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

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BLUE ENCOUNT 'VS' Music Video [TV Tokyo Anime 'Gintama' Porori Arc Opening Theme]

A powerful track created by the Japanese rock band BLUE ENCOUNT.

With their signature emotional rock approach, it conveys a strong determination to face one’s inner battles.

Released in November 2017, this song was tied in as the opening theme for the anime Gintama.: Porori Arc.

The lyrics, themed around inner transformation and growth, leave a strong impression.

With word choice and a rhythmic feel influenced by hip-hop—done in BLUE ENCOUNT’s own style—it strikes something fiery in the listener’s heart.

For students trying to break out of their shells and move forward, this might be a song that truly resonates.

Be sure to play it with your friends and shout it out loud at your school festival!

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Creepy Nuts – Otonoke [Official MV] [Dandadan Opening]

The opening theme of the TV anime Dandadan captivates listeners with beats that get under your skin and intelligent wordplay.

Its world built around the theme of the occult blends perfectly with a high-velocity sound, expressing—through an occult lens—the way music seizes the human heart.

The unique atmosphere, where eeriness and dynamism coexist, further accentuates the anime’s worldview.

This track is perfect for moments when you want to boost your spirits or take on a new challenge.

With Creepy Nuts’ signature powerful sound, it’s sure to energize events like sports days and athletic festivals.

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Mrs. GREEN APPLE “Bitter Vacation” Official Music Video

Accompanied by a gentle melody that stays close to the heart, this song resonates with the message, “It’s okay to take a break.” When you’re worn out from trying too hard, it reminds you of the importance of loosening your shoulders and taking a breath.

With soothing vocals and warm lyrics, it’s sure to heal the listener’s heart.

Seamlessly blending Mrs.

GREEN APPLE’s musicality with the world of the film Saint Young Men THE MOVIE: Holy Men vs.

the Demon Army, the piece was written as the theme song in November 2024.

It’s a perfect cheer-up anthem not only for those struggling with worries, but also for anyone feeling tired from everyday life.

asking for the moonKANA-BOON99rank/position

KANA-BOON “Naimono Nedari” Music Video

A rock song by KANA-BOON, a band formed in Osaka Prefecture mainly by high school classmates.

It’s characterized by guitar phrases that use delay and lyrics in which male and female perspectives alternate.

While the guitar features many single-note lines, the parts are largely simple riffs, making it relatively easy for beginner guitarists to learn.

The bass often plays in unison with the guitar or sticks to root notes, but it also has standout moments, such as passages that double the vocal melody, keeping it simple yet effective.

The drums rely heavily on rhythm patterns with offbeat hi-hat accents that shape the song’s overall feel, so drummers unfamiliar with this pattern should start practicing slowly and build up speed.

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Ikimonogakari 'The Wind Is Blowing MUSIC VIDEO (Short ver.)'

The song that celebrates all the preparation and practice for the sports day is “Kaze ga Fuiteiru” (“The Wind Is Blowing”).

Released in 2012 by Ikimonogakari, a music unit that led the J-pop scene from the 2000s, it was used as the theme song for NHK’s London Olympic and Paralympic broadcasts.

The beautiful strings resonating over a mid-tempo track are striking.

The orthodox melodic line, sung by Kiyoe Yoshioka, is deeply moving.

It’s a heartfelt song you’ll want to play during any sports day scene—from relays to dances.

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