becomes a global hit
28MONSTER DANCEKEYTALK
MONSTER DANCEKEYTALKplay_arrow
KEYTALK's hype dance rock
29No.1DISH//
No.1DISH//play_arrow
A rock song that sings of a strong will to pursue a goal
30InfernoMrs. GREEN APPLE
InfernoMrs. GREEN APPLEplay_arrow
The rock song by Mrs. GREEN APPLE that is the opening theme of Fire Force.
31AgainWANIMA
AgainWANIMAplay_arrow
A song of courage to overcome setbacks and move forward
32Effeminate; 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
33The Zero Sense10-FEET
The Zero Sense10-FEETplay_arrow
Rock that sings of passion for basketball
34silhouetteKANA-BOON
silhouetteKANA-BOONplay_arrow
KANA-BOON’s Naruto theme song support track
35WanteD! WanteD!Mrs. GREEN APPLE
WanteD! WanteD!Mrs. GREEN APPLEplay_arrow
An iconic song that powerfully supports the troubles of youth
36End the worldHarukamirai
End the worldHarukamiraiplay_arrow
Beginner-friendly rock songs by Harukamirai
37SolaninASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION
SolaninASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATIONplay_arrow
Soranin theme song rock classic
38RPGSEKAI NO OWARI
RPGSEKAI NO OWARIplay_arrow
SEKAI NO OWARI “RPG” is perfect for a sports day closing ceremony
39Maximum reachSEKAI NO OWARI
Maximum reachSEKAI NO OWARIplay_arrow
An uplifting song that turns weakness into an ally and aims for greater heights
40Loverssumika
Loverssumikaplay_arrow
A classic sumika song filled with gratitude
41Fanfaresumika
Fanfaresumikaplay_arrow
Message of hope in sumika’s songs
42Gather round! Party people!Yabai T-shatsu Yasan
Gather round! Party people!Yabai T-shatsu Yasanplay_arrow
EDM-style party song, depicted ironically
43THANXWANIMA
THANXWANIMAplay_arrow
WANIMA’s first nationally distributed release, a signature song of gratitude and farewell
44Perfect-Sense DreamerONE OK ROCK
Perfect-Sense DreamerONE OK ROCKplay_arrow
Trust your instincts and move toward your dreams.
45flash[Alexandros]
flash[Alexandros]play_arrow
A timeless hit by [Alexandros] brimming with a sense of speed
46I got a girlfriend.SHISHAMO
I got a girlfriend.SHISHAMOplay_arrow
Pop rock by SHISHAMO singing about a secret love
47Prefacemakaroni enpitsu
Prefacemakaroni enpitsuplay_arrow
A classic song by Macaroni Enpitsu that portrays the bittersweetness of youth
48Start to shine and run forwardSambomasutā
Start to shine and run forwardSambomasutāplay_arrow
An encouraging song about accepting suffering and taking a new step forward
49Glass BluesBUMP OF CHICKEN
Glass BluesBUMP OF CHICKENplay_arrow
A popular song by BUMP OF CHICKEN composed in their first year of high school
50GO!!!FLOW
GO!!!FLOWplay_arrow
FLOW's 'GO!!!' is a masterpiece that evokes courage and passion.
51Live in the present.Saucy Dog
Live in the present.Saucy Dogplay_arrow
Saucy Dog’s High School Soccer Cheering Song
52We’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
53Mela!Ryokushokushakai
Mela!Ryokushokushakaiplay_arrow
A song of courage and hope to help others
54HabitSEKAI NO OWARI
HabitSEKAI NO OWARIplay_arrow
SEKAI NO OWARI’s popular song “Habit” is easy to sing.
55Cinderella BoySaucy Dog
Cinderella BoySaucy Dogplay_arrow
Saucy Dog's bittersweet love song
56As many times as you likeDREAMS COME TRUE
As many times as you likeDREAMS COME TRUEplay_arrow
Practicing over and over, facing forward with DREAMS COME TRUE’s “Nando Demo.”
57Shunkan SentimentalSCANDAL
Shunkan SentimentalSCANDALplay_arrow
SCANDAL's rock number for the school festival
58OH!SHISHAMO
OH!SHISHAMOplay_arrow
The importance of doing your best at the sports festival
59ImaginationSPYAIR
ImaginationSPYAIRplay_arrow
Liven up the school festival with SPYAIR’s exhilarating rock song
60My First KissHi-STANDARD
My First KissHi-STANDARDplay_arrow
A cover of a famous Hi-STANDARD song.
