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

Bands are so cool, aren’t they? Performing on a sparkling stage is something to admire.

I bet many people want to play in a band at the school festival.

Here’s a ranking of band songs I hope you’ll use as a reference.

Why not start a band?

Playlist

Ranking of Popular Band Songs Among Junior High School Students [2026]
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1Blue and SummerMrs. GREEN APPLE
Blue and SummerMrs. GREEN APPLEplay_arrow
A classic song that portrays youthful summer and human connections
2A Little Love SongMONGOL800
A Little Love SongMONGOL800play_arrow
A heartwarming masterpiece that expresses the bond with a loved one
3lilacMrs. GREEN APPLE
lilacMrs. GREEN APPLEplay_arrow
Guitar rock that also paints the shadows of youth
4Sugar Song and Bitter StepUNISON SQUARE GARDEN
Sugar Song and Bitter StepUNISON SQUARE GARDENplay_arrow
A refreshing classic by a rock band that makes you want to step to the beat.
5Ms. Hanako on a high pedestalback number
Ms. Hanako on a high pedestalback numberplay_arrow
It gained popularity for its heartrending lyrics and melancholic tone...
6OrangeSPYAIR
OrangeSPYAIRplay_arrow
Singing of the loneliness of parting and the hope of reunion.
7CorrectRADWIMPS
CorrectRADWIMPSplay_arrow
The importance of finding your own answer
8astronomical observationBUMP OF CHICKEN
astronomical observationBUMP OF CHICKENplay_arrow
Stargazing: a classic song that sets your thoughts adrift in the night sky
9horizonback number
horizonback numberplay_arrow
A poignant song for rebirth that resonates with the heart
10spring melancholyMrs. GREEN APPLE
spring melancholyMrs. GREEN APPLEplay_arrow
A graduation song capturing youthful emotions, close to the heart
11DarlingMrs. GREEN APPLE
DarlingMrs. GREEN APPLEplay_arrow
A song that sings of youth's struggles and hopes
12Only for you, clear skiesYorushika
Only for you, clear skiesYorushikaplay_arrow
A song that depicts summer memories and the bittersweetness of youth
13FateOfisharu Higedan Dism
FateOfisharu Higedan Dismplay_arrow
An inspiring song that portrays the challenges and growth of youth
14ANTENNAMrs. GREEN APPLE
ANTENNAMrs. GREEN APPLEplay_arrow
Uplifting, fast-paced rock to boost motivation
15StaRtMrs. GREEN APPLE
StaRtMrs. GREEN APPLEplay_arrow
Pop rock songs by Mrs. GREEN APPLE
16From Me to Youflumpool
From Me to Youflumpoolplay_arrow
A love song that sings of the pure feelings of youth
17together; along with; bothWANIMA
together; along with; bothWANIMAplay_arrow
WANIMA's exhilarating, fast-paced rock.
18to clear up (weather)Yorushika
to clear up (weather)Yorushikaplay_arrow
Pop music that expresses nature and strength
19migratory bird[Alexandros]
migratory bird[Alexandros]play_arrow
A cheer song that takes flight toward your dreams
20About meMrs. GREEN APPLE
About meMrs. GREEN APPLEplay_arrow
An inspiring song that colors the memories of the sports day
21The BeginningONE OK ROCK
The BeginningONE OK ROCKplay_arrow
A powerful song that brings courage and inspiration
22Tomorrow as wellSHISHAMO
Tomorrow as wellSHISHAMOplay_arrow
An inspiring youth anthem that cheers on those who give it their all
23Let’s give it a tryWANIMA
Let's give it a tryWANIMAplay_arrow
The courage to face challenges positively without fearing failure
24YELLikimonogakari
YELLikimonogakariplay_arrow
An anthem of support for dreams that stands by the hearts of young people
25RPGSEKAI NO OWARI
RPGSEKAI NO OWARIplay_arrow
SEKAI NO OWARI “RPG” is perfect for a sports day closing ceremony
26Que sera, seraMrs. GREEN APPLE
Que sera, seraMrs. GREEN APPLEplay_arrow
Choreography for a song that believes in a bright future
27I should be able to fly (in the sky).supittsu
I should be able to fly (in the sky).supittsuplay_arrow
A moving graduation song for the day of departure
28My Past Life, Many Lifetimes AgoRADWIMPS
My Past Life, Many Lifetimes AgoRADWIMPSplay_arrow
RADWIMPS's movie theme song
29Is youth embarrassing, or is it youth if it’s embarrassing?Ryokushokushakai
Is youth embarrassing, or is it youth if it's embarrassing?Ryokushokushakaiplay_arrow
A song that sprints through the moments of youth with all its might
30New Treasure IslandSakanakushon
New Treasure IslandSakanakushonplay_arrow
A lively song that portrays a child's sense of adventure
31proofflumpool
proofflumpoolplay_arrow
Be moved and find courage with flumpool’s “Proof”
