[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!
Playlist
| [2026] For cherished memories: A roundup of hype cheer songs for cultural and school festivals | |||
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| show_chart | Title | Playlist | Review |
| 1east | Be bluePenthouse | play_arrow | Penthouse’s Ekiden Cheering Song |
| 2east | STARSSnow Man | play_arrow | Snow Man’s new song “STARS” is a dynamic, high-energy dance number. |
| 3east | Fivearashi | play_arrow | A heartwarming pop song by a nationally beloved group |
| 4east | Give it everything you’ve got!FRUITS ZIPPER | play_arrow | A hype song. It fills the venue with excitement. |
| 5east | Be OkayLINDBERG | play_arrow | An anthem to lift you up after setbacks |
| 6east | ikigai (a reason for living; the thing that gives one’s life meaning and purpose)SUPER BEAVER | play_arrow | Athlete-Cheering Rock Song |
| 7east | one secondSixTONES | play_arrow | SixTONES’ cheering song, with a theme of hard work and the bonds of friendship |
| 8east | TouchInaba Hiroshi | play_arrow | Covering a baseball anime theme song in rock |
| 9east | GloriousBE:FIRST | play_arrow | A ballad of a high school soccer cheering song |
| 10east | For DecadesLittle Glee Monster | play_arrow | Little Glee Monster cheering song |
| 11east | ApollodorusMrs. GREEN APPLE | play_arrow | Mrs. GREEN APPLE’s 2024 sports support song |
| 12east | The BeginningONE OK ROCK | play_arrow | ONE OK ROCK's movie theme song |
| 13east | -ness; typicality; the quality/essence of being [X] (as in “X-ness” or “X-like character”)Ofisharu Higedan Dism | play_arrow | Higedan’s new song: accepting our weaknesses and moving forward |
| 14east | Standing on stageYOASOBI | play_arrow | A song by YOASOBI that supports those who stand on stage |
| 15east | Outlineimase | play_arrow | imase’s High School Soccer Cheer Song |
| 16east | NonfictionsDa-iCE | play_arrow | Da-iCE announces Koshien support song |
| 17east | HeroDISH// | play_arrow | Warm pop-rock that rises while embracing weakness |
| 18east | Hide-and-seekAliA | play_arrow | AliA’s fiery rock song goes explosively viral online |
| 19east | One step forwardINFINITY16 Welcomez WARSAN | play_arrow | An encouraging anthem that gives you courage and evokes the feeling of youth |
| 20east | Blue NoteM!LK | play_arrow | A refreshing pop song brimming with youthful vibes |
| 21east | Make up your mind!Sabasusutā | play_arrow | Sabasister’s upbeat rock song |
| 22east | If you laugh at the skywacci | play_arrow | Encourage students with a cheer song by wacci |
| 23east | PuzzleShimizu Shota | play_arrow | Shota Shimizu’s Dream-Support Gospel |
| 24east | Youth FlagNovelbright | play_arrow | Novelbright “Seishun-bata” is a cheer song |
| 25east | Yes I amONE OK ROCK | play_arrow | ONE OK ROCK's hidden gem |
| 26east | protagonistSUPER BEAVER | play_arrow | An emotional rock song that conveys the importance of youth |
| 27east | The calling voiceVaundy | play_arrow | Vaundy’s new song expresses the earnestness of youth |
| 28east | CHARMWANIMA | play_arrow | WANIMA’s Courage Support Song |
| 29east | RunLittle Glee Monster | play_arrow | An anthem cheering you on as you run toward your dreams |
| 30east | FRIENDS!!!imase | play_arrow | A heartwarming song that portrays the importance of friendship |
| 31east | markHatsuboshi Gakuen | play_arrow | The hopeful school anthem of Hatsuboshi Academy, singing of the bonds between friends. |
| 32east | Mela!Ryokushokushakai | play_arrow | Ryokuoushoku Shakai is popular for their fast-paced pop tunes. |
| 33east | Everyone is free.Half time Old | play_arrow | au’s commercial song: hype-up cheering anthem |
| 34east | Dream FighterPerfume | play_arrow | An uplifting song that gives you the courage to face difficulties |
| 35east | Full-Power BoySukima Suichi | play_arrow | Sukima Switch’s classic youth anthem |
| 36east | SMILE ~Like a Clear, Sunlit Sky~Kuwata Keisuke | play_arrow | Tokyo Olympic Support Song |
| 37east | Is youth embarrassing, or is it youth if it’s embarrassing?Ryokushokushakai | play_arrow | An uplifting, fast-paced cheer song for youth |
| 38east | believe in yourselfAbe Mao | play_arrow | Be honest with yourself and praise yourself |
| 39east | Be kind to othersTHE BLUE HEARTS | play_arrow | Cheer Song for Being Kind to People |
