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! A Collection of Anime Songs to Hype Up Your Sports Day and Athletic Festival (91–100)
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This is a single by Luck Life that was used as the ending theme for Saiyuki Reload Blast.
The languid vocals and sound grow powerful in the chorus, creating a refreshing feel as you listen.
With its lively tempo, it might even make some listeners want to start dancing.
Feeling great!!EIKO starring 96neko Shokatsu Koumei (CV: Okiayu Ryoutarou) KABE Futo (CV: Chiba Shouya) Kuon Nanami starring Lezel

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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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!
Guitar, Loneliness, and the Blue Planetkessoku bando

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.
Dragon SoulTanimoto Takayoshi

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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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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This is ClariS’s 18th single, used as the ending theme for Owarimonogatari.
It’s a song with refreshing, beautiful harmonies that lift your spirits.
Hearing it during a competition would make you feel like you can do your best.
The cute music video is also a highlight.



