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)
KICKBACKYonezu Kenshi
KICK BACK rose to prominence after being selected as the opening theme for the anime Chainsaw Man.
Singer-songwriter Kenshi Yonezu released the track in 2022.
Its rapidly shifting key changes and high-velocity chorus mesh perfectly with the tense atmosphere of sports day events.
The passionate sound elevates activities that the entire student body tackles together.
It’s an energetic rock number powerful enough to blow away the anxieties and doubts of students ahead of sports day.
Get Fired Up! Anime Songs to Hype Up Your Sports Day and Athletic Festival (51–60)
Dokimeki Diaryasmi feat. Chinozo
Dokimeki Diary, a collaboration between asmi and Chinozo.
Its up-tempo vibe makes it a perfect pick for a quick, lively exit scene.
It was even used as an opening theme for Pokémon, making it hugely popular with kids.
Listening to asmi’s energetic vocals is sure to get everyone excited together! If you want a bright, smile-filled, happy send-off, this is the song to choose!
Fanfaresumika
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!
Flat-out flopAoP
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!
frecklesJUDY AND MARY
It’s the opening theme of the anime Rurouni Kenshin: Meiji Swordsman Romantic Story.
Parents who watched the anime, as well as JUDY AND MARY fans, might feel a sense of nostalgia.
The up-tempo sound will lift your spirits.
Sky-Blue DaysNakagawa Shoko
Shoko Nakagawa, affectionately known as “Shokotan,” is a female entertainer.
In fact, besides her work as a TV personality, she’s also active as a singer.
“Sorairo Days” showcases a wild, pop-rock side of Shoko Nakagawa—it’s super cool.
The catchy melody of the chorus really sticks in your head.
Both the quality of the song and her straightforward, unadorned vocals have been embraced by anime fans.
It’s a track you’d want cheering you on at school sports days and athletic festivals.
CHA-LA HEAD-CHA-LAKageyama Hironobu
A familiar tune from the globally popular anime Dragon Ball.
While the tempo is on the relaxed side, the passion conveyed through the vocals and lyrics is more than enough to energize your program.
Its versatility, fitting any type of routine, is another strong selling point.