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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 Festivals and Campus Live Shows [2025] (31–40)

A Cruel Angel's ThesisYoko Takahashi

A Cruel Angel's Thesis – Yoko Takahashi (Full)

A Cruel Angel's Thesis by Yoko Takahashi

This is the opening theme of the anime Neon Genesis Evangelion, which sparked a major boom.

Its enigmatic lyrics, which seem to reflect the work’s worldbuilding, are captivating.

I want to nail the intro phrase where it transitions from the vocal part into the instrumental.

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-ness; typicality; the quality/essence of being [X] (as in “X-ness” or “X-like character”)SUPER BEAVER

SUPER BEAVER “Rashisa” Music Video

Rashisa SUPER BEAVER

This is a song released by SUPER BEAVER in 2014 that really makes you think deeply about its message.

Take in the message sung over a driving, fast-paced band sound, and try singing it either for yourself or for someone important to you.

Band members should aim to create a sound that highlights and supports the vocals.

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Distortion!!cable tie

TV anime “Bocchi the Rock!” ending video / “Distortion!!” #KessokuBand

Distortion!! Kessoku Band

Kessoku Band is a group formed by the characters in the TV anime Bocchi the Rock!, which depicts the band activities of high school girls.

In 2022, they actually released an album as Kessoku Band titled “Kessoku Band,” which dominated the Oricon and Billboard charts and became a big hit.

It’s packed with songs that are perfect for school festivals.

Among them, “Distortion!!,” used as the anime’s first ending theme, is especially recommended because its simple chord progression and mid-tempo 8-beat make it easy to tackle.

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Butter-FlyKoji Wada

Butter-Fly – Kouji Wada (Full) (Digimon Adventure OP)

Butter-Fly Wada Kouji

This is the legendary opening theme of the anime Digimon Adventure.

It’s beloved not only by anime-song fans but by a wide audience across generations.

Master the challenging guitar solo and the drum combo unleashed at the very end, and bring your school festival to life!

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Song Not to ForgetMacaroni Enpitsu

Macaroni Enpitsu 'Wasurena Uta' MV

Wasurenauta Macaroni Enpitsu

This is a heartwarming song that sings of the bittersweetness and hope of youth.

Released in April 2024, it paints the image of young people running toward their dreams with a powerful, refreshing melody.

Macaroni Enpitsu created this piece as the ending theme for the anime “Oblivion Battery,” based on Eko Mikawa’s original work.

While accompanying the coming-of-age story of the anime’s protagonists, it also carries a message that anyone can relate to.

The lyrics carefully depict the strength to overcome setbacks and hardship, as well as the courage to keep looking forward, making it a perfect track for cultural festivals and class memories.

With its bright, uplifting melody and emotionally resonant lyrics, it’s sure to be a hit at karaoke and at school.

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[For Band Members] Recommended Anime Songs for School Cultural Festival Lives [2025] (41–50)

IGNITEEir Aoi

Eir Aoi “IGNITE” MV (Short Ver.)

IGNITE Eir Aoi

An emotional, dramatic number by Eir Aoi, who has created numerous anime theme songs.

It kicks off with her overwhelmingly powerful vocals, which serve as the ultimate hook, so dive in without hesitation and sing your heart out.

After that, if you can stage it with emotion and swagger to the hard-driving rock sound, it’ll be insanely cool—the ultimate cultural festival anthem.

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Real worldnano.RIPE

[Official Video] nano.RIPE – Real World – Real World

Real World nano.RIPE

It was used as the opening theme for the anime Humanity Has Declined.

Since many of nano.

RIPE’s songs have simple band arrangements, I think they’re easy to cover.

This track has a bouncy tempo and is easy to groove to, so definitely try using it in scenes where you want to hype things up.

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