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)
Sugar Song and Bitter StepUNISON SQUARE GARDEN
This song was written as the ending theme for the anime Blood Blockade Battlefront.
It was also performed on TV Asahi’s music program Music Station and became a hit.
It’s one of UNISON SQUARE GARDEN’s signature tracks.
The funky, addictive rhythm and the uplifting high-tone vocals leave a strong impression, giving it a charm that makes you want to listen on repeat.
Its moderate brightness is sure to liven up events like school sports days and athletics festivals.
absolute zeronatori
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.
Song of the DeadKANA-BOON
Song of the Dead, chosen as the opening theme for the TV anime “Zom 100: Bucket List of the Dead,” is a message song that questions the meaning of life.
Released in July 2023, this powerful track marks a milestone for the band’s 10th anniversary.
The music video features actor-artist Non, and captures KANA-BOON in peak form.
It’s a song that will resonate with those weary from daily life and feeling a sense of stagnation.
Perfect as background music for a school sports festival!
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.
Theme of Lupin the ThirdŌno Yūji
This is “Theme from Lupin the Third,” the song used as the main theme for the anime Lupin the Third, originally created by Monkey Punch.
The composer is Yuji Ohno, a jazz pianist and composer-arranger.
It’s an anime song every Japanese person knows! It’s also often used as a cheer song at high school baseball games.
If you want to make your sports day or athletic festival cool and exciting, this is the track to choose!
mixed nutsOfisharu Higedan Dism
A song I recommend both when competing for victory and when you want to hype things up with a festival-like vibe is “Mixed Nuts.” The band Official HIGE DANDism, known for their one-of-a-kind musicality, released it in 2022, and it was used as the opening theme for the anime SPY×FAMILY.
It features a high-energy band sound intertwined with bright brass tones.
The song carries a message that embraces the bittersweet feelings and honest emotions everyone holds, giving you the courage to move forward.
Try incorporating this popular anime track, beloved by students, into your sports day playlist.
My voiceRhythmic Toy World
This is a single by Rhythmic Toy World used as the opening theme for Yowamushi Pedal: GLORY LINE.
Its straightforward lyrics pierce straight into the heart, and the powerful, fast-paced sound is energizing.
Listening to it might just make you want to start running.