[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 Fans! Carefully Selected Tracks to Boost Motivation (21–30)
Full-Power BoySukima Suichi
It’s a fresh, catchy pop song.
It’s a track meant to let you feel healed by its world while also encouraging you to give it your all and run all the way through.
More than sheer strength, it conveys a tenacious refusal to give up and a bold momentum that sweeps away worries.
There are parts that bring back childhood memories, reminding you that you are here now because you’ve been chasing your dreams.
BraveNaoto Intiraymi
When you think of Naoto Inti Raymi, you probably associate him with soccer, but this song fits any sport.
Even if you fail, it makes you feel like you can get back up again and again.
His songs work great as fight songs—positive and uplifting—and they’re highly recommended because just listening to them boosts your energy.
[Hype Songs] A Must-Listen for Athletes and Sports Fans! A Curated Selection of Motivation-Boosting Tracks (31–40)
ファイラゲーンnobobyknows̟+
This is a fantastic nobodyknows+ track with an exhilarating sense of speed.
Written specifically as the theme song for TBS’s baseball broadcasts in February 2026, it marks their first new release in about eight years.
It’s the ultimate hype anthem that gives you the power to push forward positively—something we’d love not only players but also the fans who cheer every game to hear.
Perfect for getting pumped up before a match, it’s sure to move you.
Nameless Hero9mm Parabellum Bullet
9mm Parabellum Bullet’s “Nameless Hero” is a cheer song I want to recommend to everyone who plays sports.
If you haven’t made a big splash yet but have been giving it your all, listening to this will definitely lift your spirits! Give it a try before an important match—just hearing it naturally fires you up, so be sure to check it out.
World In UnionYoshioka Kiyoe
We’re all familiar with the melody from the famous song “Jupiter,” but starting with the 1991 tournament, the original melody from “Jupiter” (Holst’s “The Planets: Jupiter”) began to be used as the tournament’s theme song.
Every four years, it’s passed down and sung by a prominent singer from the host nation.
At the 2019 tournament in Japan, it made headlines when Kiyoe Yoshioka of Ikimono-gakari performed it.
The melody conveys the players’ passion and unity—values so important to rugby—and evokes a sense of reverence.
ECHOLittle Glee Monster
A song that became the theme for NHK’s Rugby World Cup 2019.
The powerful chorus at the start really leaves an impression.
The months we spent cheering on Japan with this song are etched in the hearts of the Japanese people.
Their overwhelming vocal ability and powerful voices gave courage to both players and fans.
An undeniably cool track.
I’d love for people to listen to it before any sporting event to boost motivation!
Kill This LoveBLACKPINK
BLACKPINK is a South Korean girl group formed in 2016, consisting of Lisa, Jennie, Rosé, and Jisoo.
Their smash hit “Kill This Love” was created by hitmaker TEDDY—who also wrote lyrics for the hugely successful “DDU-DU DDU-DU,” which ranked second globally for most views within 24 hours—teaming up once again with top producers.
The tense horns and brass sounds, combined with the bold lyrics, might just spur you on when you’re feeling discouraged.