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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]
show_chartTitlePlaylistReview
1Blue and SummerMrs. GREEN APPLE
Blue and SummerMrs. GREEN APPLEplay_arrow
Mrs. GREEN APPLE Aonatsu theme song sports day BGM
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
Lilac is a perfect song for dance class.
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
A one-sided love rock song by back number
6OrangeSPYAIR
OrangeSPYAIRplay_arrow
Singing of the loneliness of parting and the hope of reunion.
7CorrectRADWIMPS
CorrectRADWIMPSplay_arrow
A coming-of-age anthem that cheers you on to be yourself
8RomanticismMrs. GREEN APPLE
RomanticismMrs. GREEN APPLEplay_arrow
Pop rock songs by Mrs. GREEN APPLE
9astronomical observationBUMP OF CHICKEN
astronomical observationBUMP OF CHICKENplay_arrow
Stargazing: a classic song that sets your thoughts adrift in the night sky
10horizonback number
horizonback numberplay_arrow
A poignant song for rebirth that resonates with the heart
11FateOfisharu Higedan Dism
FateOfisharu Higedan Dismplay_arrow
Official HIGE DANDism’s youth song that inspires courage
12Only for you, clear skiesYorushika
Only for you, clear skiesYorushikaplay_arrow
A summer youth number, Yorushika
13ANTENNAMrs. GREEN APPLE
ANTENNAMrs. GREEN APPLEplay_arrow
Mrs. GREEN APPLE’s Sports Day Cheer Song
14DarlingMrs. GREEN APPLE
DarlingMrs. GREEN APPLEplay_arrow
A song that sings of youth's struggles and hopes
15spring melancholyMrs. GREEN APPLE
spring melancholyMrs. GREEN APPLEplay_arrow
A graduation song capturing youthful emotions, close to the heart
16StaRtMrs. GREEN APPLE
StaRtMrs. GREEN APPLEplay_arrow
Pop rock songs by Mrs. GREEN APPLE
17together; along with; bothWANIMA
together; along with; bothWANIMAplay_arrow
WANIMA's exhilarating, fast-paced rock.
18From Me to Youflumpool
From Me to Youflumpoolplay_arrow
A love song that sings of the pure feelings of youth
19to clear up (weather)Yorushika
to clear up (weather)Yorushikaplay_arrow
Pop music that expresses nature and strength
20migratory bird[Alexandros]
migratory bird[Alexandros]play_arrow
A cheer song that takes flight toward your dreams
21The BeginningONE OK ROCK
The BeginningONE OK ROCKplay_arrow
ONE OK ROCK's signature rock songs
22Tomorrow as wellSHISHAMO
Tomorrow as wellSHISHAMOplay_arrow
An inspiring youth anthem that cheers on those who give it their all
23About meMrs. GREEN APPLE
About meMrs. GREEN APPLEplay_arrow
An inspiring song that colors the memories of the sports day
24Let’s give it a tryWANIMA
Let's give it a tryWANIMAplay_arrow
The courage to face challenges positively without fearing failure
25YELLikimonogakari
YELLikimonogakariplay_arrow
An anthem of support for dreams that stands by the hearts of young people
26RPGSEKAI NO OWARI
RPGSEKAI NO OWARIplay_arrow
SEKAI NO OWARI “RPG” is perfect for a sports day closing ceremony
27Que sera, seraMrs. GREEN APPLE
Que sera, seraMrs. GREEN APPLEplay_arrow
Dance performance to the music of Mrs. GREEN APPLE
28Is youth embarrassing, or is it youth if it’s embarrassing?Ryokushokushakai
Is youth embarrassing, or is it youth if it's embarrassing?Ryokushokushakaiplay_arrow
Perfect for dance classes with youthful songs
29I 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
30My Past Life, Many Lifetimes AgoRADWIMPS
My Past Life, Many Lifetimes AgoRADWIMPSplay_arrow
RADWIMPS's movie theme song
31New Treasure IslandSakanakushon
New Treasure IslandSakanakushonplay_arrow
A lively song that portrays a child's sense of adventure
32proofflumpool
proofflumpoolplay_arrow
Be moved and find courage with flumpool’s “Proof”
33InfernoMrs. GREEN APPLE
InfernoMrs. GREEN APPLEplay_arrow
The rock song by Mrs. GREEN APPLE that is the opening theme of Fire Force.
