High School Students’ Favorite Band Songs Ranking [2026]

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DISH// – Cat [Official Live Video 2019]

This is a gentle, lyrical song that symbolizes the bittersweet feelings for someone you’ve parted ways with through an elusive cat.

Written and composed by Aimyon, and brought to life by DISH//’s expressive performance, it has become a masterpiece that leaves a deep resonance.

The song was used as an insert song in TV Tokyo’s Drama 25 “Neko,” which aired from October 2020, and was included on the album “X” released in February 2021.

Wrapped in a tender acoustic sound, this track is perfect for showcasing your vocal skills at a karaoke contest.

Try expressing both the ache and the warmth with a richly nuanced, dynamic vocal delivery.

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WANIMA「THANX」（from 1st DVD&Blu-ray「JUICE UP!! TOUR FINAL」）

WANIMA’s nationally distributed debut release captivates with an energetic sound and heartfelt lyrics centered on themes of gratitude and farewell! Included on the album “Are You Coming?” released in November 2015, this track powerfully expresses the courage to move forward after parting and the feeling of gratitude toward loved ones, carried by a driving, exhilarating melody.

Its outdoor live-style music video—featuring motocross bikes soaring through the air—also drew attention, and the song has grown into an indispensable staple at WANIMA’s concerts.

It’s a sure-fire crowd-pleaser that will capture hearts at cultural and school festivals alike.

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I Should Be Able to Fly in the Sky / Spitz [Mixed 3-Part Chorus]

Released in 1994, this classic by Spitz has long been loved as a graduation song across generations.

Some of you may have sung it, and others might have wished you could.

Its warm, heartfelt message resonates beautifully with the farewells and new beginnings of spring.

Arranged for relatively easy three-part mixed chorus, high school students in particular should be able to create a richer harmony.

Because Spitz’s songs naturally evoke strong emotions, this piece is highly recommended as one of the few choral works that color a graduation ceremony.

It will bring to mind memories of school life and the bonds with those you cherish, moving you to tears.

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KANA-BOON “Silhouette” Music Video

How about a masterpiece whose driving guitar riffs and powerful band sound strike straight to the heart? It’s a single released in November 2014 by KANA-BOON, a rock band formed in Osaka.

Chosen as the opening theme for the TV anime Naruto Shippuden, it sparked major buzz both in Japan and abroad.

This work conveys a resolve to move forward while recognizing that past experiences and encounters shape who we are today, holding what’s precious close to our hearts.

Vocalist Maguro Taniguchi’s emotional voice powerfully encourages students who put in daily effort toward their big moment.

It’s the perfect cheer song for heated events like relays and pep rallies!

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back number – Aoi Haru (full)

This rock number by back number is characterized by its strummed guitars and exhilarating, fast-paced sound.

While wrestling with one’s own shortcomings, the down-to-earth message of desperately trying to keep looking forward carries a heat that can ignite the listener’s heart.

Released in November 2012 as the band’s seventh single, it was chosen as the theme song for the drama “High School Entrance Exam” starring Masami Nagasawa, and also drew attention as the band’s first self-produced work.

For high school students feeling the pressure of daily studies and club activities, why not turn to this song when you hit a wall and use it as strength to push through? It’s sure to rouse a discouraged heart.

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Creepy Nuts “Bling-Bang-Bang-Born” × TV Anime “MASHLE: MAGIC AND MUSCLES” Collaboration Music Video #BBBB Dance

Created by Creepy Nuts as the opening theme for season 2 of the anime “Mashle: Magic and Muscles,” which follows a protagonist who can’t use magic and aims for the top with pure muscle in a world where magic is the norm, this track was released in January 2024.

The jersey-club-inspired production by DJ Matsunaga and spell-like lyrics by R-Shitei fuse to create an addictive sound that sticks in your head after just one listen.

The lyrics intertwine Mash’s conviction to fight with raw strength and R-Shitei’s own experiences and philosophy, expressing a strength that transcends common sense and a rapper’s pride.

With the “BBBB Dance” trending globally on TikTok and the song topping Billboard Japan’s 2024 year-end Hot 100, it’s a perfect track to hype up a karaoke session with friends.

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Official HIGE DANDism – Parabola [Official Video]

Official HIGE DANDism is a four-member rock band.

The vocalist Satoshi Fujihara’s soothing high-tone voice and approachable melodies are especially striking.

While songs like “Pretender” and “I LOVE…” may give them a strong image as love song artists, “Parabola” is a perfect cheer song for starting a new chapter in life.

It was also featured in a Calpis Water commercial, and its lyrics—seeking hope in an uncertain future—seem to gently light a lamp in hearts that feel crushed by anxiety.

Take note of the lyrics, which are poetically beautiful yet strikingly real.

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