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

New Treasure IslandSakanakushon

Shin Takarajima / Sakanaction SIT Band - Sapporo International Information High School Wind Ensemble

This lively song is brimming with the excitement of children embarking on unknown adventures.

Created by Sakanaction, it was produced in September 2015 as the theme song for the film Bakuman.

Its retro synthesizer tones and brisk beat are striking, evoking the sound of the late 1980s to early 1990s and making you feel as if you’ve time-traveled.

Giving you the courage to take a bold step toward the future, this track is perfect for a sports day entrance scene! It fills the entire venue with a bright mood and is a song that brings smiles to everyone’s faces.

Adolescent RhapsodySambomasutā

Sambomaster – Seishun Kyousoukyoku – Live

When it comes to songs that amp up the excitement of a school sports day—students’ big moment—“Seishun Kyosokyoku” is a top pick.

Released in 2004 by the three-piece rock band Sambomaster, it sings of the determination and courage of people who overcome loneliness and anxiety to live alongside those they cherish.

Even when things don’t go smoothly, it can inspire pride in having worked together to make it to the big day.

With passionate band performance and Takashi Yamaguchi’s emotional vocals, it’s a powerful rock number.

Why not play it during a fiery, high-energy scene at your sports day?

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100% CourageHikaru GENJI

100% Courage – Nintama Rantarō (Full)

The theme song of the anime Nintama Rantaro is packed with messages that boost energy and courage! Released in May 1993, the song was brought to fame by Hikaru GENJI and has since been passed down and performed by junior groups like Hey! Say! JUMP and Sexy Zone.

Its bright, positive lyrics and lively rhythm blend beautifully.

When you listen to it when you’re feeling down, discouraged, or on the verge of giving up a challenge, it mysteriously gives you a push forward.

It’s also perfect as BGM for sports days and athletic festivals, or as a dance track.

It’s a song that accompanies scenes where everyone works up a sweat together and gets absorbed in what they’re doing.

Aim to be a Pokémon MasterMatsumoto Rika

Aim to be a Pokémon Master

A heart-pounding song filled with passion for dreams and adventure, highlighted by Rica Matsumoto’s powerful vocals.

It delivers a youthful, positive message, singing of the courage to face hardship and the bonds with friends—perfect for boosting excitement at school sports days and athletic festivals.

Released as a single in June 1997, it was used as the opening theme for a TV anime.

It won the Work Award at the Heisei Anisong Grand Prize and garnered widespread support, reaching as high as No.

7 on the Oricon charts.

Even when practice time is limited for a sports-day cheer song, its simple, easy-to-remember melody and lyrics mean the whole class can start singing it right away.

JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure Part 3 Execution BGMKanno Yugo

[JoJo Part 3 Execution BGM] Stardust Crusaders [Osaka Toin High School Brass Band]

A march that is uniquely Yugo Kanno, gripping audiences with its distinctive rhythm and powerful sound.

The rock-style melody centered on electric guitar and the weighty rhythm section are truly striking.

Although it was composed as background music, its ability to elevate tense entrance scenes showcases Kanno’s outstanding compositional talent to the fullest.

Use it for entrances and exits at a school sports day, and your entire class is sure to step in with fired-up expressions!

Young powerShinichi Takada

“Young Power” (National Sports Festival Song) — Japan Air Self-Defense Force Central Band, Concert at the 2018 Gunma Prefecture Encouragement Rally for Prospective SDF Enlistees and Trainees

This is a classic sports day staple that everyone in Japan knows, created during the postwar reconstruction period.

Composed by Shinichi Takata as a sports song to enliven the National Sports Festival venues, it is notable for its bright and powerful melody.

At the second National Sports Festival held in Kanazawa in October 1947, about 4,200 sixth-grade boys and girls performed a group routine to this piece, captivating the audience.

Since then, it has been widely loved as background music for school sports days and athletic festivals across the country.

With an up-tempo beat that makes you want to run, it was also used at the opening ceremony of the 2020 Koshien High School Baseball Exchange Games.

Highly recommended if you’re looking for a march for sports days or a lively piece for group performances.

Weigh anchorCharles Zimmerman

United States Navy official march “Anchors Aweigh” / Anchors Aweigh

A march characterized by powerful brass and percussion, created to inspire the Naval Academy’s football team.

Composed in 1906 by Charles A.

Zimmermann, this piece brilliantly captures the proud spirit of the Navy.

Its bold melody and driving rhythm, which make listeners stand up straight, vividly evoke the excitement of setting out on a new voyage.

It left a significant mark on American culture as well, being used as the title song in a musical film released in 1945.

Born as a football fight song, it is now widely performed at ceremonies and enlistment events, and its sense of courage and hope makes it a perfect fit for school sports festivals and similar occasions.