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

I should be able to fly (in the sky).supittsu29rank/position

Spitz / I Should Be Able to Fly in the Sky

On the day you set off on a new journey, you naturally want to listen to songs that make you feel grateful for having met your classmates and teachers.

“Sora mo Toberu Hazu” (“We Could Even Fly in the Sky”), released by Spitz in 1994, features Kusano’s crystalline vocals that lift your spirits.

The bittersweet lyrics prompt you to look back on your school days, and the catchy melody makes it easy to sing along.

The chorus lyrics, which make you feel like you can go anywhere, are perfect for singing on graduation day!

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My Past Life, Many Lifetimes AgoRADWIMPS30rank/position

RADWIMPS – Zenzenzense (movie ver.) [Official Music Video]

This is a RADWIMPS song created for director Makoto Shinkai’s animated film, singing of a fateful love that transcends time.

It’s a pop tune that conveys strength amid poignancy, marked by energetic guitar sounds and a driving, up-tempo rhythm.

Included on the album “Your Name.” released in August 2016, the track drew major attention alongside the film’s mega-hit success, and it’s also beloved as a staple at school festivals where everyone can get excited together.

If you simplify the guitar and drum rhythm parts, it can be enjoyed in performance regardless of skill level.

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Shin Takarajima / Sakanaction SIT Band - Sapporo International Information High School Wind Ensemble

This lively song is brimming with the excitement of children embarking on unknown adventures.

Created by Sakanaction, it was produced in September 2015 as the theme song for the film Bakuman.

Its retro synthesizer tones and brisk beat are striking, evoking the sound of the late 1980s to early 1990s and making you feel as if you’ve time-traveled.

Giving you the courage to take a bold step toward the future, this track is perfect for a sports day entrance scene! It fills the entire venue with a bright mood and is a song that brings smiles to everyone’s faces.

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flumpool “Proof” Music Video (Full Chorus ver.)

Hearing flumpool’s “Akashi” playing on the field during the closing ceremony is truly moving.

This song carries a warm message, and it feels like it stays close to the children, who sense something and have given their all throughout the sports day.

When it echoes across the grounds, you can’t help but be touched.

It’s a song that gives courage to children stepping forward into the future, so please give it a listen.

The sense of accomplishment from a day of hard work may deeply resonate in your heart.

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Mrs. GREEN APPLE – Inferno

How about a rock number with a sound that amps you up from the intro and irresistibly sharp, cutting vocals? Crafted by Mrs.

GREEN APPLE, this track was chosen as the opening theme for the anime Fire Force.

Since Motoki Omori, who handles vocals and guitar, was a fan of the original manga, he distilled its worldview into the music.

It was released digitally in July 2019 and is also included on their album Attitude.

According to Oricon’s figures, its cumulative streaming plays surpassed 500 million by 2025, showing its enduring popularity.

With a sound that exquisitely balances “darkness” and “a sense of speed,” it’s perfect BGM for a competition where everything is decided right here and now!

We AreONE OK ROCK34rank/position

ONE OK ROCK: We Are [OFFICIAL VIDEO]

With its powerful message and hope-filled lyrics, this song stirs the hearts of young people.

While grappling with struggles against societal judgment and prejudice, it conveys a strong will to cherish one’s true self and keep moving forward.

Included on the album “Ambitions,” it has received high acclaim since its release in January 2017.

On NHK’s “18 Festival,” ONE OK ROCK and 1,000 members of the 18-year-old generation created a once-in-a-lifetime stage, producing a moving moment.

Paired with a group gymnastics performance, it can express the importance of teamwork and the determination to take on a shared goal.

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Official HIGE DANDism – Last Song [Studio Live Session]

The melody is striking in the way it gently wraps both the sadness of parting and the hope that lies beyond.

This song by Official HIGE DANDism expresses the fleeting nature of time as it draws to a close and gratitude toward someone precious, resonating deeply with listeners.

While holding onto the loneliness of joyful days coming to an end, it carries a warm message that makes you want to say “see you again” with a smile at the last moment.

Included on the celebrated 2019 October release Traveler, the song was also featured as an insert track in the drama “Ato 3-kai, Kimi ni Aeru” (“I Can See You Three More Times”).

Sung on the special day of a graduation ceremony, as you look back on the irreplaceable time spent with friends and teachers, it will surely fill the venue with a moving atmosphere.

It will gently encourage the children as they set off on their separate paths.