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 and Athletic Festival (41–50)
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.
Crimson OathFukuyama Yoshiki
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?
Adolescent Complexkessoku bando
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.
Let It Go ~As I Am~Matsu Takako
The theme song from Disney’s smash-hit animated film Frozen, featuring Takako Matsu’s powerful vocals, became a hot topic.
Even people who haven’t seen the movie likely know this song.
It’s a classic anime tune that gets audiences of all ages excited.
OrangeSPYAIR
SPYAIR’s song is a gem born from their long-standing relationship with the Haikyu!! series.
Created as the theme song for Haikyu!! The Movie: Battle of the Garbage Dump, it sings of courage and hope to keep moving forward, centered on the themes of encounters with teammates and the bonds between them.
It’s included on the EP Orange, released in February 2024.
Its uptempo feel pairs well with a brisk exit scene at a school sports day.
I’m sure many kids will love this song, too.
SHINY DAYSAsaka
This is a single by Asaka that was used as the opening theme for Laid-Back Camp (Yuru Camp△).
It has a poppy, cheerful vibe that makes you want to break into a little step.
Put this on, and it might turn a major event into something fun and irreplaceable.
Kokoro-eroodo obu mejyaa
This song was Road of Major’s debut single and was used as the opening theme for the anime Major: 1st Season.
Regardless of gender, many people likely feel nostalgic about this track.
It carries the fiery spirit of classic anime songs.
Lyrics like “grasp it with these hands” and “keep chasing” really hit home.
The rock sound and straightforward, powerful vocals are a big part of its appeal.
It’s the perfect song for events like sports festivals and athletic meets that get both your heart and body fired up.
