[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 Festivals and Campus Festival Gigs [2026] (41–50)
The Zero Sense10-FEET
The song used as the ending theme for the smash-hit 2022 anime film THE FIRST SLAM DUNK is “Dai Zero Kan” by 10-FEET, a three-piece band from Kyoto.
Released as their 22nd single, it climbed the charts alongside the film’s success, reaching No.
1 on the Oricon Digital Singles Chart and Billboard’s download chart.
It’s a rock tune with a cool, heavy low-end.
Play it at a school festival and the crowd is guaranteed to go wild!
Stay With MeSeven Billion Dots
The opening theme of the anime Granblue Fantasy, “Stay With Me” by Seven Billion Dots, is a grand rock number that matches the anime’s worldview.
The key to performing this song coolly as a band is the sing-along right after the chorus.
If the whole band stays mindful of this section, you can create a majestic feel.
Once the crowd gets hyped at a live show, have the audience sing along too.
If you can build a sense of unity during studio rehearsals, all that’s left is to go all out on stage!
Trace OrionUNISON SQUARE GARDEN
It’s the opening theme of the anime “TIGER & BUNNY.” Since UNISON SQUARE GARDEN is well-known on its own, it’s a great recommendation for a school festival whether or not it’s considered an anime song.
Capture the audience’s hearts with its catchy sound!
Frenzy Hey Kids!!THE ORAL CIGARETTES
This is an original song by THE ORAL CIGARETTES in which an energetic rock sound blends perfectly with the world of the anime.
The lyrics, skillfully interweaving English and Japanese, vividly portray a self struggling in the darkness.
Released in November 2015 as the opening theme for the TV anime Noragami ARAGOTO, the track has surpassed 100 million views on YouTube.
It has become a fan favorite at the band’s solo concerts, creating a powerful sense of unity between the stage and the audience, and it’s guaranteed to get crowds hyped at cultural and school festivals alike.
primary colorsPELICAN FANCLUB
The opening theme of the anime Dr.
STONE, Pelican Fanclub’s “Sangen-shoku” (Trichromatic).
It’s a straightforward rock tune by a three-piece band, so anyone with some instrumental experience should find it fairly playable.
The bass line keeps moving throughout the song, so practice calmly until your body memorizes it.
If you can nail the interlude where the guitar and bass interweave, it sounds really cool.
The song also has a lot of accent hits, so first make sure the instrumental section can lock in tightly together.
If you play it well, it’s a real crowd-pleaser—give it a try.
IGNITEAoi Eiru
An emotional, dramatic number by Eir Aoi, who has created numerous anime theme songs.
It kicks off with her overwhelmingly powerful vocals, which serve as the ultimate hook, so dive in without hesitation and sing your heart out.
After that, if you can stage it with emotion and swagger to the hard-driving rock sound, it’ll be insanely cool—the ultimate cultural festival anthem.
RewriteASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION
This is a classic track that was used as a theme song for Fullmetal Alchemist.
Not only is it celebrated as an anime song, but it’s also known as one of ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION’s signature tunes.
The tempo is fast, so keeping the rhythm is important—but it’s guaranteed to get everyone hyped!