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

Starlight ParadeSEKAI NO OWARI

SEKAI NO OWARI “Starlight Parade” from SHOW DVD ‘ARENA TOUR 2013 “ENTERTAINMENT” at Yoyogi National Gymnasium First Stadium’

SEKAI NO OWARI is a four-member band with a pop, colorful worldview that’s loved by a wide range of generations.

Their 2011 release “Starlight Parade” is a song that can transform the whole atmosphere of a school into something fantastical.

The wistful yet beautiful piano sound that evokes a starry sky is striking, and Keisuke Fukase’s clear vocals resonate in perfect harmony with the classical melody line.

The lyrics portray fleeting feelings that many teens are likely to relate to.

If you’re looking for ending BGM for a school culture festival, be sure to give it a listen.

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Critical HitRADWIMPS

RADWIMPS – A Masterstroke [Official Music Video]

This is a rock anthem packed with a grand message that resonates with young people, included by RADWIMPS in their December 2013 album “X to O to Tsumi to.” Riding on powerful guitar riffs and driving drum rhythms, it portrays the struggles and growth of a protagonist trying to find their own path in the midst of youth.

Its uncompromising alternative sound is brimming with energy, making it perfect for opening or closing ceremonies at school sports days.

The music video was filmed at Ageo Municipal Baseball Stadium in Saitama Prefecture and features a massive scale with 1,500 extras.

This work strongly supports students in the thick of their youth and those standing at life’s crossroads.

It’s the perfect song when you need the courage to take a new step forward.

A bouquet for meAdo

[Ado] Bouquet for Me Official Audio

A refreshing pop song produced by HoneyWorks, filled with self-affirmation and gratitude, has arrived! Ado’s powerful vocals match perfectly with the bright, uplifting melody.

The song carries a warm message that stays close to the listener’s heart, celebrating everyday little joys and hard work.

Selected as the tie-in song for Coca-Cola’s canned coffee “Georgia” commercial airing from March 2025, it will also be included on the album “Ado’s Best Album,” scheduled for release in April 2025.

It’s the perfect track to color the moments of getting ready for a school festival or practicing for a performance with friends.

Highly recommended for times when you want to encourage yourself and face forward together with your crew.

Walking with youNovelbright

Novelbright – Walking with you [Official Music Video]

This is a coming-of-age number whose straightforward feelings and moving melody resonate in the heart.

Its powerful message—singing of the resolve and hope to walk through life with the one you love—inevitably stirs your emotions.

Released in October 2018 as the lead track of the album “SKYWALK,” it also drew attention as an insert song for AbemaTV’s “Koisuru Weekend Homestay 2020 Spring.” Novelbright’s sound, blending strength with wistfulness, is beautifully expressed through Takenaka’s soaring vocals.

If you sing it at a school festival, you’ll be able to fully showcase both your vocal ability and expressiveness!

SignalWANIMA

WANIMA “Signal” OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO

A single song packed with a passionate message for the school festival that colors a page of youth.

It’s a cheering anthem by WANIMA that brilliantly depicts the drive to move toward the future and the real, everyday struggles we face.

While carrying anxieties about an unseen future, it expresses, through powerful rock sounds, the feelings of young people determined to walk their own path.

Featured on the album “Everybody!!,” the track was also used in a Lotte Ice “Sou” commercial, generating a huge response.

In a special NHK program, the band performed with 1,000 eighteen-year-olds, and the moving stage left a lasting impression on many viewers.

With a sound that unites the entire venue, it’s perfect for club presentations and as a theme song for school festivals.

possibilitySambomasutā

Sambomaster “Possibility”

Sambomaster’s “Kanōsei,” known for sing-along, rock-anthem energy, is a perfect song for school and cultural festivals! Its highly message-driven lyrics really hit home.

It’s a power song that tells us we need strong will and relentless effort to make our dreams come true.

Released in May 2015, it was also chosen as the theme song for the film “Flying Colors” (based on a true story).

When you feel like giving up, I hope you’ll sing this song with your friends, cheer each other on, and recharge your spirits! The exhilarating feeling of sprinting straight through the heart of youth is irresistible.

sad and happyFurederikku

<TV Anime “Love and Lies” OP Theme> Frederic “Kanashii Ureshii” Music Video - 2nd Full Album “Frederhythm 2” Release on 2019/2/20 -

Frederic’s “Kanashii Ureshii” is a masterpiece that brilliantly captures the intertwining joy and sorrow of youth.

Its melodic sound, which deftly sets the nuances of complex emotions to words, resonates deeply with listeners.

Released in August 2017, the song also drew attention for being selected as the opening theme for the anime “Love and Lies.” With lyrics that explore universally relatable themes like love and anxiety about the future, it likely struck a chord with many, especially teenage students.

This piece will beautifully color the stage at a school festival and become a perfect song to etch shining memories for the students!