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

protagonistNEW!SUPER BEAVER

SUPER BEAVER 'Protagonist' MV (Theme song for Fuji TV's 'Mezamashi TV')

It’s a rock tune that gently pushes the backs of students single-mindedly preparing for their cultural and school festivals, carrying a warm message that everyone is the protagonist of their own life.

Released in July 2025 as a single by SUPER BEAVER, it was chosen as the theme song for Fuji TV’s “Mezamashi TV.” The band’s largest-ever lineup, augmented with brass and strings, creates a grand sound that feels fresh and expansive.

Played as background music for events built through teamwork, it’s sure to create a moving atmosphere that affirms each person’s effort.

It’s a warm, heart-grabbing number that’s perfect for coloring those irreplaceable memories of youth.

1000 daysNEW!nozomi

Noashi (noa) – 1000 Days [Official Music Video]

A refreshing number packed with the sparkle of youth! Released in April 2025, Noshi’s “1000 Days” is an emotional track themed around the short yet intense moments of high school life.

Its driving guitar rock and passionate melody perfectly match the excitement of school festivals.

The song was also featured in a MATCH web commercial.

The lyrics, which sing of delicate emotions, make the irreplaceable moments spent with friends shine even brighter.

Whether for band performances, dance showcases, or as background music to color your memories, be sure to include it in creating those heart-stirring moments of student life!

Starting Now ~ To the New MeNEW!Shimizu Miisa

Miisha Shimizu – Starting Now ~To the New Me (Official Video)

A perfect song to powerfully kick off a school festival! This is a number by Miisha Shimizu that captivates with overwhelming vocal prowess and expressiveness.

Released digitally in June 2021, it was included on the album “Ultimate Princess Celebration Album,” released in August of the same year.

Chosen as the Japanese theme song for Disney’s celebration, it generated major buzz.

Its grand, musical-like scale and powerful, soaring vocals resonate deeply.

The theme—depicting the determination to carve out one’s own future—is pure youth itself! With its dazzling sound, it’s sure to shine as a stage performance piece or opening BGM.

Youthful AmigoNEW!Shūji to Akira

Seishun Amigo – Shuuji and Akira

The signature work by Shuuji to Akira, released in November 2005, is a track that became a social phenomenon as the theme song for the TV drama “Nobuta wo Produce.” Its lyrics, closely linked to the drama’s worldview, movingly depict the fiery friendship and solidarity between two young men.

The melody blends a nostalgically tinged kayō (Japanese pop) flavor with sharp dance-pop elements, creating an irresistibly catchy tune that makes you want to sing and dance along.

Chosen as the entrance march for the National High School Baseball Invitational Tournament, it’s a timeless classic beloved across generations.

Play it on a school culture festival or campus festival stage, and the entire venue is sure to erupt—this is the ultimate youth anthem of encouragement.

As expected, the strongest!HONEY WORKS

[LIP×LIP] Commercial High School Food Grand Prix 2019 ~Support Movie~

Nicknamed “Haniwa,” the creator unit HoneyWorks’s song ‘Yappa Saikyo!’ is a pop track that captures the feeling of youth.

Since it was originally written for the Commercial High School Food Grand Prix 2019, it’s perfect for high school culture festivals and school festivals.

With lyrics that strengthen bonds with friends, it’s a fitting choice for an event that will become a lifelong memory.

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AdventureYOASOBI

YOASOBI "Adventure" Official Music Video

Set off on an adventure filled with extraordinary excitement and joy! This song overflows with a fresh smile and a sense of anticipation.

It portrays a special day spent with friends at an amusement park, etched into the heart as a happy memory.

Released in February 2023 as the theme song for USJ’s “Uni Haru!” campaign, the track captures, with YOASOBI’s uniquely vibrant sensibility, the image of young people breaking free from the constraints of daily life and reveling in new experiences.

It’s a perfect song for cultural and school festivals—those precious days that leave a lasting mark on many students’ hearts.

A view I’ve never seen beforeSuda Masaki

Masaki Suda’s “Oni-chan” belts it out! Web-exclusive MV “Mita Koto mo Nai Keshiki” Oni-chan ver. released

“A View I’ve Never Seen,” one of the early signature songs by the hugely popular actor Masaki Suda and a favorite among young people, is perfect as an opening song for school and cultural festivals.

With its high-energy, rock-tinged sound, it will kick off the festival in a vibrant way.

Its positive and refreshing vibe also makes it an excellent fit for dance performances or as BGM for opening videos.

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