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Songs that hype up the athlete entrance at school sports festivals

Songs that hype up the athlete entrance at school sports festivals

Last updated:2025/5/8

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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.

[Sports Day / Athletic Festival] Songs that hype up the athletes' entrance (1–10)

lilacMrs. GREEN APPLE

Mrs. GREEN APPLE “Lilac” Official Music Video

lilacMrs. GREEN APPLE

How about livening up your sports day with a number distinguished by its emotional vocals? Chosen as the opening theme for the TV anime “Oblivion Battery,” this song showcases Mrs.

GREEN APPLE’s vibrant musicality.

The lyrics dynamically portray the complex emotions of youth, powerfully resonating with listeners.

It carries a profound message about the importance of living true to yourself.

It’s a perfect track for player entrances as they head into competition!

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StaRtMrs. GREEN APPLE

Mrs. GREEN APPLE – StaRt

StaRtMrs. GREEN APPLE

This song is packed with a catchy melody and an uplifting message.

Its breezy pop-rock sound and crisp, dynamic rhythm feel great, making it a track that encourages you every time you listen.

Even when things don’t go well, it delivers a powerful cheer: return to your roots and make a fresh start.

Included on Mrs.

GREEN APPLE’s major-label debut mini-album “Variety,” it was featured in commercials for Kao’s Merit and served as the theme song for Fuji TV’s “Super Addictive! Hilarious Character Parade.” This piece is recommended for scenes where new challenges begin, such as opening ceremonies or athlete entrances at school sports days.

It’s a song that unites the entire venue and elevates everyone’s spirits for the competition ahead.

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Let’s give it a tryWANIMA

au Santaro TV commercial: “Let’s Try It” edition (60 seconds + making-of footage)

Let's give it a tryWANIMA

An upbeat WANIMA track with lyrics that blow away your worries and spur you on.

Released in 2017, it’s based on the children’s song “Picnic,” giving it a thrilling, fun vibe.

It’s especially popular as a dance song at sports days, particularly in elementary schools.

True to WANIMA’s style, its bright, explosive energy is perfect for school sports festivals! It’ll lift spirits right from the entrance scene—let’s use it to crank up the excitement!

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Blue and SummerMrs. GREEN APPLE

Mrs. GREEN APPLE – Blue and Summer

Blue and SummerMrs. GREEN APPLE

A single written specifically for the film “Aonatsu: 30 Days to Our Summer,” and the seventh release from Mrs.

GREEN APPLE.

It’s a refreshing number that kicks off with an energetic intro spotlighting a driving guitar riff.

The slightly wistful lyrics and melody paired with the song’s sense of speed make it perfect for focusing and amping yourself up before a competition.

It’s a rock tune that builds momentum for the battle ahead and gives you a powerful push forward.

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AdventureYOASOBI

YOASOBI "Adventure" Official Music Video

AdventureYOASOBI

This piece was written as the theme song for Universal Studios Japan’s limited-time campaign “Uniharu.” The song is pop in style and brimming with a sense of exhilaration that sparks adventure.

In creating it, YOASOBI’s Ayase said they resonated with the positivity of the original novel, “Glitter Through the Lens,” which is about reclaiming youth.

It was released digitally on February 15, 2023, and had its first live performance at the special concert “Uniharu! Live 2023” on March 11.

It’s sure to fire up any school sports day or athletic festival!

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Kaiju no Hanabuta (Monster’s Flower Song)Vaundy

Monster’s Flower Song / Vaundy: MUSIC VIDEO

Kaiju no Hanabuta (Monster's Flower Song)Vaundy

Vaundy’s “Kaiju no Hanauta” captivates with piercing lyrics and an emotionally charged vocal performance.

Released in 2020, the song’s emotive style has resonated across generations and become a long-running hit.

Centered on themes of lost time and nostalgia for the past, it highlights the value of human connections and memories.

It also drew attention after being featured in a Maruha Nichiro commercial.

If you hear it at a school sports day, it might bring you to tears as you recall your own childhood.

Make your entrance with this track and lift your spirits!

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together; along with; bothWANIMA

WANIMA – Together (OFFICIAL VIDEO)

together; along with; bothWANIMA

“Tomoni” is a message song of courage and hope.

Its lyrics affirm the many emotions and experiences felt during our youth and lead us forward, expressing a determination to live life to the fullest.

Included on the 2016 single “JUICE UP!!,” it was later chosen—prompted by the 2017 Kumamoto earthquakes—as the theme song for the reconstruction support project drama “Tomoni Susumu Kumamoto.” As a track imbued with the strong feelings of WANIMA, a band from Kumamoto, it’s an encouragement anthem meant to push you from behind—especially for those who’ve gone through hardship, are doing their best, or need a little courage.

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