[For Band Members] Recommended Anime Songs for School Culture Festivals and Campus Live Shows [2026]
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!
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[For Band Members] Recommended Anime Songs for School Culture Festivals and Campus Live Shows [2026] (201–210)
crossing fieldLiSA
It’s the opening theme of the anime Sword Art Online.
Released in 2012 as LiSA’s second single.
It’s a bit technical, but it has a sense of speed and really shines on stage.
Let’s show off a crisp, sharp performance.
Song of Hopeurutora tawā
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.
sea colorAKINO 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.
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.
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!
～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.
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.