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 (21–30)
New My NormalMrs. GREEN APPLE
If you’re looking for a vibrant youth anthem to color a major school-life event, “New My Normal” is a top pick.
It was released in 2022 by the rock band Mrs.
GREEN APPLE, known for their powerful vocals and technical instrumental performance.
The track features a driving band sound and resonates with a classical melodic line.
Its lyrics, which remind us that everyone has their own wonderful individuality, are truly heart-throbbing.
This rock number is highly recommended as an opening song to energize your school’s cultural festival or campus festival.
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This is a signature song by KANA-BOON, the band that brought Japanese rock back to the center of the music scene.
It’s also known as the opening theme for the TV anime Naruto Shippuden.
Brimming with a sense of speed, the track is filled with the excitement that something is about to begin.
Youth PhotographLittle Glee Monster
When you think of cultural festivals or school festivals, the image that comes to mind is definitely student youth.
A perfect opening song that fits that image is Little Glee Monster’s “Seishun Photograph.” Its lyrics that capture the feeling of youth and its bright sound go perfectly together, so I think it would be easy for festival-goers to enjoy.
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It’s a sound that makes you want to sway your body as you listen.
It’s the major-label debut single from the Kanagawa-born rock band Macaroni Enpitsu, released in 2021.
The song was chosen as the theme for the film Crayon Shin-chan: Shrouded in Mystery! The Flowers of Tenkasu Academy.
The track combines looseness with intensity, and the vocals are seriously cool! From the lyrics, you can feel a strong message urging us to cherish this very moment we’re alive.
Spending time with precious friends at a school festival or culture festival… that’s pure youth, nothing less!
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When it comes to school songs, isn’t this track, “Gakuen Tengoku” (School Heaven), the one that comes to mind? Released in 1974, it’s a song loved by many across eras and age groups.
It’s been such a long-running hit that numerous artists have covered it.
It’s a recommended tune that students, teachers, and even parents can all get excited about.
WanteD! WanteD!Mrs. GREEN APPLE
When it comes to what’s expected of an opening song for a school festival, things like brightness, positivity, and an upbeat vibe are key.
Mrs.
GREEN APPLE’s track “WanteD! WanteD!” arguably checks all those boxes.
It’s irresistibly poppy and catchy, and with its forward-looking energy, it’s sure to hype up the opening ceremony.
together; along with; bothWANIMA
A song by WANIMA, a three-piece rock band from Kumamoto, whose official music video on YouTube has surpassed 100 million views.
Its upbeat, straightforward lyrics that hit right in the heart of youth and its fast-paced rock sound are a perfect match for the themes and vibe of school festivals, guaranteed to get the crowd going.
It works great as a theme song or opening track for school events, and if you’re in a band, covering it would definitely hype up the audience.
