[For Band Members] Recommended Anime Songs for School Culture Festivals and Campus Live Shows [2026]
Speaking of anime songs, they’ve become mainstream in the music industry recently, haven’t they?
If you look at music charts, it’s not unusual to see anime theme songs lined up at the top.
In this article, we’ll introduce popular anime songs that are sure to hype up your school festival for those who want to perform anisongs and get the crowd going!
We’ve selected not only the latest hits, but also classic favorites and songs that are easy for beginner bands to cover, so use this as a reference when choosing your setlist!
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[For Band Members] Recommended Anime Songs for School Culture Festival Live Performances [2026] (71–80)
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It’s the ending theme of HUNTER×HUNTER.
It’s well-known as an anime song, and since both the track and the band are popular, it’s sure to get the crowd going! The song features catchy, chiptune-like synth phrases, so when you cover it, be sure to use synced backing tracks.
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This is the first opening theme of the anime Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon.
It’s a song and anime everyone knows, so if you can perform it with a band arrangement, it’s sure to be a hit.
You could also try changing the key and tackling it with a male vocal.
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It’s the first opening theme of the TV anime Attack on Titan.
It was such a massive hit that it was even performed at the NHK Kouhaku Uta Gassen.
The provocative lyrics and the backing that builds up toward the latter half make it irresistible, and just listening to it naturally lifts your spirits.
[For Band Members] Recommended Anime Songs for School Culture Festival Live Performances [2026] (81–90)
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When it comes to the end of summer, it has to be this.
It’s the ending theme of Anohana: The Flower We Saw That Day.
As ZONE’s signature song from a girls’ band, it has been loved for many years.
Let’s sing it gently while replaying memories with friends in our minds.
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It’s the theme song of the anime Fullmetal Alchemist.
The intro gradually builds and really pumps you up—so cool! It’s considered one of L’Arc~en~Ciel’s signature songs and is hugely popular even beyond anime fans.
If you perform it live, be sure to try imitating Hyde’s singing style.
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It became a hot topic as the opening theme for the popular TV anime Gintama, which aired in 2017.
The cute vocals match the powerful band sound, making it a refreshing and pleasant piece.
If you’re recreating it with a cover band, the key is the drummer’s sense of rhythm.
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It’s the opening theme of the TV anime Ajin.
With a dark, intense rock sound far removed from flumpool’s former image, you might not realize it’s their song at first.
If you perform it, make sure the whole band locks in tightly with the rhythm.