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

peace signYonezu Kenshi

Kenshi Yonezu – Peace Sign

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.

Real worldnano.RIPE

[Official Video] nano.RIPE – Real World – Real World

It was used as the opening theme for the anime Humanity Has Declined.

Since many of nano.RIPE’s songs have simple band arrangements, I think they’re easy to cover.

This track has a bouncy tempo and is easy to groove to, so definitely try using it in scenes where you want to hype things up.

asking for the moonKANA-BOON

KANA-BOON “Naimono Nedari” Music Video

A love song by KANA-BOON that delicately depicts the subtleties of romance, focusing on the theme of misunderstandings between men and women and frustrations with one’s partner.

With its uptempo, catchy melody and memorable guitar riff, the track sticks in your head, and its portrayal of small mix-ups between lovers invites empathy.

From a male perspective, it touches on perceived selfishness in women; from a female perspective, it conveys the sense of men’s insincerity—simply expressing the emotional disconnects that occur in the everyday lives of couples.

Included on the mini-album “Boku ga CD wo Dashitara,” released in April 2013, this song is perfect for school festivals, café gigs, and even casual karaoke parties.

It’s a track that speaks for anyone struggling with their relationship with someone important.

Bluebirdikimonogakari

Ikimonogakari "Blue Bird" Music Video

This work captivates with its exhilarating, fast-paced melody and lyrics that convey a strong will to move forward.

Released in 2008 as the group’s 10th single, it was used as the opening theme for the anime Naruto Shippuden.

It embodies imagery of spreading wings toward the blue sky and breaking out of an old shell to fly into a new world, powerfully expressing themes of challenge and a longing for freedom.

Also included on the album My song Your song, it debuted at No.

3 on the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart and is one of their signature tracks.

Widely known across generations, it’s the perfect song to energize a venue with its dynamic sound!

Bright Burning ShoutNishikawa Takanori

Bright Burning Shout

Released in 2018, this is Takanori Nishikawa’s third single under his own name, and it was used as the opening theme for Fate/EXTRA Last Encore.

The lyrics and composition are by Tomoya Tabuchi and Satoru Kōsaki.

The overwhelmingly powerful vocals, supported by a thick rock sound, leave a lasting impression.

RAGE OF DUSTSPYAIR

SPYAIR 『RAGE OF DUST』(Short Ver.)

This is a song by the rock band SPYAIR, who never fail to captivate live-show kids with their charismatic sound and powerful, message-driven lyrics.

It’s the theme song for Mobile Suit Gundam: Iron-Blooded Orphans, and the punch of the chorus is second to none.

I believe the song’s appeal won’t come through without a sufficiently thick sound, so put everything you’ve got into the guitar effects from the ground up.

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Murakami Shinpei

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RedoSuzuki Konomi

Konomi Suzuki “Redo” (Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World- Opening Theme)

A song sung by vocalist Konomi Suzuki, used as the opening theme for the 2016 anime Re:Zero − Starting Life in Another World.

It’s a high-tempo rock tune packed with ideas, featuring a heavy arrangement that makes extensive use of palm-muted guitar.

It’s a superb track—try to deliver a fully technical sound arrangement without overpowering the vocals.

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