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[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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1eastBe bluePenthouse
Be bluePenthouseplay_arrow
Penthouse’s Ekiden Cheering Song
2eastSTARSSnow Man
STARSSnow Manplay_arrow
Snow Man’s new song “STARS” is a dynamic, high-energy dance number.
3eastFivearashi
Fivearashiplay_arrow
A heartwarming pop song by a nationally beloved group
4eastGive it everything you’ve got!FRUITS ZIPPER
Give it everything you’ve got!FRUITS ZIPPERplay_arrow
A hype song. It fills the venue with excitement.
5eastBe OkayLINDBERG
Be OkayLINDBERGplay_arrow
An anthem to lift you up after setbacks
6eastikigai (a reason for living; the thing that gives one’s life meaning and purpose)SUPER BEAVER
ikigai (a reason for living; the thing that gives one’s life meaning and purpose)SUPER BEAVERplay_arrow
Athlete-Cheering Rock Song
7eastone secondSixTONES
one secondSixTONESplay_arrow
SixTONES’ cheering song, with a theme of hard work and the bonds of friendship
8eastTouchInaba Hiroshi
TouchInaba Hiroshiplay_arrow
Covering a baseball anime theme song in rock
9eastGloriousBE:FIRST
GloriousBE:FIRSTplay_arrow
A ballad of a high school soccer cheering song
10eastFor DecadesLittle Glee Monster
For DecadesLittle Glee Monsterplay_arrow
Little Glee Monster cheering song
11eastApollodorusMrs. GREEN APPLE
ApollodorusMrs. GREEN APPLEplay_arrow
Mrs. GREEN APPLE’s 2024 sports support song
12eastThe BeginningONE OK ROCK
The BeginningONE OK ROCKplay_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
-ness; typicality; the quality/essence of being [X] (as in “X-ness” or “X-like character”)Ofisharu Higedan Dismplay_arrow
Higedan’s new song: accepting our weaknesses and moving forward
14eastStanding on stageYOASOBI
Standing on stageYOASOBIplay_arrow
A song by YOASOBI that supports those who stand on stage
15eastOutlineimase
Outlineimaseplay_arrow
imase’s High School Soccer Cheer Song
16eastNonfictionsDa-iCE
NonfictionsDa-iCEplay_arrow
Da-iCE announces Koshien support song
17eastHeroDISH//
HeroDISH//play_arrow
Warm pop-rock that rises while embracing weakness
18eastHide-and-seekAliA
Hide-and-seekAliAplay_arrow
AliA’s fiery rock song goes explosively viral online
19eastOne step forwardINFINITY16 Welcomez WARSAN
One step forwardINFINITY16 Welcomez WARSANplay_arrow
An encouraging anthem that gives you courage and evokes the feeling of youth
20eastBlue NoteM!LK
Blue NoteM!LKplay_arrow
A refreshing pop song brimming with youthful vibes
21eastMake up your mind!Sabasusutā
Make up your mind!Sabasusutāplay_arrow
Sabasister’s upbeat rock song
22eastIf you laugh at the skywacci
If you laugh at the skywacciplay_arrow
Encourage students with a cheer song by wacci
23eastPuzzleShimizu Shota
PuzzleShimizu Shotaplay_arrow
Shota Shimizu’s Dream-Support Gospel
24eastYouth FlagNovelbright
Youth FlagNovelbrightplay_arrow
Novelbright “Seishun-bata” is a cheer song
25eastYes I amONE OK ROCK
Yes I amONE OK ROCKplay_arrow
ONE OK ROCK's hidden gem
26eastprotagonistSUPER BEAVER
protagonistSUPER BEAVERplay_arrow
An emotional rock song that conveys the importance of youth
27eastThe calling voiceVaundy
The calling voiceVaundyplay_arrow
Vaundy’s new song expresses the earnestness of youth
28eastCHARMWANIMA
CHARMWANIMAplay_arrow
WANIMA’s Courage Support Song
29eastRunLittle Glee Monster
RunLittle Glee Monsterplay_arrow
An anthem cheering you on as you run toward your dreams
30eastFRIENDS!!!imase
FRIENDS!!!imaseplay_arrow
A heartwarming song that portrays the importance of friendship
31eastmarkHatsuboshi Gakuen
markHatsuboshi Gakuenplay_arrow
The hopeful school anthem of Hatsuboshi Academy, singing of the bonds between friends.
