Band Ranking Popular with Teens [2026]
These days, music spans so many genres that it’s hard to say any single one is universally popular, but it’s true that certain bands are especially popular with different generations.
If you want to broaden your tastes—or spark conversations with people of different ages—why not take a look?
We’ve put together a ranking of bands popular among teens, so be sure to check it out!
Playlist
| Band Ranking Popular with Teens [2026] | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| show_chart | Title | Playlist | Review |
| 1 | GOOD DAYMrs. GREEN APPLE |  play_arrow | Mrs. GREEN APPLE’s songs are popular among teenagers and easy to sing. |
| 2 | horizonback number |  play_arrow | A moving song that portrays hope and growth, standing by the youth. |
| 3 | Only for you, clear skiesYorushika |  play_arrow | A poignant summer youth song filled with emotion |
| 4 | Mela!Ryokushokushakai |  play_arrow | The popular four-member pop-rock band, Ryokushokusha… |
| 5 | 50％Ofisharu Higedan Dism |  play_arrow | A heartwarming theme song that gently embraces a weary heart |
| 6 | Dear, boyHump Back |  play_arrow | An anthem of courage and hope for those who chase their dreams |
| 7 | RPGSEKAI NO OWARI |  play_arrow | An uplifting song to cheer on new adults, and the appeal of RPGs |
| 8 | 366 daysHY |  play_arrow | Representatives such as “AM11:00” and “NAO”… |
| 9 | astronomical observationBUMP OF CHICKEN |  play_arrow | It also ranked among the “most sung songs” of the Heisei era… |
| 10 | SignalWANIMA |  play_arrow | A song full of courage and hope |
| 11 | March 9Remioromen |  play_arrow | Remioromen’s classic “March 9th” is the best. |
| 12 | From Me to Youflumpool |  play_arrow | A refreshing song themed around flumpool's youth |
| 13 | My Past Life, Many Lifetimes AgoRADWIMPS |  play_arrow | Expressing youthful feelings with a fast-paced melody |
| 14 | Sugar Song and Bitter StepUNISON SQUARE GARDEN |  play_arrow | A rock-filled youth, popular for its anime theme song |
| 15 | I’m a BelieverSPYAIR |  play_arrow | A rock song by SPYAIR for teenagers |
| 16 | Beloved daysyangusukinii |  play_arrow | A rock song by Young Skinny that depicts the days of youth |
| 17 | A Little Love SongMONGOL800 |  play_arrow | A classic youth anthem by MONGOL800 that depicts a long-distance romance. |
| 18 | Blue SpringSUPER BEAVER |  play_arrow | A moving song that celebrates youth and human connections |
| 19 | Live in the present.Saucy Dog |  play_arrow | A moving youth-empowerment song by Saucy Dog |
| 20 | Start to shine and run forwardSambomasutā |  play_arrow | Sambomaster, a rousing cheer song filled with passionate feelings |
| 21 | You and the summer music festivalSHISHAMO |  play_arrow | Introduction to SHISHAMO’s first single |
| 22 | migratory bird[Alexandros] | ![migratory bird[Alexandros]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/O_DLtVuiqhI/default.jpg) play_arrow | [Alexandros]'s signature song 'Bird' brimming with a sense of speed |
| 23 | All of the YouthFujifaburikku |  play_arrow | A bittersweet song of youth at summer’s end |
| 24 | silhouetteKANA-BOON |  play_arrow | Tips for Enjoyably Singing the NARUTO Theme Song! |
| 25 | The BeginningONE OK ROCK |  play_arrow | An anthem that gives you the courage to move toward hope |
| 26 | playing loversmakaroni enpitsu |  play_arrow | Macaroni Enpitsu’s signature song “Koibito Gokko” (Playing Lovers) |
| 27 | SPECIALZKing Gnu |  play_arrow | King Gnu's songs set my heart on fire... |
| 28 | New Treasure IslandSakanakushon |  play_arrow | Sakanaction’s beloved hit that’s popular for its 80s-style music video |
| 29 | catDISH// |  play_arrow | A poignant ballad that portrays heartbreak and a sense of loss |
