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Dance/popular songs ranking for the school cultural festival

We’ll introduce dance performances and popular songs for school festivals in a ranking format!

School festivals bring together a wide range of people—not just students, but also families, friends, and local community members.

Among the highlights are dance performances held as stage events, which really get the crowd going.

In this article, we’ve put together recommended dances and popular songs that will hype up your school festival!

They’re displayed by popularity, so you can quickly see which songs are well-known and trending.

If you’re thinking, “I want to dance at the school festival,” or “I want to know the most exciting popular songs,” be sure to make use of this!

Playlist

Dance/popular songs ranking for the school cultural festival
show_chartTitlePlaylistReview
1Sugar Song and Bitter StepUNISON SQUARE GARDEN
Sugar Song and Bitter StepUNISON SQUARE GARDENplay_arrow
A refreshing classic by a rock band that makes you want to step to the beat.
2Blue and SummerMrs. GREEN APPLE
Blue and SummerMrs. GREEN APPLEplay_arrow
A bright, youthful song—let’s get moving!
3lilacMrs. GREEN APPLE
lilacMrs. GREEN APPLEplay_arrow
An anthem that celebrates valuing yourself just as you are
4Planet LoopNayutan Seijin
Planet LoopNayutan Seijinplay_arrow
Let's dance to the cute song 'Planet Loop'
5A Little Love SongMONGOL800
A Little Love SongMONGOL800play_arrow
A heartwarming MONGOL800 classic that sings of eternal love
6RomanticismMrs. GREEN APPLE
RomanticismMrs. GREEN APPLEplay_arrow
A refreshing love song that portrays the feelings of a protagonist who harbors romantic feelings but cannot express them to the other person
7Blue HabitatKitanitatsuya
Blue HabitatKitanitatsuyaplay_arrow
A song that expresses the bittersweetness of youth
8asking for the moonKANA-BOON
asking for the moonKANA-BOONplay_arrow
A love song depicting the misunderstandings between a man and a woman in romance
9astronomical observationBUMP OF CHICKEN
astronomical observationBUMP OF CHICKENplay_arrow
A moving masterpiece by BUMP OF CHICKEN that portrays life
10together; along with; bothWANIMA
together; along with; bothWANIMAplay_arrow
An anthem that encourages us with the strength to move forward
11From Me to Youflumpool
From Me to Youflumpoolplay_arrow
Even more deeply moving moments in school life…
12Tomorrow as wellSHISHAMO
Tomorrow as wellSHISHAMOplay_arrow
An inspiring youth anthem that cheers on those who give it their all
13NorseShingāzuhai
NorseShingāzuhaiplay_arrow
Love is shown through actions — a song by Singer's High
14ANTENNAMrs. GREEN APPLE
ANTENNAMrs. GREEN APPLEplay_arrow
A refreshing song that sings of the hopes of youth
15OrangeSPYAIR
OrangeSPYAIRplay_arrow
SPYAIR youth ballad theme song
16Kaiju no Hanabuta (Monster’s Flower Song)Vaundy
Kaiju no Hanabuta (Monster's Flower Song)Vaundyplay_arrow
Have fun dancing to the bright “Kaiju no Hana Uta.”
17to clear up (weather)Yorushika
to clear up (weather)Yorushikaplay_arrow
A gem of a number for the Frieren theme song
18New My NormalMrs. GREEN APPLE
New My NormalMrs. GREEN APPLEplay_arrow
Mrs. GREEN APPLE’s new song has an incredible sense of speed.
19Brother BeatSnow Man
Brother BeatSnow Manplay_arrow
Snow Man's refreshing song 'Brother Beat'
20Wanted WantedMrs. GREEN APPLE
Wanted WantedMrs. GREEN APPLEplay_arrow