32eastMela!Ryokushokushakai
Mela!Ryokushokushakaiplay_arrow
Ryokuoushoku Shakai is popular for their fast-paced pop tunes.
33eastEveryone is free.Half time Old
Everyone is free.Half time Oldplay_arrow
au’s commercial song: hype-up cheering anthem
34eastDream FighterPerfume
Dream FighterPerfumeplay_arrow
An uplifting song that gives you the courage to face difficulties
35eastFull-Power BoySukima Suichi
Full-Power BoySukima Suichiplay_arrow
Sukima Switch’s classic youth anthem
36eastSMILE ~Like a Clear, Sunlit Sky~Kuwata Keisuke
SMILE ~Like a Clear, Sunlit Sky~Kuwata Keisukeplay_arrow
Tokyo Olympic Support Song
37eastIs youth embarrassing, or is it youth if it’s embarrassing?Ryokushokushakai
Is youth embarrassing, or is it youth if it's embarrassing?Ryokushokushakaiplay_arrow
An uplifting, fast-paced cheer song for youth
38eastbelieve in yourselfAbe Mao
believe in yourselfAbe Maoplay_arrow
Be honest with yourself and praise yourself
39eastBe kind to othersTHE BLUE HEARTS
Be kind to othersTHE BLUE HEARTSplay_arrow
Cheer Song for Being Kind to People
40eastKitearashi
Kitearashiplay_arrow
Arashi’s “Kite” is an Olympic theme song produced by Kenshi Yonezu.
41eastBloom with a pop, scatter, and turn to ashCreepy Nuts
Bloom with a pop, scatter, and turn to ashCreepy Nutsplay_arrow
Expressing the struggles of youth in a baseball tournament cheer song
42eastAlways HIGH!DISH//
Always HIGH!DISH//play_arrow
DISH//'s cheer song for high school students
43eastCritical HitRADWIMPS
Critical HitRADWIMPSplay_arrow
RADWIMPS’s “Kaisin no Ichigeki” is a popular song named after a Dragon Quest skill.
44eastWe’ve gotta do what seems impossible.Sambomasutā
We’ve gotta do what seems impossible.Sambomasutāplay_arrow
A rock song that cheers on youthful challenges
45eastIn the Blueikimonogakari
In the Blueikimonogakariplay_arrow
A youth anthem expressing youth and emotion
46eastYouth PhotographLittle Glee Monster
Youth PhotographLittle Glee Monsterplay_arrow
A youthful song perfect for a school festival
47eastDouble Double FIGHT!CANDY TUNE
Double Double FIGHT!CANDY TUNEplay_arrow
CANDY TUNE’s cheer song
48eastWanted WantedMrs. GREEN APPLE
Wanted WantedMrs. GREEN APPLEplay_arrow
A song by Mrs. GREEN APPLE that portrays the feelings of young people with a thrilling sense of speed
49eastKaiju no Hanabuta (Monster’s Flower Song)Vaundy
Kaiju no Hanabuta (Monster's Flower Song)Vaundyplay_arrow
Vaundy's songs are loved by many people
50eastThose summer daysInazuma Sentai
Those summer daysInazuma Sentaiplay_arrow
An upbeat, exciting song that’s perfect for a school festival
51eastHappinessAI
HappinessAIplay_arrow
Christmas songs are popular even at school festivals
52eastI am the strongest.Ado
I am the strongest.Adoplay_arrow
A cheer song that sings of dreams and hope
53eastIt’s okay.BLUE ENCOUNT
It's okay.BLUE ENCOUNTplay_arrow
A powerful cheer song that embraces everything
54eastDynamiteBTS
DynamiteBTSplay_arrow
Hype up the school festival with BTS’s “Dynamite”!
