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

Accompanist / Piano InstructorYuri
Accompanist pianist × piano instructor × web writer. I began piano lessons at age four and, inspired by my piano teacher, decided to pursue music. I went on to specialized music programs in high school and university, where I discovered the appeal of accompanying instrumentalists and singers. Currently, alongside teaching piano, I work mainly in my home region of Aichi as an accompanist for flute, voice, choir, and more. Through lessons, my students often introduce me to trending songs, and my hobby is trying anything on the piano—Japanese and Western pop, commercial jingles, and beyond. Since 2021, I’ve also been active as a web writer, covering music and a variety of other genres.
A Vocaloid producer who is also a music writerWakachan Araki
I’ve worked in a variety of roles—regardless of pro or amateur settings—including live event PA, cameraman for video and photography, restaurant staff, and logistics center staff. I now spend my days as a part-time writer. I’ve contributed to music and manga websites with feature/review articles, and wrote the liner notes included as a bonus for 1st PLACE Inc.’s “IA SUPER BEST.” As for my music background, I started playing guitar in junior high and focused on band activities during my school years. For over 15 years since then, up to the present, I’ve continued releasing original tracks as a Vocaloid producer. My areas of expertise are Japanese rock, Vocaloid, and manga.

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.

Get Fired Up! A Collection of Anime Songs to Hype Up Your Sports Day and Athletic Festival (91–100)

scabHidenori Chiwata

[Official] Anime “Konjiki no Gash Bell!!” Opening Video: Hidenori Chiwata - “Kasabuta” / Zatch Bell!!

Scab Chiwata Hidenori

A song about the reckless passion that “children” have, used as the opening theme for Zatch Bell!.

It sounds like a heartfelt cry.

It awakens the fiery spirit of the competitors and makes the match even more exciting.

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AoreidoAiri Miyakawa

Airi Miyakawa MV “Aoreido”

Aoreid Miyagawa Airi

Singer Airi Miyakawa, known for her ability to perform across a wide range of genres.

Her 2022 release “Aoraid” was chosen as the opening theme for the anime “Shoot! Goal to the Future.” The song portrays people striving toward their dreams and goals, powerfully singing of the courage to face challenges without giving up.

Its passionate band arrangement, featuring a swiftly unfolding piano motif, conveys a blazing emotional intensity.

It’s a rock number that will further elevate the excitement of a heated sports day scene.

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Guitar, Loneliness, and the Blue Planetcable tie

[Lyric Video] Kessoku Band - “Guitar, Loneliness and the Blue Planet” / In-episode song from TV anime “Bocchi the Rock!” Episode 5

Guitar, Loneliness, and the Blue Planet Kessoku Band

This song features clear, shimmering guitar tones and soaring vocals, vividly reflecting the worries and struggles of youth.

It’s an insert song from the TV anime “Bocchi the Rock!” First released digitally in November 2022, it was later included on the album “Kessoku Band” released in December of the same year.

The lyrics delicately portray the feelings of teenagers grappling with the difficulty of living true to themselves and the loneliness of being misunderstood—sure to resonate with their generation.

Its message—finding connection through music and striving to face forward with friends—is truly uplifting.

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Dragon SoulTakayoshi Tanimoto

TANIMOTO TAKAYOSHI DRAGON SOUL JAPONES E PORTUGUES ANIME DREAMS 2014

Dragon Soul Takayoshi Tanimoto

It’s no exaggeration to say there isn’t a single person in Japan who doesn’t know Dragon Ball.

This song was used as the opening theme for Dragon Ball Kai.

Many of you have probably heard it.

Its mid-tempo programmed sound and energetic, vitality-filled vocals will lift your spirits.

The shout in the chorus is guaranteed to make you want to yell along.

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The night before the decisive battleSano ibuki

Sano Ibuki – The Night Before the Decisive Battle (Official Music Video)

Decisive Battle Eve - Sano Ibuki

An anthem by Sano ibuki, celebrated for its exhilarating melody and vocals that soar into the open sky.

Included on the album STORY TELLER, this track was released in November 2019 as the theme song for the animated film Bokura no Nanokakan Sensō (Our Seven-Day War).

True to Sano ibuki’s emphasis on storytelling, the song is crafted with a rich backstory.

It’s a recommended track when you want to steel yourself before a big challenge or need the courage to face something head-on.

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SesameKroi

Kroi – Sesame [TV anime “Bucchigiri?!” opening theme]

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Kroi’s “Sesame” is a moving track chosen as the opening theme for the anime “Bucchigiri?!” It’s their major-label second single, released in January 2024.

The lyrics center on self-discovery and inner exploration, conveying a message of understanding oneself through one’s sharpness and individuality, and connecting to a larger world.

Its driving sound makes it perfect as background music for a school sports day, too.

It’s a song you’ll want to listen to when you need to fire yourself up or find some courage.

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blizzardShiena Nishizawa

TV anime 'Kantai Collection -KanColle-' ending theme 'Fubuki' / Shiena Nishizawa MUSIC VIDEO

Fubuki Nishizawa Shiena

A song that depicts the determination to strive for victory and charge into battle, featured as the ending theme of an anime that personifies a naval fleet.

Released in 2015 as Konomi Suzuki’s debut single.

The driving, Japanese rock-inspired sound is really cool! It’s perfect for the climax of a sports day or athletic festival.

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