32We AreONE OK ROCK
We AreONE OK ROCKplay_arrow
A hopeful song that moves the hearts of young people
33InfernoMrs. GREEN APPLE
InfernoMrs. GREEN APPLEplay_arrow
The opening theme of Fire Force. A song packed with a sense of speed and fiery intensity.
34Last SongOfisharu Higedan Dism
Last SongOfisharu Higedan Dismplay_arrow
A moving song that embraces the sorrow of parting and the hope that follows
35New My NormalMrs. GREEN APPLE
New My NormalMrs. GREEN APPLEplay_arrow
Mrs. GREEN APPLE’s new song has an incredible sense of speed.
36Is that okay?RADWIMPS
Is that okay?RADWIMPSplay_arrow
The rock ba—known for the huge hit “Zenzenzense”—
37You and the summer music festivalSHISHAMO
You and the summer music festivalSHISHAMOplay_arrow
SHISHAMO, a youthful summer-festival love song
38March 9Remioromen
March 9Remioromenplay_arrow
An inspiring song that portrays gratitude and friendship toward someone special.
39ChessboardOfisharu Higedan Dism
ChessboardOfisharu Higedan Dismplay_arrow
Life is a board; take a step, even in doubt.
40RewriteASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION
RewriteASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATIONplay_arrow
An iconic, fiery rock anthem that resonates with high school students!
41Bling-Bang-Bang-BornCreepy Nuts
Bling-Bang-Bang-BornCreepy Nutsplay_arrow
An anthem to a rule-breaking way of life powered by muscle
42Dear, boyHump Back
Dear, boyHump Backplay_arrow
Don't give up on your dreams! A moving song that cheers on youth
43PretenderOfisharu Higedan Dism
PretenderOfisharu Higedan Dismplay_arrow
Official HIGE DANDism’s signature piano rock
44WanteD! WanteD!Mrs. GREEN APPLE
WanteD! WanteD!Mrs. GREEN APPLEplay_arrow
An iconic song that powerfully supports the troubles of youth
45Maximum reachSEKAI NO OWARI
Maximum reachSEKAI NO OWARIplay_arrow
An uplifting song that turns weakness into an ally and aims for greater heights
46SignalWANIMA
SignalWANIMAplay_arrow
A fiery rock song that cheers on youth
47Ghost in the FlowersYorushika
Ghost in the FlowersYorushikaplay_arrow
Yorushika’s “Ghost in a Flower”: Summer Memories and the Bittersweetness of Youth
48The Zero Sense10-FEET
The Zero Sense10-FEETplay_arrow
An inspiring song that sings of passion for basketball and dreams
49Live in the present.Saucy Dog
Live in the present.Saucy Dogplay_arrow
Saucy Dog’s High School Soccer Cheering Song
50No.1DISH//
No.1DISH//play_arrow
A rock song that sings of a strong will to pursue a goal
51THANXWANIMA
THANXWANIMAplay_arrow
WANIMA’s first nationally distributed release, a signature song of gratitude and farewell
52I LOVE…Ofisharu Higedan Dism
I LOVE...Ofisharu Higedan Dismplay_arrow
It's a bittersweet yet refreshing love song. 2…
53MONSTER DANCEKEYTALK
MONSTER DANCEKEYTALKplay_arrow
KEYTALK's hype dance rock
54Fanfaresumika
Fanfaresumikaplay_arrow
An upbeat, exhilarating cheer song
55flying boatKing Gnu
flying boatKing Gnuplay_arrow
An anthem that cheers on the courage to pursue your dreams, free from the confines of conventional wisdom.
56Perfect-Sense DreamerONE OK ROCK
Perfect-Sense DreamerONE OK ROCKplay_arrow
Trust your instincts and move toward your dreams.
57First NightYorushika
First NightYorushikaplay_arrow
I recommend Yorushika’s song “First Night.”
58Odoru-LoopFurederikku
Odoru-LoopFurederikkuplay_arrow
Frederic's signature dance-rock song
59AgainWANIMA
AgainWANIMAplay_arrow
A song of courage to overcome setbacks and move forward
60companion; comrade; friend; fellow; teammate; allyKetsumeishi
companion; comrade; friend; fellow; teammate; allyKetsumeishiplay_arrow
Deepen the bonds of the sports day with Ketsumeishi's “Nakama”
61Effeminate; overly sentimental; being clingy/whiny (context-dependent)Gōruden Bonbā
Effeminate; overly sentimental; being clingy/whiny (context-dependent)Gōruden Bonbāplay_arrow
A song that expresses the feelings of heartbreak in a lighthearted way
62Gather round! Party people!Yabai T-shatsu Yasan
Gather round! Party people!Yabai T-shatsu Yasanplay_arrow
EDM-style party song, depicted ironically
63Precious thingsroodo obu mejyaa
Precious thingsroodo obu mejyaaplay_arrow
A classic rock band song that portrays the passion and bonds of youth
64silhouetteKANA-BOON
silhouetteKANA-BOONplay_arrow
A classic that makes you feel youth with high-speed rock!
65dance hallMrs. GREEN APPLE
dance hallMrs. GREEN APPLEplay_arrow
The joy of having fun, a positive cheer song!
66End the worldHarukamirai
