Ranking of Popular Band Songs Among People in Their 20s [2026]
After graduating from school and entering the real world, many people in their twenties may feel like it’s nothing but tough times.
When that happens, lift your spirits by listening to your favorite music.
I’ve put together a ranked list of popular songs that will resonate with rock band fans.
Playlist
| Ranking of Popular Band Songs Among People in Their 20s [2026] | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| show_chart | Title | Playlist | Review |
| 1 | RewriteASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION |  play_arrow | Rewrite by ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION |
| 2 | A life-sized love songAqua Timez |  play_arrow | A life-sized love song by Aqua Timez |
| 3 | astronomical observationBUMP OF CHICKEN |  play_arrow | Stargazing: a classic song that sets your thoughts adrift in the night sky |
| 4 | ~asterisk~ORANGE RANGE |  play_arrow | The popular opening theme song of the anime “BLEACH” |
| 5 | Kokoro-eroodo obu mejyaa |  play_arrow | Youth anime song by Road of Major |
| 6 | Starlight ParadeSEKAI NO OWARI |  play_arrow | A masterpiece by SEKAI NO OWARI brimming with hope and bittersweet longing |
| 7 | GO!!!FLOW |  play_arrow | NARUTO theme song, an anthem of challenge and hope |
| 8 | The BeginningONE OK ROCK |  play_arrow | ONE OK ROCK’s signature song “The Beginning” |
| 9 | Ms. Hanako on a high pedestalback number |  play_arrow | A youth song that sings of a bittersweet love |
| 10 | bouquetback number |  play_arrow | A bouquet-like love song that portrays a man's heart |
| 11 | A Little Love SongMONGOL800 |  play_arrow | A love song by MONGOL from Okinawa |
| 12 | Sugar Song and Bitter StepUNISON SQUARE GARDEN |  play_arrow | Lift your spirits with inspiring rock music! |
| 13 | SubtitleOfisharu Higedan Dism |  play_arrow | The frustration of words that try to convey love |
| 14 | Precious thingsroodo obu mejyaa |  play_arrow | A classic rock band song that portrays the passion and bonds of youth |
| 15 | SHAMROCKUVERworld |  play_arrow | Popular UVERworld song, theme song of Dandori |
| 16 | Loverssumika |  play_arrow | It ended up being more about a woman’s view of love than a man’s… |
| 17 | silhouetteKANA-BOON |  play_arrow | A fresh, uplifting band song that evokes youth |
| 18 | I want to hug you.Mr.Children |  play_arrow | Mr.Children’s love song “Dakishimetai” (“I Want to Hold You”) |
| 19 | Whimsical Romanticikimonogakari |  play_arrow | A refreshing classic by Ikimonogakari |
| 20 | PretenderOfisharu Higedan Dism |  play_arrow | A masterpiece by Official Hige Dandism that depicts the bittersweetness of love |
| 21 | Only for you, clear skiesYorushika |  play_arrow | Yorushika’s songs that weave scenes and memories of youth |
| 22 | 366 daysHY |  play_arrow | HY’s breakup song is a masterpiece that heals the heart. |
| 23 | cloudy skyDOES |  play_arrow | The song Douten by DOES is a representative theme song of Gintama. |
| 24 | lilacMrs. GREEN APPLE |  play_arrow | Grand Prize for the iconic song that sings of the pains and growth of youth |
| 25 | FlowerORANGE RANGE |  play_arrow | A classic masterpiece about the beautiful story of life and love |
| 26 | migratory bird[Alexandros] | ![migratory bird[Alexandros]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/O_DLtVuiqhI/default.jpg) play_arrow | A powerful song that inspires courage through loneliness and hope |
| 27 | Wherever you areONE OK ROCK |  play_arrow | ONE OK ROCK’s poignant love classic that resonates with the heart |
| 28 | Tomorrow as wellSHISHAMO |  play_arrow | SHISHAMO’s popular song “Ashita mo” is an exhilarating Japanese rock track. |
| 29 | From Me to Youflumpool |  play_arrow | flumpool’s signature song, the movie theme for Kimi ni Todoke |
