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

Ao and KiramekiNEW!Supira Supika

[My Dress-Up Darling] Spira Spica MV “Blue and Sparkle” (TV Anime “My Dress-Up Darling” Season 2 Opening Theme)

How about cranking up the energy of your sports day with some youthful pop rock? This track by Spira Spica shines with a positive message and a buoyant band sound.

It was selected as the opening theme for the second season of the TV anime “My Dress-Up Darling.” Vocalist Mikiha penned the lyrics, brightly expressing a pure sentiment of cherishing what you love.

It will color your sparkling moments of youth!

-ness; typicality; the quality/essence of being [X] (as in “X-ness” or “X-like character”)NEW!Ofisharu Higedan Dism

Official HIGE DANDism – Rashisa [Official Video]

A powerful message song that questions what it means to be yourself, depicting the will to move forward despite doubts and inner conflict.

With its exhilarating, fast-paced band sound, this track was released in August 2025 and gained attention as the theme song for the feature-length anime “Hyakue-mu,” which premiered in September of the same year.

Created by Satoshi Fujihara of Official HIGE DANDism as he confronted his own identity, the piece gives listeners a strong push forward.

Extremely high-tempo and bursting with a sense of racing from start to finish, it’s perfect as BGM for school sports day sprints and relays—sure to amp up any fast-paced event.

IRIS OUTNEW!Yonezu Kenshi

Kenshi Yonezu – IRIS OUT

This is a new song by Kenshi Yonezu, written as the theme for the film “Chainsaw Man: Reze Arc,” set to be released in September 2025.

The anecdote about him keeping a page featuring the original characters open around the clock and glaring at it while composing has also drawn attention! It’s an appealing track with a powerful rhythm and a thrilling, high-velocity rock sound that colors the intense battles and suspenseful developments.

The song’s overwhelming energy seems like a perfect fit as BGM for all-out races at school sports days, such as sprints and relays.

The aggressive tone of the piece is sure to give a strong push to the children giving it their all and heat up the entire venue.

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Kenshi Yonezu – Plazma

A January 2025 single by Kenshi Yonezu distinguished by its powerful beats and grand sound.

Written as the theme song for the feature film Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX -Beginning-, the piece stands out with energetic, defiant expression.

It portrays profound themes—hope for the future, trust in one’s inner strength, and the bonds forged amid battle—through a unique worldview.

The contrast between fierce electronic beats and delicate melodies brilliantly conveys both fighting spirit and the importance of teamwork.

As music for the tug-of-war, a sport where strength and hearts unite, it’s sure to ignite the fighting spirit of children.

TouchNEW!Inaba Hiroshi

Koshi Inaba / Touch

A track that further amps up the excitement of any sports day showdown.

Known as the vocalist of B’z, Koshi Inaba released this piece in March 2026.

It’s a cover of the classic hit sung by Yoshimi Iwasaki in 1985, which became a smash as an anime theme song.

Chosen as a cheer song for the 2026 World Baseball Classic, it perfectly conveys the rising exhilaration before a big game.

The familiar melody intertwines with a sharp, rock-edged vocal, stirring everyone’s emotions.

Because people of all ages can sing along, it’s recommended when you want to unite the entire venue as an anthem cheering on kids giving their all.

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Sano Ibuki – The Night Before the Decisive Battle (Official Music Video)

An anthem by Sano ibuki, celebrated for its exhilarating melody and vocals that soar into the open sky.

Included on the album STORY TELLER, this track was released in November 2019 as the theme song for the animated film Bokura no Nanokakan Sensō (Our Seven-Day War).

True to Sano ibuki’s emphasis on storytelling, the song is crafted with a rich backstory.

It’s a recommended track when you want to steel yourself before a big challenge or need the courage to face something head-on.

Become the windNEW!tsuji ayano

Ayano Tsuji – Become the Wind (Music Video)

Parachute/Parachute Balloon [Become the Wind]

This single, released in June 2002, is one of Ayano Tsuji’s signature songs, widely known as the ending theme of Studio Ghibli’s film The Cat Returns.

Its lively ukulele-driven strumming and her clear, gentle vocals quietly nestle close to the heart.

The fresh melody, evoking wind and sky, adds vivid flair to dynamic parachute performances unfolding under a blue sky.

Radiating a bright, forward-looking mood, this track brings out children’s smiles and wraps a sports day in warm emotion—highly recommended.