End the worldHarukamiraiplay_arrow
Beginner-friendly rock songs by Harukamirai
67SolaninASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION
SolaninASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATIONplay_arrow
Soranin theme song rock classic
68sasanqua (Camellia sasanqua)SEKAI NO OWARI
sasanqua (Camellia sasanqua)SEKAI NO OWARIplay_arrow
An inspiring song that sings about memories of club activities
69Teenager ForeverKing Gnu
Teenager ForeverKing Gnuplay_arrow
The sports festival is a precious page in the memories of youth.
70flash[Alexandros]
flash[Alexandros]play_arrow
A timeless hit by [Alexandros] brimming with a sense of speed
71Daphne (winter daphne)DISH//
Daphne (winter daphne)DISH//play_arrow
Exam cheer song, a track that gives you the courage to move forward
72Start to shine and run forwardSambomasutā
Start to shine and run forwardSambomasutāplay_arrow
An encouraging song about accepting suffering and taking a new step forward
73Christmas songback number
Christmas songback numberplay_arrow
back number’s “Christmas Song…”
74Mela!Ryokushokushakai
Mela!Ryokushokushakaiplay_arrow
A song of courage and hope to help others
75catDISH//
catDISH//play_arrow
A lyrical song that symbolizes feelings for a former lover through a cat
76OH!SHISHAMO
OH!SHISHAMOplay_arrow
A message to give it your all with youthful rock
77I got a girlfriend.SHISHAMO
I got a girlfriend.SHISHAMOplay_arrow
A song filled with the joy of first love and the desire to share it with someone.
78Prefacemakaroni enpitsu
Prefacemakaroni enpitsuplay_arrow
A classic song by Macaroni Enpitsu that portrays the bittersweetness of youth
79The world is falling in loveCHiCO with HoneyWorks
The world is falling in loveCHiCO with HoneyWorksplay_arrow
A love song portraying the feelings of a middle school crush, a CHiCO track
80Cry BabyOfisharu Higedan Dism
Cry BabyOfisharu Higedan Dismplay_arrow
The courage to face adversity and the bonds of comrades
81rainbowAqua Timez
rainbowAqua Timezplay_arrow
Aqua Timez’s cheer song “Niji”
82one’s true feelingssumika
one’s true feelingssumikaplay_arrow
High school soccer fight song depicting the bonds of teammates and moving forward
83Glass BluesBUMP OF CHICKEN
Glass BluesBUMP OF CHICKENplay_arrow
A popular song by BUMP OF CHICKEN composed in their first year of high school
84We’ve gotta do what seems impossible.Sambomasutā
We’ve gotta do what seems impossible.Sambomasutāplay_arrow
An anthem of support that gives you the courage to keep moving forward without giving up
85Youth and a momentmakaroni enpitsu
Youth and a momentmakaroni enpitsuplay_arrow
A song that portrays the brilliance of youth and the importance of friendship
86As many times as you likeDREAMS COME TRUE
As many times as you likeDREAMS COME TRUEplay_arrow
DREAMS, a song about the strength to rise again and again…
87HabitSEKAI NO OWARI
HabitSEKAI NO OWARIplay_arrow
An addictive melody and an impressive music video
88Kokoro-eroodo obu mejyaa
Kokoro-eroodo obu mejyaaplay_arrow
A passionate anthem for those who chase their dreams: the power of courage
89silentSEKAI NO OWARI
silentSEKAI NO OWARIplay_arrow
On lonely nights, with the falling snow, I think of a past love.
90Shunkan SentimentalSCANDAL
Shunkan SentimentalSCANDALplay_arrow
SCANDAL's rock number for the school festival
91You, the Sheep, and the BlueRADWIMPS
You, the Sheep, and the BlueRADWIMPSplay_arrow
RADWIMPS' spring cheer song
92SunMy Hair is Bad
SunMy Hair is Badplay_arrow
An inspiring song themed around high school baseball
93Kimisidai TrainONE OK ROCK
Kimisidai TrainONE OK ROCKplay_arrow
Encouraging songs by ONE OK ROCK
94ImaginationSPYAIR
ImaginationSPYAIRplay_arrow
In April 2023, the addition of a new vocalist was annou…
95All of the YouthFujifaburikku
All of the YouthFujifaburikkuplay_arrow
A coming-of-age song that depicts the end of summer
96VSBLUE ENCOUNT
VSBLUE ENCOUNTplay_arrow
A powerful rock song by BLUE ENCOUNT
97OtonokeCreepy Nuts
OtonokeCreepy Nutsplay_arrow
A captivating track where occult vibes and dynamism harmonize
98Bitter VacationMrs. GREEN APPLE
Bitter VacationMrs. GREEN APPLEplay_arrow
Healing through gentle music that stays close to the heart
99ReunionRADWIMPS
ReunionRADWIMPSplay_arrow
They have also been featured in movies, TV dramas, and commercials, and …
100The wind is blowing.ikimonogakari
The wind is blowing.ikimonogakariplay_arrow
Ikimono-gakari's sports day theme song