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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 School Cultural Festival Live Performances [2026] (151–160)

Song of HopeUltra Tower

Ultra Tower / “Song of Hope” Music Video

Song of Hope Ultra Tower

It’s the opening theme of the anime Food Wars! Shokugeki no Soma.

With a catchy melody line and a very refreshing sound, it’s packed with elements that will get the crowd excited on stage.

It’s also easy for a three-piece band to cover, so if you’re looking for a song like that, be sure to check it out.

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All the nameless thingsAnt with spines but without stings

[Official Music Video] Togenashi Togeari “Nameless Everything” – Anime “Girls Band Cry”

Nameless everything: thornless and thorny

Togenashi Togeari is a rock band formed through auditions.

Their debut single, “Nameless, Everything,” used as the theme song for the anime Girls Band Cry, kicks off with an impactful opening and a cool rock sound that really amps you up.

The ensemble, woven with high-level musicianship, has a charm that’s sure to impress longtime rock fans.

It’s a cool rock tune that makes it impossible not to look forward to the band’s future.

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sea colorAKINO from bless4

AKINO from bless4 “Miiro (Sea Color)” Music Video

Sea-Blue AKINO from bless4

This is a song that colored the work as the opening theme for the explosively popular Kantai Collection -KanColle-.

Beyond its intense rock sound, the long-breath vocal sections feel great, with a highly emotional arrangement.

It’s a track you’ll want to perform in a headlong rush, so as not to lose that sense of speed.

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DreamerAiRI

Tari Tari op (Dreamer) by Airi (FULL) (HD)

DreamerAiRI

It’s the opening theme of the anime TARI TARI.

It has a refreshing feel and a sense of speed, so it seems like it would hype people up even aside from being an anime song.

The vocals are a bit on the high side, so if it’s hard to sing, it might be good to lower the key a little.

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HIT IN THE USABEAT CRUSADERS

COVER: Beat Crusaders – Hit In The USA (STEM TRACK DOWNLOADS)

HIT IN THE USABEAT CRUSADERS

The opening theme of the anime BECK.

The lyrics are straightforward and easy to remember, so even people who struggle with English lyrics can learn them well while practicing.

Keep a crisp beat, actively hype up the crowd to get them clapping along, and build a groove!

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～Outgrow～Gero

【Gero】2nd Single「〜Outgrow〜」Music Video -Full ver.-

～Outgrow～Gero

This is the second single by Gero, a popular singer originating from Nico Nico Douga, and it was used as the opening theme for the anime Tokyo Ravens.

It’s an intense track characterized by a ferocious sense of speed, a heavy sound, and powerful vocals.

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[For Band Members] Recommended Anime Songs for School Cultural Festival/School Festival Live Performances [2026] (161–170)

Seven Deadly SinsMAN WITH A MISSION

MAN WITH A MISSION　『Seven Deadly Sins』

Seven Deadly SinsMAN WITH A MISSION

It was used as the opening theme for The Seven Deadly Sins, originally created by Nakaba Suzuki.

The performers are MAN WITH A MISSION, also known as the Wolf Band.

The lyrics are in English, so it’s hard to sing, but it’s also good for studying—two birds with one stone.

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