[Youth Anthems] A curated selection of popular and latest songs to hype up your school cultural festival

Blue AmbienceNEW!Mrs. GREEN APPLE

Blue Ambience

A duet number by Mrs.

GREEN APPLE with irresistibly exhilarating melodies! Released digitally in advance in June 2022, this track is included on the mini-album “Unity.” Chosen as the theme song for ABEMA’s romance show “Kyou, Suki ni Narimashita: Hatsuniji-hen,” it sparked major buzz, especially among younger audiences.

Featuring singer-songwriter asmi as a guest vocalist, the rapid-fire back-and-forth between male and female voices is delightfully satisfying.

It vividly captures complex emotions like anticipation and impatience in love, as well as feelings of inferiority.

Performed on a school festival stage, it’s sure to instantly elevate the energy and sense of unity in the venue.

A top-tier pop tune packed with the sparkle of youth.

lilacMrs. GREEN APPLE

Mrs. GREEN APPLE “Lilac” Official Music Video

An energetic, dynamic sound that’s also making waves as the opening theme of the anime “Oblivion Battery”! It just might be the definitive anthem to color your youth.

With distinctive melodies and emotionally rich lyrics, it expresses life’s uncertainty and the feelings of transitional periods, evoking deep empathy around themes of self-acceptance and growth.

Packed with Mrs.

GREEN APPLE’s musical versatility, this is a tour de force that could be called the culmination of their work.

While facing imperfection, it still gives you the courage to love yourself—making it especially recommended for late teens to people in their twenties! It’s a rousing song that elevates not only everyday youth, but also the atmosphere of school festivals.

Teenager ForeverKing Gnu

King Gnu – Teenager Forever

King Gnu, the rock band that’s wildly popular right now.

They boast overwhelming musical skill and compositional talent, yet they’re loved by a wide audience for their heartfelt lyrics, catchy melodies, and the members’ unique personalities.

Many listeners find themselves captivated time and again by their songs, which strike that perfect balance between music aficionados and general listeners.

This particular track of theirs explores the conflicts and uncertainties that come with youth—feelings everyone can relate to.

If you’re looking for a song by a trending band and a coming-of-age anthem, this one is highly recommended!

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Hane Keisuke

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Kaiju no Hanabuta (Monster’s Flower Song)Vaundy

Monster’s Flower Song / Vaundy: MUSIC VIDEO

Pop and catchy songs have a unique charm that draws in the audience during live performances.

Vaundy’s tracks are full of that appeal.

While weaving complex yet universal themes into the lyrics, the melodies strike straight at the heart—beautifully so.

This song, with its strikingly expansive chorus, is so powerful it sparks massive sing-alongs at live shows.

It’s perfect for students in the midst of their youth, as well as adults who feel nostalgic about those days.

At your school festival or culture festival, be sure to sing it with friends and get the crowd going!

Is youth embarrassing, or is it youth if it’s embarrassing?Ryokushokushakai

Ryokuoushoku Shakai 'Is Youth Embarrassing?' Official Video / Ryokuoushoku Shakai – Hazukashiika Seishun wa

An uplifting anthem bursting with dazzling, radiant energy that illuminates every moment of youth! Released by Ryokuoushoku Shakai in July 2024, this song powerfully voices the earnest feelings and passion of young people.

Written as the theme for ABEMA’s original romance show “Kyo, Suki ni Narimashita: Summer Vacation 2024,” it’s also drawing attention for its music video featuring a grand collaboration with a 40-piece orchestra.

It’s a track that will resonate in your heart, coloring those irreplaceable moments spent with friends at school festivals and cultural fairs.

StaRtMrs. GREEN APPLE

Mrs. GREEN APPLE – StaRt

As the title suggests, it’s perfect for kicking off a cultural or school festival! It’s a track by the rock band Mrs.

GREEN APPLE, included on their 2015 mini-album “Variety.” It was featured in a Kao commercial and became a hot topic.

The sound has that exhilarating, full-throttle rush—so satisfying! It really puts you in a crisp, refreshing mood.

The lyrics are wonderful too, with a message that makes you realize you’re not alone.

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Araki Jakkan

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Blue HabitatKitanitatsuya

Where Our Blue Is / Tatsuya Kitani

Tatsuya Kitani’s music is wrapped in a nostalgic atmosphere that evokes the days of youth.

Love, friendship, regret, and inner conflict—the complex emotions we felt back then—surface throughout the lyrics.

Released on July 19, 2023, this song was chosen as the opening theme for Season 2 of the popular anime Jujutsu Kaisen.

With lyrics that capture the fragility and preciousness of youth, it’s perfect not only for students but also for adults who feel nostalgic for those days.

If you sing it on a school festival stage, the whole venue is sure to be moved!