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

asking for the moonKANA-BOON

KANA-BOON “Naimono Nedari” Music Video

A love song by KANA-BOON that delicately depicts the subtleties of romance, focusing on the theme of misunderstandings between men and women and frustrations with one’s partner.

With its uptempo, catchy melody and memorable guitar riff, the track sticks in your head, and its portrayal of small mix-ups between lovers invites empathy.

From a male perspective, it touches on perceived selfishness in women; from a female perspective, it conveys the sense of men’s insincerity—simply expressing the emotional disconnects that occur in the everyday lives of couples.

Included on the mini-album “Boku ga CD wo Dashitara,” released in April 2013, this song is perfect for school festivals, café gigs, and even casual karaoke parties.

It’s a track that speaks for anyone struggling with their relationship with someone important.

A Little Love SongMONGOL800

A Little Love Song

A love song by MONGOL800 that expresses an eternal vow of love set to a refreshing melody.

Included on the album “MESSAGE,” released in September 2001, this track gently sings about feelings for a loved one and the importance of bonds.

Its warm lyrics, which prompt listeners to reflect on their feelings for the important people right beside them, have resonated with many.

It has been used as the ending theme for the anime series Teasing Master Takagi-san and The Angel Next Door Spoils Me Rotten, and has been covered by numerous artists, including Kumi Koda and JUJU.

Performing it at a school festival or live event will let you feel the joy of standing on stage with a band throughout your entire body.

flying boatKing Gnu

King Gnu – Hikōtei (Seaplane)

An uplifting song written in August 2019 for an All Nippon Airways TV commercial, themed around the importance of living true to yourself and the courage to take a new step.

It was featured in a commercial starring tennis player Naomi Osaka and reached No.

3 on both the Oricon and Billboard Japan charts.

Characterized by King Gnu’s distinctive hybrid rock sound and powerful beats, it also has an anthemic vibe perfect for crowd sing-alongs at live shows.

It’s an energetic track you’ll want to listen to with friends striving toward their dreams, and it’s sure to energize the stage at a school festival.

grinSinger's High

Singers High 'Nitari' Music Video

Singers High’s songs are irresistible with their high-tone vocals and catchy melodies that stick in your head after just one listen.

In particular, the track I’m introducing today delves deeply into complex emotions—possessiveness toward a loved one, a sense of losing oneself within a relationship, and the instability that freedom can bring.

Since launching with their debut mini-album “Love and Hate” in October 2021, they’ve released a slew of works, and if you perform this song at a school festival, it’s sure to resonate with your peers through its relatable lyrics.

The track moves from a shuffling intro into a danceable groove and then into a driving pattern, making it especially demanding for the drummer.

So the rhythm section should practice thoroughly to lock in the groove of the song!

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Run, SAKAMOTO / Vaundy: Music Video

Vaundy’s music captivates with its high-energy sound and powerful vocals.

It became a hot topic as the opening theme for the anime “SAKAMOTO DAYS.” Recorded in London, the track combines a driving melody fueled by sharp guitar tones and a heavy bassline with lyrics that tie into the anime’s story, resulting in an even more striking piece.

With themes of friendship and family, it would be a perfect choice to perform at school cultural festivals or campus events.

The Zero Sense10-FEET

10-FEET – The Zero Sense (Ending Theme Song of the Film 'THE FIRST SLAM DUNK')

The song used as the ending theme for the smash-hit 2022 anime film THE FIRST SLAM DUNK is “Dai Zero Kan” by 10-FEET, a three-piece band from Kyoto.

Released as their 22nd single, it climbed the charts alongside the film’s success, reaching No.

1 on the Oricon Digital Singles Chart and Billboard’s download chart.

It’s a rock tune with a cool, heavy low-end.

Play it at a school festival and the crowd is guaranteed to go wild!

together; along with; bothWANIMA

WANIMA – Together (OFFICIAL VIDEO)

A powerful cheer song by WANIMA that lifts your spirits.

Combining fiery sound with a message that resonates in the heart, this track was released in August 2016 and drew attention as the song for Nivea Kao’s “8×4” commercial.

Prompted by the massive earthquake in their hometown of Kumamoto, additional lyrics were written during production, and the song powerfully sings of the preciousness of life and hope for the future, giving people courage.

While acknowledging painful experiences and lingering anxieties, it gently nudges those who strive to move forward, making it a perfect staple for school festivals and live events.