[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.

Playlist

[Youth Anthems] A curated selection of popular and latest songs to hype up your school cultural festival
	Title	Playlist	Review
1	The calling voiceVaundy		The theme song for 18-sai Festival written and composed by Vaundy
2	Double Double FIGHT!CANDY TUNE		CANDY TUNE’s cheer song, with its positive message, is popular.
3	Hide-and-seekAliA		AliA’s fiery rock song goes explosively viral online
4	If you laugh at the skywacci		Encourage students with a cheer song by wacci
5	1000 daysnozomi		A youthful power song with a high school life theme
6	NonfictionsDa-iCE		Da-iCE announces Koshien support song
7	CHARMWANIMA		WANIMA’s Courage Support Song
8	Blue AmbienceMrs. GREEN APPLE		A high-velocity duet song by Mrs. GREEN APPLE
9	lilacMrs. GREEN APPLE		An energetic youth anthem that portrays personal growth
10	Teenager ForeverKing Gnu		King Gnu’s captivating youth song
11	Kaiju no Hanabuta (Monster’s Flower Song)Vaundy		Pop songs that make you feel the spirit of youth
12	Is youth embarrassing, or is it youth if it’s embarrassing?Ryokushokushakai		An anthem that sings of youthful passion, delivering heartfelt fervor.
13	StaRtMrs. GREEN APPLE		Mrs. GREEN APPLE songs perfect for a school festival
14	Blue HabitatKitanitatsuya		A masterpiece that depicts Tatsuya Kitani’s youth
15	About meMrs. GREEN APPLE		An inspiring cheer song that portrays the emotions of young people
16	Be bluePenthouse		Penthouse’s Ekiden Cheering Song
17	Rock this Partytimelesz		Timeless’s new party tune
18	Youth Vibrationneguse.		Supportive rock for a new life, racing through youth with friends
19	Fivearashi		A heartwarming pop song by a nationally beloved group
20	horizonback number		The moving masterpiece that cheers on youth, “Suhei-sen (Horizon)”
21	RPGSEKAI NO OWARI		The moving song “RPG” by SEKAI NO OWARI
22	peace signYonezu Kenshi		Kenshi Yonezu’s “Peace Sign” cheers on youth.
23	Dear, boyHump Back		Energize the school festival with a youth-filled rock song
24	The world is smiling at you.Little Glee Monster		Bright songs by Little Glee Monster
25	Youth FlagNovelbright		Novelbright “Seishun-bata” is a cheer song
26	HeroDISH//		Warm pop-rock that rises while embracing weakness
27	-ness; typicality; the quality/essence of being [X] (as in “X-ness” or “X-like character”)Ofisharu Higedan Dism		Official HIGE DANDism's anime theme song
28	Our Futureieiri reo		Pop rock by Leo Ieiri themed around bonds and hope
29	Starting Now ~ To the New MeShimizu Miisa		Misa Shimizu’s festival theme song
30	Blue NoteM!LK		A refreshing pop song brimming with youthful vibes
31	FateOfisharu Higedan Dism		Color your youth with moving songs by Higedanshaku (Official HIGE DANDism)
32	Starting Oversumika		A pop-rock song that gives you the courage to chase your dreams
33	Yes I amONE OK ROCK		ONE OK ROCK's hidden gem
34	Curtain callYuuri		Yuri's powerful message song
35	PuzzleShimizu Shota		Shota Shimizu’s Dream-Support Gospel
36	Fanfaresumika		An anthem that encourages overcoming hardships and holding on to hope.
37	together; along with; bothWANIMA		A popular song by WANIMA that sings about youth
38	WanteD ! WanteD !Mrs. GREEN APPLE		A youthful song that positively portrays the troubles of adolescence
39	New My NormalMrs. GREEN APPLE		A comeback single that captures the brilliance of youth and growth
40	Blue and SummerMrs. GREEN APPLE		A refreshing love song that colors the youthful days of the school festival
41	migratory bird[Alexandros]		[Alexandros]'s smash hit song “Wataridori”
42	A Little Love SongMONGOL800		MONGOL800’s classic song “A Little Love Song”
43	Tomorrow as wellSHISHAMO		SHISHAMO’s youth anthem is on fire!
44	Perfect-Sense DreamerONE OK ROCK		Powerful music that overcomes the anguish of youth
45	We againSG		SG's farewell-and-reunion anthem resonates with the heart
46	Catch the MomentLiSA		LiSA's signature song 'Gurenge' delivers the spirit of youth.
47	DAY DREAM BEATHanbureddāzu		The youthful, vibrant music of Hump Backers
48	Hikari Proof TheoryCHiCO with HoneyWorks		A youth rock song by HoneyWorks × CHiCO
49	From Me to Youflumpool		A love song by flumpool, a classic brimming with youthful vibes
50	OrangeSPYAIR		An inspiring song filled with the dreams and hopes of youth
51	silhouetteKANA-BOON		KANA-BOON’s youthful rock number—so hot.