A song by Mrs. GREEN APPLE that portrays the feelings of young people with a thrilling sense of speed
21Merry LouSIX LOUNGE
Merry LouSIX LOUNGEplay_arrow
A moving song that sings of the bittersweet love of youth.
22LokiMikito P
LokiMikito Pplay_arrow
Mikito-P’s popular Vocaloid rock song
23New Treasure IslandSakanakushon
New Treasure IslandSakanakushonplay_arrow
A refreshing song that supports young people chasing their dreams.
24migratory bird[Alexandros]
migratory bird[Alexandros]play_arrow
A song of courage and comrades brimming with a sense of speed
25Super ShyNewJeans
Super ShyNewJeansplay_arrow
NewJeans' love song becomes a global hit
26Adolescent Complexkessoku bando
Adolescent Complexkessoku bandoplay_arrow
A passionate theme song that portrays the conflicts of youth
27StaRtMrs. GREEN APPLE
StaRtMrs. GREEN APPLEplay_arrow
Pop rock songs by Mrs. GREEN APPLE
28RewriteASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION
RewriteASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATIONplay_arrow
An iconic, fiery rock anthem that resonates with high school students!
29Overdosenatori
Overdosenatoriplay_arrow
An addictive, TikTok-popular track that portrays the struggles of love
30peace signYonezu Kenshi
peace signYonezu Kenshiplay_arrow
Kenshi Yonezu’s MHA opening theme ranks No. 2 on Oricon
31Dear, boyHump Back
Dear, boyHump Backplay_arrow
An anthem that cheers you on to keep moving forward without giving up on your dreams!
32Marigoldaimyon
Marigoldaimyonplay_arrow
Aimer's signature song, Marigold
33Is youth embarrassing, or is it youth if it’s embarrassing?Ryokushokushakai
Is youth embarrassing, or is it youth if it's embarrassing?Ryokushokushakaiplay_arrow
A song that captures the passion of youth and earnest, straight-from-the-heart feelings
34Walking with youNovelbright
Walking with youNovelbrightplay_arrow
A powerful song that sings of love and hope in a youthful number
35A view I’ve never seen beforeSuda Masaki
A view I've never seen beforeSuda Masakiplay_arrow
Head toward your goal with Masaki Suda’s cheer song.
36The Story You Don’t Knowsupercell
The Story You Don't Knowsupercell
Anime theme song with a catchy melody is its charm
37Get CoolStray Kids
Get CoolStray Kidsplay_arrow
I recommend the mellow song “Get Cool.”
38Zankyo SankaAimer
Zankyo SankaAimerplay_arrow
Opening theme song of the anime “Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba”
39Guitar, Loneliness, and the Blue Planetkessoku bando
Guitar, Loneliness, and the Blue Planetkessoku bandoplay_arrow
A high-velocity rock song that sings of youthful struggles and hope
403rd Year Class A Morning Assembly Exercises
3rd Year Class A Morning Assembly Exercisesplay_arrow
The morning assembly exercise song has become a social phenomenon.
41ImaginationSPYAIR
ImaginationSPYAIRplay_arrow
An inspiring masterpiece that will liven up the school festival: Imagination.
42The Zero Sense10-FEET
The Zero Sense10-FEETplay_arrow
A rock song that paints basketball and dreams
43Gather round! Party people!Yabai T-shatsu Yasan
Gather round! Party people!Yabai T-shatsu Yasanplay_arrow
Expressing party culture through laughter and music
44Perfect-Sense DreamerONE OK ROCK
Perfect-Sense DreamerONE OK ROCKplay_arrow
The passionate rock sound of ONE OK ROCK
45Effeminate; overly sentimental; being clingy/whiny (context-dependent)Gōruden Bonbā
Effeminate; overly sentimental; being clingy/whiny (context-dependent)Gōruden Bonbāplay_arrow
