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

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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/School Festival Live Performances [2026] (161–170)

Hajime no UtaDracoVirgo

TV anime “Arifureta: From Commonplace to World's Strongest” ending theme “Hajime no Uta”

Hajime no UtaDracoVirgo

It’s a song by the band DracoVirgo used as the ending theme for the anime “Arifureta: From Commonplace to World’s Strongest.” The highlight is the performance that showcases a female vocal shining against a dark worldview.

Although it’s an anime song, it features a full-fledged rock sound—so gather your band for the school festival, put on a cool performance, and whip the crowd into a frenzy.

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Murakami Shinpei

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Someday, several worlds with youfhána

fhana - “Someday, Some Worlds With You” (TV anime “The Kawai Complex Guide to Manors and Hostel Behavior” OP theme) MUSIC VIDEO

Someday, several worlds with youfhána

The opening theme of the anime “The Kawai Complex Guide to Manors and Hostel Behavior.” The relaxed, soothing female vocals are pleasant to the ear, making it so calming you might feel time slow down.

If a cute girl were singing a song like this, you might just fall in love.

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dawn lightHalf time Old

Half time Old / Dawn Light Music Video

dawn lightHalf time Old

Akebono, released in 2022 by Half time Old, a rock band from Nagoya, was written as the opening theme for the anime Lucifer and the Biscuit Hammer.

It’s a high-velocity rock tune driven by tightly pulsing sixteenth notes, with a striking, soaring start to the chorus.

You can also hear strings and piano, so it’s a song I’d love bands with a keyboardist to tackle.

I’d place it around an intermediate level, so definitely give it a try!

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glow-upHysteric Blue

Grow Up (Gurou Appu)

glow-upHysteric Blue

The opening theme of the anime “Ghost Stories.” Its transparent, soaring female vocals make a powerful impact! It’s a song with the power and charm to grab the audience’s hearts from the very first moment.

The smooth, beautiful guitar solo—so emblematic of the early 2000s music scene—also feels great.

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Light My FireKOTOKO

We tried performing Shakugan no Shana III’s opening theme, “Light My Fire,” as a band.

Light My FireKOTOKO

It’s the opening theme of the anime Shakugan no Shana III -Final-.

KOTOKO is a staple singer in the anisong scene, so it’s definitely worth knowing her.

This track has a cool sound and a great sense of speed, so if you hype up the crowd and shout together, it’s guaranteed to get everyone excited.

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