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

Theme of Lupin the ThirdŌno Yūji

Lupin the Third Theme ’78 – Yuji Ohno

The theme song of a hugely popular TV anime series composed by Yuji Ohno.

It’s a splendid fusion of jazz and pop.

Its lively rhythm and memorable melody lift listeners’ spirits and whisk them away from the everyday.

Since its release in January 1978, numerous versions have been produced and released on CD and vinyl in various arrangements.

It’s also beloved as a sports cheer song, giving courage and strength to athletes.

Easing pre-game nerves and stoking the drive to win, it’s the perfect track for anyone facing an important match.

Rocky ThemeRocky – Original Motion

Rocky theme song

Famous as the theme from the movie Rocky and recognized worldwide as a fighting theme, this piece begins with a bold trumpet fanfare, creating the feeling that something is about to begin!

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.

lilacMrs. GREEN APPLE

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.

Rocky Themebirukonti

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.

Symphony No. 5 “Revolution,” Fourth MovementDmitri Dmitriyevich Shostakovich

Shostakovich: Symphony No. 5 “Revolution,” Fourth Movement

A masterpiece that combines power and grandeur, this work dynamically conveys the appeal of Dmitri Shostakovich’s symphony.

The orchestra’s commanding performance instantly elevates the atmosphere of a gymnasium, creating excitement befitting a tense competition.

At its premiere in Leningrad in November 1937, Yevgeny Mravinsky and the Leningrad Philharmonic Orchestra achieved great success with their performance.

Featuring march-like phrases and a forceful rhythm, this piece is an ideal BGM to lift the spirits of all participants and lead them onto a grand stage.

Used for the main events of a sports day or for entrances and exits, it will foster a strong sense of unity throughout the venue.