A song that expresses the feelings of heartbreak in a lighthearted way
46SolaninASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION
SolaninASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATIONplay_arrow
A classic song by ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION
47My Past Life, Many Lifetimes AgoRADWIMPS
My Past Life, Many Lifetimes AgoRADWIMPSplay_arrow
RADWIMPS's movie theme song
48Bling-Bang-Bang-BornCreepy Nuts
Bling-Bang-Bang-BornCreepy Nutsplay_arrow
Mashle opening theme becomes a global hit
49MONSTER DANCEKEYTALK
MONSTER DANCEKEYTALKplay_arrow
KEYTALK's hype dance rock
50KICKBACKYonezu Kenshi
KICKBACKYonezu Kenshiplay_arrow
Chainsaw Man OP, Kenshi Yonezu’s fiery track
51Let’s give it a tryWANIMA
Let's give it a tryWANIMAplay_arrow
An anthem that gives you the courage to move forward
52FateOfisharu Higedan Dism
FateOfisharu Higedan Dismplay_arrow
A classic both as a youth anthem and as a cheer song…
53I should be able to fly (in the sky).supittsu
I should be able to fly (in the sky).supittsuplay_arrow
Spitz’s “Sora mo Toberu Hazu” became a big hit.
54Odoru-LoopFurederikku
Odoru-LoopFurederikkuplay_arrow
Frederic's signature dance-rock song
55silhouetteKANA-BOON
silhouetteKANA-BOONplay_arrow
The Appeal of the Rock Band KANA-BOON
56AmyTHE ORAL CIGARETTES
AmyTHE ORAL CIGARETTESplay_arrow
A fast-paced song with the theme of youthful romance
57BOW AND ARROWYonezu Kenshi
BOW AND ARROWYonezu Kenshiplay_arrow
Kenshi Yonezu’s theme song for Medalist, filled with fervent emotion
58DynamiteBTS
DynamiteBTSplay_arrow
Hype up the school festival with BTS’s “Dynamite”!
59Teenager ForeverKing Gnu
Teenager ForeverKing Gnuplay_arrow
A King Gnu masterpiece depicting the passion and hope of youth
60InfernoMrs. GREEN APPLE
InfernoMrs. GREEN APPLEplay_arrow
The opening theme of Fire Force. A song packed with a sense of speed and fiery intensity.
61TTTwice
TTTwiceplay_arrow
TWICE’s “TT” has cute choreography.
62End the worldHarukamirai
End the worldHarukamiraiplay_arrow
Beginner-friendly rock songs by Harukamirai
63dance hallMrs. GREEN APPLE
dance hallMrs. GREEN APPLEplay_arrow
Energize your heart with a morning theme song
64Youth PhotographLittle Glee Monster
Youth PhotographLittle Glee Monsterplay_arrow
Little Glee Monster Youth Photograph
65At least this / Just this (one thing)WANIMA
At least this / Just this (one thing)WANIMAplay_arrow
Encouraging a friend who’s doing their best with a WANIMA fight song
66THANXWANIMA
THANXWANIMAplay_arrow
WANIMA’s first nationally distributed release, a signature song of gratitude and farewell
67Curtain callYuuri
Curtain callYuuriplay_arrow
An uplifting support song of positive hope and strong will
68DittoNewJeans
DittoNewJeansplay_arrow
NewJeans’s signature song “Ditto” is notable for its choreography.
69Yes, with pleasure.kocchi no kento
Yes, with pleasure.kocchi no kentoplay_arrow
A positive song that supports those struggling with the difficulties of life
70flash[Alexandros]
flash[Alexandros]play_arrow
A timeless hit by [Alexandros] brimming with a sense of speed
71Prefacemakaroni enpitsu
Prefacemakaroni enpitsuplay_arrow
A song by Macaroni Enpitsu that wholeheartedly celebrates youth
72Goodbye DeclarationChinozo
Goodbye DeclarationChinozoplay_arrow
Signature songs by a versatile music producer
73Cinderella BoySaucy Dog
Cinderella BoySaucy Dogplay_arrow
Saucy Dog’s signature work “Cinderella Boy”
74Glass BluesBUMP OF CHICKEN
Glass BluesBUMP OF CHICKENplay_arrow
