A friendship song that fires up the culture festival/school festival
Many students look forward to the annual cultural and school festivals! There are all kinds of events like food stalls, exhibits, and volunteer performances! In the midst of all that, you probably spend lots of time preparing for the festival and practicing your performance with your close friends, right? In this article, we’ll introduce plenty of friendship-themed songs that are perfect for cultural and school festivals! They’re great for band performances, dance routines, festival theme songs, or even background music for videos! Find the perfect track to color your wonderful memories with your dear friends.
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Friendship songs that hype up the school cultural festival (41–50)
Blue SpringSUPER BEAVER

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.
Dokimeki Diaryasmi feat. Chinozo

Like weaving together precious memories, this song is filled with uplifting messages brimming with hope and anticipation.
asmi’s clear, transparent vocals and Chinozo’s refined compositional sense blend beautifully, creating a pleasant sense of elation.
Portraying the courage and determination to take a new step forward while overcoming the anxieties and confusion of a journey of self-discovery, the track has been beloved as the opening theme for the Pokémon TV anime since April 2023.
It also received its first full-size performance during the special program “Anime Pokémon Music Festival,” broadcast on the TV Tokyo network on March 31.
It’s a powerful cheer song that gives you a supportive push at moments of new challenges—such as before events at sports days or athletic festivals.
Kaiju no Hanabuta (Monster’s Flower Song)Vaundy

A song by Vaundy that sings about recalling the days when one held dreams as big as a kaiju and striving to reignite that passion.
Through a song once hummed by someone dear in the past, the protagonist sets out to reclaim the dreams, hopes, and childlike innocence they had nearly forgotten, all unfolding alongside a captivating melody.
Released as a digital-only single in May 2020, the track rapidly gained popularity after being performed at the end of 2022 on NHK’s Kōhaku Uta Gassen.
Its call-and-response style, which unites performers and audience, makes it an ideal choice for school and cultural festivals.
Opening DeclarationNovelbright

It is a highly message-driven song that conveys sincere feelings and a powerful drive toward a bright future.
It vividly depicts youthful figures stepping out from ordinary daily life to chase their dreams with friends.
The passionate resolve to walk together under the vast sky resonates with a grand orchestral sound in this masterpiece.
Released in April 2021 as the title track of the album “Kaimaku Sengen” (Opening Declaration), it has become a signature work symbolizing Novelbright’s major-label debut.
In 2022, it was also selected as the theme song for Nippon TV’s nationwide high school dance club support project on the program “Sukkiri.” This piece is certain to shine as BGM for entrance marches and competitive scenes at sports days and athletics festivals.
It’s the perfect cheer song to boost the feeling of wanting to dash full speed toward your dreams together with your friends.
Youth and a momentmakaroni enpitsu

A heartwarming song that captures the casual brilliance and fleeting nature of youth.
With a driving melody and sentimental lyrics, it conveys the importance of everyday moments spent with friends and the joy of watching each other grow.
It tells us that the time shared with a bored-looking friend in the classroom after school will one day become a shining memory.
Released as a digital single in March 2019, it was later included on the album “season,” released in September of the same year.
It was also featured in a McDonald’s commercial and selected as the opening theme for TV Tokyo’s Drama 24 series “I Dreamed of That Girl.” As a work that vividly portrays the passion of teammates practicing together for sports festivals and the image of young people striving to cherish each moment, it is a song we hope many students will listen to.
Kimisidai TrainONE OK ROCK

This ambitious work by ONE OK ROCK is marked by powerful vocals and a fast-paced, exhilarating sound.
Interweaving English and Japanese lyrics, it expresses a determination to move forward—believing in one’s own potential and drawing strength from past experiences.
The members’ passionate performance blends perfectly with a message that pushes listeners onward.
Included on the album “Zankyo Reference,” released in October 2011, it’s cherished as a staple in live shows that fosters a strong sense of unity with fans.
More than just a boost during sports day practices, this song serves as a source of support when standing at life’s crossroads or taking a new step forward.
Someday, these tearsLittle 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.