55eastKaikai KitanEVE
Kaikai KitanEVEplay_arrow
A powerful song that portrays the strength to overcome the darkness
56eastCrimson Lotus FlowerLiSA
Crimson Lotus FlowerLiSAplay_arrow
Opening theme song of Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, courage and indomitable spirit
57eastSomeday, these tearsLittle Glee Monster
Someday, these tearsLittle Glee Monsterplay_arrow
A rallying song that celebrates the challenge of pursuing dreams and the bonds between companions
58eastThe world is smiling at you.Little Glee Monster
The world is smiling at you.Little Glee Monsterplay_arrow
A bright, upbeat song is perfect for the school festival.
59eastA Little Love SongMONGOL800
A Little Love SongMONGOL800play_arrow
A heartwarming MONGOL800 classic that sings of eternal love
60eastSiriusMr.forute
SiriusMr.foruteplay_arrow
Each Person’s Role and Feelings at the School Festival
61eastMagicMrs. GREEN APPLE
MagicMrs. GREEN APPLEplay_arrow
A song that enjoys each day with a positive attitude
62eastInfernoMrs. GREEN APPLE
InfernoMrs. GREEN APPLEplay_arrow
The opening theme of Fire Force. A song packed with a sense of speed and fiery intensity.
63eastDarlingMrs. GREEN APPLE
DarlingMrs. GREEN APPLEplay_arrow
An anthem that embraces the anxieties of youth, helping you find your true self.
64eastBlue and SummerMrs. GREEN APPLE
Blue and SummerMrs. GREEN APPLEplay_arrow
A refreshing love song that colors the youthful days of the school festival
65eastdance hallMrs. GREEN APPLE
dance hallMrs. GREEN APPLEplay_arrow
A refreshing cheer song, Mrs. GREEN APPLE
66eastYou are the seaMy Hair is Bad
You are the seaMy Hair is Badplay_arrow
Youth rock you listen to at a school festival
67eastWasted NightsONE OK ROCK
Wasted NightsONE OK ROCKplay_arrow
ONE OK ROCK songs that give you courage
68eastWe areONE OK ROCK
We areONE OK ROCKplay_arrow
ONE OK ROCK's fight song
69eastPerfect-Sense DreamerONE OK ROCK
Perfect-Sense DreamerONE OK ROCKplay_arrow
ONE OK ROCK's powerful cheering song
70eastLaughterOfisharu Higedan Dism
LaughterOfisharu Higedan Dismplay_arrow
The song by Hige Dandism has wonderful lyrics that depict a new journey.
71easthundreds of millions of light-yearsOmoinotake
hundreds of millions of light-yearsOmoinotakeplay_arrow
A masterpiece that conveys feelings across distances measured in light-years
72eastTen Thousand Cheers, A Thousand ChantsRADWIMPS
Ten Thousand Cheers, A Thousand ChantsRADWIMPSplay_arrow
A famous RADWIMPS song that portrays the dreams and hopes of young people
73eastTomorrow as wellSHISHAMO
Tomorrow as wellSHISHAMOplay_arrow
SHISHAMO's “Ashita mo” is perfect for a school festival
74eastImaginationSPYAIR
ImaginationSPYAIRplay_arrow
An inspiring masterpiece that will liven up the school festival: Imagination.
75eastI’ll call your name.SUPER BEAVER
I'll call your name.SUPER BEAVERplay_arrow
A heartwarming rock song that questions the meaning of friendship
76eastLive in the present.Saucy Dog
Live in the present.Saucy Dogplay_arrow
Saucy Dog support theme song
77eastTHE BALLERSSixTONES
THE BALLERSSixTONESplay_arrow
SixTONES' sports theme song
78eastRun, SAKAMOTOVaundy
Run, SAKAMOTOVaundyplay_arrow
An anime theme song that conveys momentum and power.
