Popular band songs that hype up cultural and school festivals & recommended latest hit songs

Not fleetingSUPER BEAVER

SUPER BEAVER “Not Ephemeral” MV (Theme song for the film ‘Tokyo Revengers 2: Bloody Halloween Arc -Decisive Battle-’)

This is a gem of a song imbued with the protagonist’s determination to face the past and save someone dear.

With a melody and lyrics that sink into the heart, it expresses the preciousness of life and living, while questioning the meaning of living in the present and the bonds with loved ones.

Created by SUPER BEAVER in June 2023, it is also included on the album “Ongaku” (Music).

The track was selected as the theme song for the film “Tokyo Revengers 2: Bloody Halloween Arc – Decisive Battle.” If played during the climax of a school cultural festival, it will surely leave a lasting impression as a song that conveys the bonds between friends and hope for the future.

Be kind to othersTHE BLUE HEARTS

Hito ni Yasashiku – The Blue Hearts (Be Kind to People)

This is a powerful anthem that resonates most when facing hardship and setbacks.

A straight-from-the-heart cheer is delivered in a powerhouse vocal that feels like it’s leaping from the mic.

While acknowledging the reality that kindness alone isn’t enough to love someone, it carefully depicts the genuine compassion that arises from that truth.

This signature piece of THE BLUE HEARTS was born in February 1987 as an independently produced single.

In 2002, it was also used as an insert song for a Fuji TV drama, moving many listeners.

Play it on a school festival stage, and the entire venue will surely unite in a shared spirit of “Hang in there.” With its driving sound, it’s a song that will set the hearts of your bandmates and audience ablaze.

Kono Yubi Tomareyosugala

Yosugala – Kono Yubi Tomare

This song is memorable for its vocals that stand beside those seeking a ray of hope.

Yosugala’s sincere voice gently reaches the hearts of anyone feeling setback or loneliness.

It’s an empowering anthem filled with the strength and kindness to keep believing in the inner light we all carry and to never give up.

Premiered at the February 2025 hall concert “progress the night -LINE CUBE SHIBUYA-,” the performance moved the entire venue.

It’s perfect for people facing difficulties but striving to move forward, for friends working toward their dreams, and for students hoping to capture a page of youth at cultural and school festivals.

In tough times, this song will give you a reassuring push.

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

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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Hane Keisuke

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One Heartatarashii gakkou no rīdāzu

ATARASHII GAKKO! – One Heart (Official Music Video)

As a cheer song coloring a page of youth, a moving track was released by ATARASHII GAKKO! in March 2025.

Conveying the importance of living true to yourself and packed with the courage to face forward together with your friends, this work deeply resonates with the younger generation.

With powerful vocals and dynamic dance performances, it’s full of strength that seems to blow away the anxieties and doubts everyone feels.

Written specifically as the theme song for Bourbon’s “Fettuccine Gummi” commercial, the music video—filmed together with 300 fans—has been crafted into an inspiring visual that unites the hearts of its viewers.

It’s the perfect song not only for students feeling uneasy while preparing for school festivals and cultural events, but for anyone about to take a new step forward.

1sec.10-FEET

10-FEET – 1sec.

10-FEET is a three-piece rock band that has won popularity with a sound that distills colorful styles—rock, punk, metal, reggae, and hip-hop—into catchy pop.

Their 11th single, “1sec.,” featured in the film Crows Zero II, stands out for its ensemble that feels aggressive yet reveals diverse backgrounds.

The rapidly shifting arrangement is fun to play and draws listeners in as well.

It’s a thrilling, high-energy tune whose driving rock sound will fire up any school festival.

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Hoshino Takashi

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Everyone is free.Half time Old

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A four-piece rock band formed in 2011, Half time Old’s track.

It’s an arrangement of the famous American tune “The Entertainer,” and because it was also used in a commercial, it’s a number many people find familiar.

While retaining the original’s sprightly rhythm and bright melody, it’s arranged in a rock style, making it a guaranteed crowd-pleaser for a school festival stage.

Although it’s a short piece, the frequent rhythm changes and fast phrases mean the band will need practice to nail it cleanly—but if you pull it together, it’s a performance that will command respect.

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Hoshino Takashi

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