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

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!

Playlist

[For Band Members] Recommended Anime Songs for Cultural and School Festival Live Performances [2025]
	Title	Playlist	One point
1	Critical HitRADWIMPS		Youthful feelings like a game-winning walk-off home run
2	sunflowerChilli Beans.		Depicting the twilight hour when the going-home chime resounds…
3	NorseSinger’s High		Love is shown through actions — a song by Singer's High
4	Guitar, Loneliness, and the Blue Planetcable tie		Kessoku Band from the anime: a classic of fast-paced guitar rock
5	migratory bird[Alexandros]		A song of courage and comrades brimming with a sense of speed
6	HE IS MINECreepHyp		A heart-stirring song that expresses the poignancy of love
7	Frenzy Hey Kids!!THE ORAL CIGARETTES		THE ORAL CIGARETTES' hot anime song
8	asking for the moonKANA-BOON		A love song depicting the misunderstandings between a man and a woman in romance
9	A Little Love SongMONGOL800		A heartwarming MONGOL800 classic that sings of eternal love
10	flying boatKing Gnu		An anthem that encourages the courage to live as your true self
11	grinSinger’s High		The emotional lyrics and music of Singer's High
12	Run, SAKAMOTOVaundy		A powerful song by Vaundy leaves a strong impression.
13	The Zero Sense10-FEET		Theme song of a basketball movie, 10-FEET’s smash hit
14	together; along with; bothWANIMA		An anthem that encourages us with the strength to move forward
15	Blue and SummerMrs. GREEN APPLE		A classic song that portrays youthful summer and human connections
16	Tomorrow as wellSHISHAMO		An inspiring youth anthem that cheers on those who give it their all
17	Eye’s SentryUVERworld		UVERworld’s music is a masterpiece that conveys the emotions of life.
18	hundreds of millions of light-yearsOmoinotake		A masterpiece that conveys feelings across distances measured in light-years
19	Perfect-Sense DreamerONE OK ROCK		The passionate rock sound of ONE OK ROCK
20	God knows…Aya Hirano		Anime hit songs of Haruhi Suzumiya
21	Kaiju no Hanabuta (Monster’s Flower Song)Vaundy		A song to reclaim forgotten dreams and passion
22	karmaBUMP OF CHICKEN		The masterpiece by BUMP OF CHICKEN, the masterpiece's vocals
23	Don’t say lazyAfter School Tea Time		The lively ending theme of K-On!
24	VSBLUE ENCOUNT		A classic whose powerful, youthful rock shakes the soul
25	InfernoMrs. GREEN APPLE		The opening theme of Fire Force is fire
26	Rising HopeLiSA		LiSA's song from The Irregular at Magic High School opening
27	Crimson Lotus FlowerLiSA		LiSA passionately sings the Demon Slayer opening theme
28	Hunting SoulHAYASii		Ultra high-speed power metal that wards off the evil eye
29	The Story You Don’t Knowsupercell		Bakemonogatari ending, a popular classic song
30	Sugar Song and Bitter StepUNISON SQUARE GARDEN		An iconic anime ending theme with high addictiveness
31	Don’t cover it up with selfishness.THE ORAL CIGARETTES		Anime theme song, a famous song by THE ORAL CIGARETTES
32	Catch the MomentLiSA		The powerful theme song of the film 'SAO'
33	If I could become a constellationcable tie		Kessoku Band from Bocchi the Rock!
34	ImaginationSPYAIR		The theme song of Haikyu!! is moving.
35	cloudy skyDOES		The DOES opening for Gintama has an appealing heavy bass.
36	A Cruel Angel’s ThesisYoko Takahashi		The Appeal of the Evangelion Opening Theme
37	-ness; typicality; the quality/essence of being [X] (as in “X-ness” or “X-like character”)SUPER BEAVER		A message-driven, heart-touching song
38	Distortion!!cable tie		A band originating from an anime actually released a hit song.
39	Butter-FlyKoji Wada		Digimon anime songs, loved across generations
40	Song Not to ForgetMacaroni Enpitsu		An inspiring song that sings of youthful hope and growth
41	IGNITEEir Aoi		Emotional rock with overwhelming vocal prowess
42	Real worldnano.RIPE		The anime opening theme has a light, bouncy tempo.
43	Sky-Colored DaysShoko Nakagawa		The opening theme of Gurren Lagann, a passionately sung song by Shoko Nakagawa
44	Shunkan SentimentalSCANDAL		An impressive track with SCANDAL’s heavy sound
45	primary colorsPELICAN FANCLUB		"Primary Colors" is an easy-to-play rock song.