52	Beloved daysyangusukinii		An emotional youth song that portrays the depth of friendship.
53	StargazeSixTONES		SixTONES' youth-encouragement song
54	Mela!Ryokushokushakai		A youth anthem of courage and hope, giving your heart a gentle push
55	Stay GoldHi-STANDARD		A classic song by Hi-STANDARD, a leading band in melodic hardcore.
56	dance hallMrs. GREEN APPLE		Mr. GREEN APPLE’s bittersweet youth song
57	DarlingMrs. GREEN APPLE		An anthem that embraces the anxieties of youth, helping you find your true self.
58	In the Blueikimonogakari		An iconic song that unleashes the energy of youth
59	astronomical observationBUMP OF CHICKEN		BUMP OF CHICKEN’s classic song “Tentai Kansoku” (Stargazing)
60	Our JourneyKaneyori Masaru		Depicting the brilliance of youth in a youth anthem
61	Critical HitRADWIMPS		RADWIMPS’s powerful song resonates in my heart.
62	From inside the windowBUMP OF CHICKEN		BUMP performed a youth anthem at an NHK event.
63	Gray and Blue (+Masaki Suda)Yonezu Kenshi		A coming-of-age song by Kenshi Yonezu and Masaki Suda
64	Live in the present.Saucy Dog		Theme song of the High School Soccer Championship, expressing the bonds of friendship
65	Flower SongGReeeeN		A rock song by GReeeeN that feels like youthful days
66	GO FOR IT!!Nishino Kana		An uplifting song that supports dreams encourages the heart.
67	Exit A8nozomi		A bittersweet rock 'n' roll of youthful love
68	THE BALLERSSixTONES		SixTONES' sports theme song
69	I wish you lots of happinessnaniwa danshi		A heartwarming cheer song by Naniwa Danshi
70	Youth and youth and youthaimyon		A pleasant song by Aimyon that sings of youth
71	Summertime CinderellaRyokushokushakai		A pleasant song that sings of summer romance
72	The First Steprakkuraifu		A refreshing rock band song that evokes a sense of youth
73	Youth PhotographLittle Glee Monster		Little Glee Monster’s youthful, poppy student song
74	HappinessAI		A smile-filled song perfect for a school festival
75	We’ve gotta do what seems impossible.Sambomasutā		An anthem of support that gives you the courage to keep moving forward without giving up
76	Prefacemakaroni enpitsu		A song by Macaroni Enpitsu that wholeheartedly celebrates youth
77	DREAMERIkuta Rira		Ikuta Lira releases a gentle encouragement song that warmly embraces the hearts of dream-chasing youth
78	Maximum reachSEKAI NO OWARI		An uplifting cheer song that gives you a boost with its energetic tune
79	Horse of YouthHinatazaka46		Let's liven up the school festival with Seishun no Uma
80	Guitar, Loneliness, and the Blue Planetkessoku bando		Refreshing guitars and youthful rock
81	Philosophy[Alexandros]		[Alexandros] with a high-tone voice and youthful message
82	A bouquet for meAdo		A song of self-esteem and gratitude
83	Blue SpringRADWIMPS		A heart-touching song that conveys the youthfulness of RADWIMPS
84	paper airplanesuis from Yorushika × Evan Call		A message song that conveys my feelings in a letter
85	TEENAGE RIOTYonezu Kenshi		An inspiring song that colors Kenshi Yonezu’s youth
86	DynamiteBTS		Hype up the school festival with BTS’s “Dynamite”!
87	HEART BEATYOASOBI		An inspiring song that supports the first step of youth
88	RewriteASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION		An anthem that gives you the courage to break the status quo
89	NaiwaHatsuboshi Gakuen		A moving song about idols’ growth and bonds
90	festivalFuji Kaze		Fujii Kaze’s Japanese-style celebratory song, a youthful tearjerker
91	possibilitySambomasutā		An inspiring song that cheers on those pursuing their dreams
