Perfect picks for a school festival karaoke contest! A curated selection of timeless songs to showcase your vocal skills.

If you call it loveUru

[Official] Uru “If You Call That Love” — Theme song for the TBS Sunday Theater drama “My Family”

Uru, who has been drawing attention on THE FIRST TAKE, a YouTube channel known for one-take recordings.

She made her major debut in 2016 with the single “Hoshi no Naka no Kimi,” and her exceptional vocal ability has been steadily gaining popularity.

Among her songs, “Sore wo Ai to Yobu nara,” which she also performed on THE FIRST TAKE, is perfect when you want to deliver a gentle ballad.

It’s not the kind of song where you belt out, but that’s exactly why managing vocal dynamics well is the challenging part.

Also, there aren’t many places to take a breath, so be sure to focus your practice there!

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Yuuki

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Aino Katachi feat. HIDE (GReeeeN)MISIA

MISIA – Shape of Love feat. HIDE (GReeeeN) (Official Music Video)

The song “Ai no Katachi feat.

HIDE (GReeeeN)” by MISIA and HIDE from GReeeeN is a love song released in 2019 that depicts two people overcoming even the toughest of lives together and gradually moving forward step by step.

Many of you may know it from the TV drama “Gibo to Musume no Blues.” The song’s charm lies in MISIA’s powerful vocals and HIDE’s gentle harmonies.

Since HIDE’s vocals are understated, performing it at a school festival would likely work best with a main female vocalist and a chorus backing her.

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Ryo

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C.h.a.o.s.m.y.t.h.ONE OK ROCK

ONE OK ROCK – C.h.a.o.s.m.y.t.h. [Official Music Video]

This song leaves a strong impression with a powerful message that feels like a snapshot from the pages of youth.

It embodies the courage to move toward the future and the resolve to cherish memories with friends, all delivered through ONE OK ROCK’s signature emotional vocals that resonate deeply.

Featured on the album Zankyo Reference, the track was released in October 2011 and skillfully fuses elements of metalcore and post-hardcore.

It was also chosen as the ending theme for the TV program “To the Top of the Earth: Futa Kuriki’s New Challenge,” captivating the hearts of many.

It’s a perfect choice for those who want to sing at cultural festivals, school festivals, or choir competitions.

Raise your voices together, and it will surely become an unforgettable memory.

paper airplanesuis from Yorushika × Evan Call

suis from Yorushika × Evan Call “Paper Airplane” [Theme song for the anime ‘Dragonite and the Mailman’]

This is a grand message song by Yorushika’s suis and Evan Call, where the feelings conveyed through a letter are expressed with an orchestra and a clear, translucent vocal.

Its melody gently embraces both the importance and the difficulty of delivering words to someone, resonating deeply in the heart.

Released in February 2025, it was chosen as the theme song for the anime “Dragonite and the Mail Carrier,” which premiered around the same time.

Two versions were produced— a Japanese version by Ameko Kodama and an English version by Evan Call—carrying the power and potential of words across borders.

It’s recommended as a memorable finale song for school and cultural festivals, and for anyone holding dear feelings for someone special.

BOW AND ARROWYonezu Kenshi

Kenshi Yonezu – BOW AND ARROW

A youth anthem whose exhilarating melody and powerful vocals strike straight to the heart! Created at Kenshi Yonezu’s own request as the opening theme for the figure-skating anime “Medalist,” this ambitious work accompanies the story of a young man who has faced setbacks and a girl chasing her dreams.

Through the symbolic motif of “bow and arrow,” it conveys challenge, growth, and the importance of supporting one another.

Produced in January 2025, the song debuted on the first day of his nationwide tour, “Kenshi Yonezu 2025 TOUR / JUNK,” sending the venue into a frenzy.

It’s a gem of a cheer song you’ll want to hear with friends striving toward their goals—perfect for lighting up school and culture festivals.

Let’s give it a tryWANIMA

Yattemiyou

A powerful cheering song that blows away anxious feelings! One of WANIMA’s signature tracks, it’s been beloved as the tie-in song for au’s Santaro (Three Taro) commercial series since 2017.

The upbeat lyrics call on us to value not only what’s right but also what’s fun, and the energetic rock sound really stirs the soul.

Featured on the album “Everybody!!,” this song gives you the strength not to give up in the face of hardships and trials, and the courage to move forward toward the future with your friends.

It’s truly a perfect track for a school culture festival or campus festival built together with your peers.

All-Night RadioAdo

[Ado] All-Night Radio

This song conveys the warm atmosphere of late-night radio.

Released digitally in October 2023 as the theme song for the live-streamed drama event “If We Could Have Met That Night,” a stage-theater program produced by Nippon Broadcasting System and NO MEATS, it fully draws out the unique charm of late-night radio through the combination of Ado’s expansive vocals and Mitchie M’s skillful lyrics and composition.

The lyrics, which depict a heartfelt connection with listeners, are also memorable.

If you perform it at a karaoke contest, we recommend singing with an emphasis on creating a sense of unity with the audience.