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

Your AdventureOkazaki Taiiku

Your Adventure

Recommended for sports days at kindergartens, daycare centers, and elementary schools.

This song was used as the opening theme for the anime “Pokémon Sun & Moon.” It was released in 2018 as the fourth digital single by singer-songwriter Taiiku Okazaki.

Its energizing sound and straightforward lyrics are truly encouraging.

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Araki Jakkan

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Shouted SerenadeLiSA

LiSA『Shouted Serenade』MUSiC CLiP

“Shouted Serenade” is a song that delivers a passionate, powerful message.

This rock number was chosen as the opening theme for Season 3 of the anime The Irregular at Magic High School.

LiSA’s razor-sharp vocal work is nothing short of breathtaking.

With its aggressive tone, it’s perfect for sports days and athletic festivals—an anison that’s sure to make the competitions even more heated!

OveRTomita Miyu

Miyu Tomita / OveR (TV Anime 'Date A Live IV' Opening Theme)

Miyu Tomita, who is active as a voice actor and singer, released “OveR” in 2022.

It was also used as the opening theme for the anime Date A Live IV.

The song portrays a protagonist who refuses to give up and faces challenges head-on, even when confronted with a reality full of hardships.

It’s a track that can give you courage when your heart feels like breaking or you’re about to lose hope while taking on events at a sports day.

Wrapped in majestic strings and choral tones, her powerful vocals resonate in this anime song.

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mutō

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[Alexandros] – Flash (MV) Theme Song of Mobile Suit Gundam: Hathaway's Flash

[Alexandros]’s song captivates listeners with a rock sound brimming with momentum that soars from the very first line and a grand, expansive scale.

The lyrics, interweaving opposing emotions—anxieties and hopes about growing up, loneliness and bonds, past and future—resonate deeply in the heart.

Released in May 2021 as their 19th single, it was chosen as the theme song for the film Mobile Suit Gundam Hathaway.

It’s a perfect track not only for dances and events like school sports festivals, but also for moments when you want to elevate each other with your teammates or need the courage to face a new challenge.

VSBLUE ENCOUNT

BLUE ENCOUNT 'VS' Music Video [TV Tokyo Anime 'Gintama' Porori Arc Opening Theme]

A powerful track created by the Japanese rock band BLUE ENCOUNT.

With their signature emotional rock approach, it conveys a strong determination to face one’s inner battles.

Released in November 2017, this song was tied in as the opening theme for the anime Gintama.: Porori Arc.

The lyrics, themed around inner transformation and growth, leave a strong impression.

With word choice and a rhythmic feel influenced by hip-hop—done in BLUE ENCOUNT’s own style—it strikes something fiery in the listener’s heart.

For students trying to break out of their shells and move forward, this might be a song that truly resonates.

Be sure to play it with your friends and shout it out loud at your school festival!

single-minded; wholehearted; devoted; earnestKing Gnu

King Gnu – Ichizu

This song features an impressive, grand sound written as the theme for the anime film Jujutsu Kaisen 0.

Since its release in December 2021, it has topped the Oricon Weekly Digital Singles chart and went on to rank No.

1 on the combined yearly singles chart the following year.

Its powerful guitar riffs, driving drum beats, and the rich harmonies woven by the two vocalists are truly stirring.

Singing of the resolve and determination to give everything for a loved one, the track showcases King Gnu’s signature mixture rock sound.

It’s a highly recommended song when you want to take on something with all your might or fire yourself up.

POKÉDANCEnanahira

[Official] “POKÉDANCE” Dance Practice by ENHYPEN — featuring partner Pokémon from past generations dancing

Released to commemorate Pokémon Day on February 27, the animated music video drew major attention for its laid-back dance, catchy melody line, and adorable vocals.

The song is short, so it might feel a bit lacking for a main performance, but it’s perfect to incorporate as part of a routine—like dancing it back-to-back with another Pokémon theme.

Its upbeat tempo is just right for an elementary school sports day, and it’s great for dance practice, too! It’s a fantastic track that will put a smile on everyone’s face!