[2026] For cherished memories: A roundup of hype cheer songs for cultural and school festivals

Someday, these tearsLittle Glee Monster

“Someday These Tears Will” – Little Glee Monster

An uplifting anthem with majestic choir and dramatic sound, powered by Little Glee Monster’s striking harmonies that truly move the heart.

It sings of the hope that the tears shed through effort and challenge will one day turn into a badge of honor, while its warm vocals gently but firmly embrace a heart burdened by doubt.

Included on the album “juice” and released in January 2018, the song was chosen as the support anthem for the 96th All Japan High School Soccer Tournament.

It wraps you in a feeling of wanting to grow together with friends striving toward their dreams, encouraging one another along the way.

The world is smiling at you.Little Glee Monster

Little Glee Monster 'The World Is Smiling at You' Short Ver.

Little Glee Monster’s “Sekai wa Anata ni Waraikakete Iru” is also a great choice for a school festival.

The song’s sparkling melody and uplifting lyrics are striking, and it fills the entire venue with a bright mood.

It’s perfect not only for performing as a group, but also as a theme song thanks to its wonderful message.

It’s sure to help create an unforgettable day.

A Little Love SongMONGOL800

A Little Love Song

A love song by MONGOL800 that expresses an eternal vow of love set to a refreshing melody.

Included on the album “MESSAGE,” released in September 2001, this track gently sings about feelings for a loved one and the importance of bonds.

Its warm lyrics, which prompt listeners to reflect on their feelings for the important people right beside them, have resonated with many.

It has been used as the ending theme for the anime series Teasing Master Takagi-san and The Angel Next Door Spoils Me Rotten, and has been covered by numerous artists, including Kumi Koda and JUJU.

Performing it at a school festival or live event will let you feel the joy of standing on stage with a band throughout your entire body.

SiriusMr.forute

Mr. Forte – Sirius [Official Music Video]

People who like to stand out, people who thrive behind the scenes, people who enjoy preparing things together, people who pour themselves into making things—cultural festivals and school festivals are created by all kinds of people coming together.

Surely everyone approached them feeling like this song.

It’s a track by the rock band Mr.

Forte, released digitally in 2021.

The fresh, radiant band sound pairs perfectly with the lyrics, which say, “Let’s go where we want to go.” Listening to it might even make you want to throw an arm around the person next to you.

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MagicMrs. GREEN APPLE

Mrs. GREEN APPLE「Magic」Official Music Video

This is a bright, pop-sounding song that conveys the importance of enjoying each day with a positive attitude.

It gently embraces self-generated negative emotions and the tendency to shut yourself away out of fear of change, giving you the courage to move forward.

Written specifically as a campaign song for Coca-Cola, it ranked on the Billboard JAPAN streaming chart for 10 consecutive weeks.

With total streams surpassing 100 million plays, it has become one of Mrs.

GREEN APPLE’s signature tracks.

It’s the perfect song for those who want to get hyped with friends at school festivals and cultural events.

InfernoMrs. GREEN APPLE

Mrs. GREEN APPLE – Inferno

This song, used as the opening theme for the anime Fire Force, conveys a sense of speed from the very first drum beats and a feeling that something is about to begin.

In events where momentum is crucial—like cavalry battles—it will surely boost athletes’ motivation with a “Let’s go!” spirit.

In fact, the song encapsulates both transience and passion, asking what meaning we find in a life that will one day end and how we live with that awareness.

It’s an ideal track for spending your school days—a youth that will inevitably come to an end—with burning intensity.

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DarlingMrs. GREEN APPLE

Mrs. GREEN APPLE "Darling" Official Music Video

An uplifting anthem that gently stays by your side and gives you a push forward, dedicated to everyone who feels anxiety and uncertainty in their youth.

Mrs.

GREEN APPLE’s signature emotional, catchy melody and strongly affirmative lyrics that boost self-esteem will resonate in your heart.

Released in January 2025, this song was written for NHK General’s special program “Mrs.

GREEN APPLE 18 Festival,” and featured a special performance with 1,000 members of the 18-year-old generation.

It’s a track to listen to when you feel like you’re losing your sense of self or want a chance to face your true self.

Sing it with your friends on a school festival stage, and it will surely become an unforgettable memory.