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

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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 School Cultural Festival Live Performances [2026] (121–130)

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“Hagan” basically means “smile.” It’s the song used as the ending theme for Season 2 of the anime 3D Kanojo: Real Girl.

It’s a work by the rock band Fujifabric and is included on their 2019 album F.

The sound conjures up a grand image, like the sky and earth spreading out before you.

The lyrics convey a message that even on ordinary days, just being with you makes me happy.

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This song was used as the theme song for the anime Fullmetal Alchemist.

Porno Graffitti is well-known, and this track is quite famous too, so I think it will appeal even to people who aren’t particularly into anime songs.

The vocals are challenging, but give it your best and try practicing.

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I Wanna Be…SPYAIR

SPYAIR “I Wanna Be…” [TV Tokyo anime Gintama: Silver Soul Arc opening theme]

I Wanna Be…SPYAIR

The passionate lyrics, which seem to speak for our hopes for the future, really resonate.

It’s a song by SPYAIR, a four-member rock band from Aichi Prefecture.

It was released in 2018 as their 22nd single.

The energetic sound matches perfectly with the vocals that shoot straight ahead.

It’s the opening theme for the anime Gintama: Silver Soul Arc.

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[sajou no hana] “Hoshie” (Music Video)

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It was used as the ending theme for the 2018 anime Sirius the Jaeger.

The group drew considerable attention for being formed around the popular composer Sho Watanabe.

It’s a dreamy, floating piece that blends band sounds with the ethereal tones of synthesizers.

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[For Band Members] Recommended Anime Songs for School Culture Festival Lives [2026] (131–140)

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The ending theme of episode 16 of the anime Ninja Slayer.

The lyrics look odd on their own because the show uses a lot of quirky Japanese, but you’ll probably notice the words actually feel surprisingly good to shout out loud.

If you perform it live, ride the momentum and really let it rip with full-on shouts.

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Chase the Light!Fear, and Loathing in Las Vegas

［PV］Chase the Light!/Fear, and Loathing in Las Vegas

Chase the Light!Fear, and Loathing in Las Vegas

It was used as the opening theme for Kaiji: Against All Rules.

Fear, and Loathing in Las Vegas are known for having many “pikorimo” tracks—songs that combine chiptune-like beeps with intense loud rock.

So, if you’re going to play it live, you’ll definitely want to recreate the programmed sounds as well.

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It was used as the second opening theme for the TV anime Re:CREATORS, which aired in two cours in 2017.

The heavy band sound, anchored by drums that lay down a solid, weighty rhythm, is overwhelming.

The chorus is irresistibly satisfying, too.

True to the title, there are shouted phrases as well, making it a track that really sticks in your ears.

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