[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] A Curated Selection of Popular and New Tracks to Energize School Festivals (41–50)
The First Steprakkuraifu
A song that became widely known as the theme for the anime “Cheer Boys!!”.
It’s performed by Luck Life, a rock band known for their refreshing sound.
The lyrics convey a strong determination to take a new step forward and charge straight ahead with a positive mindset—pure youth itself.
Many listeners will likely relate to the music video’s story of high school students practicing for their band performance at the school festival.
The track is also exhilarating and catchy, making it a guaranteed crowd-pleaser when played by a band.
[Youth Songs] Carefully Selected Popular and Newest Tracks to Hype Up School Culture Festivals (51–60)
DREAMERIkuta Rira
A gently embracing song that captures the feelings of young people chasing their dreams was released by Lila Ikuta in March 2025.
This work conveys a strong will to stay true to a passion for music while facing one’s inner self and overcoming anxieties and conflicts about the future.
The lyrics, filled with Ikuta’s authentic feelings, resonate deeply with listeners.
Released in three formats as a track on the single CD Hyakka Ryoran, it gained attention as an insert song in the drama Paripi Komei.
It’s a perfect cheer song for friends striving toward their dreams on culture festival and school festival stages, and a reliable companion when you want to rally yourself.
GO FOR IT!!Nishino Kana
A cheerleader-like anthem that pushes you forward with positivity! Centered on the theme of “the courage to take the first step,” it gently embraces the worries and inner conflicts of a girl in love while warmly encouraging everyone striving toward their dreams.
Kana Nishino’s soft vocals pair perfectly with the energetic melody in this track, which was released in July 2012 and also featured in Yamazaki Baking’s Lunch Pack commercial.
It’s a sure-fire song to light up any moment where you want to get the crowd pumped, like school festivals or live events.
I wish you lots of happinessnaniwa danshi
It’s a positive cheer song by Naniwa Danshi that lights up your heart like the fresh glow of morning sunshine.
The melody, newly written by Yuzu’s Yujin Kitagawa, instantly brightens the listener’s mood.
Released in April 2022 as a double A-side track on the single “The Answer / Sachi Are,” it was also chosen as the theme song for the morning information program Mezamashi TV.
Singing about the courage to face challenges and the importance of supporting one another, this piece is perfect for cultural festivals and school festival dance numbers.
Dance your heart out on stage and make unforgettable memories! When everyone sings together, it’s sure to warm your hearts.
Youth and youth and youthaimyon
Singer-songwriter Aimyon, who has gained popularity with nostalgic songs that captivate not only the younger generation but also longtime music fans.
“Youth and Youth and Youth,” included as the B-side to her third single “You Don’t Listen to Rock,” features an arrangement that moves from a lyrical, strings-forward opening into a breezy shuffle-beat ensemble—so satisfying to the ear.
The lyrics, which evoke romance in one’s school days, seem perfect for amping up that quintessential student event: the school festival.
With its gentle vocals and delicate sound that lingers, it’s a great pick for background music.
NaiwaHatsuboshi Gakuen
It’s a heart-stirring track that embodies the world of “Gakuen Idolmaster,” which portrays the growth of its idols.
The song serves as the class anthem for the in-game event “Class Showdown: First Star Sports Festival,” energetically depicting both competitive spirit and the strong bonds between classmates.
Created entirely by Saeki youthK—from lyrics to arrangement—its dramatic soundscape greatly deepens your immersion in the story.
It’s the perfect number to play when you want to get fired up before a competition or to rally together with teammates toward a shared goal.
The track was released digitally in September 2025 and was later included on the album “Class Showdown: First Star Sports Festival SONG COLLECTION” in December of the same year.
Prefacemakaroni enpitsu
This is a song by Macaroni Enpitsu that seems to capture the spirit of wholeheartedly enjoying the precious time of youth.
Written as the theme song for the film “Crayon Shin-chan: Shrouded in Mystery! The Flowers of Tenkasu Academy,” it playfully incorporates words that evoke the movie.
With youth as its central theme, the song conveys the message that the things which might look pointless to others are actually the very elements that make up youth—and that we should cherish them.
