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

Star paintingsajou no hana

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

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.

You Gotta Love Me!kato*fuku (Kato Emiri & Fukuhara Kaori)

Kato*Fuku (Emiri Kato & Kaori Fukuhara) / “You Gotta Love Me!” (Short ver.)

This is the ending theme of “When Supernatural Battles Became Commonplace.” The keyboards and synth are a bit busy, but the other parts are simple and easy! It would be super cute when sung by a group of girls, don’t you think? Go ahead and charm that special boy with an adorable performance!

Interstellar FlightRanka Rī

“Interstellar Flight” — Ranka Lee (Megumi Nakajima)’s various “Kira☆!”s

This is a song that was used as an insert song in the anime Macross Frontier.

If you bring in the class idol-type girl as the vocalist, it’s sure to get everyone hyped.

The phrase and pose “Kira!” became a hot topic with this song, so be sure to try copying them.

Speculative Mythologyyōsei teikoku

[Official Video] Yousei Teikoku – Kuusou Mesorogiwi – Fairy Empire “Fantasy Mesorogiwi”

It was used as the opening theme for the anime Future Diary.

The song conveys a dark atmosphere and a heavy weight.

The drums in particular are really cool! If you’re performing it live, try preparing outfits that match the mood of the song.

The visual aspect matters too.

Light, lightAisaka Yuka

Yuka Aisaka “Hikari, Hikari” Music Video

This is the ending theme of the TV anime “Recovery of an MMO Junkie,” which began airing in October 2017.

It drew attention because the lyrics and music were written by Seikaikan Ozaki, the vocalist of the rock band CreepHyp.

It’s a mid-tempo guitar rock track that’s very easy to listen to.

If you’re looking for a song to cover with a girls’ band, definitely give it a try.

No Matter How You Look at It, It’s You Guys’ Fault I’m Not Popular!Suzuki Konomi / Kiba obu Akiba

[Full] WataMote: No Matter How I Look at It, It's You Guys' Fault I'm Not Popular (with lyrics)

The opening theme of “No Matter How I Look at It, It’s You Guys’ Fault I’m Not Popular.” The main vocal is female, but it could work with a male singer as well.

It’s also a duet song, so if you’re ready, definitely try it with two people.

Recommended for metal fans.

Ninja ScrollOnmyoza

Koga Ninpōchō (MV)

It was used as the opening theme for the anime Basilisk: The Kouga Ninja Scrolls.

Since Onmyo-za is a metal band, you’ll need both heaviness and technical skill in the sound.

Performing metal or anime songs at a school festival is quite a challenge, but it will become a great memory once it’s over.