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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 Culture Festival Live Performances [2026] (31–40)

Sugar Song and Bitter StepUNISON SQUARE GARDEN

UNISON SQUARE GARDEN “Sugar Song and Bitter Step” Short Ver.

Sugar Song and Bitter Step by UNISON SQUARE GARDEN

It’s the ending theme of the anime “Blood Blockade Battlefront.” Its frighteningly catchy hook sticks with you after just one listen, and many people end up addicted.

It does require a fair bit of skill, but if you’re a three-piece band playing at a school festival, this is a song I’d love to see you nail.

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Catch the MomentLiSA

LiSA 『Catch the Moment』-Music Clip RADIO EDIT ver.-

Catch the MomentLiSA

This is the theme song for the 2017 film Sword Art Online The Movie: Ordinal Scale.

It features an impressive, dynamic rock sound and is a very cool track.

The soaring chorus and the vocals—powerful yet delicate—are especially compelling.

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If I could become a constellationcable tie

[LIVE Footage] Kessoku Band “If I Could Become a Constellation” LIVE at Shuka Festival / In-Show Song from “Bocchi the Rock!”

If we could become a constellation, we’d be Kessoku Band.

Kessoku Band is a four-piece rock band that appears in the TV anime Bocchi the Rock!.

Their track “If I Could Be a Constellation,” included on their first album Kessoku Band, makes a strong impression with its funky guitar sound and slap-based bass lines.

Since it’s an in-anime song from a hugely popular series, it should get the crowd going if you perform it on a school festival stage.

However, if the band isn’t tightly in sync, it can end up sounding disjointed, so be sure to practice thoroughly both individually and as a band before the performance.

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Butter-FlyKoji Wada

Butter-Fly – Kouji Wada (Full) (Digimon Adventure OP)

Butter-Fly Wada Kouji

This is the legendary opening theme of the anime Digimon Adventure.

It’s beloved not only by anime-song fans but by a wide audience across generations.

Master the challenging guitar solo and the drum combo unleashed at the very end, and bring your school festival to life!

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sunflowerChilli Beans.

Chilli Beans. – Sunflower (Official Music Video) [TV Anime “Hell Teacher Nūbē” Ending Theme]

Sunflower Chilli Beans.

This song depicts the moment when the dismissal chime rings out at dusk.

Written by Chilli Beans.

specifically for the TV anime Hell Teacher Nube, it was released in July 2025.

Told from the perspective of students watching the back of their teacher as he battles yokai, the lyrics are striking for the way trust and bittersweet longing intertwine.

The performance adds a shadow to its pop-rock sound, brilliantly capturing the work’s worldview.

Be sure to listen closely.

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[For Band Members] Recommended Anime Songs for School Festivals and Campus Festival Gigs [2026] (41–50)

-ness; typicality; the quality/essence of being [X] (as in “X-ness” or “X-like character”)SUPER BEAVER

SUPER BEAVER “Rashisa” Music Video

Rashisa SUPER BEAVER

This is a song released by SUPER BEAVER in 2014 that really makes you think deeply about its message.

Take in the message sung over a driving, fast-paced band sound, and try singing it either for yourself or for someone important to you.

Band members should aim to create a sound that highlights and supports the vocals.

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peace signKenshi Yonezu

Kenshi Yonezu – Peace Sign

Peace Sign Kenshi Yonezu

It was used as the opening theme for the TV anime My Hero Academia, which aired in 2017.

In addition to Kenshi Yonezu’s immense popularity, both the song and its music video are of such high quality that the YouTube video has been viewed over 100 million times.

The lyrics follow the themes of the anime—gritty yet full of hope.

When performing it live, getting the audience to clap along during the intro might create a sense of unity in the venue.

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