[Uplifting Songs] A curated selection of popular and latest tracks to energize your school cultural festivals!

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Official HIGE DANDism – Rashisa [Official Video]

A high-energy number by the hugely popular piano-pop band Official HIGE DANDism.

It’s a coming-of-age song that reexamines what it means to be yourself and portrays a strong will to move forward despite inner conflict.

The exhilarating rock sound is incredibly cool—perfect for amping up excitement at school festivals! Released as a single in August 2025, this track was written as the theme song for the feature anime Hyaku-Emu, which premiered in September of the same year.

Don’t you think its fiery message—where the music and the original work’s worldview resonate—speaks to everyone? Make it your pick to kick off your school’s cultural or campus festival with full power!

The Zero Sense10-FEET

10-FEET – The Zero Sense (Ending Theme Song of the Film 'THE FIRST SLAM DUNK')

“The Sixth Sense” by 10-FEET, a three-piece rock band based in Kyoto, is a track defined by its powerful guitar sound.

The song drew major attention after being selected as the ending theme for the film THE FIRST SLAM DUNK, released in December 2022, and it was extensively featured on television and other media.

With its uptempo feel, it’s guaranteed to energize not only band performances but also as a theme song or background music.

Kaiju no Hanabuta (Monster’s Flower Song)Vaundy

Monster’s Flower Song / Vaundy: MUSIC VIDEO

Singer-songwriter Vaundy, acclaimed not only for his attention-grabbing modern musical sensibility but also for his artwork and visual production, released the digital-only single “Kaiju no Hanauta” as an advance track from his first album, “strobo.” The song was featured in Maruha Nichiro’s WILDish series commercial, “For Us.” With its simple rock ensemble, it’s approachable for beginner band members, and its popularity makes it a guaranteed crowd-pleaser at school festivals.

A hit tune with a catchy, refreshing melody that sticks in your head—and a call-and-response that’s fun to do live.

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Dear, boyNEW!Hump Back

Hump Back – “Dear, Boy” Music Video

This is the perfect song for students in the midst of their youth, giving their all every day.

It’s a single by the Osaka-based rock band Hump Back, released in June 2018, widely known for being the ending theme for Nippon TV’s “Buzz Rhythm 02” in June 2018 and for its use in commercials for Shinken Zemi’s high school courses.

The song carries a message of finding hope in the beauty of the sky you happen to look up at, even while carrying anxieties and a sense of setbacks in chasing your dreams, and of starting to face forward and move on again.

Its passionate theme of rousing yourself through self-dialogue resonates directly with listeners’ hearts.

The exhilarating, fast-paced rock sound makes it highly recommended for band performances on stages at school festivals and cultural festivals.

CharismaxNEW!Snow Man

Snow Man “Charismax” Music Video

This work’s appeal lies in its upbeat vibe that incorporates elements of para-para dance.

It’s a track released by Snow Man in August 2025 and later included on the album “Onko Chishin.” It’s an energetic dance tune where sharp, rapid-fire rap rides over a high-speed beat and intertwines with a catchy melody.

Packed with a positive theme about breaking conventions and staying true to yourself, it gives listeners a real boost.

It’s no wonder it has such momentum—it even hit No.

1 on the charts in September 2025, showing how widely it’s loved.

Highly recommended if you want to unite the crowd at a school or campus festival! If everyone learns the easy-to-pick-up choreography and dances together, the audience’s excitement is guaranteed to skyrocket!

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SPYAIR “Orange” Music Video (Theme Song for Haikyu!! The Dumpster Battle: The Movie)

SPYAIR’s “Orange” is a memorable track featuring a heartwarming message and moving melody that depict parting and the hope of reunion.

Chosen as the theme song for Haikyu!! The Dumpster Battle: The Movie, it’s included on their first EP in about three years, Orange.

It also highlights the vocals of their new singer, YOSUKE.

Perfect for a page of youth racing toward dreams and hopes, it’s an ideal pick for a school cultural festival or campus festival theme song.

I am the strongest.Ado

[Ado] I’m the Strongest (Uta from ONE PIECE FILM RED)

A rousing anthem that powerfully sings of one’s dreams and hopes! Riding on a melody created by Motoki Omori of Mrs.

GREEN APPLE, Ado’s commanding vocals surge forward, carrying heartfelt wishes from deep within.

Messages like “overcoming fear and moving ahead” and “a shining future with your companions” resound alongside an aggressive rock sound, gently giving listeners a push from behind.

Featured as an insert song in the June 2022 film ONE PIECE FILM RED, this track brought theaters to life and reached No.

2 on the Billboard JAPAN Hot 100.

It’s sure to instantly ignite the atmosphere at sports days and school festivals as well.