A popular song by BUMP OF CHICKEN composed in their first year of high school
75One in a Million -On a Miraculous Night-GENERATIONS from EXILE TRIBE
One in a Million -On a Miraculous Night-GENERATIONS from EXILE TRIBEplay_arrow
Dancing to a love song by GENERATIONS
76Crimson Lotus FlowerLiSA
Crimson Lotus FlowerLiSAplay_arrow
Opening theme song of Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, courage and indomitable spirit
77Shunkan SentimentalSCANDAL
Shunkan SentimentalSCANDALplay_arrow
SCANDAL's rock number for the school festival
78Philosophy[Alexandros]
Philosophy[Alexandros]play_arrow
[Alexandros] with a high-tone voice and youthful message
79Our JourneyKaneyori Masaru
Our JourneyKaneyori Masaruplay_arrow
Set to a fast-paced band sound, the youth-filled...
80Live in the present.Saucy Dog
Live in the present.Saucy Dogplay_arrow
Theme song of the High School Soccer Championship, expressing the bonds of friendship
81Full-Power BoySukima Suichi
Full-Power BoySukima Suichiplay_arrow
A signature song that celebrates the power and spirit of youthful challenge
82Youth and a momentmakaroni enpitsu
Youth and a momentmakaroni enpitsuplay_arrow
A song that portrays the brilliance of youth and the importance of friendship
83About meMrs. GREEN APPLE
About meMrs. GREEN APPLEplay_arrow
Acknowledge differences, cooperate, and move forward
84Next Levelaespa
Next Levelaespaplay_arrow
aespa's 'Next Level' is notable for its choreography.
85You don’t listen to rock.aimyon
You don't listen to rock.aimyonplay_arrow
A youthful love supported by music
86POKÉDANCEHonda Yuki
POKÉDANCEHonda Yukiplay_arrow
Conveying friendship and fun through Pokémon music
87Critical HitRADWIMPS
Critical HitRADWIMPSplay_arrow
Youthful feelings like a game-winning walk-off home run
88Mela!Ryokushokushakai
Mela!Ryokushokushakaiplay_arrow
A youth anthem of courage and hope, giving your heart a gentle push
89Fighting (Feat. Lee Young Ji)BSS (SEVENTEEN)
Fighting (Feat. Lee Young Ji)BSS (SEVENTEEN)play_arrow
A cheer song that sends energy with friends
90ClickME:I
ClickME:Iplay_arrow
ME:I’s song that sings of hope and courage
91Friendswacci
Friendswacciplay_arrow
wacci song depicts friendship
92In the Blueikimonogakari
In the Blueikimonogakariplay_arrow
This song by Ikimonogakari is an explosion of youth and emotion...
93Make up your mind!Sabasusutā
Make up your mind!Sabasusutāplay_arrow
Saba Sister sings about the struggles of growth
94Rat-tat-tatSandaime Jē Sōru Burazāzu fromu Eguzairu Toraibu
Rat-tat-tatSandaime Jē Sōru Burazāzu fromu Eguzairu Toraibuplay_arrow
Hype it up with Sandaime J Soul Brothers’ catchy songs and dance
95LOSERYonezu Kenshi
LOSERYonezu Kenshiplay_arrow
Performance of an otagei-style dance cover video
96Gray and Blue (+Masaki Suda)Yonezu Kenshi
Gray and Blue (+Masaki Suda)Yonezu Kenshiplay_arrow
A duet that layers memories with a friend onto the present
97VSBLUE ENCOUNT
VSBLUE ENCOUNTplay_arrow
A classic whose powerful, youthful rock shakes the soul
98Stay GoldHi-STANDARD
Stay GoldHi-STANDARDplay_arrow
The appeal of Hi-STANDARD, the flagship band of melodic hardcore.
99Maximum reachSEKAI NO OWARI
Maximum reachSEKAI NO OWARIplay_arrow
An uplifting song that turns weakness into an ally and aims for greater heights
100spell of resurrectionsumika
spell of resurrectionsumikaplay_arrow
At school festivals and cultural festivals, it’s all about getting hyped and keeping the vibe going…