34We AreONE OK ROCK
We AreONE OK ROCKplay_arrow
A hopeful song that moves the hearts of young people
35Last SongOfisharu Higedan Dism
Last SongOfisharu Higedan Dismplay_arrow
A moving song that embraces the sorrow of parting and the hope that follows
36New My NormalMrs. GREEN APPLE
New My NormalMrs. GREEN APPLEplay_arrow
Mrs. GREEN APPLE’s new song has an incredible sense of speed.
37Is that okay?RADWIMPS
Is that okay?RADWIMPSplay_arrow
RADWIMPS’s reggae-style hidden gem
38You and the summer music festivalSHISHAMO
You and the summer music festivalSHISHAMOplay_arrow
SHISHAMO, a youthful summer-festival love song
39Odoru-LoopFurederikku
Odoru-LoopFurederikkuplay_arrow
Dance-rock is highly addictive
40ChessboardOfisharu Higedan Dism
ChessboardOfisharu Higedan Dismplay_arrow
Life is a board; take a step, even in doubt.
41RewriteASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION
RewriteASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATIONplay_arrow
An iconic, fiery rock anthem that resonates with high school students!
42Bling-Bang-Bang-BornCreepy Nuts
Bling-Bang-Bang-BornCreepy Nutsplay_arrow
An anthem to a rule-breaking way of life powered by muscle
43Dear, boyHump Back
Dear, boyHump Backplay_arrow
An anthem by Hump Back that gives you the courage to chase your dreams
44PretenderOfisharu Higedan Dism
PretenderOfisharu Higedan Dismplay_arrow
Official HIGE DANDism’s signature piano rock
45Maximum reachSEKAI NO OWARI
Maximum reachSEKAI NO OWARIplay_arrow
An uplifting song that turns weakness into an ally and aims for greater heights
46WanteD! WanteD!Mrs. GREEN APPLE
WanteD! WanteD!Mrs. GREEN APPLEplay_arrow
An iconic song that powerfully supports the troubles of youth
47SignalWANIMA
SignalWANIMAplay_arrow
WANIMA's “Signal” is perfect as an entrance song for a sports day.
48Ghost in the FlowersYorushika
Ghost in the FlowersYorushikaplay_arrow
Yorushika’s “Ghost in a Flower”: Summer Memories and the Bittersweetness of Youth
49March 9Remioromen
March 9Remioromenplay_arrow
An inspiring song that portrays gratitude and friendship toward someone special.
50The Zero Sense10-FEET
The Zero Sense10-FEETplay_arrow
Rock that sings of passion for basketball
51Live in the present.Saucy Dog
Live in the present.Saucy Dogplay_arrow
Saucy Dog’s High School Soccer Cheering Song
52No.1DISH//
No.1DISH//play_arrow
A rock song that sings of a strong will to pursue a goal
53THANXWANIMA
THANXWANIMAplay_arrow
WANIMA’s first nationally distributed release, a signature song of gratitude and farewell
54I LOVE…Ofisharu Higedan Dism
I LOVE...Ofisharu Higedan Dismplay_arrow
It's a bittersweet yet refreshing love song. 2…
55Loverssumika
Loverssumikaplay_arrow
A classic sumika song filled with gratitude
56MONSTER DANCEKEYTALK
MONSTER DANCEKEYTALKplay_arrow
KEYTALK's hype dance rock
57Fanfaresumika
Fanfaresumikaplay_arrow
Message of hope in sumika’s songs
58First NightYorushika
First NightYorushikaplay_arrow
I recommend Yorushika’s song “First Night.”
59silhouetteKANA-BOON
silhouetteKANA-BOONplay_arrow
KANA-BOON’s Naruto theme song support track
60flying boatKing Gnu
flying boatKing Gnuplay_arrow
An anthem that cheers on the courage to pursue your dreams, free from the confines of conventional wisdom.
61Perfect-Sense DreamerONE OK ROCK
Perfect-Sense DreamerONE OK ROCKplay_arrow
Trust your instincts and move toward your dreams.
62Effeminate; 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
63AgainWANIMA
AgainWANIMAplay_arrow
A song of courage to overcome setbacks and move forward
64companion; comrade; friend; fellow; teammate; allyKetsumeishi
companion; comrade; friend; fellow; teammate; allyKetsumeishiplay_arrow
Deepen the bonds of the sports day with Ketsumeishi's “Nakama”
65Gather round! Party people!Yabai T-shatsu Yasan
Gather round! Party people!Yabai T-shatsu Yasanplay_arrow
EDM-style party song, depicted ironically
66Teenager ForeverKing Gnu
Teenager ForeverKing Gnuplay_arrow
King Gnu's youthful rock song
67dance hallMrs. GREEN APPLE
dance hallMrs. GREEN APPLEplay_arrow
Dancehall is ideal for developing a sense of rhythm and expressiveness.