| 30 | Blue and SummerMrs. GREEN APPLE |  play_arrow | A rock song depicting summer love and youth |
| 31 | My Past Life, Many Lifetimes AgoRADWIMPS |  play_arrow | RADWIMPS’s smash hit “Zenzenzense” is easy to sing. |
| 32 | cold; curt; blunt; unfriendlyRADWIMPS |  play_arrow | RADWIMPS appears on the romance reality show ‘…’ |
| 33 | RPGSEKAI NO OWARI |  play_arrow | SEKAI NO OWARI’s classic song “RPG” |
| 34 | blinkback number |  play_arrow | Movie theme song “You Like a Bouquet” |
| 35 | Heart Throbsnobobyknows̟+ |  play_arrow | nobodyknows+’s signature uptempo tune |
| 36 | NAOHY |  play_arrow | A poignant song that portrays unrequited love. |
| 37 | I LOVE…Ofisharu Higedan Dism |  play_arrow | A song that depicts the feeling of being unable to fully convey one’s love |
| 38 | Is there still anything that love can do?RADWIMPS |  play_arrow | RADWIMPS's moving masterpiece |
| 39 | cherrysupittsu |  play_arrow | Spitz’s signature song about parting and setting off on a journey |
| 40 | Ghost in the FlowersYorushika |  play_arrow | Yorushika’s “Hana ni Bourei” is highly recommended. |
| 41 | broad daylightKing Gnu |  play_arrow | A bittersweet and beautiful signature song by King Gnu that comes to mind when seeing snow |
| 42 | somedaySaucy Dog |  play_arrow | A love song that portrays heartbreak and memories |
| 43 | Thank youikimonogakari |  play_arrow | Ikimono-gakari’s heartfelt masterpiece of gratitude |
| 44 | Heroineback number |  play_arrow | A masterpiece by back number that sings of snow and a bittersweet unrequited love |
| 45 | HANABIMr.Children |  play_arrow | Mr.Children's classic song HANABI is moving and gives you courage. |
| 46 | HAPPY BIRTHDAYback number |  play_arrow | A bittersweet unrequited love song by back number |
| 47 | March 9Remioromen |  play_arrow | The graduation song “March 9th” is etched in my heart. |
| 48 | cherry blossomKetsumeishi |  play_arrow | A classic song that sings of the joy and sorrow of graduation. |
| 49 | balladKetsumeishi |  play_arrow | When you think of Ketsumeishi, you get a hip-hop image... |
| 50 | frecklesJUDY AND MARY |  play_arrow | The opening theme of Rurouni Kenshin, 'Sobakasu' |
| 51 | Crimson Bow and ArrowLinked Horizon |  play_arrow | Linked Horizon’s signature song from Attack on Titan |
| 52 | Christmas songback number |  play_arrow | “Christmas Song,” one of back number’s signature songs |
| 53 | InfernoMrs. GREEN APPLE |  play_arrow | A timeless, fast-paced masterpiece, the courage to move forward |
| 54 | glass windowKing Gnu |  play_arrow | A song that depicts inner conflict and self-exploration |
| 55 | Last VirginRADWIMPS |  play_arrow | The last virgin sings that the beloved is one of a kind. |
| 56 | together; along with; bothWANIMA |  play_arrow | WANIMA’s classic hit “Tomoni”: the appeal lies in its shift between negative and positive moods |
| 57 | to clear up (weather)Yorushika |  play_arrow | Yorushika's new song depicts youth and hope |
| 58 | Your favorite songUVERworld |  play_arrow | A song about the bittersweetness of unrequited love, a song that conveys one’s feelings. |
| 59 | AgainWANIMA |  play_arrow | WANIMA's message song of renewed challenge and hope |
| 60 | It’s nothing.makaroni enpitsu |  play_arrow | “It’s nothing,” would be perfect as wedding BGM... |
| 61 | dance hallMrs. GREEN APPLE |  play_arrow | Popular dance song by Mrs. GREEN APPLE |
| 62 | HabitSEKAI NO OWARI |  play_arrow | Characteristics of SEKAI NO OWARI’s new song “Habit” |
| 63 | Effeminate; overly sentimental; being clingy/whiny (context-dependent)Gōruden Bonbā |  play_arrow | Golden Bomber’s smash hit song “Memeshikute” |
| 64 | Bling-Bang-Bang-BornCreepy Nuts |  play_arrow | "BBBBB" anime theme song with an intense rhythm |
| 65 | catDISH// |  play_arrow | A classic song that sings of the pain of heartbreak and a fervent wish to be reunited |