46	RedoKonomi Suzuki		Konomi Suzuki, the opening theme of Re:Zero
47	RewriteASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION		A classic from Fullmetal Alchemist—a rhythmic banger.
48	peace signKenshi Yonezu		Kenshi Yonezu's anime theme song is highly rated.
49	Trace OrionUNISON SQUARE GARDEN		Anime theme songs, perfect for a school cultural festival
50	Fluffy TimeSakuragaoka High School Light Music Club		The popular song “Fuwa Fuwa Time” from the anime K-On!
51	nameless storyKishida Kyoudan & The Akeboshi Rockets		The anime song “nameless story” is perfect for a school festival.
52	Bright Burning ShoutTakanori Nishikawa		Powerful rock opening theme of the anime 'Fate'
53	RAGE OF DUSTSPYAIR		SPYAIR’s Gundam theme song is full of impact.
54	The RumblingSiM		SiM’s heavy-hitting music expresses the emotions at the heart of the work.
55	COLORSHumbreaders		A coming-of-age song that captures the appeal of the band
56	Alderamin on the SkyKishida Kyoudan & The Akeboshi Rockets		Anime theme song with an appealing sense of speed
57	ShuraDOES		Gintama ending theme, manly music
58	Kokoro-eRoad of Major		An intense youth-punk theme song that expresses the protagonist’s aspirations
59	I…beautiful night		An emotionally moving song that portrays inner feelings, perfect for an anime theme
60	3 minutes 29 secondsHITORIE		Hitorie’s 86 opening theme song
61	Adolescent Complexcable tie		Kessoku Band from Bocchi the Rock!
62	VORACITYMYTH & ROID		Memorable songs from the anime Overlord
63	MephistoQueen Bee		'Oshi no Ko' ending theme: Queen Bee's 'Mephisto' portrays the entertainment industry
64	GO!!!FLOW		Popular theme songs from the anime NARUTO, classic karaoke tracks
65	SiriusEir Aoi		A high-energy, fast-paced rock song perfect for a hot-blooded anime theme
66	Just AwakeFear, and Loathing in Las Vegas		The HUNTER×HUNTER ending song is popular.
67	Welcome to Japari ParkAnimal Biscuits × PPP		The charm of the Kemono Friends anime song(s)
68	The Strongest, Number One, All-OutFEEL SO BAD		Vocal techniques for anime theme songs
69	trajectoryLuck Life		An anime theme song, a moving piece filled with deep love
70	far awayASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION		Let's sing a Naruto song passionately for beginners.
71	Future Saint Seiya Ω ~Saint Evolution~Nagareda Project		Nagareru Project’s Saint Seiya Ω opening theme
72	High School [ANIME SIDE] -Bootleg-Mio Sakura (Ayahi Takagaki)		A coming-of-age song portraying a band and the tapestry of human relationships
73	Reaching YouTomofumi Tanizawa		A coming-of-age love song for you
74	Moonlight LegendDALI		Performing the iconic Sailor Moon song with passion
75	Crimson Bow and ArrowLinked Horizon		Hit songs from Attack on Titan, overwhelmingly powerful tracks
76	secret base ~What You Gave Me~ZONE		A classic that makes you feel the end of summer
77	Cry BabyOfficial HIGE DANDism		A powerful, fate-changing song, notable for its key changes.
78	Climber’s High!Manami Numakura		The exhilarating theme song of Fuuka
79	KICK BACKKenshi Yonezu		Kenshi Yonezu’s anime song is creating a buzz.
80	Zankyo SankaAimer		Opening theme song of the anime “Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba”
81	DifferentBAND-MAID		A hard rock band's anime opening theme song
82	Thousand-Night ReverieCIVILIAN		A mature-sounding rock song, the opening theme of Mo Dao Zu Shi
83	Crow SongGirls Dead Monster		The memorable theme song of Angel Beats!
84	Dark CrowMAN WITH A MISSION		'Dark Crow' hyped up the school festival
85	database feat.TAKUMA(10-FEET)MAN WITH A MISSION		Anison: Collaboration track with 10-FEET, “database”
86	STAR BEAT! ~Heartbeat of the Stars~Poppin’party		A youthful anthem fired up by band life
87	Yes! Bang_Dream!Poppin’party		A music project that fuses anime and live performances
88	single-minded; earnest; wholehearted; dedicatedSUPER BEAVER		My Hero Academia Season 6 opening theme, SUPER BEAVER’s classic song