79easttogether; along with; bothWANIMA
together; along with; bothWANIMAplay_arrow
A popular song by WANIMA that sings about youth
80eastAgainWANIMA
AgainWANIMAplay_arrow
WANIMA’s cheer song gets me pumped up
81eastHumanWANIMA
HumanWANIMAplay_arrow
WANIMA's songs liven up the school festival.
82eastultramarineYOASOBI
ultramarineYOASOBIplay_arrow
A YOASOBI song. A song of courage and hope.
83eastPhilosophy[Alexandros]
Philosophy[Alexandros]play_arrow
Dross accepts failure and moves forward
84eastmigratory bird[Alexandros]
migratory bird[Alexandros]play_arrow
A song of courage and comrades brimming with a sense of speed
85eastflash[Alexandros]
flash[Alexandros]play_arrow
A timeless hit by [Alexandros] brimming with a sense of speed
86eastMAGICsumika
MAGICsumikaplay_arrow
sumika's pop-rock song
87eastFanfaresumika
Fanfaresumikaplay_arrow
An anthem of speed and hope that lifts the heart
88eastone’s true feelingssumika
one’s true feelingssumikaplay_arrow
High school soccer fight song depicting the bonds of teammates and moving forward
89eastwishsumika
wishsumikaplay_arrow
sumika's moving J-POP song
90eastHelloyama × bocchiboromaru
Helloyama × bocchiboromaruplay_arrow
Cheering Song by yama and Bocchi Boromaru
91eastYELLikimonogakari
YELLikimonogakariplay_arrow
Introduction to Ikimonogakari's Cheer Songs
92eastUnable to become an adultkujira
Unable to become an adultkujiraplay_arrow
Warm lyrics that embrace solitude and affirm oneself
93eastBring it on, spring.non
Bring it on, spring.nonplay_arrow
A rock number cheering on a new step forward
94eastDear Sir or Madam, on this day when cherry blossoms fluttermafumafu
Dear Sir or Madam, on this day when cherry blossoms fluttermafumafuplay_arrow
Mafumafu’s Spring Youth Story
95eastsuperstarKetsumeishi
superstarKetsumeishiplay_arrow
Depicting the bonds of comrades through an uplifting cheer song
96eastStart to shine and run forwardSambomasutā
Start to shine and run forwardSambomasutāplay_arrow
Expressing clumsy youth through rock
97eastAdolescent RhapsodySambomasutā
Adolescent RhapsodySambomasutāplay_arrow
Sambomaster, embodying youth and rock
98eastA March for Youchesu maika
A March for Youchesu maikaplay_arrow
An anthem that stands by the hearts of young people, a force to move forward
99eastSong Not to Forgetmakaroni enpitsu
Song Not to Forgetmakaroni enpitsuplay_arrow
A powerful song that sings of youthful struggles and hope
100eastYouth and a momentmakaroni enpitsu
Youth and a momentmakaroni enpitsuplay_arrow
A moving song that colors the memories of youth.
101eastCurtain callYuuri
Curtain callYuuriplay_arrow
An uplifting support song of positive hope and strong will
102eastAim to be a Pokémon MasterMatsumoto Rika
Aim to be a Pokémon MasterMatsumoto Rikaplay_arrow
Singing the spirit of adventure with Rica Matsumoto’s powerful vocals
103eastBOW AND ARROWYonezu Kenshi
BOW AND ARROWYonezu Kenshiplay_arrow
Kenshi Yonezu’s theme song for Medalist, filled with fervent emotion
104eastfestivalFuji Kaze
festivalFuji Kazeplay_arrow
Fujii Kaze’s “Matsuri” is a song suited for school festivals.
105eastGO FOR IT!!Nishino Kana
GO FOR IT!!Nishino Kanaplay_arrow
An uplifting song that supports dreams encourages the heart.
