[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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[Hype Songs] A Must-Listen for Athletes and Sports Fans! A Curated Selection of Motivation-Boosting Tracks (31–40)
Perfect-Sense DreamerONE OK ROCK
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.
Power of the Paradisearashi
It was released in 2016 as Arashi’s 50th single.
The song was used as the theme for Nippon TV’s coverage of the Rio de Janeiro 2016 Olympics, with Sho Sakurai serving as the network’s main anchor.
Featuring a refreshing and grand sound, it reached No.
1 on the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart.
BelieverImagine Dragons
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.
Golden Time LoverSukima Suichi
It’s a hit song by the two-member music duo Sukima Switch.
It also gained popularity for being used as the theme song for the anime Fullmetal Alchemist.
The song conveys a strong determination to never run away when it really counts.
It’s a perfect anthem to cheer on athletes, don’t you think?
AshesSuperfly
This song by Superfly, which drew attention as the theme song for TBS’s Sunday drama “Gekokujō Kyūji,” was released in November 2023.
It resonates with the protagonists’ emotions as they waver between their passion for baseball and the dilemmas they face, vividly depicting the complex feelings everyone carries deep inside.
Released alongside the album “Heat Wave,” it has also been performed on a nationwide arena tour, continuing to captivate in live performances.
It’s an empowering anthem that supports not only athletes, but all those striving toward their dreams and goals.
[Pumped-Up Tracks] A Must-Listen for Athletes and Sports Fans! A Curated Selection of Motivation-Boosting Songs (41–50)
Standing on stageYOASOBI
This song by YOASOBI powerfully portrays the determination to keep striving toward your dreams, making it a perfect anthem for people working hard in their school clubs.
The lyrics feel like they mirror your own experiences and are sure to give you courage.
Released in July 2024, it was even used in coverage of the Paris Olympics.
With sports as its theme, this track is guaranteed to lift your spirits when you’re about to falter before a match or during practice.
It’s also great to listen to with your teammates to strengthen your bonds.
A view I’ve never seen beforeSuda Masaki
This is a song by Masaki Suda, who is active as an actor.
It was created as a cheer song to support Japan’s national soccer team.
It’s a track that shows promise for his future as a singer as well as an actor.
It has become an anthem supporting the year’s standout athletes.