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)
Tokyo Wonder.Crybaby ☔︎
My heart boils over at this cool yet fiery sound.
Released in 2021 by the singer Namichuki☔︎, who rose to fame from online activity, the track was chosen as the ending theme for the anime Tokyo Revengers, which sparked a social boom that same year.
It’s packed to the brim with pure “super cool”: pounding low end, distorted guitar, and a noisy vocal.
If you listen to it at a moment when you need to turn the tables, it’s sure to ignite your fighting spirit.
Indelible (unforgettable)Huwie Ishizaki
Huwie Ishizaki’s song “Wasuregataki” gives you the courage to reflect on yourself and move forward.
Chosen as the theme song for the TV anime “Dr.
STONE NEW WORLD,” it was released in May 2023.
It embodies a commitment to pursuing the truth and a strong will to keep chasing your dreams.
The exhilarating band sound and Ishizaki’s striking vocals are sure to lift you up when you’re feeling down! It’s perfect as background music to boost everyone’s spirits at school sports days and athletic festivals.
A track that will become your own unforgettable “Wasuregataki”!
Dokimeki Diaryasmi feat. Chinozo
Dokimeki Diary, a collaboration between asmi and Chinozo.
Its up-tempo vibe makes it a perfect pick for a quick, lively exit scene.
It was even used as an opening theme for Pokémon, making it hugely popular with kids.
Listening to asmi’s energetic vocals is sure to get everyone excited together! If you want a bright, smile-filled, happy send-off, this is the song to choose!
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.
PlazmaKenshi Yonezu
A January 2025 single by Kenshi Yonezu distinguished by its powerful beats and grand sound.
Written as the theme song for the feature film Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX -Beginning-, the piece stands out with energetic, defiant expression.
It portrays profound themes—hope for the future, trust in one’s inner strength, and the bonds forged amid battle—through a unique worldview.
The contrast between fierce electronic beats and delicate melodies brilliantly conveys both fighting spirit and the importance of teamwork.
As music for the tug-of-war, a sport where strength and hearts unite, it’s sure to ignite the fighting spirit of children.
READY STEADY GOL’Arc〜en〜Ciel
This is a song that gets the crowd roaring at L’Arc-en-Ciel’s concerts—the opening theme of the hugely popular anime Fullmetal Alchemist, which also received a live-action adaptation.
It’s infused with the message, “If you’ve got time to stand still, just keep running!” True to the spirit of the lyrics, it’s highly recommended as background music for a relay.