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Band Rankings Popular with Elementary School Students [2026]

Elementary school students are very sensitive to trends.

The sense of what’s trendy among their parents’ generation often gets called “outdated” by the kids, doesn’t it?

This time, we’ll introduce popular bands among elementary school students in a ranking format.

Check out which bands are trending!

Playlist

Band Rankings Popular with Elementary School Students [2026]
show_chartTitlePlaylistReview
1lilacMrs. GREEN APPLE
lilacMrs. GREEN APPLEplay_arrow
A refreshing, guitar-driven coming-of-age hit song
2RPGSEKAI NO OWARI
RPGSEKAI NO OWARIplay_arrow
SEKAI NO OWARI's iconic song that delivers courage
3Bling-Bang-Bang-BornCreepy Nuts
Bling-Bang-Bang-BornCreepy Nutsplay_arrow
Cheering song for Mashle Season 2 OP
4My Past Life, Many Lifetimes AgoRADWIMPS
My Past Life, Many Lifetimes AgoRADWIMPSplay_arrow
“Zenzenzense” is the signature song of the film “Your Name.”
5Let’s give it a tryWANIMA
Let's give it a tryWANIMAplay_arrow
Don't be afraid of failure—just give it a try!
6mixed nutsOfisharu Higedan Dism
mixed nutsOfisharu Higedan Dismplay_arrow
A heartwarming song that portrays the bonds of family and happiness
7A Little Love SongMONGOL800 (kaba by Amatsuki)
A Little Love SongMONGOL800 (kaba by Amatsuki)play_arrow
A classic sung by Amatsuki hits 100 million views on YouTube
8Thank youikimonogakari
Thank youikimonogakariplay_arrow
Ikimono-gakari’s moving cheer song
9Sorry for being cuteHONEY WORKS
Sorry for being cuteHONEY WORKSplay_arrow
An inspiring song that cherishes being yourself
10Mela!Ryokushokushakai
Mela!Ryokushokushakaiplay_arrow
Ryokuoushoku Shakai’s songs are characterized by a refreshing sound.
11horizonback number
horizonback numberplay_arrow
‘Horizon,’ perfect for elementary schoolers—a heartwarming song
12That gentle girlsupittsu
That gentle girlsupittsuplay_arrow
A gentle song by Spitz that evokes Hokkaido
13No.1DISH//
No.1DISH//play_arrow
A powerful song about walking forward and being true to yourself
14Spring ThiefYorushika
Spring ThiefYorushikaplay_arrow
A spring song that sings of the elegance of cherry blossoms
15SenbonzakuraWagakki Band
SenbonzakuraWagakki Bandplay_arrow
A Japanese masterpiece that fuses traditional instruments and rock
16We’ve gotta do what seems impossible.Sambomasutā
We’ve gotta do what seems impossible.Sambomasutāplay_arrow
Sambomaster’s uplifting classic
17In the Morning of DeterminationAqua Timez
In the Morning of DeterminationAqua Timezplay_arrow
An anthem that gives you the courage to become an elementary school student
18A Little Love SongMONGOL800
A Little Love SongMONGOL800play_arrow
"A Little Love Song" is a classic that's easy for beginners to sing.
19Song of a FriendBUMP OF CHICKEN
Song of a FriendBUMP OF CHICKENplay_arrow
BUMP’s classic song “Tomodachi no Uta” is about friendship.
20Decisive Battle SpiritCHiCO with HoneyWorks
Decisive Battle SpiritCHiCO with HoneyWorksplay_arrow
A cheer song that portrays a passion for volleyball
21superstarKetsumeishi
superstarKetsumeishiplay_arrow
A hip-hop and pop fusion, a cheering anthem that celebrates talent
22Tomorrow as wellSHISHAMO
Tomorrow as wellSHISHAMOplay_arrow
An empowering song that sings of life's anxieties and courage
23March 9Remioromen
March 9Remioromenplay_arrow
A song of gratitude and encouragement dedicated to graduation and marriage
24proofflumpool