| 30 | Bling-Bang-Bang-BornCreepy Nuts |  play_arrow | "BBBBB" anime theme song with an intense rhythm |
| 31 | Fanfaresumika |  play_arrow | A song of courage to overcome hardships and step forward into a new self |
| 32 | The world is falling in loveCHiCO with HoneyWorks |  play_arrow | Youth songs evoke romantic feelings. |
| 33 | Eternal BlueHitsuji Bungaku |  play_arrow | A refreshing youth song by Hitsujibungaku |
| 34 | Sorry for Being Cute feat. ChuutanHONEY WORKS |  play_arrow | A HoneyWorks song brimming with self-affirmation |
| 35 | love hotelkuriipuhaipe |  play_arrow | A classic song that sings of summer romance, blending poignancy with earnestness |
| 36 | It’s not me unless it’s meGesu no Kiwami Otome. |  play_arrow | The band's musicality is authentic and captivating. |
| 37 | RewriteASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION |  play_arrow | The members said, “Sing something other than ‘Rewrite’ too…” |
| 38 | deep redMy Hair is Bad |  play_arrow | The charm of My Hair (is Bad) lies in their skill at writing unrequited love lyrics. |
| 39 | Thank youikimonogakari |  play_arrow | Ikimono-gakari 18th single |
| 40 | Effeminate; overly sentimental; being clingy/whiny (context-dependent)Gōruden Bonbā |  play_arrow | A one-of-a-kind viusal-kei air band di… |
| 41 | Gather round! Party people!Yabai T-shatsu Yasan |  play_arrow | Yabai T-Shirts Yasan, a rock band from Osaka… |
| 42 | The Zero Sense10-FEET |  play_arrow | An inspiring, rousing anthem from a basketball movie that gives you courage |
| 43 | Beautiful finsupittsu |  play_arrow | A Japanese b… that has continued to attract popularity since the 1990s |
| 44 | himawariMr.Children |  play_arrow | Theme song of the movie 'I Want to Eat Your Pancreas' |
| 45 | I love you. ~100 Regrets~Sonar Pocket |  play_arrow | A song about regret and lingering feelings for an ex-girlfriend. Resonates with teenagers. |
| 46 | Linda LindaTHE BLUE HEARTS |  play_arrow | Cheer song for a punk rock band |
| 47 | Kiss DiamondWEAVER |  play_arrow | A coming-of-age romantic comedy manga set in a world of witches |
| 48 | SurvivorBLUE ENCOUNT |  play_arrow | An anime work depicting the battles of child soldiers |
| 49 | When the wind blows, loveChatmonchy |  play_arrow | A cheer song for love, SEA BREEZE commercial song |
| 50 | HOWEVERGLAY |  play_arrow | GLAY's 'HOWEVER' is a classic loved by multiple generations. |
| 51 | Blue BookmarkGalileo Galilei |  play_arrow | A song of kalimba tones and bittersweet memories |
| 52 | My friend—now and forever…Ketsumeishi |  play_arrow | The emotional rap of the Crayon Shin-chan theme song |
| 53 | A life-sized love songAqua Timez |  play_arrow | Energetic vocal work and popular among younger audiences... |
| 54 | Cobalt on a summer afternoonAwesome City Club |  play_arrow | Expressing summer emotions with a lively youth song |
| 55 | The Future Projection IIDREAMS COME TRUE |  play_arrow | An iconic song that depicts hope for the future—a song of youth. |
| 56 | Say My NameHEY-SMITH |  play_arrow | HEY-SMITH’s new song ignites frenzy as an anime theme |
| 57 | BUBBLE-GUM MAGICKEYTALK |  play_arrow | If you want to get hyped, KEYTALK! |
| 58 | A bouquet for boring daysLUCKY TAPES |  play_arrow | A singable song by LUCKY TAPES that blends R&B |
| 59 | ROSIERLUNA SEA |  play_arrow | Popular songs by LUNA SEA that hype up the crowd at karaoke |
| 60 | REACHING FOR THE SKYMAN WITH A MISSION |  play_arrow | MAN WITH A MISSION's songs are easy to sing. |
| 61 | I’m a messMY FIRST STORY |  play_arrow | MY FIRST STORY's love song of affection |
| 62 | LetterSHE’S |  play_arrow | A gentle song by the piano rock band SHE’S |
| 63 | youth↑THE HIGH-LOWS↓ |  play_arrow | THE…, a charismatic presence in youth anthems, |
