[Hype Songs] A must-listen for athletes and sports lovers! A curated selection of tracks that boost motivation
It’s no exaggeration to say that music is an essential element in enjoying sports.
For athletes, especially those facing an important match, music plays a crucial role in daily mental care as well.
This time, we’ve selected a variety of tracks—both Japanese and international—for people who enjoy sports regularly and for athletes alike.
Rather than focusing on sports-related themes, we picked songs based on lyrics and sounds that boost motivation, so if you like high-energy tracks, you’re sure to find some favorites.
Now then, please sit back and enjoy!
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[Songs That Get You Fired Up] A must-listen for athletes and sports lovers! Carefully selected tracks to boost your motivation (91–100)
superstarKetsumeishi
This song features a captivating blend of hip-hop and pop, filled with messages of positivity and encouragement.
It celebrates everyone’s innate talents and charms, emphasizing the importance of believing in one’s potential.
Released on November 4, 2020 as Ketsumeishi’s 33rd single, it was also selected as the theme song for the TV Asahi anime Crayon Shin-chan starting October 3 of the same year.
The music video, filmed entirely in India, visually expresses its brightness and uplifting message.
Perfect as a cheer song for school sports days and athletic festivals, this track energizes listeners and gently supports those striving toward their goals—truly an ideal anthem of encouragement.
Rising SunEXILE
Among EXILE’s songs, this one became quite a hit after the group’s rebirth as the new EXILE.
The rising sun—the morning sun—truly gives us hope.
It might also be useful when you want to feel something almost divine before a performance.
It can make you feel bigger, like the sun or the wide open sky.
ZessoMr.FanTastiC
If it’s a song to cheer on sports, a sense of speed is crucial, right? If you’re looking for something like that, Mr.FanTastiC’s “Zessō” is my top recommendation.
Its sound is bursting with momentum that makes you want to start running just by listening, and the lyrics are thoroughly positive.
Even when you’re feeling down or on the verge of giving up, don’t you feel like this song could lift you up and get you moving forward?
Stay (Acoustic)Zedd, Alessia Cara
This version is an acoustic take designed to reduce the programmed feel and function more as a “song with vocals.” It’s a collaboration between Zedd—hugely popular worldwide as a music producer—and singer Alessia Cara.
In many Japanese tracks, more sounds are added when the chorus hits, but in this song the arrangement strips back in the chorus—and that’s what makes it so cool.
The beautiful harmonies in the chorus, reminiscent of J‑pop sensibilities, are especially captivating.
It’s truly a new-generation standard.
It’s recommended for those who want to calm their nerves before a match while still stoking their motivation.
Restartwacci
Even amidst its sense of speed, you can clearly feel nuanced dynamics, making it a very pleasant song to listen to.
It’s recommended for anyone about to embark on something new.
The song conveys the message that it’s okay to fall—as long as you get back up.
It makes you feel that even if something ends once, you can always start again.
With an energetic, driving melody and a dynamic rhythm, it makes you want to move your body.
As mentioned, it has a great groove, so it’s also perfect as background music when you want to boost your mood or for warming up.
Until the World Ends…WANDS
This is a song from the smash-hit manga Slam Dunk.
I think there are many people who became basketball players because of Slam Dunk, and many who are working hard in their own sports.
Rather than focusing on the song’s content, I want you to remember Slam Dunk and the feelings of admiration it inspired back then, and turn that into strength.
FateAnarchy
Anarchy is a rapper who represents Kyoto.
When it comes to the song that best represents him, it has to be Fate, right? This track portrays the way he lives—showing that even in a thug, ghetto environment, if you hold on to your convictions and put in the work, you can rise to the top.
For athletes, you could hardly find lyrics that fit better.
I think it’s especially perfect for sports that require a fighting spirit, like combat sports or rugby.
Definitely give it a listen.