| 40east | Kitearashi | play_arrow | Arashi’s “Kite” is an Olympic theme song produced by Kenshi Yonezu. |
| 41east | Bloom with a pop, scatter, and turn to ashCreepy Nuts | play_arrow | Expressing the struggles of youth in a baseball tournament cheer song |
| 42east | Always HIGH!DISH// | play_arrow | DISH//'s cheer song for high school students |
| 43east | Critical HitRADWIMPS | play_arrow | RADWIMPS’s “Kaisin no Ichigeki” is a popular song named after a Dragon Quest skill. |
| 44east | We’ve gotta do what seems impossible.Sambomasutā | play_arrow | A rock song that cheers on youthful challenges |
| 45east | In the Blueikimonogakari | play_arrow | A youth anthem expressing youth and emotion |
| 46east | Youth PhotographLittle Glee Monster | play_arrow | A youthful song perfect for a school festival |
| 47east | Double Double FIGHT!CANDY TUNE | play_arrow | CANDY TUNE’s cheer song |
| 48east | Wanted WantedMrs. GREEN APPLE | play_arrow | A song by Mrs. GREEN APPLE that portrays the feelings of young people with a thrilling sense of speed |
| 49east | Kaiju no Hanabuta (Monster’s Flower Song)Vaundy | play_arrow | Vaundy's songs are loved by many people |
| 50east | Those summer daysInazuma Sentai | play_arrow | An upbeat, exciting song that’s perfect for a school festival |
| 51east | HappinessAI | play_arrow | Christmas songs are popular even at school festivals |
| 52east | I am the strongest.Ado | play_arrow | A cheer song that sings of dreams and hope |
| 53east | It’s okay.BLUE ENCOUNT | play_arrow | A powerful cheer song that embraces everything |
| 54east | DynamiteBTS | play_arrow | Hype up the school festival with BTS’s “Dynamite”! |
| 55east | Kaikai KitanEVE | play_arrow | A powerful song that portrays the strength to overcome the darkness |
| 56east | Crimson Lotus FlowerLiSA | play_arrow | Opening theme song of Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, courage and indomitable spirit |
| 57east | Someday, these tearsLittle Glee Monster | play_arrow | A rallying song that celebrates the challenge of pursuing dreams and the bonds between companions |
| 58east | The world is smiling at you.Little Glee Monster | play_arrow | A bright, upbeat song is perfect for the school festival. |
| 59east | A Little Love SongMONGOL800 | play_arrow | A heartwarming MONGOL800 classic that sings of eternal love |
| 60east | SiriusMr.forute | play_arrow | Each Person’s Role and Feelings at the School Festival |
| 61east | MagicMrs. GREEN APPLE | play_arrow | A song that enjoys each day with a positive attitude |
| 62east | InfernoMrs. GREEN APPLE | play_arrow | The opening theme of Fire Force. A song packed with a sense of speed and fiery intensity. |
| 63east | DarlingMrs. GREEN APPLE | play_arrow | An anthem that embraces the anxieties of youth, helping you find your true self. |
| 64east | Blue and SummerMrs. GREEN APPLE | play_arrow | A refreshing love song that colors the youthful days of the school festival |
| 65east | dance hallMrs. GREEN APPLE | play_arrow | A refreshing cheer song, Mrs. GREEN APPLE |
| 66east | You are the seaMy Hair is Bad | play_arrow | Youth rock you listen to at a school festival |
| 67east | Wasted NightsONE OK ROCK | play_arrow | ONE OK ROCK songs that give you courage |
| 68east | We areONE OK ROCK | play_arrow | ONE OK ROCK's fight song |
| 69east | Perfect-Sense DreamerONE OK ROCK | play_arrow | ONE OK ROCK's powerful cheering song |
| 70east | LaughterOfisharu Higedan Dism | play_arrow | The song by Hige Dandism has wonderful lyrics that depict a new journey. |
| 71east | hundreds of millions of light-yearsOmoinotake | play_arrow | A masterpiece that conveys feelings across distances measured in light-years |
| 72east | Ten Thousand Cheers, A Thousand ChantsRADWIMPS | play_arrow | A famous RADWIMPS song that portrays the dreams and hopes of young people |
| 73east | Tomorrow as wellSHISHAMO | play_arrow | SHISHAMO's “Ashita mo” is perfect for a school festival |
| 74east | ImaginationSPYAIR | play_arrow | An inspiring masterpiece that will liven up the school festival: Imagination. |
| 75east | I’ll call your name.SUPER BEAVER | play_arrow | A heartwarming rock song that questions the meaning of friendship |
| 76east | Live in the present.Saucy Dog | play_arrow | Saucy Dog support theme song |