89	Stay With MeSeven Billion Dots		Passionately performing the rock song from the Granblue Fantasy opening
90	Teenage Dreammiwa		A youth anthem striving for dreams, the allure of a band
91	Blue HabitatTatsuya Kitani		A heart-stirring song that portrays youthful emotions and the passage of time
92	scrambleYui Horie / UNSCANDAL		A fun anime song packed with ska elements
93	I’m only gazing at you.Maki Ohguro		A classic Slam Dunk song gets the crowd going at the school festival.
94	Utauyo!!MIRACLEAfter School Tea Time		The blazing cover songs from the anime K-On!!
95	Sorry, I can’t be a good girl.Miku Sawai		Showa-style ending theme song from the anime Kill la Kill
96	image _____Vertigo Siren		The overwhelming musical world of Maimai SIREN
97	The world is falling in loveCHiCO with HoneyWorks		Impressive theme song from Ao Haru Ride
98	READY STEADY GOL’Arc〜en〜Ciel		An anime theme song—it's a passionate classic.
99	10% roll, 10% romanceUNISON SQUARE GARDEN		The opening theme of Welcome to the Ballroom features unique lyrics and a lively rhythm.
100	mayflyЯeal		A moving opening theme from Gintama
101	HEROESBrian the Sun		A captivating rock masterpiece by Brian the Sun
102	Sacred Girl DomainALI PROJECT		Anime theme song: full of speed and charm
103	Re:Re:ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION		The theme song of “Erased”
104	Demachiyanagi Parallel UniverseASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION		Adaptation of a Morimi novel into an anime—ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION’s theme song is fire.
105	Hanamaru Pippi is only for good kidsAOP (Anime Ouen Project)		A catchy song from Mr. Osomatsu
106	To the center of the sunBivattchee		A passionate 8-beat song for an anime opening
107	DAY x DAYBLUE ENCOUNT		The band's cohesion and the harmony of the instruments are captivating.
108	WonderlandFLiP		Anime songs with guitar solos that are difficult but cool
109	Nothing can beat this love.OKAMOTO’S		A moving song that sings of the power of love, with a passionate message
110	OrangeSPYAIR		SPYAIR's new song depicts youthful memories.
111	AbyssYungblud		YUNGBLUD breaks new ground with the opening theme for Kaiju No. 8
112	Can you sleep at night?flumpool		flumpool's dark theme song
113	Calendar GirlWaka, Fūri, Sunao, Risuko		The ending song of Aikatsu is hot.
114	CHA-LA HEAD-CHA-LAHironobu Kageyama		A theme that conveys Goku’s strength and brightness
115	unravelTK from Ling tosite sigure		Anime OP with a sharp, punchy guitar sound
116	Funny Bunnythe pillows		The Japanese rock song “Funny Bunny” is a popular track.
117	GATE II ~Beyond the World~Kishida Kyoudan & The Akeboshi Rockets		The rock song that is the opening theme for season 2 of the anime “GATE.”
118	absolute zeroRed Park		Akai Ko-en’s “Absolute Zero” has a unique atmosphere.
119	beaming smileFujifabric		The happy feelings conveyed by the song of smiles
120	MelissaPorno Graffitti		Anime theme song, difficult but popular track
121	I Wanna Be…SPYAIR		SPYAIR’s passionate lyrics point toward hope for the future.
122	My Past Life, Many Lifetimes AgoRADWIMPS		The theme song of 'Your Name' is a track full of youthful energy.
123	Chase the Light!Fear, and Loathing in Las Vegas		Kaiji’s theme song, an intense picoremo style
124	sh0utSawanoHiroyuki[nZk]:Tielle & Gemie		The second cour opening theme of the anime Re:CREATORS