106eastFreedom10-FEET
Freedom10-FEETplay_arrow
A song that shines with 10-FEET’s kindness and punk
107eastEveryone is a heroAI
Everyone is a heroAIplay_arrow
AI’s cheer song: anyone can be a hero
108eastA bouquet for meAdo
A bouquet for meAdoplay_arrow
Ado’s new song features themes of self-affirmation and gratitude
109eastVSBLUE ENCOUNT
VSBLUE ENCOUNTplay_arrow
Gintama opening, an anthem cheering on youth
110eastIt starts here!DREAMS COME TRUE
It starts here!DREAMS COME TRUEplay_arrow
DREAMS COME TRUE’s new song, a theme song to cheer on challenges
111eastAs many times as you likeDREAMS COME TRUE
As many times as you likeDREAMS COME TRUEplay_arrow
An uplifting song that cheers you on to keep challenging without giving up
112eastAmbitiousDragon Ash
AmbitiousDragon Ashplay_arrow
Dragon Ash's "AMBITIOUS" is a hype song.
113eastMORNIING SUNEXILE B HAPPY
MORNIING SUNEXILE B HAPPYplay_arrow
A bright song that brings hope and courage
114eastDear, boyHump Back
Dear, boyHump Backplay_arrow
An encouraging song that resonates with the troubles of youth
115eastROOFTOPS feat. Satoshi Fujiwara (Official HIGE DANDism)KERENMI
ROOFTOPS feat. Satoshi Fujiwara (Official HIGE DANDism)KERENMIplay_arrow
Support song by KERENMI, collaboration with Satoshi Fujiwara
116eastVertigoMAN WITH A MISSION
VertigoMAN WITH A MISSIONplay_arrow
A warning to modern society and a portrayal of the heart’s tremors
117eastANTENNAMrs. GREEN APPLE
ANTENNAMrs. GREEN APPLEplay_arrow
A support song by Mrs. GREEN APPLE
118eastlilacMrs. GREEN APPLE
lilacMrs. GREEN APPLEplay_arrow
A masterpiece that portrays the struggles and hopes of youth.
119eastColumbusMrs. GREEN APPLE
ColumbusMrs. GREEN APPLEplay_arrow
An uplifting song by Mrs. GREEN APPLE that shines with brightness and depth
120eastwinding roadNovelbright
winding roadNovelbrightplay_arrow
A coming-of-age anthem that cheers on the journey from boyhood to adulthood
121eastOpening DeclarationNovelbright
Opening DeclarationNovelbrightplay_arrow
Novelbright’s youthful cheer song filled with dreams and hope
122eastC.h.a.o.s.m.y.t.h.ONE OK ROCK
C.h.a.o.s.m.y.t.h.ONE OK ROCKplay_arrow
ONE OK ROCK’s songs that sing of youth and the courage to face the future
123eastKimisidai TrainONE OK ROCK
Kimisidai TrainONE OK ROCKplay_arrow
ONE OK ROCK's cheer song
124eastFateOfisharu Higedan Dism
FateOfisharu Higedan Dismplay_arrow
Higedan Dism’s “Shukumei” is a staple youth motivational song.
125eastgiftRADWIMPS
giftRADWIMPSplay_arrow
An inspiring theme song that explores the meaning of life
126eastThere’s always tomorrowRe:Japan
There's always tomorrowRe:Japanplay_arrow
"Ashita ga Aru Sa" is a classic song from the Showa era.
127eastMaximum reachSEKAI NO OWARI
Maximum reachSEKAI NO OWARIplay_arrow
A cheering song that turns weakness into an ally and soars high
128eastOH!SHISHAMO
OH!SHISHAMOplay_arrow
SHISHAMO’s youth cheer song
129eastOrangeSPYAIR
OrangeSPYAIRplay_arrow
SPYAIR's new song is the theme song for the Haikyu!! movie.
130eastSpecialSUPER BEAVER
SpecialSUPER BEAVERplay_arrow
A song by SUPER BEAVER. It expresses the contradiction between the ordinary and the special.
