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

Accompanist / Piano InstructorYuri
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 Culture Festival Live Performances [2025] (111–120)

MelissaPorno Graffitti

PORNOGRAFFITTI 'Melissa (Short ver.)' / PORNOGRAFFITTI 'Melissa (Short Ver.)'

Melissa Porno Graffitti

This song was used as the theme song for the anime Fullmetal Alchemist.

Porno Graffitti is well-known, and this track is quite famous too, so I think it will appeal even to people who aren’t particularly into anime songs.

The vocals are challenging, but give it your best and try practicing.

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[For Band Members] Recommended Anime Songs for School Culture Festival Lives [2025] (121–130)

I Wanna Be…SPYAIR

SPYAIR “I Wanna Be…” [TV Tokyo anime Gintama: Silver Soul Arc opening theme]

I Wanna Be…SPYAIR

The passionate lyrics, which seem to speak for our hopes for the future, really resonate.

It’s a song by SPYAIR, a four-member rock band from Aichi Prefecture.

It was released in 2018 as their 22nd single.

The energetic sound matches perfectly with the vocals that shoot straight ahead.

It’s the opening theme for the anime Gintama: Silver Soul Arc.

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My Past Life, Many Lifetimes AgoRADWIMPS

RADWIMPS – Zenzenzense (movie ver.) [Official Music Video]

Zenzenzense RADWIMPS

This is the song that was used as the theme for “Your Name.” released in 2016, and it became a huge topic.

It’s a track that’s full of RADWIMPS’ signature youthful vibe.

The guitar phrases might be quite challenging for beginners, but if you can pull them off, it looks really cool!

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Chase the Light!Fear, and Loathing in Las Vegas

［PV］Chase the Light!/Fear, and Loathing in Las Vegas

Chase the Light!Fear, and Loathing in Las Vegas

It was used as the opening theme for Kaiji: Against All Rules.

Fear, and Loathing in Las Vegas are known for having many “pikorimo” tracks—songs that combine chiptune-like beeps with intense loud rock.

So, if you’re going to play it live, you’ll definitely want to recreate the programmed sounds as well.

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sh0utSawanoHiroyuki[nZk]:Tielle & Gemie

SawanoHiroyuki[nZk] 5th single『gravityWall/sh0ut』DIGEST

sh0utSawanoHiroyuki[nZk]:Tielle & Gemie

It was used as the second opening theme for the TV anime Re:CREATORS, which aired in two cours in 2017.

The heavy band sound, anchored by drums that lay down a solid, weighty rhythm, is overwhelming.

The chorus is irresistibly satisfying, too.

True to the title, there are shouted phrases as well, making it a track that really sticks in your ears.

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Nana-iro Biyorinano.RIPE

[Official Video] nano.RIPE – Seven-colored Weather – Nanairo Biyori

Nanairo Biyori nano.RIPE

It’s the opening theme of the anime Non Non Biyori.

Its refreshing, light rhythm is pleasant and lifts your spirits.

I think it’s a song that can be easily reproduced even with a simple band setup.

It would suit an outdoor stage on a sunny day.

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Color of Flowersnano.RIPE

nano.RIPE “Hana no Iro” PV Full Size (TV Anime “Hanasaku Iroha” Opening Theme)

Hananoiro nano.RIPE

It’s the opening theme of the anime Hanasaku Iroha.

It was released in 2011 as the third single by the rock band nano.

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The brisk four-on-the-floor rhythm is striking—an easy-to-groove-to, feel-good Japanese rock track.

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