[Youth Anthems] A curated selection of popular and latest songs to hype up your school cultural festival
Many people look forward to the once-a-year cultural and school festivals! For students, they’re probably a big event that decorates an important page of their youth.
Music is indispensable in many moments at cultural and school festivals—venue BGM, theme songs, stage performances, dance, and other acts.
In this article, we’ll introduce perfect youth-themed songs for various scenes that brighten up your event.
Find wonderful tracks that will make your youth shine even brighter.
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[Youth Songs] Carefully Selected Popular and Newest Tracks to Energize School Festivals and Cultural Festivals (71–80)
Youth DiaryRyukku to soine gohan
Ryugu to Soinen Gohan, a band hugely popular even among teenagers, has produced many songs themed around youth; among them, the one I especially want to highlight is “Seishun Nikki” (Youth Diary).
It captures the whirlwind pace of adolescence with a driving, exhilarating sound.
The lyrics depict a high school student who looks back on the past with nostalgia while moving forward together with friends.
It seems like a perfect song to listen to when you feel a bit wistful at the end of a school or culture festival.
It would also make ideal background music for a video looking back on a school festival.
I’ll call your name.SUPER BEAVER
“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.
possibilitySambomasutā
A single packed with Sambomaster’s fiery message.
It gives a powerful push to anyone striving toward their dreams.
Released in May 2015 as the theme song for the film “Flying Colors,” this track is a positive rock number filled with the band’s heartfelt spirit.
It’s perfect for culture festivals, school festivals, and as background music.
Sing it with your friends, and it’s sure to resonate deeply.
Highly recommended for those who want to believe in their potential and give it their all.
Listen to this song and let it light up a page of your youth!
paper airplanesuis from Yorushika × Evan Call
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.
Adolescent RhapsodySambomasutā
If the keywords “youth and rock” come up, there’s no way I can skip introducing this band’s song! It’s a hit by Sambomaster, a band that embodies youth and rock.
Since it was used as a theme song for the anime NARUTO, I think many people know it.
It’s a classic that passionately portrays hot-blooded, gritty, breakneck youth! School festivals and culture festivals are precious pages of youth, so this song is a perfect fit.
PLAYERSYOASOBI
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.
Kimisidai TrainONE OK ROCK
ONE OK ROCK is now a four-piece rock band that Japan proudly presents to the world, performing actively overseas as well.
“Kimisidai Ressha,” which closes their fifth album, Zankyo Reference, fires you up with its message about living fully in the present, not in the past or the future.
With lots of tight hits, every part has to be played crisply or the ensemble won’t lock in, so make sure to practice in sync during band rehearsals.
It’s a rock tune with a distinctly rock-like melody and sound that will boost your energy—highly recommended for a school festival stage.
