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 Sports Days and Athletic Festivals (1–10)
INEW!BUMP OF CHICKEN
Released in October 2025, this work was newly written as the ending theme for the TV anime “My Hero Academia FINAL SEASON.” Bearing the title “I,” which points to the self, it overlays the characters’ struggles and hopes with a fast-paced rock sound and lyrics.
It inspires the courage to face hardship, so consider choosing it as the BGM for a sports festival where you and your friends give it everything you’ve got.
A gaze is lightNEW!Kitanitatsuya
This is an anime song that portrays the process of one’s values changing dramatically and emotional walls falling away under the impact of first love.
It was selected as the opening theme for the anime “The Fragrant Flower Blooms with Dignity” and will be released in July 2025.
It’s an ambitious work in which Tatsuya Kitani takes on an outrageously bright sound while still making full use of his unique style.
Brimming with forward-looking energy, like light breaking through the clouds.
Highly recommended as BGM for team-based competitions where everyone unites.
cherry blossom breezeNEW!botchiboromaru
This work affirms trivial everyday life as an irreplaceable treasure.
It’s a single released by Bocchi Boromaru in October 2025, and it’s also included on the album “COMICAL,” released in December of the same year.
It served as the opening theme for the anime “3rd-Year Class Z Ginpachi-sensei.” Characterized by a driving pop-rock sound, it unfolds a bright, uplifting worldview that matches the spirit of a sports festival where friends join forces to take on challenges.
Spurt syndromerNEW!10-FEET
How about a rock number that makes you want to kick it into a higher gear and sprint through the final stage of the event? It’s a song by 10-FEET used as the opening theme for the second cour of the anime “Uma Musume: Cinderella Gray.” Released in October 2025, it was produced around the theme of explosive acceleration.
The structure that slams the accelerator wide open heading into the chorus is irresistible.
It’s perfect as BGM for running events like relays and footraces!
Run, SAKAMOTONEW!Vaundy
Riding on a powerful band sound, the image of a protagonist forging boldly ahead gives you the courage to take that first step.
This track, created by singer-songwriter Vaundy, is the opening theme for the TV anime SAKAMOTO DAYS and was released as a single in March 2025.
Its lively tempo and passionate lyrical world are its charms.
Even if you’re feeling a bit uneasy, listening to this song will fill you with motivation and energy.
With this track in your ears, run to your utmost alongside your teammates!
QuestNEW!Akiyama Kiiro
A high-octane rock number bursting with a sense of speed that will set any sports day or athletic festival on fire! Created by Kiro Akiyama, this piece was released in October 2025 and was later included on the album “Magic if.” It was written as the opening theme for the TV anime “The Court Mage Who Focused on Support Magic Because His Allies Were Too Weak, Gets Banished and Aims to Be the Strongest.” Its powerful theme—finding your true self while facing adversity—strikes a chord.
Try using it as BGM for events where you’re giving it your all and sprinting to the finish!
I love youNEW!Suiyōbi no Campanella
The up-tempo, energetic rhythm will have your body moving before you know it! This piece by Wednesday Campanella is included on the album “Kawaii Joshi,” released in September 2025.
It was selected as the opening theme for Season 2 of the anime “Ranma 1/2,” which began airing in October of the same year.
Its Chinese-inspired sound and vocals that shift expression with each section blend beautifully, creating an overwhelming sense of exhilaration.
Use this track to fire up the entire venue.