[Sports Day] Entrance songs that will hype the crowd! A comprehensive roundup from classics to the latest hits
For entrance BGM at sports days and athletic festivals, you want tracks that ignite your fighting spirit and instantly boost the excitement.
Having a different entrance song for each event definitely amps up the atmosphere.
For your picks, the classic marching tunes that are staples at sports days are great, of course, but recent J-pop hits are also highly recommended.
In this article, we’ll introduce songs that light a fire in your heart and get you motivated—perfect for entrances!
We’ve gathered tracks with a variety of vibes, so choose the ones that best match the participants’ ages and the feel of each event.
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[Sports Day/Athletic Festival] The Ultimate Entrance Songs to Hype Everyone Up! From Classics to the Newest Hits, All in One Go (71–80)
majestic and dignifiedEdward Elgar
A representative work by the British composer Edward Elgar.
It consists of six pieces in total, but the first march is especially often performed at various ceremonies and events.
The middle section of March No.
1 is particularly famous, and in Japan, when people refer to “Pomp and Circumstance,” they usually mean either March No.
1 or the melody of its middle section.
The phrase “Pomp and Circumstance” in the original title, “Pomp and Circumstance Military Marches,” is taken from a line in Act 3, Scene 3 of Shakespeare’s play Othello.
Crimson Lotus FlowerLiSA
This is LiSA’s 15th single, written as the theme song for the anime Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, which became a massive hit and a social phenomenon.
It was a chart-topping track from 2019 to 2020, and it’s a number that virtually everyone has heard at least once—anime fans, people unfamiliar with the show, and listeners across generations alike.
With powerful yet gentle vocals and an intense rock sound, this rock tune is guaranteed to max out your hype before any competition.
SPECIALZKing Gnu
A stunning work that fuses energetic sound with a dark, weighty atmosphere! Emphasizing living true to your emotions, it portrays the journey of confronting life’s complexity and uncertainty while discovering a bond with someone special.
Showcasing King Gnu’s multifaceted musicality to the fullest, this piece was released in September 2023 as the opening theme for MBS/TBS’s anime Jujutsu Kaisen Season 2: Shibuya Incident, surpassing 100 million cumulative streams on Billboard Japan.
With its powerful rhythm and rapid, driving melody, it will make the entering athletes shine even brighter and fill the entire venue with electrifying excitement.
Dokimeki Diaryasmi feat. Chinozo
It’s a pop tune bursting with exhilaration! The song was used as the opening theme for the anime “Pokémon” and was released in May 2023.
asmi’s energetic vocals and Chinozo’s catchy sound are a perfect match.
The upbeat lyrics express the joy of discovering a new you and the courage to take on unknown adventures.
You can feel the attitude of valuing small discoveries in everyday life.
It’s perfect for entrance scenes at sports days or athletic festivals—one track that will get everyone excited!
Yes, with pleasure.kocchi no kento
This is a song released by Kocchinoken-to in May 2024, an uplifting anthem that pairs a catchy rhythm and melody with a heartwarming message.
The “Giri Giri Dance,” which spread mainly through social media, became a hot topic as an easy, accessible performance for everyone and has been a huge hit as background music and a cheer song at school sports days.
The track packs a powerful, confidence-boosting message into its up-tempo sound, keeping you feeling positive from start to finish.
It also garnered major buzz on TikTok and even led to a collaboration with Sanrio characters.
Its breezy, get-you-running rhythm and friendly, singable melody are part of its charm.
Perfect not only for school sports festivals and athletic events, it’s also a great pick-me-up for everyday motivation.
Radetzky MarchJohann Strauss I
The Radetzky March, composed by Johann Strauss I, naturally invites the audience to clap along.
Written in honor of Austrian military leader Field Marshal Joseph Radetzky, it begins with a rhythmic percussion pattern and then bursts into a dazzling entrance by the full orchestra, making it perfect for energizing player introductions right from the start.
As a piece praising a general, it can also feel like it’s cheering on athletes about to enter competition.
It’s an ideal choice for an entrance scene full of spirit, determination, and fighting energy!
A view I’ve never seen beforeSuda Masaki
Just from the title Alone in an Unseen Scenery, the sense of drama suddenly swells—a song passionately sung by Masaki Suda, an actor who also shines in many other fields.
The dynamic, expressive band arrangement gives it a vivid presence, making it a perfect theme song for a heart-pounding day that’s different from the usual, like a school sports day or athletic festival.
The message embedded in the lyrics is intensely passionate, too, so it’s likely to be the greatest cheer for the athletes about to compete.
