Youthful songs recommended as theme songs and openings for cultural and school festivals
Music that makes school culture festivals even more special.
It can boost excitement as BGM for stage performances, as a theme song, or as an opening track.
In this article, we’ve picked recommended Japanese songs and J-pop perfect for culture festivals and school festivals.
From tracks that refresh your mood, to songs overflowing with youthfulness, to tunes that capture the momentum of a great start—there’s plenty to choose from! Create unforgettable memories with a colorful soundtrack to match.
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[School Culture Festivals] Youthful songs perfect for theme music and openings (71–80)
TEENAGE RIOTYonezu Kenshi
This is a song by Kenshi Yonezu, a singer-songwriter who started as a Vocaloid producer and has now become a leading artist in the J-POP scene.
With a title like “TEENAGE RIOT,” it’s perfectly suited for school festivals at junior highs and high schools where teenagers take center stage.
The passionate sound and lyrics are especially appealing, so it could be great as an opening number for everyone to sing together.
migratory bird[Alexandros]
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This is one of the signature songs by [Alexandros], a band that’s especially popular among young people.
The track opens with a refreshing guitar sound and has the perfect feel for an opening number—guaranteed to get the crowd excited.
The lyrics revolve around themes of challenge and hope, making it a perfect fit for a youthful school festival.
Friendswacci
It’s a pop song that virtually any student can relate to.
A school is a place with all kinds of people, and everyone spends the same time together.
This song by wacci sings about how those days—youth spent with someone—are something special.
It was chosen as the opening theme for the anime “Uchi Tama?! Have you seen my Tama?”.
The driving sound and bright vocals are sure to lift your spirits.
Let’s kick off the culture festival and school festival with a smile!
Guitar, Loneliness, and the Blue Planetkessoku bando
The TV anime “Bocchi the Rock!” centers on a girls’ band.
It was heavily featured in media like TV and magazines and became a huge talking point.
The band Kessoku Band, whose guitarist is the show’s protagonist, has a song called “Guitar to Kodoku to Aoi Wakusei” (“Guitar, Loneliness, and the Blue Planet”).
It’s a hard rock number, so playing it as the opening track is sure to get everyone hyped! Dropping an anime song like this amid J-pop makes a strong impact, so try to get creative with the timing!
RPGSEKAI NO OWARI
RPG, one of the signature songs by the rock band SEKAI NO OWARI, is a valiant track with a grand fanfare that makes it perfect as a theme or opening song.
It’s often performed by school wind ensembles and brass bands, and I think it’s a piece that can take a school festival or cultural festival to its peak.
Not only does the song’s atmosphere shine, but the encouraging lyrics are a highlight as well, making it a classic that turns special days even more special.
Definitely a song you’ll want to start your best day with!
Remember MeMAN WITH A MISSION
This work is a song released by MAN WITH A MISSION in 2019.
It was used as the theme song for the Monday 9 p.m.
drama “Radiation House: Radiology Department’s Diagnostic Report.” Centered on love and bonds, it portrays themes such as “the importance of continuing to believe in promises” and “the strength and vulnerability of not giving up on dreams and hopes.” The earnest vocals of the wolf-masked band resonate deeply, aligning with the drama’s worldview.
It is also included on the albums “MAN WITH A “BEST” MISSION” and “Break and Cross the Walls I,” so be sure to check it out.
It’s a song that lets you feel a light kindled in the heart.
A masterpiece recommended for everyone striving toward their dreams!
Maximum reachSEKAI NO OWARI
A song by SEKAI NO OWARI infused with the idea that you can soar high by making your weaknesses your ally.
It sings about the importance of kindness and strength toward yourself and others, and is filled with the power to help listeners move forward.
Chosen as the 25th opening theme for the anime ONE PIECE, it was released in September 2023 and is also included on the album Nautilus.
Set to a four-on-the-floor dance beat, the brass parts are also striking.
It’s perfect for energetic stages like cultural festival or school festival openings and flag dances.
This is a track that spreads a positive vibe throughout the venue.