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[For Band Members] Recommended Anime Songs for Cultural and School Festival Live Performances [2025]

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Accompanist pianist × piano instructor × web writer. I began piano lessons at age four and, inspired by my piano teacher, decided to pursue music. I went on to specialized music programs in high school and university, where I discovered the appeal of accompanying instrumentalists and singers. Currently, alongside teaching piano, I work mainly in my home region of Aichi as an accompanist for flute, voice, choir, and more. Through lessons, my students often introduce me to trending songs, and my hobby is trying anything on the piano—Japanese and Western pop, commercial jingles, and beyond. Since 2021, I’ve also been active as a web writer, covering music and a variety of other genres.
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Started working as a music writer as a side job while employed at a record shop, and have been contributing to music magazines and web media for over 15 years. Although Western music is my main field, I always strive to stay curious with the motto, “I like what I like.” I have experience playing in a band, where I was a bassist responsible for songwriting and composition. Instruments I’ve performed on include bass, guitar, and piano. I resumed piano lessons after turning 40 and have been continuing ever since!

Speaking of anime songs, they’ve become mainstream in the music industry recently, haven’t they?

If you look at music charts, it’s not unusual to see anime theme songs lined up at the top.

In this article, we’ll introduce popular anime songs that are sure to hype up your school festival for those who want to perform anisongs and get the crowd going!

We’ve selected not only the latest hits, but also classic favorites and songs that are easy for beginner bands to cover, so use this as a reference when choosing your setlist!

[For Band Members] Recommended Anime Songs for School Cultural Festival Lives [2025] (71–80)

Future Saint Seiya Ω ~Saint Evolution~Nagareda Project

Nagareda Project / Saint Seiya Omega ~Saint Evolution~

Future Saint Seiya Ω ~Saint Evolution~ Nagareda Project

This is the first single by the band Nagareda Project, who rose to popularity in the “Tried Playing” category on Niconico Douga, and it was chosen as the opening theme for the anime Saint Seiya Ω: New Cloth Chapter.

It’s a track that skillfully blends their hallmark simple, feel-good musical style with the characteristic sound of the previous Saint Seiya series.

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High School [ANIME SIDE] -Bootleg-Mio Sakura (Ayahi Takagaki)

in NO hurry to shout; High School [ANIME SIDE] -Bootleg- Audio Preview (Includes the TV anime “Anonymous Noise” opening theme)

High School [ANIME SIDE] -Bootleg- Mio Sakura (Ayahi Takagaki)

It’s the opening theme of the anime “Anonymous Noise.” Since the story portrays bands, singing, and the human relationships surrounding them, this song is also performed as part of the in-story band, in No hurry to shout’s repertoire.

The lyrics, which pour out raw feelings, really hit home.

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Reaching YouTomofumi Tanizawa

Kimi ni Todoke (with lyrics)

Kimi ni Todoke - Tomofumi Tanizawa

This is the opening theme of the TV anime Kimi ni Todoke, sharing the same title.

Since the anime portrays a heart-fluttering romance between a refreshing, cheerful boy and a shy girl, the song itself is also refreshing.

Its melody feels like it clears your mind in an instant.

If you’re in a student band in the midst of your youth, definitely give it a try.

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Moonlight LegendDALI

DALI – Moonlight Densetsu (Moonlight Legend) Sailor Moon

Moonlight Densetsu DALI

This is the first opening theme of the anime Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon.

It’s a song and anime everyone knows, so if you can perform it with a band arrangement, it’s sure to be a hit.

You could also try changing the key and tackling it with a male vocal.

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Crimson Bow and ArrowLinked Horizon

Linked Horizon / Guren no Yumiya with lyrics

Crimson Bow and Arrow by Linked Horizon

It’s the first opening theme of the TV anime Attack on Titan.

It was such a massive hit that it was even performed at the NHK Kouhaku Uta Gassen.

The provocative lyrics and the backing that builds up toward the latter half make it irresistible, and just listening to it naturally lifts your spirits.

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secret base ~What You Gave Me~ZONE

secret base ~What You Gave Me~ ZONE (Full)

secret base ~What You Gave Me~ ZONE

When it comes to the end of summer, it has to be this.

It’s the ending theme of Anohana: The Flower We Saw That Day.

As ZONE’s signature song from a girls’ band, it has been loved for many years.

Let’s sing it gently while replaying memories with friends in our minds.

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Cry BabyOfficial HIGE DANDism

Official HIGE DANDism – Cry Baby [Official Video]

Cry Baby Official HIGE DANDism

This is a song by Official HIGE DANDism written specifically as the theme for the anime Tokyo Revengers.

Its lyrics mirror the story’s repeated battles to change fate, and the powerful, rousing sound is a major draw.

Another standout feature is the frequent key changes, which allow the track to showcase a variety of moods within a single song.

Because of the intense modulations and relatively high vocal range, it takes some know-how to cover, but if you can pull it off, it’s packed with cool elements.

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