92	Kimisidai TrainONE OK ROCK		ONE OK ROCK’s classic song, a passionate message about living in the present
93	Falling in Love -10 YEARS THANK YOU-SHISHAMO		SHISHAMO’s 10th-anniversary remake song, Seishun Rock
94	Marigoldaimyon		A youth song: Aimyon's “Marigold”
95	Always HIGH!DISH//		A cheer song bursting with youthful energy!
96	One moreFUNKY MONKEY BABYS		A coming-of-age song by FUNKY MONKEY BABYS
97	Mosquito Bite[Alexandros]		A powerful song about searching for a place to belong and overcoming suffering
98	You don’t listen to rock.aimyon		Unrequited love in youth, a masterpiece by Aimyon
99	A view I’ve never seen beforeSuda Masaki		Masaki Suda’s signature songs make for the best hype.
100	PLAYERSYOASOBI		A YOASOBI song that描写s memories with friends
101	Dear Sir or Madam, on this day when cherry blossoms fluttermafumafu		Mafumafu’s Spring Youth Story
102	Youth and a momentmakaroni enpitsu		A moving song that colors the memories of youth.
103	Youth DiaryRyukku to soine gohan		A moving masterpiece that captures the exhilarating rush of youth
104	NEW DANCEXG		A song that portrays self-expression and the bonds between friends
105	sparklergagaga supi		A classic anthem of youth punk, singing about the pains of youth.
106	sad and happyFurederikku		A timeless, heart-stirring classic that captures the emotions of youth
107	I’ll call your name.SUPER BEAVER		A heartwarming rock song that questions the meaning of friendship
108	Dream Deliverynaniwa danshi		I was moved by Naniwa Danshi's 'Yume Watashi'.
109	All of the YouthFujifaburikku		Fujifabric’s masterpiece—its heartrending lyrics strike a chord.
110	Starlight ParadeSEKAI NO OWARI		SEKAI's pop-inspired world and music that resonates with the heart
111	Adolescent RhapsodySambomasutā		Sambomaster, embodying youth and rock
112	AgainWANIMA		WANIMA’s songs are uplifting anthems that give you energy.
113	Adolescent Complexkessoku bando		Kessoku Band from Bocchi the Rock!: Youth Rock
114	Why do we run?Nogizaka 46		A Nogizaka46 song that portrays the impulses of youth
115	ultramarineYOASOBI		YOASOBI's theme song of self-expression and courage
116	Blue in the classroomHoshimachi Suisei		A rocking song that portrays the bonds of youth—moving and emotional.
117	PERFECT HUMANRADIO FISH		Addictive groove of EDM and party sounds
118	I am the strongest.Ado		A cheer song that sings of dreams and hope
119	RunLittle Glee Monster		A youth-boosting anthem that sings of courage and bonds
120	Someday, these tearsLittle Glee Monster		A rallying song that celebrates the challenge of pursuing dreams and the bonds between companions
121	winding roadNovelbright		An anthem that sings of the trials of youth, cheering you on as you step toward your dreams.
122	Opening DeclarationNovelbright		A passionate message song that cheers on young people pursuing their dreams
123	We areONE OK ROCK		ONE OK ROCK's fight song
124	earnest desireSUPER BEAVER		A rock song that sings about the importance of human connection and smiles
125	Run, SAKAMOTOVaundy		An anime theme song that conveys momentum and power.
126	SignalWANIMA		A fiery rock song that cheers on youth
127	FRIENDS!!!imase		A heartwarming song that portrays the importance of friendship
128	one’s true feelingssumika		High school soccer fight song depicting the bonds of teammates and moving forward
129	Kono Yubi Tomareyosugala		An uplifting song that warms the heart and inspires hope
130	Friends Friends FriendsMomoiro Kurōbā Zetto		A warm song with the theme of eternal friendship
131	Be the soil that makes flowers bloom, rather than the flowers themselves.berii guddoman		A song that honors the preciousness of those who support others
132	It doesn’t meltmakaroni enpitsu		A song that depicts the joy and transience of youth
133	One Heartatarashii gakkou no rīdāzu		Release of the support song for New School Leaders
134	BOW AND ARROWYonezu Kenshi		A song that supports young people pursuing their dreams in figure skating
135	Merry LouSIX LOUNGE		A moving song that sings of the bittersweet love of youth.
136	Make up your mind!Sabasusutā		Saba Sister sings about the struggles of growth
137	gradationSUPER BEAVER		Youth rock that paints a gradient of emotions
138	Let’s give it a tryWANIMA		An anthem that gives you the courage to move forward
139	HumanWANIMA		A cheering song by WANIMA, a life song about looking at oneself
140	Start to shine and run forwardSambomasutā		An encouraging song about accepting suffering and taking a new step forward
141	Full-Power BoySukima Suichi		A signature song that celebrates the power and spirit of youthful challenge
142	Song Not to Forgetmakaroni enpitsu		A heartwarming song that sings of the hopes of youth
143	Liberated zoneASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION		A moving song that portrays the loneliness and liberation of youth
144	youth↑THE HIGH-LOWS↓		An anthem of youth by a punk rock band
145	Friendswacci		A heartwarming song by wacci that sings of friendship and youth
146	Kokoro-eroodo obu mejyaa		Passionately portraying baseball and youth in a youth punk song
147	tourHump Back		Major debut, a song that feels like youth
148	Youth Lineikimonogakari		Ikimono-gakari offers encouragement with a youth anthem