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

World In UnionYoshioka Kiyoe

[Rugby World Cup] This is a once-in-a-lifetime emotion / Official Song “World in Union” / Kiyoe Yoshioka (Ikimono-gakari)

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.

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Yoshizaki Keiko

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Kill This LoveBLACKPINK

BLACKPINK – ‘Kill This Love’ M/V

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.

SuckerJonas Brothers

Jonas Brothers – Sucker (Official Video)

This upbeat and catchy number feels like it’s saying, “I’ll go anywhere for you,” and it really lifts your spirits.

The Jonas Brothers are a pop-rock band from New Jersey, USA.

Although they disbanded once in 2013, they reunited in 2019, and this track, released as their comeback single, created quite a buzz at the time.

While retaining their signature rock vibe, it’s a pop song that also incorporates modern programmed sounds.

Perfect-Sense DreamerONE OK ROCK

ONE OK ROCK "The Totally Sensational Dreamer"

While many of ONE OK ROCK’s songs are cool, this one gives you a huge boost from the very first notes.

Within ONE OK ROCK’s hard-edged worldview, it’s the kind of track that can definitely elevate you when you want to push harder and bring out your full strength.

It seems figure skater Yuzuru Hanyu listens to it often as well.

Dan Dan Kokoro HikaretekuFIELD OF VIEW

FIELD OF VIEW – Dan Dan Kokoro Hikareteku (QHD Remastered Video)

A classic by FIELD OF VIEW that colored the ’90s J-POP scene, used as entrance music by figures like women’s kickboxer Panchan Rina and Hanshin Tigers player Dan Onodera.

Its clear, expansive vocals refreshingly convey the pure feeling of becoming absorbed in something and the rising excitement for the adventure ahead.

Released as a single in March 1996, it was selected as the opening theme for the anime Dragon Ball GT and sold approximately 528,000 copies.

It’s the perfect hype song for those crucial moments when you want to believe in your own strength.

sasanqua (Camellia sasanqua)SEKAI NO OWARI

Sakanaction “Sazanka”

This is a ballad by SEKAI NO OWARI that was chosen as NHK’s theme song for the 2018 Pyeongchang Winter Olympics.

There are times when training is tough and you can’t get the results you want.

This is a song I’d like people who are overcoming that and heading toward their goals to listen to.

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Hito Sui

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BelieverImagine Dragons

Imagine Dragons – Believer (Official Music Video)

Imagine Dragons is one of the most popular alternative rock bands in the world.

Since they consistently appear near the top of the US charts, many people in Japan are likely familiar with them.

Among their songs, one I especially recommend is Believer.

Its lyrics describe how pain is what makes people stronger, and the melody matches that theme with a fierce energy.

It also has elements of a fight song, making it a perfect track to listen to before a game.

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Ryo

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