125	Nana-iro Biyorinano.RIPE		The anime theme song is refreshing and pleasant.
126	Color of Flowersnano.RIPE		Anime theme song, upbeat Japanese rock
127	Star paintingsajou no hana		A rising band that handled the ending theme for the anime Sirius the Jaeger.
128	You Gotta Love Me!Kato*Fuku (Emiri Kato & Kaori Fukuhara)		The ending theme song of the anime Inō Battle
129	Interstellar FlightRanka Lee		An explanation of the memorable songs featured within Macross Frontier
130	Speculative MythologyFairy Empire		Anime theme song with a dark and heavy allure
131	Aim to be a Pokémon MasterRika Matsumoto		A rockin’ classic song from the Pokémon anime!
132	Light, lightYuka Aisaka		The ending theme of Net-juu no Susume is a song by Sekai Kan Ozaki.
133	No Matter How You Look at It, It’s You Guys’ Fault I’m Not Popular!Konomi Suzuki / Kiba of Akiba		A male-female duet in a metal style
134	Ninja ScrollOnmyo-za		A Heavy Metal Band’s Culture Festival Live Struggle Chronicle
135	Dead EndHiran		The opening theme of the anime 'Future Diary,' in a hard rock style.
136	New EraAdo		Ado's smash hit “New Genesis,” perfect for school festivals
137	Say My NameHEY-SMITH		Punk band HEY-SMITH does an anime theme song
138	GOLDPEOPLE 1		The moving theme song of the anime “Ranking of Kings”
139	bad fool logicUNISON SQUARE GARDEN		An anime theme song that sings about bonds with friends and the future
140	Youth LineIkimonogakari		Ikimono-gakari offers encouragement with a youth anthem
141	PlanetariaFujifabric		Anime theme song “Planetaria,” a heartwarming classic
142	01Queen Bee		Queen Bee's '01' becomes an anime theme song
143	lampSoshi Sakiyama		Soshi Sakiyama draws attention with the ending theme for the anime Jujutsu Kaisen
144	EndrollYoh Kamiyama		Yoh Kamiyama’s songs gaining attention as anime theme tracks
145	Into the lightcable tie		New Song from "Bocchi the Rock!": Passion for Music
146	lip syncKurokobito (Black-Marked Neck)		An anime theme song: a rock track that paints a picture of hope
147	YOUTHFUL99RadioService		The Appeal of the Youth Anime “Chihayafuru”
148	On the edge (chop)B’z		B’z opening theme song for Detective Conan
149	Odoru Pompoko RinB.B. Queens		The Appeal and Popularity of the Maruko Ending Theme
150	I want to shout that I love you.BAAD		Hot-blooded anime songs, loved around the world.
151	Solitude of CondemnationBUD VIRGIN LOGIC		Anime music with a rich tone color, focusing on atmosphere/worldbuilding
152	Stairway GenerationBase Ball Bear		Base Ball Bear song from the anime Gintama
153	Dream RiserChouCho		The theme song of the anime “Girls und Panzer”
154	The Reason for KindnessChouCho		Up-tempo rock with piano and vocals
155	Hajime no UtaDracoVirgo		Anime theme song with an appealing rock sound
156	Someday, several worlds with youfhána		The relaxing opening theme of the anime “Kawaisou.”
157	Ninja soulGeeks		Focus on the unique word feel of anime theme songs
158	dawn lightHalf time Old		The opening theme of the anime “Lucifer and the Biscuit Hammer.”
159	glow-upHysteric Blue		A translucent singing voice and striking music
160	Light My FireKOTOKO		The cool opening song of the anime “Shana”
161	oath signLiSA		LiSA’s songs are powerful and enjoyable for listeners.
162	PANTA RHEIMYTH & ROID		The OP of Isekai Cheat Magician, a song by MYTH & ROID
163	Run! with Seiya Yamasaki (Kyuso Nekokami)Polysics		Youthful rock becomes an anime theme song.
164	EXiSTENCESiM		SiM’s metal-infused songs
165	MUKANJYOSurvive Said The Prophet		The fiery opening theme song of the anime Vinland Saga
166	trapThe Back Horn		“Trap” is an emotionally rich, melancholic rock song.
167	My heart is pounding.↑THE HIGH-LOWS↓		Detective Conan’s anime opening theme is a masterpiece!
168	TonariauTHE ORAL CIGARETTES		A refreshing, fast-paced rock number
169	Betrayal at SunsetTHEATRE BROOK		Anime theme song by a rock band, passionate vocals
170	After the cherry blossoms (all quartets lead to the?)UNISON SQUARE GARDEN		A virtuoso rock band's culture festival anthem
171	CrowdsWHITE ASH		Rock is the best! A masterpiece bursting with unique charm.
172	Bloody Power Famecoldrain		A powerful song that questions the modern world and sings of one’s inner self
173	Ecstatic Lifemilktub		An upbeat song overflowing with youthful vibes
174	leotacica		A moving song that expresses the feelings of the volleyball team members
175	Spectrum of PassionIkimonogakari		The Seven Deadly Sins opening theme: a grand and weighty composition
176	MikazukiSayuri		Sayuri’s emotionally rich singing and tone
177	AiniCreepHyp		The appeal of Creephyp’s classic song “Ainee”
178	Playing hard to get means you actually like them!Spira Spica		A song with an impressive synthesizer
179	sad and happyFrederick		An inspiring song that portrays the emotions of youth.
