[Hype Songs] A must-listen for athletes and sports lovers! A curated selection of tracks that boost motivation

PRIDENovelbright

Novelbright “PRIDE” MV (TV anime Yowamushi Pedal: Limit Break, Cour 1 Ending)

This is a heartfelt, emotional rock track packed with passion.

Released by Novelbright in November 2022 and featured as the ending theme for the anime Yowamushi Pedal LIMIT BREAK, the song stands out with its energetic sound and vocals that soar beautifully into the higher register.

It conveys a strong resolve to believe in yourself and keep moving forward.

For athletes who train daily toward their dreams, it’s a song that gives the courage to overcome setbacks and hardships and keep progressing.

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[imase] Outline (MV)

An inspiring support song for the 103rd All Japan High School Soccer Championship, vividly portraying the passion of high school students taking on the challenge of competition.

Imase—who devoted his own high school years to soccer—wove this piece from his personal experiences.

Within its majestic soundscape and powerful beat, it paints a striking picture of a boy facing trials, the resolve to rise again after tears, and a future brimming with hope.

Released in October 2024, the song was also performed at the final held at the National Stadium.

It is a warm-hearted anthem that stands with everyone who dedicates their youth to sports and all those who keep challenging themselves in pursuit of their dreams.

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Fushichou

A 2020 May release from Shonan no Kaze that sings of the resolve to face adversity, set against a powerful fusion of reggae and rock.

Its energetic layers of sound and uplifting message centered on rebirth and revival encourage those who keep moving forward without giving up, even when they hit a wall.

Perfect for building pre-game motivation or boosting a team’s overall morale! A recommended track for athletes who train daily toward their goals.

RAISE THE FLAG（Music Video）Sandaime Jē Sōru Burazāzu fromu Eguzairu Toraibu

Sandaime J SOUL BROTHERS from EXILE TRIBE / RAISE THE FLAG (Music Video)

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.

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It starts here!DREAMS COME TRUE

DREAMS COME TRUE “It Starts Here!”

An encouraging song by DREAMS COME TRUE that sings of life’s challenges and hopes through the lens of an ekiden relay race.

Its lively rhythm fuses ’80s disco with contemporary reggaeton, showcasing a cosmopolitan, borderless musicality.

Beyond cheering on the runners, it’s a powerful anthem that gives courage to anyone taking a new step forward.

Released in January 2025, the track was written as the theme song for an ekiden event commemorating the Osaka-Kansai Expo.

It has also been chosen as the theme song for the film “Kaminofude: The Island of Kaiju,” drawing significant attention.

It’s a perfect choice to stage a unifying finale for all participants during the exit scene of a school sports day.

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Mrs. GREEN APPLE “Lilac” Official Music Video

Delicately depicting the brilliance and bittersweetness of youth, this work by Mrs.

GREEN APPLE weaves a profound message into its gentle melody.

It reflects not only the radiant memories of student days but also the struggles of confronting real-world obstacles, embodying the strength of an uplifting anthem.

Selected as the opening theme for the TV Tokyo anime “Oblivion Battery” starting in April 2024, the song achieved remarkable success, winning the Grand Prize at the 66th Japan Record Awards.

It’s recommended both as a track that energizes venues with its dynamic guitar-rock sound at school sports days and athletic festivals, and as a motivational song for taking a new step forward.

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Every ROCKY Training Montage in Order

A sports anthem that resonates with a powerful brass section and full orchestral sound, portraying humanity’s boundless potential and passion.

Known as a quintessential masterpiece at the intersection of film and music, it stages a grand narrative themed around hard work, growth, and a leap toward one’s dreams.

Composed by Bill Conti for the film Rocky, released in February 1977, it reached No.

1 on the Billboard Hot 100 in July of the same year and ranked 58th on AFI’s 100 Years of Film Scores.

Beyond exit scenes, it’s a highly effective track for moments when you want to encourage people who are giving their all—such as school events, sports day practice, and lineup formations.