[For Band Members] Recommended Anime Songs for School Culture Festivals and Campus Live Shows [2026]

far awayASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION

Asian Kung-Fu Generation Haruka Kanata Live HD

It’s a song familiar from the anime NARUTO.

The difficulty isn’t high, so it’s recommended for beginners.

However, if you don’t nail the key moments, it will immediately feel loose.

Keep practicing to increase the level of polish.

How passionately you can sing it is also an important point.

Zankyo SankaAimer

Aimer「Zankyosanka」MUSIC VIDEO（Demon Slayer:Kimetsu no Yaiba Entertainment District Arc Theme Song）

A high-impact, fast-paced track released in December 2021 as Aimer’s 20th single.

Written specifically as the opening theme for the anime Demon Slayer: Entertainment District Arc, it features a dynamic sound that makes effective use of brass and piano.

Aimer’s signature husky voice brilliantly conveys the love and hate lurking beneath a dazzling world.

The lyrics carry a powerful message about overcoming painful pasts and inner conflict while holding on to hope, resonating deeply with listeners.

It’s a surefire crowd-pleaser for school festivals or cultural festival live performances, guaranteed to bring the audience together.

Crow SongGirls Dead Monster

Girls Dead Monster – Crow Song

This is the theme song of the TV anime “Angel Beats!” released in 2010.

It’s a track notable for its simple instrumentation and distinctive guitar sound.

The arrangement brings the vocals very much to the forefront, with plenty of unison passages with the guitar and other interesting ideas.

While highlighting the female vocals, it’s also a song where the guitarist should step forward and play aggressively during the guitar solo.

Dark CrowMAN WITH A MISSION

MAN WITH A MISSION 『Dark Crow』

The opening theme of the anime Vinland Saga, Dark Crow by MAN WITH A MISSION.

It’s a rhythmic, easy-to-groove-to track that will definitely hype up the crowd if you perform it at a school festival.

The drums use a four-on-the-floor beat, and the guitar and bass parts are simple.

If crafting the synthesizer tones is difficult, you could substitute with a keyboard.

If you can ride the rhythm and deliver the rap well, you should be able to bring out the cool vibe of this song.

database feat.TAKUMA(10-FEET)MAN WITH A MISSION

MAN WITH A MISSION　『database feat.TAKUMA(10-FEET)』

MAN WITH A MISSION, who have produced many anime songs, collaborated with TAKUMA from 10-FEET on “database,” which was used as the theme song for Log Horizon.

With lyrics written by TAKUMA, its stance of “keep fighting” seems to resonate with various adolescent feelings.

The repeatedly sung title phrase is incredibly cool, and if you can deliver it smoothly, it’s sure to raise the audience’s excitement even more! Definitely add it to your performance repertoire!

Blue HabitatTatsuya Kitani

Where Our Blue Is / Tatsuya Kitani

It’s a refreshing song that feels like it captures a fleeting moment of youth.

Released in July 2023 as the opening theme for the second season of the anime Jujutsu Kaisen, this track features Tatsuya Kitani’s delicate lyrics and melodies that resonated with many listeners.

It depicts the beautiful memories of adolescence, the pure emotions of that time, and the poignant changes in human relationships as time passes.

With its cool guitar rock sound and Kitani’s clear, crystalline vocals, it would surely captivate an audience if performed on a school festival stage.

It’s a perfect song for those who look back fondly on their youth, as well as for those who are living it right now.

Utauyo!!MIRACLEAfter School Tea Time

With Lyrics Utauyo!! MIRACLE

It’s the opening theme of the anime K-ON!!.

Ideally, the members would be girls only—but cross-dressing could be fun too.

It requires quite a bit of skill, so if you’re confident in your abilities, give it a try.

Nail it, and the crowd will go wild!