[School Festival] High schoolers hype up a live show! A collection of recommended Japanese band songs
When it comes to classic events at high school culture festivals, live performances are a must!
Some of you might have even formed a band just for this day.
And maybe hearing a band at a culture festival inspired you to start playing an instrument yourself.
In this article, we’ll introduce the perfect Japanese band songs to perform at culture and school festivals!
From cool tracks to emotional numbers, every pick is sure to hype up the crowd.
Be sure to read to the end and choose the songs that best fit your band!
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[School Festival] High schoolers get hyped at live shows! Recommended Japanese band tracks (71–80)
SalamanderELLEGARDEN
ELLEGARDEN’s “Salamander” was released as a single in 2006 and is also included on the album ELEVEN FIRE CRACKERS.
The vocals unfold from a flat, almost spoken delivery into a chorus that mixes in higher notes, and the powerful sound that overlaps with this progression conveys a strong sense of momentum.
The overall sonic atmosphere also feels energetic, with a playing style that emphasizes a rough, forceful intensity, which is a key appeal.
Strongly accentuating the choppy guitar at the beginning may also be a point that boosts the drive of the entire track.
OrangeSPYAIR
Orange, the song by SPYAIR serving as the theme for the film Haikyu!! The Dumpster Battle, is a gem that portrays encounters and farewells within limited time, and the hope that lies beyond.
With its heartwarming message and moving melody, it resonates deeply with listeners.
Why not try performing its straightforward rock sound yourselves, as it nostalgically brings back memories of youthful days spent with precious friends?
LokiMikito P
A song by producer Mikito-P, who is both a multi-instrumentalist and a Vocaloid producer.
Since its release in 2018, this rock tune has consistently ranked among the most popular Vocaloid tracks.
With twin vocals, funky cutting guitar, and a high-energy slap bass, it has plenty of highlights—making it a challenging piece to bring together as a band.
But if you can perform it all the way through at a high school culture festival, where Vocaloid songs feel especially close, it’s guaranteed to get the crowd going.
It’s a number that lets you truly experience the fun and difficulty of Vocaloid music—one you should definitely try at least once.
Stars swimmakaroni enpitsu
A song by the four-piece rock band Macaroni Enpitsu, written specifically as the opening theme for the TV anime “Summer Time Rendering.” It begins with an intro featuring a floating, atmospheric guitar riff, and its arrangement is striking for how the ensemble shifts rapidly between the verse, pre-chorus, and chorus.
Despite its complexity, the melody is catchy, making it a sure-fire choice to energize a school festival stage.
Each part comes forward in a finely balanced way, so it’s also a recommended number for high school bands with a keen interest in individual technique.
Gather round! Party people!Yabai T-shatsu Yasan
Yabai T-Shirts Yasan burst onto the Japanese rock scene with a string of humor-packed tracks that created their own unique worldview and made an overwhelming impact.
Among them, this song could be called their signature piece—its biting, ironic lyrics and incredibly catchy groove are exhilarating.
In particular, the intro, built from a sample of LMFAO’s “Shots,” is guaranteed to get the crowd hyped, and it’s perfect for a school festival live show where everyone can clap along and have fun.
Exit A8nozomi
The song “Exit A8,” with its youthful vibe, is perfect for lighting up a school festival stage! Released in March 2024, it gained buzz on TikTok and more.
Noashi’s clear, transparent vocals and the catchy melody line are striking.
The lyrics, which depict a bittersweet love story, are something everyone in the audience can relate to.
While the performance difficulty is on the higher side, with enough practice it’s sure to become a wonderful rendition.
Enjoy this moment of youth!
I love youback number
A heartwarming love song that begins with the scene of fallen leaves swirling in a park.
Conveying the feelings of thinking about someone through its melody and lyrics, the piece overflows with a pure desire to make the other person happy.
Released in October 2022, it was written as the theme song for the NHK morning drama series “Maiagare!” and drew attention as back number’s first theme song for an asadora.
Filled with tenderness that stays close to the feelings of someone in love, this work will gently seep into the hearts of high school students harboring a faint crush.