High School Students’ Favorite Band Songs Ranking [2026]

I got a girlfriend.SHISHAMO78rank/position

SHISHAMO “I Got a Girlfriend”

SHISHAMO is a three-piece rock band known for lyrics that depict down-to-earth romance and irresistibly catchy melodies.

Opening their debut album “SHISHAMO,” released in November 2013, this track is a pop-rock song that captures the explosive rush of excitement at the moment a secret love begins.

It was also chosen as the ending theme for TV Tokyo’s “JAPAN COUNTDOWN,” helping the band take a step onto the national stage.

Brimming with a sense of speed and fresh, relatable emotions, it’s the kind of song that’s guaranteed to bring the whole venue together when performed at a school or culture festival.

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[Alexandros] – Flash (MV) Theme Song of Mobile Suit Gundam: Hathaway's Flash

[Alexandros]’s song captivates listeners with a rock sound brimming with momentum that soars from the very first line and a grand, expansive scale.

The lyrics, interweaving opposing emotions—anxieties and hopes about growing up, loneliness and bonds, past and future—resonate deeply in the heart.

Released in May 2021 as their 19th single, it was chosen as the theme song for the film Mobile Suit Gundam Hathaway.

It’s a perfect track not only for dances and events like school sports festivals, but also for moments when you want to elevate each other with your teammates or need the courage to face a new challenge.

Prefacemakaroni enpitsu80rank/position

Macaroni Enpitsu “Hashirigaki” MV

If you’re looking for a refreshing yet bittersweet rock track that captures youthful days, “Hashirigaki” is a great pick.

Released in 2021 by Macaroni Empitsu, a band known for emotive songs that reflect the hearts of young people, it was chosen as the theme song for the film Crayon Shin-chan: Shrouded in Mystery! The Flowers of Tenkasu Academy.

Its mellow band sound unfolds over a brisk rhythm.

It’s a coming-of-age song that turns both joyful and painful moments into memories.

If you need BGM for a sports day or school athletics festival, give it a listen.

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Spring ThiefYorushika81rank/position

Yorushika – Spring Thief (OFFICIAL VIDEO)

For high school students, you can’t skip Yorushika’s songs, right? This song, “Haru Dorobou” (Spring Thief), is included on Yorushika’s first EP “Sousaku,” released in 2021.

It was also used in a commercial, so you probably heard it often.

It’s a song about the sights and feelings of spring that instantly puts you in a spring mood—a refreshing number that makes you feel as if you can see cherry blossoms in full bloom behind your eyelids when you close your eyes.

But it’s not just about the gentle, refreshing side of spring; it’s filled with thoughts and a sense of poignancy inspired by the falling petals.

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utatane

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sumika / Fanfare [Music Video]

The refreshing sound gets my spirits soaring! This is a song by sumika, a rock band from Kanagawa Prefecture, released in August 2018 as a double A-side single.

It was newly written as the opening theme for the animated feature film “I Want to Eat Your Pancreas.” Its straightforward message—urging us to keep moving toward hope and light—resonates deeply.

The pop-rock sound woven from the brisk acoustic guitar strumming and sparkling piano is a perfect match for a sunny playing field.

Brimming with positive energy, this track is ideal for moments of new beginnings and serves as a rousing anthem that will make player entrances truly exhilarating!

Gather round! Party people!Yabai T-shatsu Yasan83rank/position

Yabai T-Shirts Yasan – “Gather Around! Party People” Music Video [Major Version]

A humorous EDM-flavored party song that depicts party and club scenes.

With a unique worldview, it captures images like glow-in-the-dark sunglasses and EDM dancing, and satirically portrays a stereotypical party-people image alongside a lively melody.

Released in November 2016 as a track on the album “We love Tank-top,” the song was selected as SPACE SHOWER TV’s “POWER PUSH,” helping boost the band’s recognition.

It’s the perfect track to hype up school festivals and live events.

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Saucy Dog "Someday" MUSIC VIDEO

The song that put Saucy Dog on the map is Itsuka (Someday).

It’s a track from their first mini album—a love song that captures the ordinary days spent by two people.

It’s a hidden gem you’ll find yourself wanting to listen to when the weather turns chilly, and it’s perfect for anyone who wants to perform a touching ballad at karaoke.

Of course, it’s also great for those who want to belt it out solo on Christmas! The vocals are known for their high notes, but this song’s relaxed tempo and melody make it quite easy to sing.

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miyabi

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