Get Fired Up! A Collection of Anime Songs to Hype Up Your Sports Day and Athletic Festival
Just hearing them can make your heart surge with passion, or lift you up when you’re feeling down—anime songs have a mysterious power, don’t they?
In this article, we’ve gathered anime songs that are perfect for sports days and athletic festivals.
These are all classic tracks that will fire you up—whether you’re thinking, “We’re going to win for sure!” or “I want to make the best memories with my friends!”
We’ve carefully selected songs recommended for a wide range of ages, from preschool and kindergarten sports days to high school athletic festivals, so feel free to use them as references for BGM or dance routines.
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Get Fired Up! Anime Songs to Hype Up Sports Days and Athletic Festivals (61–70)
HeroYOASOBI
A heart-thumping YOASOBI track packed tightly with passionate emotion, released in September 2023 as the opening theme for the TV anime “Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End.” Its powerful melody and brisk rhythm create an impression filled with hope, conveying the protagonist’s resolve to keep moving forward throughout the story.
It’s the perfect song when you want the courage to share time with precious companions and take a new step.
It will make the moments of running together and competing all the more wonderful.
KICKBACKYonezu Kenshi
KICK BACK rose to prominence after being selected as the opening theme for the anime Chainsaw Man.
Singer-songwriter Kenshi Yonezu released the track in 2022.
Its rapidly shifting key changes and high-velocity chorus mesh perfectly with the tense atmosphere of sports day events.
The passionate sound elevates activities that the entire student body tackles together.
It’s an energetic rock number powerful enough to blow away the anxieties and doubts of students ahead of sports day.
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A powerful track by Natori, known for their distinctive vocal style, which was also chosen as the opening theme for the TV anime WIND BREAKER.
It’s a classic brimming with courage and hope, portraying a strong will to face adversity set to a rhythmic and bold sound.
This piece features a driving, fast-paced beat that makes it perfect for brisk exit scenes.
You can easily picture children leaving energetically and cheerfully at events like school sports days.
single-minded; earnest; wholehearted; dedicatedSUPER BEAVER
SUPER BEAVER is a four-piece rock band that captivates fans with raw, heartfelt messages and a robust rock sound.
Their 16th single, “Hitamuki,” used as the opening theme for the TV anime My Hero Academia, is a track whose modern yet classic rock ensemble stirs the soul.
Its message about the importance of facing challenges head-on resonates with the spirit of giving your all at school sports days and athletic festivals.
With a catchy, tailwind-like melody that boosts your energy, it’s a rock tune that amps up any sports event.
Naked HeroVaundy
The steadily intensifying melody sets my soul ablaze! This piece by singer-songwriter Vaundy was released in 2022 and was featured as the opening theme for the anime Ranking of Kings.
The lyrics faithfully reflect the anime’s story, and that alone gives it a deeply moving appeal.
The chorus, brimming with overflowing emotion, is also irresistibly stirring.
If we could sing this song together with our teammates, wouldn’t it make for the best sports festival ever?
frecklesJUDY AND MARY
It’s the opening theme of the anime Rurouni Kenshin: Meiji Swordsman Romantic Story.
Parents who watched the anime, as well as JUDY AND MARY fans, might feel a sense of nostalgia.
The up-tempo sound will lift your spirits.
Kerok! MarchNoburo Tsunoda / Jury Ihata
It’s the opening theme of the anime Sergeant Keroro, a duet by martial artist Nobuaki Kakuda and voice actress Juri Ibata.
With its bright, march-like feel, it’s recommended as an entrance song for sports day.
It might go over well with kindergarteners and lower-grade elementary school children.