131eastearnest desireSUPER BEAVER
earnest desireSUPER BEAVERplay_arrow
A youth anthem to hype up the school festival
132eastPLAYERSYOASOBI
PLAYERSYOASOBIplay_arrow
Support song for PlayStation’s 30th anniversary!
133eastDon’t give upZARD
Don't give upZARDplay_arrow
A cheering song by ZARD. Nostalgic and cool.
134eastpaper airplanesuis from Yorushika × Evan Call
paper airplanesuis from Yorushika × Evan Callplay_arrow
A message song that conveys my feelings in a letter
135eastspell of resurrectionsumika
spell of resurrectionsumikaplay_arrow
Hype songs by sumika
136eastFriendswacci
Friendswacciplay_arrow
wacci song depicts friendship
137eastKono Yubi Tomareyosugala
Kono Yubi Tomareyosugalaplay_arrow
An uplifting song that warms the heart and inspires hope
138eastI wish you lots of happinessnaniwa danshi
I wish you lots of happinessnaniwa danshiplay_arrow
A support song by Naniwa Danshi. A melody of youth and hope.
139eastBridge of Gloryyuzu
Bridge of Gloryyuzuplay_arrow
A signature song by Yuzu, cherished as a cheer/encouragement anthem
140eastGo for it!!Urufuruzu
Go for it!!Urufuruzuplay_arrow
Wulfuls’ signature song, “Guts daze!”
141eastGUTS!arashi
GUTS!arashiplay_arrow
Arashi’s “GUTS!” is a youthful and exciting song.
142eastDREAMERIkuta Rira
DREAMERIkuta Riraplay_arrow
Ikuta Lira releases a gentle encouragement song that warmly embraces the hearts of dream-chasing youth
143eastOne Heartatarashii gakkou no rīdāzu
One Heartatarashii gakkou no rīdāzuplay_arrow
A cheering song that unites our hearts and moves us forward
144eastAt all times.Makihara Noriyuki
At all times.Makihara Noriyukiplay_arrow
The appeal of Noriyuki Makihara’s cheer songs
145eastBreak the glass!Keyakizaka46
Break the glass!Keyakizaka46play_arrow
Yurina Hirate’s divine song “Break the Glass”
146eastYo, you there, kid.Takehara Pisutoru
Yo, you there, kid.Takehara Pisutoruplay_arrow
An encouraging song to do your best as your true self
147eastPositive screamKanjani∞
Positive screamKanjani∞play_arrow
Kanjani Eight’s cheer song that treats life like a festival
148eastFukuwarai (a traditional Japanese “lucky laugh” face-making game)Takahashi Yuu
Fukuwarai (a traditional Japanese “lucky laugh” face-making game)Takahashi Yuuplay_arrow
An inspiring cheer song that connects us with smiles
149eastLet’s give it a tryWANIMA
Let's give it a tryWANIMAplay_arrow
WANIMA cover song, powerful message
150eastpossibilitySambomasutā
possibilitySambomasutāplay_arrow
Support song by Sambomaster
151eastA victorious smile with youUkasukaji
A victorious smile with youUkasukajiplay_arrow
A youthful song that sings of bonds with friends and the courage to take on challenges
152eastStaRtMrs. GREEN APPLE
StaRtMrs. GREEN APPLEplay_arrow
Mrs. GREEN APPLE’s youth song
153eastAdventureYOASOBI
AdventureYOASOBIplay_arrow
YOASOBI youth theme song
154eastFriends Friends FriendsMomoiro Kurōbā Zetto
Friends Friends FriendsMomoiro Kurōbā Zettoplay_arrow
A warm song with the theme of eternal friendship
155eastCharacterRyokushokushakai
CharacterRyokushokushakaiplay_arrow
A song that encourages you to accept yourself and become a shining presence
156eastGo for it!Nakajima Miyuki
Go for it!Nakajima Miyukiplay_arrow
Introduction to Miyuki Nakajima’s cheer/encouragement songs