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

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<TV Anime “Love and Lies” OP Theme> Frederic “Kanashii Ureshii” Music Video - 2nd Full Album “Frederhythm 2” Release on 2019/2/20 -

This song intertwines the joys and sorrows of youth.

Riding on an energetic, catchy melody, it sings of the anxiety about the future and the courage to chase one’s dreams.

Released in October 2017, it was chosen as the opening theme for the anime “Love and Lies,” resonating with many listeners.

If performed on a school festival stage, it’s sure to bring the whole venue together in excitement.

Your sea beyond the seven seasUesaka Sumire

Sumire Uesaka “Your Sea Beyond the Seven Seas” Music Video

It’s the opening theme for the anime Muromi-san on the Shore and also the debut single of voice actress Sumire Uesaka as a singer.

Blending elements like 80s new wave and Russian folk music, it results in a track with a distinctly quirky and mysterious musical character.

FEEL✕ALIVESasaki Sayaka

Sayaka Sasaki / FEEL×ALIVE – Short MV

This is Sayaka Sasaki’s 12th single and the opening theme for the anime Bakuon!!.

Since the series centers on motorcycles, the song’s style evokes that atmosphere, with a sense of speed that feels like racing ahead.

It also has plenty of power and flamboyance, making it perfect for live performances.

Unforgivable SinKitaide Nana

[Tried Singing] Kesenai Tsumi / Inerasable Sin [chiisa]

The ending theme of the anime Fullmetal Alchemist.

It starts stylishly with a slightly bluesy guitar and then ramps up powerfully in the chorus, creating a structure full of openness.

The catharsis you feel after singing it through is immense! Highly recommended for all-girl cover bands.

pureyoshida takurou

Takuro Yoshida – Jun

This is the opening theme of the anime “Sakigake!! Cromartie High School.” You could call it a slightly mysterious coming-of-age song, suffused with the seasoned melancholy of a man as expressed by Takuro Yoshida.

While there are parts that are quite tricky to replicate—like the slow-paced, sinuous guitar solo—let’s aim for a cool, rugged delivery! The chords are simple, so it’s also a great song for singing and playing guitar.

Theme of Lupin the ThirdŌno Yūji

Lupin the Third Theme ’78 – Yuji Ohno

This is the opening theme of the TV anime Lupin the Third.

It’s a tune almost everyone has heard.

It’s versatile—you can play it with a band or a wind ensemble, and arrange it in a rock style or as a ballad.

The instrumental version is famous, but there’s actually a vocal version as well.

GATE — Like the Dawn —Kishida Kyoudan & THE Myoujou Rockets

Kishida Kyoudan & The Akeboshi Rockets - GATE ~So, Like the Dawn~

The opening theme of the anime “GATE: Thus the JSDF Fought There.” It’s a song made for live shows, where the sing-along after the chorus creates a strong sense of unity with the crowd.

The swirling bassline in the chorus is essential.

Bassists will find it really rewarding to practice.