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

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CreepHyp Ainey Tried playing the guitar

CreepHyp’s hidden gem “Ainee.” It’s a standout track with band arrangements that give the lyrics real persuasive power.

It’s packed with guitar techniques—chopping, power chords, arpeggios, and more.

Without overexerting yourself, aim to play with enough ease to let the vocal work enhance the song’s world.

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Base Ball Bear – Dramatic

This is the song that was the opening theme for the anime “Big Windup!”.

Since the drums and bass are simple, the guitar’s sense of rhythm becomes crucial.

When practicing as a band, it’s recommended to use a click track.

Let’s deliver the best groove with four-on-the-floor in the chorus.

Blue and SummerMrs. GREEN APPLE

Mrs. GREEN APPLE – Blue and Summer

It’s a refreshing rock number packed with the brilliance and wistfulness of summer.

While it portrays anxieties about friendships and romance, the song overflows with a positive belief in human connections.

Released in August 2018 as the theme song for the film “A Blue Summer: 30 Days of You,” Mrs.

GREEN APPLE’s seventh single surpassed 500 million streams in January 2024.

It was also performed at the NHK Kōhaku Uta Gassen in December 2024, generating major buzz.

Filled with summer-specific imagery and a desire to cherish every moment of youth, it’s guaranteed to unite and electrify the entire venue if performed at a school festival.

Chase the Light!Fear, and Loathing in Las Vegas

［PV］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.

Nana-iro Biyorinano.RIPE

[Official Video] nano.RIPE – Seven-colored Weather – Nanairo Biyori

It’s the opening theme of the anime Non Non Biyori.

Its refreshing, light rhythm is pleasant and lifts your spirits.

I think it’s a song that can be easily reproduced even with a simple band setup.

It would suit an outdoor stage on a sunny day.

Color of Flowersnano.RIPE

nano.RIPE “Hana no Iro” PV Full Size (TV Anime “Hanasaku Iroha” Opening Theme)

It’s the opening theme of the anime Hanasaku Iroha.

It was released in 2011 as the third single by the rock band nano.RIPE.

The brisk four-on-the-floor rhythm is striking—an easy-to-groove-to, feel-good Japanese rock track.