Get Fired Up! A Collection of Anime Songs to Hype Up Your Sports Day and Athletic Festival

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TV anime “Kingdom” non-credit opening movie / BiSH “TOMORROW”

It’s a hard rock number that boldly sings about not giving up and moving forward toward tomorrow.

It’s a track by BiSH, the “punk band without instruments,” released digitally in 2020, and it served as the opening theme for the anime Kingdom.

The rich, full-bodied sound pairs perfectly with the members’ passionate vocals, stoking your fighting spirit.

With a song like this, even if you’re losing at the moment, it makes you feel, “I’m turning this around from here!”

Feeling great!!EIKO starring 96Neko, Zhuge Kongming (CV: Ryotaro Okiayu), KABE Taijin (CV: Shoya Chiba), Nanami Kuon starring Lezel

TV anime “Ya Boy Kongming!” ending theme “Kibun Jojo ↑↑” non-credit video

Kibun Jōjō↑↑,” which was used as the ending theme for the anime Ya Boy Kongming!, was covered and released in 2022 by EIKO starring 96neko, Zhuge Kongming (CV: Ryotaro Okiayu), KABE Taijin (CV: Shoya Chiba), and Nanami Kuon starring Lezel.

Set to a disco-style, glamorous dance beat, the lyrics deliver uplifting, energizing words.

It will brighten the spirits of athletes taking on various sports day events and help elevate the atmosphere of the venue.

Consider adding this catchy dance number to your school sports day so all students can enjoy singing and dancing together.

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GRANRODEO / Can Do

A cool guitar rock number that was used as the opening theme for the anime Kuroko’s Basketball, which centers on high school basketball.

It’s a track by the musical duo GRANRODEO, consisting of KISHOW and e-ZUKA, released in 2012 as their 16th single.

It boasts an irresistibly satisfying sound that makes you want to say, “This is classic rock ’n’ roll!” Since it’s a Kuroko’s Basketball song, it could be a great fit for any ball sport.

Spring SwallowHey! Say! JUMP

Hey! Say! JUMP – Spring Swallow [Official Music Video]

Haru Tsubame, released in 2022 by the male idol group Hey! Say! JUMP, was selected as the theme song for the anime Love All Play, which portrays the youth of a high school badminton team.

The song depicts a bird soaring beyond the sky, delivering a refreshing sound that evokes a clear blue sky.

It’s an upbeat track with a bright, expansive worldview that perfectly matches a sports day where classmates and teammates give it their all.

Why not play this song—rich with their harmonies and brimming with passion and hope—at a sports day that’s sure to set hearts ablaze?

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[MV] OxT 'Clattanoia' Music Clip Full Size

This track served as the opening theme for the dark fantasy anime Overlord, adapted from a light novel.

Its mysterious, fast-paced guitar sound fits the anime’s world perfectly and is sure to hook you after just one listen.

Combined with a slightly sinister melody, it’ll send your excitement to the max.

Highly recommended for those moments when you just want to crank up the energy!

Run! with Seiya YamasakiPolysics

POLYSICS 'Run! with Seiya Yamasaki (Kyuso Nekokami)'

As the title suggests, here’s an anime song that’s perfect as BGM for a footrace! This track is a collaboration between POLYSICS and Seiya Yamasaki, the vocalist of Kyuso Nekokami.

It was written as the opening theme for the anime Cells at Work! BLACK.

From the very first moment it’s full throttle—an exhilarating rock sound leaps right into your ears.

Not just for sports days—songs like this really fire you up and fill you with energy! Let’s give it everything we’ve got and see it through to the end!

Run, Makibao!Salty Sugar

Hashire Makibao OP (Full)

The opening theme of the anime Midori no Makibaō.

Although the original song is an old track released in 1970, it still fits relay events perfectly—so much so that you’ll want to use it.

Its comical melody and the back-and-forth within the song also help soften the tense, competitive atmosphere.