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

paprikaFoorin

[Paprika] Dance Music Video | Foorin × Kenshi Yonezu | NHK

Foorin’s song “Paprika,” which also appeared on the 2019 NHK Kōhaku Uta Gassen and became a sensation, had kids everywhere unable to resist dancing the moment they heard it.

We often saw adorable videos on social media of children dancing to Paprika in front of the TV.

How about choosing such a happy tune as the entrance song to brighten up your special day? If you use it as the entrance BGM for athletes at an elementary school, kindergarten, or preschool sports day, it’s sure to make the atmosphere wonderfully cheerful!

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Murakami Shinpei

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Racing into the NightYOASOBI

YOASOBI “Racing into the Night” Official Music Video

A male-female duo that took the J-POP scene by storm in 2020, YOASOBI’s first digital-only single.

With lyrics based on a novel and music composed using VOCALOID, it’s a track that could be seen as emblematic of today’s music scene.

Its brisk, thrilling piano and clear, driving vocals are perfect for pumping you up before a competition.

Just like the title suggests, it’s an ideal song for running.

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Hoshino Takashi

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rainbowFukuyama Masaharu

Masaharu Fukuyama – Rainbow (Full ver.)

Released in 2003, this song became a major hit as the theme for the drama WATER BOYS, and remains a beloved classic for many.

Centered on the theme of “surpassing,” the lyrics express a strong will to pursue dreams and goals, supported by love and hope.

The unique sound effects and guitar work in the first verse are also noteworthy.

With various arranged versions and inclusion on best-of albums, it’s safe to say this is one of Fukuyama’s signature songs.

This track, which gives you the courage to keep moving forward, is perfect for players’ entrance scenes.

My Past Life, Many Lifetimes AgoRADWIMPS

RADWIMPS – Zenzenzense (movie ver.) [Official Music Video]

Alongside being written as an insert song for the film Your Name and becoming a massive hit, Zenzenzense was released by the rock band RADWIMPS in 2016, unfolding a story that matches the film’s worldview.

The sound, kicking off with a passionate guitar riff, is sure to liven up various moments at a sports day.

It’s also great for cheering on friends tackling events like relays or group jump rope with its exhilarating, high-speed energy.

A rock number that refreshingly colors a stage burning with excitement.

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mutō

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CharacterRyokushokushakai

Ryokuoushoku Shakai 'Character' Official Video / Ryokuoushoku Shakai – Character

This song is by Ryokuoushoku Shakai, a pop band known for their charmingly colorful world.

It’s a cheer song packed with messages that celebrate individuality and boost self-esteem, weaving into the lyrics the meaning of being born and the value of existence without comparing oneself to others.

It’s a track included on the album “Actor,” released in January 2022, and it was also used in the “Juken ni in Jelly 2022” commercial.

I’d love for kids who are active in school events to listen to it! Its bright melody and uplifting words make it approachable even for younger elementary school students, and it’s a perfect fit for a kindergarten or nursery school sports day parachute routine.

LokiMikito P

Mikito-P "Roki" MV

A song by Mikito-P, a singer-songwriter who mainly produces music using VOCALOID.

The call-and-response-style vocals between VOCALOID Kagamine Rin and Mikito-P himself blur the line between reality and the virtual—quite rare for a Vocaloid track.

Its catchy melody and danceable beat are sure to crank your hype to the max before a competition.

The video posted on YouTube has racked up 40 million views, and it consistently ranks high on karaoke charts, making it a popular Vocaloid song that’s perfect for school sports days and athletic festivals, especially among students.

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Hoshino Takashi

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summer squallarashi

Natsu Hayate / Arashi — 2018 ABC Summer High School Baseball Support Song / “Netto Koshien” Theme Song

The intro, like a refreshing breeze blowing through, is perfectly suited for an entrance scene, isn’t it? This is a single released in 2018 by the nationally beloved group Arashi, written and composed by Yuzu’s Yujin Kitagawa.

It’s also known as the theme song for the high school baseball program “Netto Koshien.” Its message—about connecting through cooperation alongside the journey of practice—will resonate with each person’s feelings.

It has a bracing freshness that resets your mood and helps you find your composure right from the moment you enter.

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KEI

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