| 77east | THE BALLERSSixTONES | play_arrow | SixTONES' sports theme song |
| 78east | Run, SAKAMOTOVaundy | play_arrow | An anime theme song that conveys momentum and power. |
| 79east | together; along with; bothWANIMA | play_arrow | A popular song by WANIMA that sings about youth |
| 80east | AgainWANIMA | play_arrow | WANIMA’s cheer song gets me pumped up |
| 81east | HumanWANIMA | play_arrow | WANIMA's songs liven up the school festival. |
| 82east | ultramarineYOASOBI | play_arrow | A YOASOBI song. A song of courage and hope. |
| 83east | Philosophy[Alexandros] | play_arrow | Dross accepts failure and moves forward |
| 84east | migratory bird[Alexandros] | play_arrow | A song of courage and comrades brimming with a sense of speed |
| 85east | flash[Alexandros] | play_arrow | A timeless hit by [Alexandros] brimming with a sense of speed |
| 86east | MAGICsumika | play_arrow | sumika's pop-rock song |
| 87east | Fanfaresumika | play_arrow | An anthem of speed and hope that lifts the heart |
| 88east | one’s true feelingssumika | play_arrow | High school soccer fight song depicting the bonds of teammates and moving forward |
| 89east | wishsumika | play_arrow | sumika's moving J-POP song |
| 90east | Helloyama × bocchiboromaru | play_arrow | Cheering Song by yama and Bocchi Boromaru |
| 91east | YELLikimonogakari | play_arrow | Introduction to Ikimonogakari's Cheer Songs |
| 92east | Unable to become an adultkujira | play_arrow | Warm lyrics that embrace solitude and affirm oneself |
| 93east | Bring it on, spring.non | play_arrow | A rock number cheering on a new step forward |
| 94east | Dear Sir or Madam, on this day when cherry blossoms fluttermafumafu | play_arrow | Mafumafu’s Spring Youth Story |
| 95east | superstarKetsumeishi | play_arrow | Depicting the bonds of comrades through an uplifting cheer song |
| 96east | Start to shine and run forwardSambomasutā | play_arrow | Expressing clumsy youth through rock |
| 97east | Adolescent RhapsodySambomasutā | play_arrow | Sambomaster, embodying youth and rock |
| 98east | A March for Youchesu maika | play_arrow | An anthem that stands by the hearts of young people, a force to move forward |
| 99east | Song Not to Forgetmakaroni enpitsu | play_arrow | A powerful song that sings of youthful struggles and hope |
| 100east | Youth and a momentmakaroni enpitsu | play_arrow | A moving song that colors the memories of youth. |
| 101east | Curtain callYuuri | play_arrow | An uplifting support song of positive hope and strong will |
| 102east | Aim to be a Pokémon MasterMatsumoto Rika | play_arrow | Singing the spirit of adventure with Rica Matsumoto’s powerful vocals |
| 103east | BOW AND ARROWYonezu Kenshi | play_arrow | Kenshi Yonezu’s theme song for Medalist, filled with fervent emotion |
| 104east | festivalFuji Kaze | play_arrow | Fujii Kaze’s “Matsuri” is a song suited for school festivals. |
| 105east | GO FOR IT!!Nishino Kana | play_arrow | An uplifting song that supports dreams encourages the heart. |
| 106east | Freedom10-FEET | play_arrow | A song that shines with 10-FEET’s kindness and punk |
| 107east | Everyone is a heroAI | play_arrow | AI’s cheer song: anyone can be a hero |
| 108east | A bouquet for meAdo | play_arrow | Ado’s new song features themes of self-affirmation and gratitude |
| 109east | VSBLUE ENCOUNT | play_arrow | Gintama opening, an anthem cheering on youth |
| 110east | It starts here!DREAMS COME TRUE | play_arrow | DREAMS COME TRUE’s new song, a theme song to cheer on challenges |
| 111east | As many times as you likeDREAMS COME TRUE | play_arrow | An uplifting song that cheers you on to keep challenging without giving up |
| 112east | AmbitiousDragon Ash | play_arrow | Dragon Ash's "AMBITIOUS" is a hype song. |
| 113east | MORNIING SUNEXILE B HAPPY | play_arrow | A bright song that brings hope and courage |
| 114east | Dear, boyHump Back | play_arrow | An encouraging song that resonates with the troubles of youth |
| 115east | ROOFTOPS feat. Satoshi Fujiwara (Official HIGE DANDism)KERENMI | play_arrow | Support song by KERENMI, collaboration with Satoshi Fujiwara |
| 116east | VertigoMAN WITH A MISSION | play_arrow | A warning to modern society and a portrayal of the heart’s tremors |
| 117east | ANTENNAMrs. GREEN APPLE | play_arrow | A support song by Mrs. GREEN APPLE |
