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Popular classic anime songs for party performances and skits. Recommended god-tier tracks.

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There are plenty of occasions to put on a performance, like weddings, year-end parties, and New Year’s parties.

Some of you might find yourselves struggling every time to decide what kind of act to do, depending on the situation.

So in this article, we’ll introduce anime songs that are perfect for performances and skits.

We’ve picked everything from the latest hits to long-loved classics, so if you cover the songs listed here, you can’t go wrong!

Since they’re anime songs, they’ll liven up events where kids are present, too.

Be sure to read to the end!

Classic Anime Song Hits Popular for Performances and Acts: Recommended Masterpieces (11–20)

Ojamajo Carnival!!MAHO-do

[High Quality] Ojamajo Carnival 5-Person Ver.

Ojamajo Carnival!! MAHO-dou

It’s a magical song that sparks children’s dreams and sense of adventure.

The melody brims with excitement, and the lyrics are captivating, inviting listeners into an extraordinary world beyond the everyday.

Released in March 1999, the song became widely beloved as the opening theme of the anime Ojamajo Doremi.

Its popularity is well established, having won the Theme Song Award at the 4th Animation Kobe.

It’s also a smash hit at karaoke, with easy-to-follow call-and-response parts as one of its charms.

Perfect as entertainment that transcends generations—whether at weddings, year-end parties, or other celebrations.

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BluebirdIkimonogakari

Blue Bird – Ikimonogakari (Full)

Blue Bird Ikimono-gakari

This song, released in 2008 as the opening theme for the TV anime Naruto Shippuden, is also used as the walk-up music when Chunichi Dragons’ Morino and Tohoku Rakuten Golden Eagles’ Okajima step up to bat.

It could be fun to choreograph a large group dance for it, or to do a band performance with cosplay of Naruto Shippuden characters.

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Katsushika RhapsodyKohei Dojima

Katsushika Rhapsody

Katsushika Rhapsody Doujima Kohei

It’s a song full of Showa-era nostalgia that was used from 1997 to 1999 as the third opening theme for the anime “Kochira Katsushika-ku Kameari Kōen-mae Hashutsujo.” Its simplicity makes it seem perfect for a solo singing-and-playing performance.

It might also be fun to turn it into an act combining live accompaniment with a bit of cosplay skit.

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Aim to be a Pokémon MasterRika Matsumoto

Aim to be a Pokémon Master

Aim to Be a Pokémon Master Rika Matsumoto

This is the theme song of Pokémon, a flagship Japanese anime and game.

For those from the Pokémon generation, it’s a track that really gets you hyped, isn’t it? It works great in karaoke format, and a band cover is also recommended.

There’s a cool guitar solo, so if you perform it, that’s the highlight to show off.

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Mazinger ZIchiro Mizuki

Ichiro Mizuki – Mazinger Z INFINITY [AMV / MAD]

Mazinger Z Mizuki Ichirō

This song is sung by Ichiro Mizuki, known affectionately as the Emperor of Anison and “Aniki.” It truly exudes the dignity of a champion.

Frequently ranked number one in fan polls, this track can be considered one of Ichiro Mizuki’s signature songs.

If you perform it as a party piece, be sure to put your heart into doing an Ichiro Mizuki impression.

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Limit-Break x SurvivorKiyoshi Hikawa

Kiyoshi Hikawa / Limit-Break x Survivor – from the DVD “Kiyoshi Hikawa Special Concert 2018: Kiyoshiko no Yoru Vol. 18” [Official]

Limit Break × Survivor Kiyoshi Hikawa

The news that enka singer Kiyoshi Hikawa—affectionately known as “Kii-chan”—would sing the theme song for the anime Dragon Ball Super generated plenty of buzz on its own, but the high quality of the track itself also left a strong impression on listeners.

As the theme for an anime-original series that serves as a sequel to Dragon Ball Z, it’s a Dragon Ball song that resonates especially with younger generations.

How about using it as background music for entertainment acts—like impressions or cosplay—à la the “Dragon Ball comedians”? It’s sure to fire up the crowd!

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Popular classic anime songs for performances and skits. Recommended bangers (21–30)

The Story You Don't Knowsupercell

Tried performing Bakemonogatari’s ending theme “The Story You Don’t Know” with a band [Gestalt Collapse] 《supercell》《Anisong》

The Story You Don’t Know — supercell

It’s the ending theme of the anime Bakemonogatari.

The song is by the creative group supercell and was released in 2009 as their debut single.

The piano tones are striking and evoke a summer night sky.

It’s so bittersweet it could bring you to tears.

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If you’re good at piano, you should definitely try a sing-and-play rendition.

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