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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 Lives [2025] (211–220)

boldWANDS

WANDS “Bold” MV

Bold WANDS

The song WANDS released digitally in January 2024 was also released as a CD single in April and was chosen as the theme for a special edited edition of Detective Conan—one to watch.

The lyrics convey a strong resolve to confront nightmares under the moonlight and an unwavering passion to win the heart of a loved one, making it a rock track that radiates a determination to protect a jewel-like presence.

While Shibasaki Hiroshi’s guitar parts are, of course, top-tier and may be difficult to replicate, the overall arrangement is relatively simple, so with solid practice you should be able to capture the feel.

This is the kind of song that, performed on a school festival stage, could both tickle the hearts of those in love and express the fiery spirit of youth.

It’s a guaranteed crowd-pleaser live!

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Tower of FlowersSayuri

TV anime “Lycoris Recoil” Non-Credit Ending Movie | Sayuri “Hana no Tou (Tower of Flowers)”

Hanano-to Sayuri

Lycoris Recoil is an anime that portrays the exploits of girls who secretly operate to prevent crimes before they happen.

Its ending theme is “Hana no Tou” (Tower of Flowers), sung by singer-songwriter Sayuri.

Released in 2022 as a digital-only single, it reached No.

5 on Billboard’s download chart.

Because it shares the same chord progression as TM NETWORK’s “Get Wild,” one of the most iconic anime songs of the Showa era, it’s been dubbed the “Reiwa-era Get Wild.” The progression—popularly known as the Komuro progression—is a classic, relatively easy to play, and recommended for beginners!

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SID “delete” (TV Size Edit)

Delete Sid

The opening theme of the anime The Seven Deadly Sins: Wrath of the Gods, “delete” by SID.

Some people may be inspired by visual kei and start a band.

How about performing this song—with its dark atmosphere and powerful band sound—at your school festival? If it’s too difficult to play, you can arrange it to make it a bit easier.

Once you get used to performing it, put some thought into your outfits and makeup, too.

If you can create a visual-kei-like darkness in your presentation, you’re sure to look cool on stage at the festival!

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[For Band Members] Recommended Anime Songs for School Festivals and Cultural Festival Live Shows [2025] (221–230)

to clear up (weather)Yorushika

Yorushika – Haru (OFFICIAL VIDEO)

Haru Yorushika

This song by Yorushika—known for suis’s translucent vocals and n-buna’s evocative lyrics—was released in January 2024.

It was written as the opening theme for cour 2 of Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End.

The lyrics weave in various elements of nature to deftly express human emotions and hope.

It’s a track that gives you the courage to overcome anything, no matter the situation.

With its refreshing band sound, it’s sure to liven up your school festival.

Give it a try!

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The future is in our hands.Red Bon Chili's

Kaidou Apocalypse Kaiji Pachislot 3 OST – 01 The Future Is in Our Hands

The future is in our hands, Red Bon Chili's

The opening theme of the anime Kaiji: Ultimate Survivor.

The sheer satisfaction of belting out the chorus with full power is unreal! Since the original is by THE BLUE HEARTS, it has a simple, easy-to-play structure yet carries a strong message.

It’s a song you can enjoy by riding the momentum or by really listening closely.

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Anthem of Our Sinful SelvesPrison Boys

2015-08-05_Prison School ED Theme_Prison Boys (cv: Hiroshi Kamiya, Katsuyuki Konishi, Kenichi Suzumura, Daisuke Namikawa, Kazuyuki Okitsu)_Hymn of Our Sinfulness_Audio Preview

Our Anthem of Sinful Us: Prison Boys

The ending theme of the anime Prison School.

A wonderfully silly song earnestly sung by popular male voice actors.

Its straightforward lyrics, packed to the brim with the overflowing desires of adolescent boys, leave a strong impression.

When performing it, don’t snap back to your senses or get embarrassed halfway—just barrel through to the very end.

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If it shinesGoose house

If It Shines / Goose house

Hikaru nara Goose house

It was used as the opening theme for Your Lie in April.

The work was also adapted into a live-action version and generated a lot of buzz, so it’s definitely well known.

There are many instrument parts and the chorus is challenging, but bands confident in their skills should definitely give it a try.

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