[2026] For cherished memories: A roundup of hype cheer songs for cultural and school festivals
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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[2026] For precious memories: A roundup of cheer songs to hype up your culture and school festivals (31–40)
SMILE ~Like a Clear, Sunlit Sky~Kuwata Keisuke
The Tokyo Olympics will be held in 2020.
This song has been chosen as the support anthem for the project “Let’s Do This Together 2020,” in which the five major commercial TV networks have teamed up to generate excitement for the year.
Interweaving themes of the Olympics and various aspects of the world, the lyrics are grand in scope—speaking of the world, dreams, and hope—and it’s a song that only Keisuke Kuwata could craft and sing.
It’s a heartwarming track that perfectly suits the rare collaboration of usually rival television stations joining forces.
Is youth embarrassing, or is it youth if it’s embarrassing?Ryokushokushakai
A track bursting with a driving energy and vividness that’s so characteristic of Ryokuoushoku Shakai.
It’s been chosen as the theme song for ABEMA’s drama “Kyo, Suki ni Narimashita Summer Vacation 2024,” and I think it’s a song that will support anyone facing their youth head-on! With a melody that makes you want to hum along from the first listen and a richly colored sound, the lyrics about the complex emotions of youth really hit home.
The song was released digitally in July 2024.
It’s a warm cheer song, like an encouragement gifted to someone that spreads in a circle.
Packed with the energy to dash through youth at full speed, it’s sure to brighten all kinds of scenes, from the opening of a school festival to many more!
believe in yourselfAbe Mao
A rock number by Mao Abe with an exceptionally refreshing kick.
Student life brings all sorts of worries—studies, love, the future—and it’s natural to feel anxious.
But when you listen to “Believe in yourself,” the lyrics like “Be true to yourself” and the message of praising the effort you’ve put in are incredibly encouraging! The sound is super cool, too, so it’s great for a solo acoustic performance or a full band on stage.
Try delivering this powerful message through your culture festival or school festival performance!
Be kind to othersTHE BLUE HEARTS
THE BLUE HEARTS’ classic “Be Kind to People.” A passionate yet gentle anthem that encourages everyone—such wonderful lyrics.
As shown by the many artists who have covered it, its straightforwardness that grips a young heart is truly charming.
It’s perfect not only for a band performance but also as a theme song to create a happy school or cultural festival.
Since it’s a 1987 track, both students and teachers can enjoy it together—that’s a big plus! Here’s to an unforgettable school festival.
Kitearashi
Titled the “NHK 2020 Song,” Arashi’s ‘Kite’ serves as the theme song for the Olympic year of 2020.
Written, composed, and produced by Kenshi Yonezu, it’s a brilliant, lavish track befitting the Olympic mood.
Also featured on “Minna no Uta” from February to March 2020, the song drew attention for being performed at the newly rebuilt National Stadium during the 2019 Kohaku Uta Gassen.
It’s a fitting piece to mark Arashi’s final year and is a song likely to be loved across generations.
[2026] For cherished memories: A roundup of hype cheer songs for culture festivals and school festivals (41–50)
Bloom with a pop, scatter, and turn to ashCreepy Nuts
A song by Creepy Nuts written as the official theme for the 94th National High School Baseball Invitational Tournament on MBS.
The track, which feels like a quiet fire burning within, leaves a strong impression and evokes the strength of confronting one’s goals.
It conveys the pressure of advancing by defeating others and the act of mustering the courage to overcome one’s own negative emotions and push forward.
It’s a song that supports the struggles of youth not limited to the baseball field, giving a gentle push to keep moving ahead.
Always HIGH!DISH//
A passionate cheer song from DISH// packed with the sparkle of youth.
Released digitally in December 2023 as the set piece for “LOVE-DAN: High School Dance Video Fest 2024,” it features a positive message and catchy sound that color the here-and-now of high school life.
This track lifts listeners’ spirits and gives them the courage to look ahead, making it perfect for dance stages at school and cultural festivals.
With lyrics that express the bonds between friends and the spirit of taking on challenges, it’s a song that’s quintessentially DISH//.
Recommended for times when you want everyone to get pumped up or when you want to cheer on friends who are giving it their all.