| 64 | Kokoro-eroodo obu mejyaa |  play_arrow | Kokoro E by Road of Major is a youth-support anthem. |
| 65 | Front Memory feat. ACA-ne (Zutto Mayonaka de Iinoni.)Shinsei Kamattechan |  play_arrow | Shinsei Kamattechan’s new song is a collaboration with ACA-ne |
| 66 | I want to shout that I love you.BAAD |  play_arrow | "Slam Dunk": a classic song about youthful unrequited love |
| 67 | CeruleanBACK-ON |  play_arrow | The second installment of the Gunpla battle anime |
| 68 | PHOENIXBURNOUT SYNDROMES |  play_arrow | An anthem cheering on the youthful energy devoted to sports |
| 69 | FantasistaDragon Ash |  play_arrow | Dragon Ash’s famous song, the World Cup theme song |
| 70 | CarmineELLEGARDEN |  play_arrow | An anime tie-in song that supports people chasing their dreams. |
| 71 | GO!!!FLOW |  play_arrow | The popular song that fires up karaoke, “GO!!!” |
| 72 | GreyFOMARE |  play_arrow | The theme song of the anime Golden Kamuy is powerful. |
| 73 | Summer IllusionGARNET CROW |  play_arrow | The band GA, which had been praised for its high musicality... |
| 74 | frecklesJUDY AND MARY |  play_arrow | A masterpiece that sings about a heavyweight heartbreak in an up-tempo style |
| 75 | spiralLONGMAN |  play_arrow | A declaration-of-determination song by a twin-vocal band |
| 76 | Summer TriangleNICO Touches the Walls |  play_arrow | NICO’s youthful summer-feel song |
| 77 | Naughty SunORANGE RANGE |  play_arrow | ORANGE RANGE’s classic summer song |
| 78 | RikaSIX LOUNGE |  play_arrow | A rock song re-recorded by SIX LOUNGE |
| 79 | STAY TUNESuchmos |  play_arrow | Honda commercial song hits 20 million views |
| 80 | Sora-buneTOKIO |  play_arrow | A signature song by TOKIO that gives you the courage to face adversity |
| 81 | One DayThe ROOTLESS |  play_arrow | Anime songs from One Piece and Toriko |
| 82 | SHAMROCKUVERworld |  play_arrow | The appeal of the popular rock band SHAMROCK |
| 83 | summer festivalWhiteberry |  play_arrow | A song of bittersweet memories at the summer festival |
| 84 | crimsonX JAPAN |  play_arrow | X JAPAN's signature song 'Kurenai,' a titan of rock |
| 85 | Magic of a Summer Nightindigo la End |  play_arrow | The sounds of the summer festival and memories of a nostalgic love |
| 86 | Pooltricot |  play_arrow | The cutting-edge sound style brings out a sense of freshness… |
| 87 | avocadoyonige |  play_arrow | In the song by the Japanese rock band yonige, li… |
| 88 | My loverkariyushi 58 |  play_arrow | A song that sings of the anxieties and joys of love |
| 89 | Chronostasiskinoko teikoku |  play_arrow | The languid atmosphere feels pleasant in “Chronosta… |
| 90 | The End of Summeraibii karaa |  play_arrow | A bittersweet youth song that resonates at the end of summer |
| 91 | A victorious smile with youUkasukaji |  play_arrow | Sing of pride and bonds in the Japan national team’s support song |
| 92 | Banzai ~ So glad I loved you ~Urufuruzu |  play_arrow | A love song that brings back episodes of romance |
| 93 | promisesaidāgāru |  play_arrow | Cider Girl’s invigorating youth song |
| 94 | Midsummer FruitSazan Ōrusutāzu |  play_arrow | Southern All Stars' summer classic, a movie theme song that became a big hit. |
| 95 | Shangri-LaChatto Monchī |  play_arrow | A song that delicately portrays the complexities of romance and self-esteem |
| 96 | Mega Lover of LoveMakishimamu Za Horumon |  play_arrow | A band with a strong cult following across a wide range of generations... |
| 97 | SenbonzakuraWagakki Band |  play_arrow | Cover of a Vocaloid song, high recognition |
| 98 | 01joōbachi |  play_arrow | Queen Bee's new song is the anime opening |
| 99 | One Night CranivalKishidan |  play_arrow | Kishidan’s “One Night Carnival” hype |
| 100 | Re:birthAcid Black Cherry |  | Vocalist yasu’s solo project, ABC |