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

I got a girlfriend.NEW!SHISHAMO

SHISHAMO “I Got a Girlfriend”

SHISHAMO is a three-piece rock band known for lyrics that depict down-to-earth romance and irresistibly catchy melodies.

Opening their debut album “SHISHAMO,” released in November 2013, this track is a pop-rock song that captures the explosive rush of excitement at the moment a secret love begins.

It was also chosen as the ending theme for TV Tokyo’s “JAPAN COUNTDOWN,” helping the band take a step onto the national stage.

Brimming with a sense of speed and fresh, relatable emotions, it’s the kind of song that’s guaranteed to bring the whole venue together when performed at a school or culture festival.

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Noragami ARAGOTO OP theme THE ORAL CIGARETTES “Kyouran Hey Kids!!” Music Video

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.

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Singer’s High “Nulls” Music Video

Rather than sweet words, I want love to be shown through concrete actions.

Infused with that heartfelt wish, Singers High’s track explores the theme of emotional mismatch in romance.

It captures the complex feelings where deep affection and frustration for the other person intertwine, conveyed through high-tone vocals and a powerful band sound.

Released as a digital single in June 2022, it was also included on the mini-album “Melody,” released in November of the same year.

The song gained traction on social media and has become popular, especially among younger listeners.

Its breathtaking arrangement—where the band sound gradually builds in step with the emotional swell—makes it a perfect finale piece for a school festival band!

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Yorushika – Haru (OFFICIAL VIDEO)

Yorushika’s music is defined by Suis’s clear, translucent vocals and n-buna’s literary, impressionistic lyrics.

This piece was newly written as the opening theme for cour 2 of the TV anime “Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End,” and it lets you fully experience Yorushika’s unique world.

By sprinkling various elements of nature throughout the lyrics, it skillfully expresses human emotions and hope.

Listening to this song will surely give you the wish to overcome hardship and the courage to face difficulties! On top of being the theme for a popular anime, its refreshing band sound is bound to get everyone excited, so definitely give it a try.

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SUPER BEAVER “Rashisa” Music Video

It’s a blistering rock number that asks what makes you uniquely yourself while positively affirming the love and solidarity nurtured through connections with others.

Powerful, band-driven sounds carry resonant, heart-piercing lyrics that will color your school festival stage in vibrant hues.

Released by the rock band SUPER BEAVER in September 2014, the song remains enduringly popular.

It was used as the opening theme for the TV anime Barakamon and was later included on the acclaimed album Aisuru.

It’s the perfect power-up song for anyone looking to kick off a major school event with an electrifying opening, or for students in the thick of youth who are struggling to find their own path.

CHARMNEW!WANIMA

WANIMA「CHARM」（OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO)

A single filled with a warm message that gives a gentle push to those moving forward.

Created by WANIMA, a rock band from Kumamoto Prefecture, this track captivates with its exhilarating, fast-paced beat and pleasant melody.

It carries a warmth that stands by those who take on challenges, giving you courage every time you listen.

Included on the single “Gotta Go!!,” released in May 2017, it was also chosen as the commercial song for Morinaga’s “Juken ni in Jelly” starting in November of the same year.

Its sound, which supports students striving toward new goals, is perfect as background music for a school festival.

It’s an energetic pop-punk tune that makes everyone want to sing along, so it’s also recommended for the grand finale of the stage!

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Berry Goodman “Lion (2018 New Ver.)” Music Video

This is Berry Goodman’s “Lion,” packed with a passionate cheer for those facing the wall right in front of them.

Released digitally in July 2016 and included on their first major-label album, SING SING SING 4, the song was chosen as a regional theme for the National High School Baseball Championship in 2016 and again in 2018.

It has pushed many people forward—not only high school ballplayers but anyone striving every day.

Its straightforward, powerful message makes it a perfect theme song for school festivals and culture festivals where friends support each other and move ahead together.

The heated sound and moving lyrics will add a profoundly emotional touch to one of the biggest events of school life.

Play it at the opening, and it’s sure to turn the entire venue into one united wave of excitement—an absolute anthem of support.