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

Critical HitRADWIMPS

RADWIMPS – A Masterstroke [Official Music Video]

A rock tune that captures the mindset of a challenger aiming for a dramatic comeback—like hitting a go-ahead grand slam in extra innings.

Featured on RADWIMPS’ December 2013 album “X to O to Tsumi to,” the song stands out for its meticulously woven lyrics portraying the inner conflict between the socially recognized success of getting a job and the ideals one truly wants to pursue.

Its energetic alternative rock sound and Yojiro Noda’s moving vocals underscore the importance of staying true to your own heart.

It’s a perfect track for uniting with friends who are chasing their dreams at a school festival.

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Chilli Beans. – Sunflower (Official Music Video) [TV Anime “Hell Teacher Nūbē” Ending Theme]

This song depicts the moment when the dismissal chime rings out at dusk.

Written by Chilli Beans.

specifically for the TV anime Hell Teacher Nube, it was released in July 2025.

Told from the perspective of students watching the back of their teacher as he battles yokai, the lyrics are striking for the way trust and bittersweet longing intertwine.

The performance adds a shadow to its pop-rock sound, brilliantly capturing the work’s worldview.

Be sure to listen closely.

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Singer’s High “Nulls” Music Video

Rather than sweet words, I want love to be shown through concrete actions.

Infused with that heartfelt wish, Singers High’s track explores the theme of emotional mismatch in romance.

It captures the complex feelings where deep affection and frustration for the other person intertwine, conveyed through high-tone vocals and a powerful band sound.

Released as a digital single in June 2022, it was also included on the mini-album “Melody,” released in November of the same year.

The song gained traction on social media and has become popular, especially among younger listeners.

Its breathtaking arrangement—where the band sound gradually builds in step with the emotional swell—makes it a perfect finale piece for a school festival band!

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[LIVE Footage] Kessoku Band “Guitar, Loneliness, and the Blue Planet” LIVE at STARRY / In-Show Song from “Bocchi the Rock!”

The title track included on the album “Guitar, Loneliness and the Blue Planet,” released in December 2022 by Kessoku Band, the in-anime band from Bocchi the Rock!, is simply outstanding: its lyrics, which express feelings of loneliness and introspection, mesh exquisitely with a pop-rock sound that evokes youthful energy.

Combined with performances by musicians delivering an authentic band sound, it further enhances the anime’s worldview.

All of Kessoku Band’s songs are high-level and by no means easy to cover, but among them, “Guitar, Loneliness and the Blue Planet” is a relatively straight-ahead, fast-paced guitar rock number that can be driven by momentum.

Have every member firmly grasp the fundamentals of their part, prioritize the band’s cohesion, and give it a go in practice.

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[Alexandros] – Wataridori (MV)

It’s an inspirational song marked by a driving melody and powerful vocals.

It gives listeners a strong push forward—the courage to charge down the path you believe in even if no one’s watching, the kindness that keeps comforting a wounded heart, and the joy of taking flight into the future with your friends.

Included on [Alexandros]’s single “Wataridori/Dracula La,” released in March 2015, this track was used as the theme song for the film “Akegarasu.” Play it at a school festival concert, and the whole venue is sure to come together and erupt with excitement.

HE IS MINECreepHyp

CreepHyp 'HE IS MINE'

A bittersweet song that uses count-song-like lyrics and a striking melody to depict the progression and shifts of a romance.

It vividly portrays the protagonist’s wish to deepen their bond through physical intimacy and the emotional sway caused by a gap in feelings with their partner.

Released in September 2010 and included on the album “From the Landing, With Love,” this track distills the allure of CreepHyp’s indie era, combining a medium-tempo sense of drive with Sekai Kan Ozaki’s lustrous vocals that resonate deeply.

Known as a live favorite that fosters a strong sense of unity with the audience, performing this song at a school or cultural festival is sure to draw plenty of attention.

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Noragami ARAGOTO OP theme THE ORAL CIGARETTES “Kyouran Hey Kids!!” Music Video

This is an original song by THE ORAL CIGARETTES in which an energetic rock sound blends perfectly with the world of the anime.

The lyrics, skillfully interweaving English and Japanese, vividly portray a self struggling in the darkness.

Released in November 2015 as the opening theme for the TV anime Noragami ARAGOTO, the track has surpassed 100 million views on YouTube.

It has become a fan favorite at the band’s solo concerts, creating a powerful sense of unity between the stage and the audience, and it’s guaranteed to get crowds hyped at cultural and school festivals alike.