proofflumpoolplay_arrow
A song of parting with companions and a new departure
25Effeminate; overly sentimental; being clingy/whiny (context-dependent)Gōruden Bonbā
Effeminate; overly sentimental; being clingy/whiny (context-dependent)Gōruden Bonbāplay_arrow
A famous hit popularized by the window-wiping dance
26Youth and a momentmakaroni enpitsu
Youth and a momentmakaroni enpitsuplay_arrow
A song that portrays the brilliance of youth and the importance of friendship
27DAY×DAYBLUE ENCOUNT
DAY×DAYBLUE ENCOUNTplay_arrow
The fiery rock of Gintama’s opening gives me the courage to live
28Dear, boyHump Back
Dear, boyHump Backplay_arrow
A youth anthem about pursuing dreams and overcoming setbacks
29C.h.a.o.s.m.y.t.h.ONE OK ROCK
C.h.a.o.s.m.y.t.h.ONE OK ROCKplay_arrow
A song that celebrates the passion and friendship of youth
30Grand EscapeRADWIMPS feat. Miura Tōko
Grand EscapeRADWIMPS feat. Miura Tōkoplay_arrow
Makoto Shinkai’s film released in July 2019, Ten...
31Live in the present.Saucy Dog
Live in the present.Saucy Dogplay_arrow
Saucy Dog’s High School Soccer Cheering Song
32Sugar Song and Bitter StepUNISON SQUARE GARDEN
Sugar Song and Bitter StepUNISON SQUARE GARDENplay_arrow
How to sing the anime song “Sugar Song”
33migratory bird[Alexandros]
migratory bird[Alexandros]play_arrow
A timeless hit by [Alexandros] brimming with a sense of speed
34Cherry Blossom Rainabsorb
Cherry Blossom Rainabsorbplay_arrow
“Sakura no Ame” is a moving graduation song.
35wishsumika
wishsumikaplay_arrow
Sumika’s bittersweet unrequited love song “Negai”
36Just barely Showa-eraKyūso Nekokami
Just barely Showa-eraKyūso Nekokamiplay_arrow
Shōwa, which is used as a pronoun meaning “old,” but…
37FMakishimamu Za Horumon × DRAGON BALL Z
FMakishimamu Za Horumon × DRAGON BALL Zplay_arrow
Theme song of Dragon Ball. “Frieza, Fri…
38kawa-E (cute)Yabai T-shatsu Yasan
kawa-E (cute)Yabai T-shatsu Yasanplay_arrow
Sleepy’s charm lies in their fun, easy-to-groove-to tracks…
39Japanese rice is the best in the world.Uchikubi Gokumon Doukoukai
Japanese rice is the best in the world.Uchikubi Gokumon Doukoukaiplay_arrow
Do you know the band Uchikubi Gokumon Doukoukai?
40Song of the WheelsBUMP OF CHICKEN
Song of the WheelsBUMP OF CHICKENplay_arrow
A famous song by BUMP OF CHICKEN, captivating for its beautiful vocals and lyrics.
41Let there be lightBURNOUT SYNDROMES
Let there be lightBURNOUT SYNDROMESplay_arrow
Haikyu!! theme song, a cheer song of hope and courage
42desperate situation; a predicament with no way out; a crisis pointCö shu Nie
desperate situation; a predicament with no way out; a crisis pointCö shu Nieplay_arrow
Anime theme song, a masterpiece by Cö shu Nie
43cloudy skyDOES
cloudy skyDOESplay_arrow
A must-listen for battle lovers: a popular song from the anime Gintama.
44It starts here!DREAMS COME TRUE
It starts here!DREAMS COME TRUEplay_arrow
DREAMS COME TRUE’s new song, a theme song to cheer on challenges
45GO!!!FLOW
GO!!!FLOWplay_arrow
Popular opening song(s) of NAROTO
46ff (fortissimo)HOUND DOG
ff (fortissimo)HOUND DOGplay_arrow
An encouraging song that pushes you forward toward your dreams
47MerryHOWL BE QUIET
MerryHOWL BE QUIETplay_arrow
Christmas songs convey the love of family
48frecklesJUDY AND MARY
frecklesJUDY AND MARYplay_arrow
Signature song by JUDY AND MARY, theme song of Rurouni Kenshin
49cherry blossomJanne Da Arc
cherry blossomJanne Da Arcplay_arrow
The elegant song “Sakura” by Janne Da Arc
