A hype cheer song for school culture festivals—music that colors your memories.
At school festivals, there are exhibits, food stalls, various events, and stage performances, right?
At some schools, they even choose a theme song each year to make the festival even more exciting.
Do you ever find it hard to decide which songs to pick for the different moments?
In this article, we’ll spotlight cheer songs that fit perfectly with school festivals.
While many people associate them with sports, there are also songs that cheer you on in life and tracks that capture that perfect youthful vibe for a school festival—so use this as a reference!
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Cheer songs that hype up school festivals. Tunes that color your memories (61–70)
THE BALLERSSixTONES
A high-energy cheer song that brilliantly fuses the heat of youth with the dynamism of sports! A track included on the album “GOLD,” released in January 2025, has been chosen as the official theme song for the B.League basketball 2024–25 season.
As SixTONES’ first sports song, it strikingly portrays overcoming adversity and fighting with all your might as a team toward a shared goal.
The spirit of never giving up and the hunger for victory resonate alongside an exhilarating, upbeat sound.
Also recommended as BGM for school festivals and for dance performances!
Run, SAKAMOTOVaundy
A song with a powerful rock sound and dynamic development, written specifically as the opening theme for the TV anime SAKAMOTO DAYS.
The melody woven by Vaundy and the lyrics expressing a strong drive to move forward brilliantly capture the way of life of the protagonist, Taro Sakamoto.
Released in January 2025, this track is perfect for moments when you want to unite everyone’s feelings—such as a school festival opening or a sports day entrance march.
Its exhilarating sound and empowering message are sure to elevate the atmosphere of any event.
Fanfaresumika
An uplifting anthem that strikes a chord with its driving melody and bright lyrics! It’s a song that encourages a brave first step—from darkness into light, breaking out of your shell.
The invigorating sound alone gives you energy, and the storytelling—accepting your own weaknesses while stepping into a new world—is memorable.
This refreshing track, woven by sumika’s band sound, was released as a double A-side single in August 2018 and also drew attention as the opening theme for the animated film “I Want to Eat Your Pancreas.” It’s perfect for school festival dances, choirs, or band performances, and is sure to gently embrace the entire venue!
one’s true feelingssumika
A cheering song that stays close to the days of youth and gently wraps the bonds among friends! This is a track by sumika, released in January 2021 as the support song for the All Japan High School Soccer Tournament.
With a refreshing touch, it portrays young people who, even while carrying setbacks and regrets, encourage one another and strive forward together.
Included on the album “AMUSIC” and featured in a TV commercial for Aisin Corporation, this song warmly supports not only students devoted to sports, but everyone who throws themselves wholeheartedly into something—be it a school festival, a club activity, or any passionate pursuit.
A March for Youchesu maika
An uplifting anthem overflowing with the vibrant spirit of youth! Its positive message and emotionally resonant sound leave a strong impression.
It’s a warm song that gently supports those feeling lost or anxious, telling them, “It’s okay to move at your own pace.” Often performed on stages at school and cultural festivals, it’s cherished as a song that deepens bonds among friends and nurtures care for one another.
It will surely become a reliable ally for everyone striving to face forward and move ahead.
GO FOR IT!!Nishino Kana
A cheerleader-like anthem that pushes you forward with positivity! Centered on the theme of “the courage to take the first step,” it gently embraces the worries and inner conflicts of a girl in love while warmly encouraging everyone striving toward their dreams.
Kana Nishino’s soft vocals pair perfectly with the energetic melody in this track, which was released in July 2012 and also featured in Yamazaki Baking’s Lunch Pack commercial.
It’s a sure-fire song to light up any moment where you want to get the crowd pumped, like school festivals or live events.
A victorious smile with youUkasukaji
A fusion sound of J-pop and hip-hop overflowing with youthful passion and sportsmanship.
Created by Ukasuka-G, the duo of Kazutoshi Sakurai from Mr.Children and GAKU-MC, this piece sings of the bonds between friends and the courage to take on challenges.
Its powerful message—conveying the resolve to face towering obstacles and the trust in your teammates—resonates deeply.
Released in May 2014 as a lead single from the album AMIGO, it was adopted as an official support song by the Japan Football Association and featured in various tie-ins, including Kirin’s “Japan Linking Arms” commercial song.
It’s a reliable track not only for school sports days and athletic festivals, but also for any moment when you want to strengthen teamwork or strive toward a goal together with your friends.