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

Guitar, Loneliness, and the Blue Planetkessoku bando

[LIVE Footage] Kessoku Band “Guitar, Loneliness, and the Blue Planet” LIVE at STARRY / In-Show Song from “Bocchi the Rock!”

The title track included on the album “Guitar, Loneliness and the Blue Planet,” released in December 2022 by Kessoku Band, the in-anime band from Bocchi the Rock!, is simply outstanding: its lyrics, which express feelings of loneliness and introspection, mesh exquisitely with a pop-rock sound that evokes youthful energy.

Combined with performances by musicians delivering an authentic band sound, it further enhances the anime’s worldview.

All of Kessoku Band’s songs are high-level and by no means easy to cover, but among them, “Guitar, Loneliness and the Blue Planet” is a relatively straight-ahead, fast-paced guitar rock number that can be driven by momentum.

Have every member firmly grasp the fundamentals of their part, prioritize the band’s cohesion, and give it a go in practice.

God knows…Hirano Aya

10. God knows…／Aya Hirano ～Suzumiya Haruhi no Gekisou～

Here’s one of the staple anison tracks often played live.

Featured as an insert song in the anime The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya, it sparked a huge boom.

It’s sung by Aya Hirano, the voice actress for the protagonist, Haruhi Suzumiya.

It was included on the 2006 release The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya no Tsumiawase: In-Story Song Collection Single from the TV anime The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya.

That guitar riff really makes you want to play it, doesn’t it?

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Araki Jakkan

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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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Don’t say lazyHōkago Tī Taimu

Don’t say “lazy” [Ending 1 from K-On!] 【FULL version】 ~ Lyrics in English – Romaji – Japanese – Korean – Chinese / Sub Spanish

This is the ending theme of the anime K-ON!, set in a high school light music club.

While the song has an energetic feel, its arrangement is surprisingly simple, making it suitable for beginner bands.

How about choosing it as your first cover song?

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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Critical HitRADWIMPS

RADWIMPS – A Masterstroke [Official Music Video]

A rock tune that captures the mindset of a challenger aiming for a dramatic comeback—like hitting a go-ahead grand slam in extra innings.

Featured on RADWIMPS’ December 2013 album “X to O to Tsumi to,” the song stands out for its meticulously woven lyrics portraying the inner conflict between the socially recognized success of getting a job and the ideals one truly wants to pursue.

Its energetic alternative rock sound and Yojiro Noda’s moving vocals underscore the importance of staying true to your own heart.

It’s a perfect track for uniting with friends who are chasing their dreams at a school festival.

The Story You Don’t Knowsupercell

The Story You Don’t Know – supercell

This is the song used as the ending theme for Bakemonogatari.

It’s so popular that it hardly needs any introduction.

It’s a karaoke staple and is always near the top of the rankings.

I recommend it not only for light music bands but also for karaoke contests and wind ensemble performances.