[2026] Friendship Songs to Hype Up Your School’s Cultural Festival

TwinsCHiCO with HoneyWorks

Twins / CHiCO with HoneyWorks

It’s the opening theme of the anime “PriPri Chi-chan!!” and one of the most popular songs by HoneyWorks.

It’s a song filled with gratitude for precious friends who are always by your side, celebrating the sparkling friendship of girls—a friendship anthem that gets everyone excited at school festivals and cultural festivals.

My Best FriendLittle Glee Monster

Little Glee Monster 『My Best Friend』Music Video-Short Ver.-

This is “My Best Friend,” a 2016 release by Little Glee Monster, a five-member girls’ vocal group formed in 2012.

Centered on the theme of friendship between girls, its light, poppy melody is sure to liven up any school or cultural festival.

The lyrics, which express concern for a friend who isn’t experiencing a happy romance, convey a bond that only girls can truly understand.

It’s a song that makes you think: what you really need are friends!

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I’ll call your name.SUPER BEAVER

SUPER BEAVER “I’ll Call Your Name” MV (Theme Song for the Film ‘Tokyo Revengers’)

“Namae o Yobu yo” is also well-loved as the theme song for the film Tokyo Revengers.

It’s an original track written by the rock band SUPER BEAVER, inspired by the movie’s story.

The song portrays the joy of meeting friends and delves deeper into what friendship truly means.

Listen while paying attention to the answer it offers.

Combined with vocalist Ryota Shibuya’s passionate delivery, it’s sure to stir your emotions.

As an intense rock song, it’s also perfect for times when you want to raise your energy.

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Set to a breezy pop tune that kicks off with the shout of “Play on!”, YOASOBI paints a picture of joyful moments spent with friends.

While looking back on shared memories, the song’s standout feature is its uplifting message about facing forward and moving ahead.

Released in March 2025 as part of the PlayStation 30th anniversary project “Project: MEMORY CARD,” it has also drawn attention as the CM song featuring Nanase Nishino and VTuber Usada Pekora.

It’s the perfect track for anyone who cherishes bonds and memories with friends, as well as for students gearing up for school festivals and events.

existenceWANIMA

WANIMA “Existence” OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO / Flower Cupid Mother’s Day CM song

This song features a warm melody filled with gratitude and prayers for family that truly resonates.

Memories of growing up in a seaside town and days spent with loved ones are expressed in gentle words, conveying WANIMA’s sincere feelings.

Flowing comfortably at a medium tempo, the track preserves the band’s core rock sound while ambitiously venturing into more emotional expression.

It was selected as the Mother’s Day campaign theme song for Hana Cupid in March 2025 and was used in a commercial featuring actor Shohei Miura.

It’s the perfect track for times when you’re working hard with friends to prepare for school festivals, or when you want to deepen bonds with your teammates.

WANIMA’s message-driven music is highly recommended for anyone who wants to share their feelings for someone important.

Kono Yubi Tomareyosugala

Yosugala – Kono Yubi Tomare

This song by yosugala delivers a powerful message centered on encouragement and compassion for those facing hardship.

It reaches out to anyone feeling defeat or loneliness, expressing—through an emotional melody—the importance of extending a hand and continuing to believe in their inner light.

Created by members of the band AliA, the piece premiered at the hall concert “progress the night -LINE CUBE SHIBUYA-” held in February 2025 and was released in March of the same year.

As a heartwarming anthem that supports friends practicing for school festivals and cultural events, and companions walking together toward their goals, it is sure to resonate with many people.

Blue SpringSUPER BEAVER

SUPER BEAVER “Aoi Haru” Music Video (Full)

It is a heartwarming song that celebrates the radiance of youth and the bonds between people.

Released as a single in March 2016, it became well-loved as the web commercial song for Taisho Pharmaceutical’s Lipovitan D.

It powerfully expresses the resolve to live with faith in the future and how memories with loved ones give life its meaning.

The track is included on the album “27,” created when the members were 27 years old, and proudly reached No.

16 on the Oricon Weekly Chart.

SUPER BEAVER’s earnest vocals and band sound deliver moving emotions that resonate in the heart.

It’s recommended for times when you want to sing together and get energized with friends, such as for class performances or school festivals.

This is a song that accompanies those who wish to share their feelings with someone special, as well as those who feel nostalgic for their youth.