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

Run, SAKAMOTOVaundy

Run, SAKAMOTO / Vaundy: Music Video

Vaundy’s music captivates with its high-energy sound and powerful vocals.

It became a hot topic as the opening theme for the anime “SAKAMOTO DAYS.” Recorded in London, the track combines a driving melody fueled by sharp guitar tones and a heavy bassline with lyrics that tie into the anime’s story, resulting in an even more striking piece.

With themes of friendship and family, it would be a perfect choice to perform at school cultural festivals or campus events.

Eye’s SentryUVERworld

UVERworld『Eye’s Sentry』

UVERworld’s songs are well-known as anime opening themes, and their passionate sound—expressing the many challenges and emotions we face in life, such as self-acceptance, change, and the pursuit of love—deeply resonates with listeners.

This particular track was created as the opening theme for Blue Exorcist, and you can feel the strong connection between UVERworld and the anime.

It’s a masterpiece carrying a message about staying true to your path, reexamining your true self, and cherishing bonds with loved ones—earning support not only from UVERworld fans but from people of all ages.

If you perform this song at your school festival, it’s sure to get the crowd fired up!

InfernoMrs. GREEN APPLE

Mrs. GREEN APPLE – Inferno (TV anime “Fire Force” opening theme) [Teaser Video]

It’s a song by Mrs.

GREEN APPLE that was used as the opening theme for the TV anime Fire Force.

The way the vocalist slips into falsetto and the distinctive, idiosyncratic phrasing are striking, and figuring out how to nail those parts makes it a really fun track to cover.

Above all, the explosive feel of the chorus is incredibly satisfying to perform.

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Murakami Shinpei

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Crimson Lotus FlowerLiSA

LiSA “Gurenge” -MUSIC CLIP YouTube EDIT ver.-

The dramatic tone is striking.

It’s the opening theme of the anime Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, sung by LiSA, a singer from Gifu Prefecture.

Perhaps because it’s an anime based on a Weekly Shonen Jump series, it has a very hot-blooded, cool sound! The build-up before the chorus is irresistible, too.

If you’re going to perform it live, the high notes in the vocals are quite challenging, so make sure to practice thoroughly.

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Araki Jakkan

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Perfect-Sense DreamerONE OK ROCK

ONE OK ROCK "The Totally Sensational Dreamer"

ONE OK ROCK’s fourth single stirs the heart with its passionate rock sound and message of hope.

Released in February 2010, this work channels a powerful will to carve out the future not through logic, but through instinct.

Chosen as the ending theme for TBS’s “Arabiki-dan,” it reached No.

9 on the Oricon charts, marking the band’s first Top 10 entry.

With powerful instrumentation and an uplifting message that’s sure to captivate audiences, it’s a highly recommended song to perform at school festivals or live events.

together; along with; bothWANIMA

WANIMA – Together (OFFICIAL VIDEO)

A powerful cheer song by WANIMA that lifts your spirits.

Combining fiery sound with a message that resonates in the heart, this track was released in August 2016 and drew attention as the song for Nivea Kao’s “8×4” commercial.

Prompted by the massive earthquake in their hometown of Kumamoto, additional lyrics were written during production, and the song powerfully sings of the preciousness of life and hope for the future, giving people courage.

While acknowledging painful experiences and lingering anxieties, it gently nudges those who strive to move forward, making it a perfect staple for school festivals and live events.

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.