61Kimisidai TrainONE OK ROCK
Kimisidai TrainONE OK ROCKplay_arrow
Encouraging songs by ONE OK ROCK
62Cry BabyOfisharu Higedan Dism
Cry BabyOfisharu Higedan Dismplay_arrow
Tokyo Revengers theme song, a famous song of courage and bonds
63The wind is blowing.ikimonogakari
The wind is blowing.ikimonogakariplay_arrow
Ikimono-gakari's Olympic broadcast theme song
64All of the YouthFujifaburikku
All of the YouthFujifaburikkuplay_arrow
Fujifabric youth song summer wistfulness
65VSBLUE ENCOUNT
VSBLUE ENCOUNTplay_arrow
A powerful rock song by BLUE ENCOUNT
66Que sera, seraMrs. GREEN APPLE
Que sera, seraMrs. GREEN APPLEplay_arrow
Dance performance to the music of Mrs. GREEN APPLE
67rainbowAqua Timez
rainbowAqua Timezplay_arrow
Friends who support the sports festival and rainbow-like memories
68asking for the moonKANA-BOON
asking for the moonKANA-BOONplay_arrow
Performance difficulty and characteristics of KANA-BOON’s songs
69About meMrs. GREEN APPLE
About meMrs. GREEN APPLEplay_arrow
An inspiring song that colors the memories of the sports day
70mixed nutsOfisharu Higedan Dism
mixed nutsOfisharu Higedan Dismplay_arrow
“Mixed Nuts” by Official HIGE DANDism is recommended for sports day.
71Full driveKANA-BOON
Full driveKANA-BOONplay_arrow
KANA-BOON, a high-energy single track
72We AreONE OK ROCK
We AreONE OK ROCKplay_arrow
A hopeful song that moves the hearts of young people
73flying boatKing Gnu
flying boatKing Gnuplay_arrow
An anthem that encourages the courage to live as your true self
74dance hallMrs. GREEN APPLE
dance hallMrs. GREEN APPLEplay_arrow
The joy of having fun, a positive cheer song!
75SignalWANIMA
SignalWANIMAplay_arrow
WANIMA's “Signal” is perfect as an entrance song for a sports day.
76In the Blueikimonogakari
In the Blueikimonogakariplay_arrow
A refreshing, youth-filled song that delivers energy
77Young adultmakaroni enpitsu
Young adultmakaroni enpitsuplay_arrow
Macaroni Enpitsu's theme song of unconditional love
78It’s okay.BLUE ENCOUNT
It's okay.BLUE ENCOUNTplay_arrow
An anthem of youth, the heart-stirring BLUE ENCOUNT
79Philosophy[Alexandros]
Philosophy[Alexandros]play_arrow
[Alexandros] with a high-tone voice and youthful message
80Precious thingsroodo obu mejyaa
Precious thingsroodo obu mejyaaplay_arrow
A smash-hit rock song about friendship and hope
81Kokoro-eroodo obu mejyaa
Kokoro-eroodo obu mejyaaplay_arrow
A passionate anthem for those who chase their dreams: the power of courage
82Footsteps ~Be StrongMr.Children
Footsteps ~Be StrongMr.Childrenplay_arrow
An inspirational song used as a TV drama’s theme is a self-produced track.
83DOLLSCANDAL
DOLLSCANDALplay_arrow
SCANDAL’s rock in pursuit of freedom and love
84Shangri-LaChatto Monchī
Shangri-LaChatto Monchīplay_arrow
Introduction to Chatmonchy’s single tracks
85Summertime CinderellaRyokushokushakai
Summertime CinderellaRyokushokushakaiplay_arrow
A pop tune that sings of summer love
86Teenager ForeverKing Gnu
Teenager ForeverKing Gnuplay_arrow
King Gnu's youthful rock song
87DarlingMrs. GREEN APPLE
DarlingMrs. GREEN APPLEplay_arrow
An anthem that supports the anxieties of youth and boosts self-esteem
88Critical HitRADWIMPS
Critical HitRADWIMPSplay_arrow
RADWIMPS' youth-supporting rock song
89bouquetback number
bouquetback numberplay_arrow
Back Number is a band that’s popular among college students, and...
90Funny Bunnythe pillows
Funny Bunnythe pillowsplay_arrow
How to cover songs by the pillows
91To the Frontlinesayonara poezi
To the Frontlinesayonara poeziplay_arrow
A hidden gem by Sayonara Poesy
92possibilitySambomasutā
possibilitySambomasutāplay_arrow
Sambomaster’s Youth Cheer Song
93Youth and a momentmakaroni enpitsu
Youth and a momentmakaroni enpitsuplay_arrow
An anthem by Macaroni Empitsu that portrays the fleeting nature of youth
94catDISH//
catDISH//play_arrow
A lyrical song that symbolizes feelings for a former lover through a cat
95March 9Remioromen
March 9Remioromenplay_arrow
A gentle love song of seasons and gratitude
96Always HIGH!DISH//
Always HIGH!DISH//play_arrow
An inspiring song that celebrates the青春 of high school students
97Strawberry MargaritaELLEGARDEN
Strawberry MargaritaELLEGARDENplay_arrow
A refreshing rock song by ELLEGARDEN
98Sorry for being cuteHONEY WORKS
Sorry for being cuteHONEY WORKSplay_arrow
Characteristics and Popularity of HoneyWorks’ “Kawaikute Gomen”
99Not fleetingSUPER BEAVER
Not fleetingSUPER BEAVERplay_arrow
A moving, heart-stirring ballad that expresses the bonds of life
100summer festivalWhiteberry
summer festivalWhiteberryplay_arrow
A youthful summer-festival love song, a sweet-and-sour first crush