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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 Cultural Festival Live Shows [2025] (21–30)

karmaBUMP OF CHICKEN

BUMP OF CHICKEN 'Karma'

Karma by BUMP OF CHICKEN

An early masterpiece by BUMP OF CHICKEN and a landmark in Japanese rock.

Despite its simple lineup, the interplay between the lead and backing guitars is superb.

Above all, the vocal melody line is incredibly cool, so the whole band should be mindful of dynamics and volume to really make the vocals stand out.

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Don’t say lazyAfter School Tea Time

Don’t say “lazy” [Ending 1 from K-On!] 【FULL version】 ~ Lyrics in English – Romaji – Japanese – Korean – Chinese / Sub Spanish

Don't say lazy After-School Tea Time

This is the ending theme of the anime K-ON!, set in a high school light music club.

While the song has an energetic feel, its arrangement is surprisingly simple, making it suitable for beginner bands.

How about choosing it as your first cover song?

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VSBLUE ENCOUNT

BLUE ENCOUNT 'VS' Music Video [TV Tokyo Anime 'Gintama' Porori Arc Opening Theme]

VSBLUE ENCOUNT

A powerful track created by the Japanese rock band BLUE ENCOUNT.

With their signature emotional rock approach, it conveys a strong will to confront one’s inner battles.

Released in November 2017, this piece was produced as the opening theme for the Gintama.

Porori Arc.

With word choice and a sense of rhythm influenced by hip-hop in BLUE ENCOUNT’s own style, it pierces listeners’ hearts with fiery intensity.

Be sure to perform it with your band and shout it out loud at your school’s culture festival!

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InfernoMrs. GREEN APPLE

Mrs. GREEN APPLE – Inferno (TV anime “Fire Force” opening theme) [Teaser Video]

Inferno Mrs. GREEN APPLE

It’s a song by Mrs.

GREEN APPLE that was used as the opening theme for the TV anime Fire Force.

The way the vocalist slips into falsetto and the distinctive, idiosyncratic phrasing are striking, and figuring out how to nail those parts makes it a really fun track to cover.

Above all, the explosive feel of the chorus is incredibly satisfying to perform.

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Rising HopeLiSA

LiSA Rising Hope

Rising HopeLiSA

This is a song that was used as the opening theme for The Irregular at Magic High School.

Since many of LiSA’s songs are really cool, I can highly recommend them when you want to liven up a school festival.

It seems like it would work well not only for bands but also as background music for dance performances.

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Crimson Lotus FlowerLiSA

LiSA “Gurenge” -MUSIC CLIP YouTube EDIT ver.-

Gurenge LiSA

The dramatic tone is striking.

It’s the opening theme of the anime Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, sung by LiSA, a singer from Gifu Prefecture.

Perhaps because it’s an anime based on a Weekly Shonen Jump series, it has a very hot-blooded, cool sound! The build-up before the chorus is irresistible, too.

If you’re going to perform it live, the high notes in the vocals are quite challenging, so make sure to practice thoroughly.

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Hunting SoulHAYASii

TV anime “Dandadan” HAYASii ‘Hunting Soul’ [lyric video]

Hunting SoulHAYASii

This is a track by the in-story band HAYASii that amps up the music of the anime Dandadan.

It’s truly “exorcism metal,” embodying the band’s role in the show of warding off evil eyes.

Just like its soul-stirring title suggests, ultra-fast drums and razor-sharp guitar riffs deliver a blistering power metal sound.

Vocalist Kishō Taniyama’s high-tone shouts are seriously cool, too.

The song was used as an insert track in Season 2, Episode 18, which aired in August 2025.

The creators’ playful spirit—goofing around with total commitment—produces the ultimate catharsis.

It’s the perfect song for reliving the excitement of the series.

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