68Precious thingsroodo obu mejyaa
Precious thingsroodo obu mejyaaplay_arrow
A classic rock band song that portrays the passion and bonds of youth
69End the worldHarukamirai
End the worldHarukamiraiplay_arrow
Beginner-friendly rock songs by Harukamirai
70SolaninASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION
SolaninASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATIONplay_arrow
Soranin theme song rock classic
71sasanqua (Camellia sasanqua)SEKAI NO OWARI
sasanqua (Camellia sasanqua)SEKAI NO OWARIplay_arrow
An inspiring song that sings about memories of club activities
72flash[Alexandros]
flash[Alexandros]play_arrow
A timeless hit by [Alexandros] brimming with a sense of speed
73Daphne (winter daphne)DISH//
Daphne (winter daphne)DISH//play_arrow
Exam cheer song, a track that gives you the courage to move forward
74Christmas songback number
Christmas songback numberplay_arrow
back number’s “Christmas Song…”
75I got a girlfriend.SHISHAMO
I got a girlfriend.SHISHAMOplay_arrow
Pop rock by SHISHAMO singing about a secret love
76Start to shine and run forwardSambomasutā
Start to shine and run forwardSambomasutāplay_arrow
An encouraging song about accepting suffering and taking a new step forward
77catDISH//
catDISH//play_arrow
A lyrical song that symbolizes feelings for a former lover through a cat
78Mela!Ryokushokushakai
Mela!Ryokushokushakaiplay_arrow
A song of courage and hope to help others
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
80OH!SHISHAMO
OH!SHISHAMOplay_arrow
A message to give it your all with youthful rock
81Prefacemakaroni enpitsu
Prefacemakaroni enpitsuplay_arrow
A classic song by Macaroni Enpitsu that portrays the bittersweetness of youth
82Cry BabyOfisharu Higedan Dism
Cry BabyOfisharu Higedan Dismplay_arrow
The courage to face adversity and the bonds of comrades
83rainbowAqua Timez
rainbowAqua Timezplay_arrow
Aqua Timez’s cheer song “Niji”
84one’s true feelingssumika
one’s true feelingssumikaplay_arrow
High school soccer fight song depicting the bonds of teammates and moving forward
85Youth and a momentmakaroni enpitsu
Youth and a momentmakaroni enpitsuplay_arrow
An anthem by Macaroni Empitsu that portrays the fleeting nature of youth
86Glass BluesBUMP OF CHICKEN
Glass BluesBUMP OF CHICKENplay_arrow
A popular song by BUMP OF CHICKEN composed in their first year of high school
87We’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
88As many times as you likeDREAMS COME TRUE
As many times as you likeDREAMS COME TRUEplay_arrow
An anthem that sings of the strength to rise again and again
89HabitSEKAI NO OWARI
HabitSEKAI NO OWARIplay_arrow
An addictive melody and an impressive music video
90silentSEKAI NO OWARI
silentSEKAI NO OWARIplay_arrow
On lonely nights, with the falling snow, I think of a past love.
91Kokoro-eroodo obu mejyaa
Kokoro-eroodo obu mejyaaplay_arrow
A passionate anthem for those who chase their dreams: the power of courage
92Cinderella BoySaucy Dog
Cinderella BoySaucy Dogplay_arrow
Saucy Dog's bittersweet love song
93Shunkan SentimentalSCANDAL
Shunkan SentimentalSCANDALplay_arrow
SCANDAL's rock number for the school festival
94Kimisidai TrainONE OK ROCK
Kimisidai TrainONE OK ROCKplay_arrow
Encouraging songs by ONE OK ROCK
95You, the Sheep, and the BlueRADWIMPS
You, the Sheep, and the BlueRADWIMPSplay_arrow
RADWIMPS' spring cheer song
96OtonokeCreepy Nuts
OtonokeCreepy Nutsplay_arrow
A captivating track where occult vibes and dynamism harmonize
97SunMy Hair is Bad
SunMy Hair is Badplay_arrow
An inspiring song themed around high school baseball
98ImaginationSPYAIR
ImaginationSPYAIRplay_arrow
Liven up the school festival with SPYAIR’s exhilarating rock song
99The wind is blowing.ikimonogakari
The wind is blowing.ikimonogakariplay_arrow
Ikimono-gakari's Olympic broadcast theme song
100All of the YouthFujifaburikku
All of the YouthFujifaburikkuplay_arrow
Fujifabric youth song summer wistfulness