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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[Culture Festivals & School Festivals] Youthful songs perfect for theme music and openings (51–60)
Blue and SummerMrs. GREEN APPLE
This refreshing and emotional song captures the very start of summer.
The lyrics vividly portray the sweet-and-sour feelings of youth, sure to resonate with many listeners.
Released in August 2018 as their seventh single, it was also chosen as the theme song for the film “Ao-Natsu: Kimi ni Koi Shita 30-Nichi” (Blue Summer: The 30 Days I Fell in Love with You).
With the lively, unmistakably Mrs.
sound, it overflows with a festival-like excitement that brings to mind a school fair and keeps the thrill going.
It conveys a heartfelt message about treasuring love, friendship, and human connection, packed with positivity that makes you want to get up and dance.
It’s a perfect pick not only for teens in the thick of their youth, but also for teachers who want to recapture those sparkling days!
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.
Full-Power BoySukima Suichi
Sukima Switch is a musical duo that made their major debut in 2003, consisting of Takuya Ohashi on vocals and guitar and Shintaro Tokita on piano and backing vocals.
Their song “Zenryoku Shonen” (Full-Throttle Boy) is, just as the title suggests, a wonderful track with a message of pushing past obstacles, facing forward, and giving it your all.
Its straightforward, catchy chorus makes you want to hum along, and the accessible sound makes it perfect for a school festival.
If you play it as a theme or opening song, it feels like you’ll be able to give it your all—literally!
Prefacemakaroni enpitsu
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!
[School Culture Festival] Youth songs recommended for theme songs and openings (61–70)
Theme of JUICE UP!!WANIMA
If you’re talking about bands that are hugely popular among young people, WANIMA is indispensable.
This track is used as the SE at their concerts, so anyone who’s been to their shows will probably recognize it.
With its high tempo that really amps up the energy—perfect for a live show intro—it’s also a great fit for a school festival opening.
ImaginationSPYAIR
SPYAIR is a four-piece rock band whose announcement of a new vocalist in April 2023 has raised expectations for their future.
Their 14th single “Imagination,” used as the opening theme for the TV anime Haikyu!!, features an exhilarating, fast-paced ensemble that really amps up the energy.
With melodies and messages that evoke a favorable tailwind, it seems perfect for opening a school festival.
It’s a rock tune with a crisp band sound that feels great and will liven up any event.
peace signYonezu Kenshi
As you might expect given that it was used as the opening theme for the TV anime My Hero Academia, this is one of Kenshi Yonezu’s songs that especially suits images of “youth” and “school.” It’s a high-energy rock track with a fast, driving sound rather than a mellow one, so it’s absolutely recommended for anyone who wants a hype rock tune as their theme song.
Just like the anime itself, it would work great performed by a band! I think it’ll be the kind of rock tune that really fires up a hot, exciting day.
