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

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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 Culture Festival Lives [2026] (211–220)

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Luck Life / Degrees Celsius [Music Video] (TV Anime 'Tsurune: The Linking Shot' Opening Theme)

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This song by Luck Life, a four-piece rock band from Osaka, is the opening theme for the anime Tsurune: The Linking Shot.

It’s a track that shines with Luck Life’s signature freshness, and it’s easy to imagine how much it would hype up a school festival performance! Each instrument has its own key points to focus on, but the standout is the drums.

In addition to nailing the numerous breaks throughout the song, there are many drum fills that really stand out on their own, so make sure to practice those thoroughly! You’ll also encounter some phrases that don’t often appear in other songs, so it’s best to listen closely and copy the details as accurately as you can.

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Run! Run! Run!Ōtsuki Maki

One Piece Ed 2 / Run!Run!Run!

Run! Run! Run!Ōtsuki Maki

The second ending theme of the anime One Piece.

Just like the title suggests, it’s a high-energy track that makes you want to dash off the moment you hear it.

While it’s great to cover the rich arrangement with just guitar and keyboard, asking the school brass band to go all-in for a full recreation could be really cool too.

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Blood on the EDGEKishida Kyoudan & THE Myoujou Rockets

Kishida Kyoudan & THE Akeboshi Rockets_Blood on the EDGE_MUSIC VIDEO

Blood on the EDGEKishida Kyoudan & THE Myoujou Rockets

The opening theme of the anime Strike the Blood II OVA.

Overall, the drums pound out a super crisp, hard-hitting rhythm, so drummers might need a lot of practice.

But when you nail those tight fills, it looks insanely cool!

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Strike the BloodKishida Kyoudan & THE Myoujou Rockets

Strike the Blood OP 1 “Strike the Blood”

Strike the BloodKishida Kyoudan & THE Myoujou Rockets

As the title suggests, this is the opening theme of Season 1 of the anime Strike the Blood.

It’s a track with a comfortably rock ’n’ roll guitar riff running throughout.

The guitarist shines, of course, but each part has its own standout moments to show off and to be heard, making it a sure-fire crowd-pleaser live.

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Shufu no MichiUchikubi Gokumon Doukoukai

Anime “The Way of the Househusband” theme song — Uchikubi Gokumon Doukoukai, “Shufu no Michi”

Shufu no MichiUchikubi Gokumon Doukoukai

A three-piece rock band, Uchikubi Gokumon Doukoukai, has gained popularity with songs that pair a modern heavy sound—built on 7-string guitar and 5-string bass—with laid-back lyrics.

This track was used as the theme song for the TV anime The Way of the Househusband, and its unmistakably Uchikubi-style lyrics—so funny you laugh, yet strangely relatable—leave a strong impression.

While it’s easy to get drawn in by the humor of the words, the catchy melody and loud, high-velocity arrangement are guaranteed to hype up any crowd.

Thanks to the anime tie-in, many people already know it, making it a great pick for cultural festivals and school festival stages.

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