180	Your sea beyond the seven seasSumire Uesaka		Sumire Uesaka makes her debut with an anime theme song.
181	FEEL✕ALIVESayaka Sasaki		A high-energy, fast-paced track brimming with a sense of motorbike thrill
182	Unforgivable SinNana Kitade		The moving ending theme of the anime Fullmetal Alchemist
183	pureTakuro Yoshida		Opening theme song of Cromartie High School
184	Theme of Lupin the ThirdYuji Ohno		Lupin the Third Theme: a classic tune that lends itself to endless arrangements
185	GATE — Like the Dawn —Kishida Kyoudan & The Akeboshi Rockets		A rousing opening theme from a JSDF anime
186	Innocent AlwaysAzusa Tadokoro		Anime ending theme, an upbeat song
187	for all eternityGod does not play dice.		Kami-Sai, a rock band song overflowing with youthful emotions
188	When it shinesHitsuji Bungaku		Theme song of the anime The Heike Story, Hitsujibungaku
189	INNOCENCEEir Aoi		A song brimming with the exhilarating speed of an anime opening (OP) theme
190	Little Charm FangYuka Iguchi		Anime OP theme, a powerful song by Yuka Iguchi
191	sailing dayBUMP OF CHICKEN		The captivating theme song by BUMP OF CHICKEN
192	Midnight RendezvousHello Sleepwalkers		An unforgettable song from the anime Noragami
193	crossing fieldLiSA		A powerful anime theme song performed by LiSA
194	Song of HopeUltra Tower		The memorable theme songs of the anime Food Wars! Shokugeki no Soma
195	All the nameless thingsAnt with spines but without stings		A cool rock band for anime theme songs
196	sea colorAKINO from bless4		Kancolle’s opening theme, a rock song brimming with a sense of speed
197	DreamerAiRI		The exhilarating song from the anime “TARI TARI”
198	HIT IN THE USABEAT CRUSADERS		BECK's theme song is easy to understand and easy to remember.
199	～Outgrow～Gero		Anime OP song, a high-energy track full of speed
200	Seven Deadly SinsMAN WITH A MISSION		Opening theme song of The Seven Deadly Sins
201	CobaltMOB CHOIR		Mob Psycho 100’s ending theme, a sense of speed
202	Sprit InspirationNothing’s Carved In Stone		Moved by the rock band’s overwhelming sound.
203	comic sonicthe pillows		An exhilarating song that blows away the haze of youth
204	We are!Hiroshi Kitadani		A fiery anime theme song depicting a pirate adventure
205	Love poemSoko ni naru		An anime theme song presented by Soko ni Naru
206	℃Luck Life		Lacco Tower’s refreshing song—the performance is fun!
207	Run! Run! Run!Maki Otsuki		A high-speed, exhilarating ONE PIECE ending
208	Blood on the EDGEKishida Kyoudan & The Akeboshi Rockets		The drum performance in the anime OP is intense!
209	Strike the BloodKishida Kyoudan & The Akeboshi Rockets		A rock-infused anime opening theme
210	Shufu no MichiUchikubi Gokumon Doukoukai		The heavy theme song by Uchikubi Gokumon Doukoukai
211	Revolutionary DualismNana Mizuki × T.M.Revolution		Anime theme song: highly challenging, but packed with impact
212	the only personBomb Johnny		The punk rock opening of 'Ping Pong' is passionate.
213	The Rainbow That the Medaka SawKozue Takada		A simple, beginner-friendly anime song
214	JOINTMami Kawada		A classic anime song rock anthem brimming with a sense of speed
215	dramaticBase Ball Bear		In anime songs, the guitar rhythm is important.
216	If it’s just the two of usBiSH		An emotional song that portrays BiSH's youth
217	lilacMrs. GREEN APPLE		An anthem of youth in full sprint—cheering on growth and hope
218	boldWANDS		Detective Conan theme, WANDS' passionate rock
219	Tower of FlowersSayuri		The theme song of the anime “Lycoris,” “Tower of Flowers.”
220	deleteSid		Proposal to perform the anime theme song 'delete' at the school festival
221	to clear up (weather)Yorushika		Yorushika’s opening theme for ‘Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End’
222	The future is in our hands.Red Bon Chili’s		Kaiji’s opening theme—a powerful, passionate masterpiece!
223	Anthem of Our Sinful SelvesPrison Boys		Prison School ED, the passionate singing of male voice actors
224	If it shinesGoose house		A famous piece from 'Your Lie in April,' with a relatively high performance difficulty.
225	Rest and rechargeGLASGOW		GLASGOW's soothing music heals the heart.
226	LOVE ROCKETSThe Birthday		The theme song of the Slam Dunk movie is impressive.
227	CHAINSAW BLOODVaundy		Chainsaw Man theme song: heavy rock!