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)
The BeastWagakki Band
An insanely cool track from Wagakki Band! The Beast, included on I vs I, was chosen as the opening theme for the anime Baki Hanma: The Wildman War.
The lyrics reflect the protagonist’s fierce will and inner conflict as he strives for unknown heights in a chaotic era.
The unique sound born from the fusion of traditional Japanese instruments and rock perfectly matches intense battle scenes.
Highly recommended for moments when everything’s on the line or when you want to cheer on your hardworking friends!
Maximum reachSEKAI NO OWARI
SEKAI NO OWARI’s “Saikō Tōtatsuten” (Highest Point) is a work imbued with a powerful message: by turning your weaknesses into allies, you can aim higher.
It emphasizes the importance of kindness and strength toward yourself and others, and it encourages you to keep moving forward without stopping.
Since it was featured as the theme song for the anime ONE PIECE, many children are likely familiar with it.
Perfect for elementary school sports days, this song fosters a sense of unity when everyone dances together and is sure to become an unforgettable memory.
Give it a try!
Get Fired Up! Anime Song Collection to Hype Up Sports Days and Athletic Festivals (101–110)
TOMORROWBiSH
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!”
Can DoGRANRODEO
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
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?
Run! with Seiya YamasakiPolysics
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!Sorutī Shugā
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.