Ranking of Popular Band Songs Among Junior High School Students [2026]

companion; comrade; friend; fellow; teammate; allyKetsumeishi64rank/position

Ketsumeishi “Nakama” Full Ver.

Ketsumeishi’s “Nakama” is the perfect song that makes you want to link arms and sing together at the closing ceremony of a sports day.

The friends who fought alongside you are comrades-in-arms at the event, but they’re also the companions you spend your days with.

It’s a song that feels like it can help you build a relationship where you praise each other and say “good job” with genuine appreciation.

The bonds among the children, strengthened through the sports day, may deepen even further.

Be sure to give this song with its comfortable tempo and unpretentious lyrics a listen.

It’ll make for a wonderful sports day!

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mayumi

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Gather round! Party people!Yabai T-shatsu Yasan65rank/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.

Teenager ForeverKing Gnu66rank/position

King Gnu – Teenager Forever

King Gnu is a four-piece band that fuses alternative spirituality with pop sensibilities.

First released digitally in December 2019 and included on their third album, CEREMONY, the track also became widely known as the song featured in Sony’s fully wireless earbuds WF-1000XM3 commercial.

Its message—embracing your unfinished self and the impulse to keep moving forward—is sure to resonate deeply with young people in the thick of their youth.

The exhilarating, fast-paced rock sound is perfect for whipping up a frenzy as the opener to a school or campus festival.

It’s a recommended number both for students eager to showcase an energetic band performance and for anyone seeking BGM that will instantly elevate the excitement in the venue.

dance hallMrs. GREEN APPLE67rank/position

Mrs. GREEN APPLE “Dance Hall” Official Music Video

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GREEN APPLE’s “Dance Hall,” just as the title suggests, is a rhythmic track that’s perfect for dancing.

The existing choreography is easy to imitate and uses fundamental steps, making it an ideal choice for middle school dance classes that aim to build a sense of rhythm and physical expression.

The lyrics also touch on struggles that everyone faces, which helps spark imagination for creative work.

I think it’s a perfect song for strengthening the three essentials in dance classes: expression, creativity, and rhythm.

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Fukkun:)Tatsuki Fukuda

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Precious thingsroodo obu mejyaa68rank/position

Lord of Major / Precious Things

This is a track that could be called the very origin of Road of Major, a rock band formed from a TV show concept! Released in September 2002 as their indie debut single, it set a remarkable record by entering the Oricon Top 10 for 19 consecutive weeks despite having no tie-in.

It has continued to be loved over the years, later even being used in a car commercial in Taiwan.

With its exhilarating, fast-paced sound and lyrics that depict an unshakable bond with irreplaceable friends, it’s a song that makes your heart burn every time you hear it.

Also included on the classic album “ROAD OF MAJOR,” this track is perfect for throwing your arms around your friends at karaoke and singing together as you each set off on different paths after graduation.

Its melody, where overflowing passion coexists with a touch of bittersweetness, vividly brings back the shining memories of youth.

End the worldHarukamirai69rank/position

Harukamirai – End the World (Official Video)

A four-piece rock band that made their major debut in 2019, Harukamirai’s third single.

With a solid, no-frills sound built on simple instrumentation, an easy-to-groove rhythm, and straightforward vocals, it’s an accessible track that’s perfect for a school festival stage.

There are many unison parts, making it a song everyone can sing together and get pumped up with, so adding it to your setlist can help create dynamic contrast in your live show.

Since there are no difficult phrases like guitar solos, it’s also an easy number for beginner bands to cover—ideal if the school festival stage will be your first live performance.

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Hoshino Takashi

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SolaninASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION70rank/position

ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION 'Soranin'

Released in 2010 as the theme song for the film Solanin, which moved audiences all across Japan, this track is quintessential ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION.

Its dramatic lyrics—sung with someone special in mind—will surely resonate with you whether you’re performing it or listening to it at a school festival.

It’s a classic packed with moments that dip and soar, with plenty of highlights to captivate.

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Murakami Shinpei

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