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 Song Collection to Hype Up Sports Days and Athletic Festivals (101–110)
scabChi-wata 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.
AoreidoMiyagawa 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.
Become a flowerRyokushokushakai
This is a song by Ryokuoushoku Shakai that was chosen as the opening theme for the TV anime “The Apothecary Diaries.” The song conveys the importance of living true to yourself, singing about embracing the genuine beauty within.
It’s a highly message-driven track with a catchy melody and addictive sound that will have your body moving before you know it.
It’s sure to bring a lively, festive atmosphere to any sports festival or field day!
SesameKroi
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.
OtonokeCreepy Nuts
The opening theme of the TV anime Dandadan captivates listeners with beats that get under your skin and intelligent wordplay.
Its world built around the theme of the occult blends perfectly with a high-velocity sound, expressing—through an occult lens—the way music seizes the human heart.
The unique atmosphere, where eeriness and dynamism coexist, further accentuates the anime’s worldview.
This track is perfect for moments when you want to boost your spirits or take on a new challenge.
With Creepy Nuts’ signature powerful sound, it’s sure to energize events like sports days and athletic festivals.
Get Fired Up! Anime Songs to Hype Up Your Sports Day (111–120)
to clear up (weather)Yorushika
Yorushika’s Haru, released for streaming in 2024, was chosen as the opening theme for the TV anime Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End and drew a strong response.
The song carries a message of not losing hope even amid harsh realities.
Its chorus, which builds with a sense of openness and exhilarating drive, is particularly striking.
It conveys the importance of overcoming sorrow and facing forward in life.
With its emotional sound, it’s a perfect cheer song for children giving their all at sports days and field days.
A track that fills you with energy and courage.
breakthroughSUPER BEAVER
With powerful vocals and a fiery band sound, this song conveys the strength of taking on challenges.
Its lyrics, which call for facing things head-on and living life to the fullest, pierce the listener’s heart.
Released in October 2020, it was chosen as the opening theme for the second cour of the anime Haikyu!! TO THE TOP.
Featuring the robust sound and strong message that are the essence of SUPER BEAVER, it’s highly recommended to energize entrance scenes at sports days and athletic festivals.
It will ignite the fighting spirit of the competitors and stir the hearts of the audience.