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

Accompanist / Piano InstructorYuri
Accompanist pianist × piano instructor × web writer. I began piano lessons at age four and, inspired by my piano teacher, decided to pursue music. I went on to specialized music programs in high school and university, where I discovered the appeal of accompanying instrumentalists and singers. Currently, alongside teaching piano, I work mainly in my home region of Aichi as an accompanist for flute, voice, choir, and more. Through lessons, my students often introduce me to trending songs, and my hobby is trying anything on the piano—Japanese and Western pop, commercial jingles, and beyond. Since 2021, I’ve also been active as a web writer, covering music and a variety of other genres.
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Started working as a music writer as a side job while employed at a record shop, and for over 18 years I’ve contributed to music magazines, disc guide books, mooks, and web media. As a writer my main field is Western music, but as a listener for over 35 years, I always try to keep my curiosity alive with the motto “I like what I like.” I have experience playing in bands, where I was a bassist who handled songwriting and composition. Instruments I’ve played include bass, guitar, and piano. I began studying English in my mid-40s and continue to do so today.

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!

[For Band Members] Recommended Anime Songs for Cultural and School Festival Live Performances [2026] (91–100)

oath signLiSA

LiSA 『oath sign』-MUSIC CLIP Short Ver.-

oath signLiSA

It was used as the opening theme for Fate/Zero and became popular.

All of LiSA’s songs are solid as band numbers, so they’re fun to play, and of course the audience will enjoy them too! If your band has a keyboard, it’ll probably sound even more vibrant.

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STAR BEAT! ~Heartbeat of the Stars~Poppin’party

Poppin’Party 2nd Single CD “STAR BEAT! ~Hoshi no Kodou~” Anime MV (Full-Size Ver.)

STAR BEAT! ~Rhythm of the Stars~ Poppin'Party

Poppin’Party’s “STAR BEAT! ~Hoshi no Kodou~” was released as their second single.

It’s an energetic uptempo song that nonetheless draws you into a fresh and fleeting world.

Since the catchphrase of “BanG Dream! Girls Band Party!” is “Let’s start our band activities,” I think it will especially resonate with those who want to spend their school days playing in a band.

Be sure to share the sound you’ve deepened with your friends at your school’s culture festival or school festival!

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[For Band Members] Recommended Anime Songs for School Cultural Festival and Campus Festival Live Performances [2026] (101–110)

Yes! Bang_Dream!Poppin’party

Poppin’Party 1st Single CD “Yes! BanG_Dream!” Anime MV (Short Ver.)

Yes! Bang_Dream!Poppin'party

This is the first single from the unit of the project “BanG Dream!”, which runs animations and real live performances in parallel.

Since the concept is a band, the songs are cute yet crafted with a solid band sound.

A major feature of the live shows is that the voice actors actually perform their respective instruments on stage.

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single-minded; earnest; wholehearted; dedicatedSUPER BEAVER

SUPER BEAVER “Hitamuki” Music Video (TV Anime “My Hero Academia” Season 6 Opening Theme)

Single-minded SUPER BEAVER

The opening theme for season 6 of the anime My Hero Academia was chosen to be a song by the rock band SUPER BEAVER.

HeroAca’s theme songs are packed with masterpieces, and this track is no exception—it’s an exhilarating, fast-paced anthem that really gets you hyped.

The first thing that hits your ears is a guitar riff that blends sharp, choppy brushing with single-note picking despite its simplicity.

Following that, the bass line stands out with its distinctive high-fret fingering, paired with tight, driving drums.

It’s by no means an easy piece to perform, but if you can pull it off, your stage is guaranteed to look awesome! I highly recommend intermediate and advanced players give it a shot.

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Teenage Dreammiwa

miwa “Teenage Dream” Music Video

Teenage Dream miwa

A youthful, energetic number that charges straight toward its dreams.

It was written as the opening theme for the anime BORUTO: NARUTO NEXT GENERATIONS.

Miwa opened up a new frontier with Hikari e, but Teenage Dream might be the most band-driven sound in her career.

Those times when you can lose yourself completely are so much fun—they make you feel alive, don’t they? Playing in a band with your friends can give you those beautiful moments that capture a page of youth.

It’s catchy, so I think a wide range of people can enjoy it at school and cultural festivals.

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scrambleYui Horie / UNSCANDAL

[“BEST ALBUM” out September 20!] “Scramble” by Yui Horie – CM spot

Scramble Horie Yui / UNSCANDAL

It’s the opening theme of the anime School Rumble.

I think the upbeat sound packed with ska elements is a lot of fun.

Having a horn section really amps things up, so try inviting members of the brass band and forming a band together.

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I'm only gazing at you.Maki Ohguro

Only Looking at You (2019 Remastered)

Staring only at you – Maki Ohguro

It’s the first ending theme of the anime SLAM DUNK.

Since it was released in 1994, the situations described in the lyrics feel nostalgic, but the rhythm is pleasant and it’s a song that even first-time listeners can groove to, so it really gets the crowd going at school festivals.

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