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 Songs to Hype Up Your Sports Day (21–30)
silhouetteKANA-BOON
Silhouette by KANA-BOON is a song that could be said to have defined an era in the Japanese rock scene.
It’s well-known as a theme song for the anime Naruto Shippuden.
Packed with the band’s appeal—catchiness and a simple, easy-to-listen-to structure—it’s a single that really showcases them.
Since it’s an up-tempo track, it’s recommended as background music for running events like relays.
We are!kitadani hiroshi
Just hearing the intro of the song gets you pumped up! It was used as the theme song for One Piece, which has now become a nationally beloved anime.
The song has a bright vibe, so it’s great for cheering on athletes at events like school sports festivals! Although it was released back in 1999, it’s still hugely popular.
That’s probably because it goes beyond being just an anime theme song and has become like a motivational anthem that gives you a push forward.
Get Fired Up! Anime Songs to Hype Up Your Sports Day and Athletic Festival (31–40)
The DayPorno Graffitti
It’s the opening theme of the anime My Hero Academia.
It’s a song by Porno Graffitti, who have fans across a wide range of generations, and it gets you hyped from the very first line.
It’s a sure-fire track that livens up any event, not just sports days and athletic festivals.
Pride RevolutionCHiCO with HoneyWorks
The opening theme of the anime Gintama°.
It’s a song by CHiCO with HoneyWorks, a unit very popular among elementary and middle school students.
It was released in 2015 as their third single.
How about using it for running events like relays?
Aim to be a Pokémon MasterMatsumoto Rika
This one is recommended for sports days and athletic festivals of any generation.
It’s the original opening theme of the anime Pokémon.
Since remakes and cover versions have been released repeatedly, it might actually be harder to find someone who doesn’t know it.
With that in mind, you could also choose a version that matches the participants’ ages.
The lyrics’ message—working hard with your friends toward your own goals—fits events where everyone unites to seize victory.
Revolutionary DualismMizuki Nana × T.M. Revolution
A luxurious collaboration featuring two powerhouse vocalists.
This track by Nana Mizuki—also hugely popular as a voice actor—and T.M.Revolution (Takanori Nishikawa) was used as the opening theme for the anime Valvrave the Liberator.
Released in 2013.
The arrangement builds momentum right from the intro, culminating in the two of them shouting in unison.
It’s so cool it gives you chills.
With the song’s seemingly limitless energy, let’s get the crowd roaring!
Refrain of SoulsTakahashi Yoko
This song is the theme for the hugely popular anime film Neon Genesis Evangelion: Death & Rebirth.
Sung by Yoko Takahashi—also famous for the classic anime tune A Cruel Angel’s Thesis—it showcases her powerful vocal work.
Listen to this energetic track at a school sports festival or athletic meet and it’s sure to give you strength! An essential song for firing up the crowd.