Youthful songs recommended as theme songs and openings for cultural and school festivals

Mela!Ryokushokushakai

Ryokuoushoku Shakai “Mela!” Live Video (SINGALONG tour 2020 -last piece-)

It’s an emotional message song that makes you want to cherish this very moment.

It’s by the Aichi-based pop-rock band Ryokuoushoku Shakai and is included on their second album “SINGALONG,” released in 2020.

The funky, glamorous sound pairs perfectly with vocalist Haruko Nagaya’s clear, expansive voice—an absolute joy to listen to! When you’re feeling down, it helps reset your mood.

Perfect for culture festivals and school festivals spent with your closest friends—give it a spin!

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Araki Jakkan

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NEW DANCEXG

XG – NEW DANCE (Official Music Video)

This XG track is the ultimate dance number, packed with freedom and positive energy! It’s a song full of the fun of trying new things, the joy of expressing yourself, and the importance of having a good time with your crew.

It was pre-released on August 23, 2023, and included on the mini album “NEW DNA,” released on September 27.

XG refers to their sound as “X-POP,” pursuing a new style that’s neither J-POP nor K-POP.

It’s perfect for people who want to express themselves through dance and those who want to have an absolute blast with friends.

If everyone dances to it at a school festival or cultural festival, it’ll make for the best memories.

Be sure to put on “NEW DANCE” and have fun!

Beloved daysyangusukinii

Young Skinny – Oh, Beloved Days [Official Music Video]

A single coming-of-age song adds depth to high school friendships.

Young Skinny’s music depicts the lies and contradictions hidden in everyday life, yet it overflows with the kindness of trying to understand one another anyway.

The message is one of unconditional love—being able to embrace even the parts of your friends you don’t like.

The track is included on their major 1st EP, “If We Could Find Happiness in Anything,” released in September 2023, and it also served as a tie-in song for Ezaki Glico.

It’s sure to resonate with anyone in the midst of their youth.

It will color your ordinary moments and shine on the school festival stage, too! Be sure to sing along to this song with your friends and celebrate your youth.

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.

In the Blueikimonogakari

Ikimonogakari “In the Blue” (Mitsuya Cider theme song) Music Video

Among Ikimono-gakari’s songs, “Aononakade” is especially brimming with the kind of energy that sprints straight through the heart of youth.

Released in March 2024 and featured in a Mitsuya Cider commercial, the track captivates with its bright, refreshing melody and uplifting lyrics.

Thanks to its synergy with the ad, it has resonated with many listeners.

The lyrics, which overlap with the here-and-now of youth, heighten the sense of exhilaration and are sure to bring a smile to your face! It’s a perfect song to sing or perform with friends at school festivals or cultural festivals.

Be sure to enjoy it together!

From inside the windowBUMP OF CHICKEN

BUMP OF CHICKEN “From Inside the Window”

The four-piece rock band BUMP OF CHICKEN made their name known to listeners across generations with the massive hit of their third single, “Tentai Kansoku.” “Mado no Naka Kara,” included as the B-side of their 19th digital-only single “SOUVENIR,” is a track written specifically for NHK’s event, 18-Fes.

Its lyrics tell a story that looks back on student days as a chapter of life, and will likely strike a chord with anyone in the midst of their youth.

It’s a hopeful rock tune that’s perfect for events where young people take center stage, such as school culture festivals.

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Hoshino Takashi

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From Me to Youflumpool

flumpool “Kimi ni Todoke” Music Video

Here’s a song that will make those precious moments of school life even more moving and dramatic! It’s “Kimi ni Todoke” by the rock band flumpool.

With its dynamic, dramatic progression, it’s a deeply touching track that perfectly matches the heart-pounding excitement of a school festival, when it feels like something is about to happen.

Combined with the music video shot on a school campus, it’s perfect for a day that feels like a page out of your youth.

Overlaying that scenery with this song will make everything feel many times more dramatic.

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Murakami Shinpei

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