50Torch of LibertyKANA-BOON
Torch of LibertyKANA-BOONplay_arrow
A manga series currently being serialized in Weekly Shonen Magazine...
51A three-penny novelKing Gnu
A three-penny novelKing Gnuplay_arrow
King, also known for the hit song Hakujitsu...
52himawariMr.Children
himawariMr.Childrenplay_arrow
Mr.Children's soul-stirring songs
53Run Through the MemoriesMy Hair is Bad
Run Through the MemoriesMy Hair is Badplay_arrow
A song filled with summer memories and hopes for the future...
54I don’t plan to see you again—take care.SCANDAL
I don’t plan to see you again—take care.SCANDALplay_arrow
A girls' band that sings the theme song of an animated film
55The Tangerine SongSEX MACHINEGUNS
The Tangerine SongSEX MACHINEGUNSplay_arrow
In heavy metal, they sang about their love for mandarins to an almost absurd degree...
56OrangeSPYAIR
OrangeSPYAIRplay_arrow
SPYAIR Youth Anthem
57earnest desireSUPER BEAVER
earnest desireSUPER BEAVERplay_arrow
A famous song by SUPER BEAVER that sings about the importance of human relationships
58I want to become the wind.THE BOOM
I want to become the wind.THE BOOMplay_arrow
A classic that sings of joy and freedom through samba rhythm.
59One dayThe ROOTLESS
One dayThe ROOTLESSplay_arrow
A moving and popular opening theme of One Piece
60D-tecnoLifeUVERworld
D-tecnoLifeUVERworldplay_arrow
UVERworld’s exhilarating, high-speed classic
61summer festivalWhiteberry
summer festivalWhiteberryplay_arrow
Said to be the forerunner of Japanese girls’ bands, Ba…
62WINNER! Gojuuger!Wienners
WINNER! Gojuuger!Wiennersplay_arrow
Theme song for the 50th anniversary Super Sentai series
63Himitsu Girl’s Top SecretZAZEN BOYS
Himitsu Girl's Top SecretZAZEN BOYSplay_arrow
First, just give it a listen—even if you think it might be a trick...
64Mirai BanaAndrop
Mirai BanaAndropplay_arrow
Convey hope for the future through songs of encouragement.
65Let’s smileyonige
Let's smileyonigeplay_arrow
An uplifting cheer song that makes you feel energized just by listening
66Buai Yai Yai – Obocchama-kun Themeingurimonguri
Buai Yai Yai - Obocchama-kun Themeingurimonguriplay_arrow
The quintessential Showa-era gag manga “Obocchama…”
67A victorious smile with youUkasukaji
A victorious smile with youUkasukajiplay_arrow
Sing of pride and bonds in the Japan national team’s support song
68Go for it!Urufuruzu
Go for it!Urufuruzuplay_arrow
A cheer song that gives you the courage to face difficulties
69Mochi GirlGesu no Kiwami Otome.
Mochi GirlGesu no Kiwami Otome.play_arrow
The band “Gesu no …,” famous for their high level of improvisational composition…
70Sakura, flutterSazan Ōrusutāzu
Sakura, flutterSazan Ōrusutāzuplay_arrow
Southern’s new song sings of spring’s hope and renewal
71Do that again and I’ll hit you.toripuru faiyā
Do that again and I’ll hit you.toripuru faiyāplay_arrow
Three people who met through a music club at Waseda University…
72rainPetorōruzu
rainPetorōruzuplay_arrow
Shiina Ringo and Hoshi, who often appear on TV music shows...
73From Hunting to Rice Cultivation feat. Ashigaru-senseirekishi
From Hunting to Rice Cultivation feat. Ashigaru-senseirekishiplay_arrow
Turn every kind of history and historical figure into song…
74Let’s sing a songDaiji MAN Burazāzu Bando
Let's sing a songDaiji MAN Burazāzu Bandoplay_arrow
Enrollment support song, Shin-chan ending theme
75▸STARTmahō shōjo ni naritai
▸STARTmahō shōjo ni naritaiplay_arrow
The ending theme of the magical girl band in Puzzle & Dragons