| 118east | lilacMrs. GREEN APPLE | play_arrow | A masterpiece that portrays the struggles and hopes of youth. |
| 119east | ColumbusMrs. GREEN APPLE | play_arrow | An uplifting song by Mrs. GREEN APPLE that shines with brightness and depth |
| 120east | winding roadNovelbright | play_arrow | A coming-of-age anthem that cheers on the journey from boyhood to adulthood |
| 121east | Opening DeclarationNovelbright | play_arrow | Novelbright’s youthful cheer song filled with dreams and hope |
| 122east | C.h.a.o.s.m.y.t.h.ONE OK ROCK | play_arrow | ONE OK ROCK’s songs that sing of youth and the courage to face the future |
| 123east | Kimisidai TrainONE OK ROCK | play_arrow | ONE OK ROCK's cheer song |
| 124east | FateOfisharu Higedan Dism | play_arrow | Higedan Dism’s “Shukumei” is a staple youth motivational song. |
| 125east | giftRADWIMPS | play_arrow | An inspiring theme song that explores the meaning of life |
| 126east | There’s always tomorrowRe:Japan | play_arrow | "Ashita ga Aru Sa" is a classic song from the Showa era. |
| 127east | Maximum reachSEKAI NO OWARI | play_arrow | A cheering song that turns weakness into an ally and soars high |
| 128east | OH!SHISHAMO | play_arrow | SHISHAMO’s youth cheer song |
| 129east | OrangeSPYAIR | play_arrow | SPYAIR's new song is the theme song for the Haikyu!! movie. |
| 130east | SpecialSUPER BEAVER | play_arrow | A song by SUPER BEAVER. It expresses the contradiction between the ordinary and the special. |
| 131east | earnest desireSUPER BEAVER | play_arrow | A youth anthem to hype up the school festival |
| 132east | PLAYERSYOASOBI | play_arrow | Support song for PlayStation’s 30th anniversary! |
| 133east | Don’t give upZARD | play_arrow | A cheering song by ZARD. Nostalgic and cool. |
| 134east | paper airplanesuis from Yorushika × Evan Call | play_arrow | A message song that conveys my feelings in a letter |
| 135east | spell of resurrectionsumika | play_arrow | Hype songs by sumika |
| 136east | Friendswacci | play_arrow | wacci song depicts friendship |
| 137east | Kono Yubi Tomareyosugala | play_arrow | An uplifting song that warms the heart and inspires hope |
| 138east | I wish you lots of happinessnaniwa danshi | play_arrow | A support song by Naniwa Danshi. A melody of youth and hope. |
| 139east | Bridge of Gloryyuzu | play_arrow | A signature song by Yuzu, cherished as a cheer/encouragement anthem |
| 140east | Go for it!!Urufuruzu | play_arrow | Wulfuls’ signature song, “Guts daze!” |
| 141east | GUTS!arashi | play_arrow | Arashi’s “GUTS!” is a youthful and exciting song. |
| 142east | DREAMERIkuta Rira | play_arrow | Ikuta Lira releases a gentle encouragement song that warmly embraces the hearts of dream-chasing youth |
| 143east | One Heartatarashii gakkou no rīdāzu | play_arrow | A cheering song that unites our hearts and moves us forward |
| 144east | At all times.Makihara Noriyuki | play_arrow | The appeal of Noriyuki Makihara’s cheer songs |
| 145east | Break the glass!Keyakizaka46 | play_arrow | Yurina Hirate’s divine song “Break the Glass” |
| 146east | Yo, you there, kid.Takehara Pisutoru | play_arrow | An encouraging song to do your best as your true self |
| 147east | Positive screamKanjani∞ | play_arrow | Kanjani Eight’s cheer song that treats life like a festival |
| 148east | Fukuwarai (a traditional Japanese “lucky laugh” face-making game)Takahashi Yuu | play_arrow | An inspiring cheer song that connects us with smiles |
| 149east | Let’s give it a tryWANIMA | play_arrow | WANIMA cover song, powerful message |
| 150east | possibilitySambomasutā | play_arrow | Support song by Sambomaster |
| 151east | A victorious smile with youUkasukaji | play_arrow | A youthful song that sings of bonds with friends and the courage to take on challenges |
| 152east | StaRtMrs. GREEN APPLE | play_arrow | Mrs. GREEN APPLE’s youth song |
| 153east | AdventureYOASOBI | play_arrow | YOASOBI youth theme song |
| 154east | Friends Friends FriendsMomoiro Kurōbā Zetto | play_arrow | A warm song with the theme of eternal friendship |
| 155east | CharacterRyokushokushakai | play_arrow | A song that encourages you to accept yourself and become a shining presence |
| 156east | Go for it!Nakajima Miyuki | play_arrow | Introduction to Miyuki Nakajima’s cheer/encouragement songs |


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