[Sports Day] Entrance songs that will hype the crowd! A comprehensive roundup from classics to the latest hits

One Heartatarashii gakkou no rīdāzu

ATARASHII GAKKO! – One Heart (Official Music Video)

This is a new cheer song by Atarashii Gakko! that stresses the importance of coming together as one, delivered with a powerful message.

It gives a push to those looking ahead and moving forward, while conveying the importance of keeping your smile even amid worries.

The music video, filmed with about 300 fan club members, unfolds in a gymnasium with a breathtaking performance amid a flurry of confetti.

Released in March 2025, the track is also featured in a new Bourbon commercial, showcasing a new side of the group who have built a unique world with their albums “Ma-Ningen” and “Wakage Gaitaru.” It’s perfect not only as a theme song for school and cultural festivals, but also as an uplifting anthem for anyone starting a new chapter in life.

A view I’ve never seen beforeSuda Masaki

Masaki Suda “A Scenery I’ve Never Seen”

This is Masaki Suda’s debut track, packed with passion through its driving rock sound and powerful vocals.

Released in June 2017, the song earnestly portrays people who keep moving forward even while covered in mud.

Its message, full of determination and passion toward the future, was featured in au’s “au BLUE CHALLENGE” series and resonated with many listeners.

The track is included on the album “PLAY” and garnered high acclaim, reaching No.

3 on the Billboard Japan Hot 100.

It’s also perfect as entrance music for athletes at school sports days, gently yet powerfully pushing forward everyone who is striving to face ahead.

The Washington PostJohn Philip Sousa

March: The Washington Post

A work beloved as one of John Philip Sousa’s most famous marches.

In 1889, twelve years after the founding of The Washington Post newspaper in 1877, the then-owners, Hatton and Wilkins, commissioned Sousa—who was the leader of the United States Marine Band—to compose music for an awards ceremony of a writing contest.

The piece premiered at the ceremony, which was attended by the 23rd President of the United States, Benjamin Harrison, and it received enthusiastic applause and widespread acclaim.

Its bright and majestic melody, perfectly suited to an awards ceremony, leaves a strong impression!

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In the Blueikimonogakari

Ikimonogakari “In the Blue” (Mitsuya Cider theme song) Music Video

This song is packed with the freshness of youth.

Released by Ikimono-gakari in March 2024, it gained attention for being featured in a Mitsuya Cider commercial.

The lyrics convey a message celebrating freedom and the energy of youth.

With its positive focus on friendship and self-esteem, just listening to it fills you with energy.

Use it as an entrance song for sports days or athletic festivals, and it’s sure to bring a bright atmosphere to the whole venue.

It’s a heartwarming track that’s perfect for anyone about to take a new step forward.

The world is smiling at you.Little Glee Monster

Little Glee Monster 'The World Is Smiling at You' Short Ver.

We recommend “Sekai wa Anata ni Waraikaketeiru” as a song that makes for a bright, celebratory entrance.

Released in 2018 during Little Glee Monster’s five-member era, this showcase of their exceptional vocals and harmonies has become one of the group’s signature tracks, sung in a variety of settings.

It’s even used as a dance song at school sports days and athletic festivals.

The members’ richly colored vocal work and positive message are sure to get you excited! It’ll boost your energy and help you slide smoothly into the main event.

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Kaikai KitanEVE

Kaikai Kitan – Eve MV

A work by Eve that stands out for its exhilarating sound and vocals that feel like an incantation.

Centered on themes of facing oneself and the strength to overcome darkness, the song powerfully portrays the inner struggles of being human.

It opens with a heavy guitar riff and deftly depicts dark, complex emotions.

Its melodic chorus grips the listener and won’t let go.

Released in October 2020 and used as the opening theme for the first season of the anime Jujutsu Kaisen, this track gives you strength when you want to steel yourself for an important match or competition, and when you want to ignite your fighting spirit together with your teammates.

strollInoue Azumi

Eng sub My Neighbor Totoro “Stroll” with lyrics — covered by Miho Kuroda

Azumi Inoue’s “Sanpo” keeps the entrance march moving right along.

Famous as the opening theme of Studio Ghibli’s My Neighbor Totoro, this song helps you step forward with a rhythmic beat.

The marching “one, two, one, two” fits perfectly, doesn’t it? Above all, it’s so full of energy that it brightens up the whole sports day atmosphere.

The lyrics also encourage cheerful, lively walking, so the song as a whole is perfect for a march.

It’s recommended for athlete entrances for kindergarten, nursery school, and lower elementary school children!

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