[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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[Pump-Up Songs] A must-listen for athletes and sports lovers! Carefully selected tracks to boost your motivation (171–180)
Light on fireIVVY
If you’re looking for an EDM-style track that works as a sports hype song, I recommend “Light on fire” by the dance vocal group IVVY.
Its intense, cool sound and driving, straight-ahead beat are perfect for sports.
The inspiring lyrics ignite the players’ souls and lift your spirits, so it’s a must-listen during games.
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.
GloriousBE:FIRST
BE:FIRST is a boys group born from an audition program.
The song they created as the support anthem for the 102nd All Japan High School Soccer Tournament is “Glorious.” In addition to producer SKY-HI, member LEO also took part in writing the lyrics.
Packed with powerful words about the passion of chasing dreams, the lyrics are sure to give a push to anyone facing a match or an important moment.
It’s a song that people dedicated to anything—not just soccer—will surely relate to.
Freak It! ft. Tokyo Ska Paradise OrchestraMAN WITH A MISSION
A track that brilliantly fuses an energetic, uplifting ska sound with rock! Born from a powerful collaboration between MAN WITH A MISSION and Tokyo Ska Paradise Orchestra, this song was released in February 2018 and saw extensive use across various media.
It was featured as the opening theme for TV Tokyo’s drama “MASKMEN” and as the official theme song for the Super Rugby team Sunwolves, generating significant buzz.
Its driving rhythm and powerful sound are sure to maximize your motivation during training.
Miracle of BondsMAN WITH A MISSION×milet
The song that drew attention for the collaboration between MAN WITH A MISSION and milet was produced as the theme for the anime Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – Swordsmith Village Arc.
It fuses a powerful rock sound with milet’s clear, resonant vocals, singing of the strength of bonds and the courage to face hardship.
Released as a single in May 2023, it received a huge response both in Japan and abroad, surpassing 100 million views on YouTube.
It’s a track that encourages not only anime fans but everyone who keeps taking on challenges.
Highly recommended for boosting your motivation or listening before an important match.
[Pump-Up Songs] A Must-Listen for Athletes and Sports Lovers! Carefully Selected Tracks to Boost Your Motivation (181–190)
REVIVERMY FIRST STORY
A powerful rock number packed with messages of rebirth and self-affirmation! Included on MY FIRST STORY’s album “ALL LEAD TRACKS,” released in July 2017, it was chosen as the theme song for Part 3 of the smartphone RPG “Hortensia Saga: Aoi no Kishidan.” With its driving melodies and grand sound, it expresses the courage to face adversity and the resolve to rise again.
Even if you’re reborn, your convictions remain unchanged—this song embodies the determination to live true to yourself.
It’s a track you’ll want to listen to when you hit a wall, when you feel like you’re losing yourself, or when you need to rally your spirit.
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A song by [Alexandros] characterized by a driving rock sound and striking lyrics.
Released in May 2021 as their 19th single, it served as the theme song for the film Mobile Suit Gundam: Hathaway.
The track portrays the protagonist’s growth and inner conflict.
Symbolizing the band’s new lineup, it received high praise from many fans and won the JASRAC Bronze Award in May 2023.
It’s a perfect song for boosting your motivation before a game or when you’re about to take a new step forward.