[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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[Hype-Up Songs] A Must-Listen for Athletes and Sports Fans! Carefully Selected Tracks to Boost Your Motivation (141–150)
We’ve gotta do what seems impossible.Sambomasutā
This song by Sambomaster shakes listeners to their core with its fiery message and powerful sound.
The lyrics, which give you the courage to take on things that seem impossible, are sure to fire up athletes before a match.
Released in February 2010, the track was written specifically for a Nissan Motor commercial.
Later, in 2018, it was also chosen as the theme song for the TBS drama “Cheer☆Dan,” earning love from a wide audience.
When you need a boost in motivation or are facing an important challenge, listening to it will surely give you courage.
BraveSara Bareilles
The songs I want to listen to when I’m feeling down aren’t limited to Japanese music.
Sometimes Western music—like songs in English whose lyrics I don’t fully understand—has melodies that sink deep into my bones.
This track is an upbeat pop song, so it will naturally lift your spirits and give you energy.
RAISE THE FLAG（Music Video）Sandaime Jē Sōru Burazāzu fromu Eguzairu Toraibu
A cool, tense track by Sandaime J SOUL BROTHERS from EXILE TRIBE! It’s a song that will definitely hype you up the moment you hear it.
You can feel the message: “Charge full speed toward your dreams!” It’s the perfect anthem for anyone giving it their all.
For athletes who always have to battle themselves—when you feel like you’re about to lose to yourself, give this song a listen.
PassionNick Wood
This is a song called “PASSION” by the UK-born music producer Nick Wood.
Don’t you hear this track especially often when the FIFA World Cup is on? As it turns out, Nick Wood himself used to be a rugby union player in England.
Maybe that’s why he’s able to create music that really excites so many sports fans.
Extraordinary day&TEAM
This song was written as the theme for TBS’s 2025 Beppu Oita Mainichi Marathon.
With its rhythmic tempo and light, breezy melody, it gives listeners the urge to start running.
The lyrics emphasize the importance of bonds with friends and believing in yourself, encouraging not only marathon runners but anyone facing daily challenges.
In 2024, &TEAM released four works as part of their Spring-Summer-Autumn-Winter series, and their second album, Yukiakari, topped various charts.
This track is also recommended for those working hard toward exams, careers, or their dreams.
Start to shine and run forwardSambomasutā
It’s a cheer song brimming with youthful passion and hope.
It portrays a protagonist who carries deep pain in their heart and feels on the verge of losing themselves, yet by accepting that suffering, the work gives them the courage to take a new step forward.
Released by Sambomaster in August 2018, the track was chosen as the theme song for the TBS Friday drama “Cheer☆Dan,” and, alongside the story of high school students striving to conquer the United States, left a lasting impression on many viewers.
This piece is also perfect as background music for school sports days and athletic festivals, gently supporting students who give their all and sweat it out together with their friends.
WINNERYoshii Kazuya
Kazuya Yoshii’s music has the power to ignite listeners’ hearts.
This song was released in September 2007 and was also used as the theme song for the Japanese-dubbed version of the soccer film GOAL! 2.
Packed with a powerful message that stirs the spirits of athletes, it gives you the courage to face challenges head-on.
Yoshii’s passionate vocals and emotional lyrics resonate directly with the listener.
This work is recommended for those who want to psyche themselves up before an important match or are preparing to confront life’s obstacles.
The more you listen, the more it awakens the dormant thirst for victory within you.