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

Accompanist / Piano InstructorYuri
Accompanist pianist × piano instructor × web writer. I began piano lessons at age four and, inspired by my piano teacher, decided to pursue music. I went on to specialized music programs in high school and university, where I discovered the appeal of accompanying instrumentalists and singers. Currently, alongside teaching piano, I work mainly in my home region of Aichi as an accompanist for flute, voice, choir, and more. Through lessons, my students often introduce me to trending songs, and my hobby is trying anything on the piano—Japanese and Western pop, commercial jingles, and beyond. Since 2021, I’ve also been active as a web writer, covering music and a variety of other genres.
A Vocaloid producer who is also a music writerWakachan Araki
I’ve worked in a variety of roles—regardless of pro or amateur settings—including live event PA, cameraman for video and photography, restaurant staff, and logistics center staff. I now spend my days as a part-time writer. I’ve contributed to music and manga websites with feature/review articles, and wrote the liner notes included as a bonus for 1st PLACE Inc.’s “IA SUPER BEST.” As for my music background, I started playing guitar in junior high and focused on band activities during my school years. For over 15 years since then, up to the present, I’ve continued releasing original tracks as a Vocaloid producer. My areas of expertise are Japanese rock, Vocaloid, and manga.

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 and Athletic Festival (41–50)

Fanfaresumika

sumika / Fanfare [Music Video]

Fanfare sumika

The theme song for the animated film I Want to Eat Your Pancreas is sumika’s Fanfare.

While sumika has songs in a variety of styles, this one is more of a classic guitar rock track.

It’s fresh and fast-paced, with excellent dynamics throughout the arrangement.

It’s a great pick for a sports day BGM!

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Flat-out flopAOP (Anime Ouen Project)

TV anime “Osomatsu-san” OP “Zenryoku Batankyuu / AŌP” MV Making (Dance Version)

Zennryoku Batankyu AOP

This is the opening theme of the anime Mr.

Osomatsu, which was also popular among adults, and the song that made AOP instantly famous.

It’s a bright dance number that can get first-time listeners pumped up.

The pop sound is enjoyable for both adults and children.

Let’s all sing along and cheer on the competitors!

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GO!!!FLOW

FLOW 『GO!!!』(Music Video Short Ver.)

GO!!!FLOW

The opening theme of the hugely popular anime NARUTO.

With a rock melody infused with rap that makes you instinctively tap to the rhythm, it’s a fiery track.

It gives you the energy to aim higher.

Highly recommended for any sport.

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Crimson OathYoshiki Fukuyama

Crimson Oath - Yoshiki Fukuyama

Crimson Oath Yoshiki Fukuyama

A song filled with a powerful resolve to “keep moving forward no matter what,” used as the opening theme for the anime Buso Renkin.

Its energetic, rock-inspired sound with a sense of speed is striking.

Given the title, how about using it as a cheer song for the Red Team?

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Adolescent Complexcable tie

TV anime “Bocchi the Rock!” opening sequence / “Seishun Complex” #Kessoku Band

Seishun Complex Kessoku Band

Seishun Complex, chosen as the opening theme for the anime Bocchi the Rock!, was included on the album of the same name released in 2022 by the in-story band Kessoku Band.

The song carries a message that empathizes with the worries and anxieties everyone faces during their youth, and it’s sure to ignite the spirits of athletes taking on various events at a sports day.

With a groove-rich sound and passionate melody, it’s a perfect track to hype up school sports festivals.

It also works great as BGM for heated competitions like relays and tug-of-war.

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BlessingYOASOBI

YOASOBI 'The Blessing' Official Music Video (Mobile Suit Gundam: The Witch from Mercury Opening Theme)

Blessing YOASOBI

Released in 2022 by the music duo YOASOBI, who enjoy overwhelming support especially among younger generations, “The Blessing” was also chosen as the opening theme for the anime Mobile Suit Gundam: The Witch from Mercury.

The song carries a message of encouragement for those who keep moving forward despite loneliness and anxiety.

Its driving, fast-paced beat—perfectly matched to the never-give-up spirit of a sports festival—will energize the venue.

Why not heighten the sense of unity with its electronica sound that seems to paint a passionate heart?

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teary-eyed explosion soundValkyrie

WALKÜRE / 2nd album “Walküre Trap!” crossfade video — from the TV anime Macross Delta

Tear-Eyed Explosion Sound Valkyrie

A powerful song by Walküre, the music unit from the Macross series Macross Delta.

It’s filled with the desire to struggle, fight, and, if necessary, be reborn to seize the future.

Listening to it when you’re at a disadvantage stirs up the feeling of “I’m not giving up yet!”

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