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

GloriousBE:FIRST

BE:FIRST / Glorious -Official Audio-

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.

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I can only face forwardAKB48

[MV full] We Only Look Forward / AKB48 [Official]

It was released in 2014 as AKB48’s 35th single.

For Yuko Oshima, who served as the song’s center, it was the last single before her graduation from AKB48.

With a rock-inspired sound, as the title suggests, it’s a powerful track that echoes an athlete’s strong determination to keep looking forward and moving ahead.

Dumb BlondeAvril Lavigne feat. Nicki Minaj

Avril Lavigne feat. Nicki Minaj – Dumb Blonde (Lyric Video)

“I’ve got the strength and passion to see things through!” “Don’t ever let people who attack you for being yourself defeat you.” These are the kinds of lyrics in a conversation between women.

The catchy sound lifts your spirits and makes you feel ready to walk your own path.

It also brings to mind Avril Lavigne’s struggle overcoming illness and how she moved forward brightly and positively, giving you even more courage and supporting the self you believe in.

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Go!!!FLOW

Go!!! – Flow

This song was also used as the fourth opening theme for the TV anime Naruto.

With an outstanding sense of speed, it charges ahead at a very fast tempo from start to finish, so it really gets you pumped! The lyrics include several references to ninjas that tie in with the anime’s theme.

Dog Days Are OverFlorence & The Machine

Florence + The Machine – Dog Days Are Over (2010 Version) (Official Music Video)

Despite their global recognition and popularity, this artist isn’t very well known in Japan.

Their music has a rock-like edge and plenty of power, but you can also feel influences from soul and dance music.

If you need a boost, it’s definitely worth a listen.

Hope ~Yell~NEWS

[NEWS] Hope ~Yell~

Released in 2004 as NEWS’s major-label debut single.

The song was chosen as the image song for the “Athens Olympic Volleyball World Final Qualifier” and reached No.

1 on the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart.

The chorus features lyrics that truly cheer on players and athletes, making it a song that gives you the strength to keep going.

R.Y.U.S.E.I.Sandaime Jē Sōru Burazāzu fromu Eguzairu Toraibu

Sandaime J SOUL BROTHERS from EXILE TRIBE / “R.Y.U.S.E.I.” Music Video

According to Oricon and DAM, it ranked No.

1 in annual karaoke popularity for fiscal year 2015.

It also won the Grand Prize at the Japan Record Awards.

The “Running Man” is a dance that became an unprecedented hit, so I’m sure many of you are familiar with it.

At the time, perhaps due to the wave of the trend, many fans who felt it was a bit too “pumped-up” got left behind, but listening back now, it’s dance-pop that maintains a golden ratio where EDM and elements of Japanese pop are exquisitely and evenly blended.

Time has passed, but doesn’t it still get you hyped up, one way or another? It’s amazing—if you haven’t listened to it recently, give it another spin.