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

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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! Anime Songs to Hype Up Your Sports Day (111–120)

Virgin’s high!MELL

Virgin’s high!

Virgin's high!MELL

The opening theme of the anime Sky Girls, “Virgin’s high!”.

It was also used as an insert song in the film Departed to the Future.

This popular track is frequently used in MADs, and if you like fighter jets, you’ve probably heard it at least once.

Despite being sung by a female vocalist, it’s powerful and has just the right sense of speed.

Highly recommended as BGM for sports day events!

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Window by the 70-cm SquareROTTENGRAFFTY

ROTTENGRAFFTY – “70cm Square Windowside” Music Video

Window by the 70-cm SquareROTTENGRAFFTY

“70cm Square Window,” which became the theme song for the anime Dragon Ball Super.

It’s a track by the rock band ROTTENGRAFFTY, known for their eclectic, mixed-genre sound, and the contrast between the quiet intro and the fast-paced chorus is striking.

It gives off a cool vibe, like a flame of inner passion burning.

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I can flyYOSHIKI EZAKI x Bleecker Chrome

YOSHIKI EZAKI × Bleecker Chrome「I can fly」

I can flyYOSHIKI EZAKI x Bleecker Chrome

YOSHIKI EZAKI x Bleecker Chrome drew attention as a collaboration between artists dominating today’s J-POP hip-hop scene.

Their song “I can fly,” chosen as the opening theme for the TV anime The Prince of Tennis II: U-17 World Cup, stands out with a rock-tinged track and emotionally layered vocals.

The driving melodies over a floating, crystalline ensemble are guaranteed to raise the voltage at any sporting event.

It’s a modern pop tune perfect as BGM for school sports days and athletic festivals.

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fatesumika

sumika / Fate [Music Video]

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The rock band sumika’s song “Unmei (Fate)” is perfect for hyping up sports days and athletic festivals! Chosen as the opening theme for season 2 of the anime “Delicious in Dungeon,” the track explores a range of emotions about adventure and destiny.

Its sparkling sound and lyrics that encourage a positive view of one’s own fate really resonate.

It lifts listeners’ spirits, making it an ideal choice for athletes heading into competition.

With its bright, fast-paced melody, it’s sure to energize the entire venue!

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Space Battleship Yamatosasaki isao

Space Battleship Yamato (1) / Isao Sasaki + The Royal Knights

Space Battleship Yamatosasaki isao

Let’s liven up your sports day or athletic festival with a timeless anime song that fires up listeners of every generation! It’s “Space Battleship Yamato,” sung by Isao Sasaki, who’s also popular as a voice actor and narrator.

If you’re unsure what to pick, just play this and you can’t go wrong—it’s that much of a go-to classic.

It’s also known as a cheer song at baseball games, so you might use that as a reference and turn it into your sports day anthem.

And when you do, be sure everyone links arms and sings together!

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