| 66 | Moonlight FlowerJanne Da Arc |  play_arrow | Janne Da Arc’s “Gekkouka” is characterized by its high vocals. |
| 67 | reverse dreamKing Gnu |  play_arrow | A poignant love song from the Jujutsu Kaisen movie—moving and emotional |
| 68 | Because of the summerRADWIMPS |  play_arrow | RADWIMPS's summer song |
| 69 | HOWEVERGLAY |  play_arrow | GL…, highly popular as one of Japan’s leading bands, |
| 70 | 1.15 Million Kilometers of FilmOfisharu Higedan Dism |  play_arrow | Keep filming love, as if life were a movie. |
| 71 | Shangri-LaChatto Monchī |  play_arrow | A song that delicately portrays the complexities of romance and self-esteem |
| 72 | Just the two of usRADWIMPS |  play_arrow | A moving song by RADWIMPS that depicts eternal love |
| 73 | Night of Osmanthuskinoko teikoku |  play_arrow | I layered my autumn memories onto the scent of osmanthus. |
| 74 | powder snowRemioromen |  play_arrow | Winter scenery, hearts passing by and feelings |
| 75 | SolaninASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION |  play_arrow | “Solanin” is moving as a movie theme song. |
| 76 | No doubtOfisharu Higedan Dism |  play_arrow | A massive hit song that is one of Official HIGE DANDism’s signature works |
| 77 | Snow Magic FantasySEKAI NO OWARI |  play_arrow | SEKAI NO OWARI’s wintry, fantastical single |
| 78 | All of the YouthFujifaburikku |  play_arrow | The melancholy at summer’s end, and of youth as it slips away… |
| 79 | New My NormalMrs. GREEN APPLE |  play_arrow | Mrs. GREEN APPLE’s Restart and Song of Hope |
| 80 | Bluebirdikimonogakari |  play_arrow | Ikimono-gakari's “Blue Bird” is a classic that symbolizes the brilliance of youth. |
| 81 | ALONESAqua Timez |  play_arrow | Aqua Timez’s songs include many cheer-up anthems and love so... |
| 82 | DarlingMrs. GREEN APPLE |  play_arrow | A hopeful song themed around self-identity and love |
| 83 | Song of PointillismMrs. GREEN APPLE |  play_arrow | A bittersweet love ballad singing about the end of summer |
| 84 | C.h.a.o.s.m.y.t.h.ONE OK ROCK |  play_arrow | ONE OK ROCK's youth theme song |
| 85 | Roco LotionORANGE RANGE |  play_arrow | ORANGE's classic summer song, Roco Loco Lotion |
| 86 | Is that okay?RADWIMPS |  play_arrow | RADWIMPS’s masterpiece “Iindesuka?” resonates with the heart. |
| 87 | It’s nothing.RADWIMPS |  play_arrow | The RADWIMPS classic from “Your Name.” is memorable. |
| 88 | Hey,SHISHAMO |  play_arrow | A coming-of-age song that portrays the heartache of unrequited love |
| 89 | You and the summer music festivalSHISHAMO |  play_arrow | When it comes to youthful summer songs, this is the one everyone knows… |
| 90 | THE OVERUVERworld |  play_arrow | A signature rock song that sings about the courage to start a new life |
| 91 | Familiasumika |  play_arrow | Looking for an upbeat, happy entrance song that gets the excitement going... |
| 92 | New Treasure IslandSakanakushon |  play_arrow | The Appeal and Reach of Sakanaction’s Signature Songs |
| 93 | The Zero Sense10-FEET |  play_arrow | Theme song of a basketball movie, passion for dreams |
| 94 | The world is falling in loveCHiCO with HoneyWorks |  play_arrow | Youthful love song “The World Is Falling in Love” |
| 95 | 365 daysMr.Children |  play_arrow | A timeless ballad singing of love for someone special |
| 96 | KusushikiMrs. GREEN APPLE |  play_arrow | An anime theme song that sings of the power of words and love |
| 97 | Perfect-Sense DreamerONE OK ROCK |  play_arrow | A song about the courage to believe in your own path and move forward |
| 98 | Maximum reachSEKAI NO OWARI |  play_arrow | The importance of continuing to take on challenges toward your dreams and goals |
| 99 | Happy Endingback number |  play_arrow | The moving emotion of a poignant masterpiece that depicts a romantic breakup |
| 100 | Maplesupittsu |  play_arrow | Spitz’s signature song “Kaede,” a heartrending love ballad |