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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.

Playlist

Get Fired Up! A Collection of Anime Songs to Hype Up Your Sports Day and Athletic Festival
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1eastCurtain callYuuri
Curtain callYuuriplay_arrow
An uplifting support song of positive hope and strong will
2eastCrimson Lotus FlowerLiSA
Crimson Lotus FlowerLiSAplay_arrow
LiSA, the opening theme song artist for Demon Slayer
3north_eastHeroYOASOBI
HeroYOASOBIplay_arrow
Frieren opening theme, a passionate song by YOASOBI
4south_eastMiracle of BondsMAN WITH A MISSION×milet
Miracle of BondsMAN WITH A MISSION×miletplay_arrow
Demon Slayer theme song, an anthem of courage and bonds
5eastI am the strongest.Ado
I am the strongest.Adoplay_arrow
The powerful in-film song from the movie One Piece
6north_eastOtonokeCreepy Nuts
OtonokeCreepy Nutsplay_arrow
A captivating track where occult vibes and dynamism harmonize
7south_eastBlue HabitatKitanitatsuya
Blue HabitatKitanitatsuyaplay_arrow
“Ao no Sumika” is a heart-wrenching song that portrays youth.
8eastBOW AND ARROWYonezu Kenshi
BOW AND ARROWYonezu Kenshiplay_arrow
Kenshi Yonezu’s theme song for Medalist, filled with fervent emotion
9north_eastpeace signYonezu Kenshi
peace signYonezu Kenshiplay_arrow
It’s an exhilarating song that gradually builds in intensity and serves as a cheer for the athletes.
10south_eastBecome a flowerRyokushokushakai
Become a flowerRyokushokushakaiplay_arrow
The importance of living true to yourself.
11eastCry BabyOfisharu Higedan Dism
Cry BabyOfisharu Higedan Dismplay_arrow
Tokyo Revengers theme song, a famous song of courage and bonds
12east100% CourageHikaru GENJI
100% CourageHikaru GENJIplay_arrow
The cheering song of Nintama Rantarō that gives energy and courage
13north_eastSPECIALZKing Gnu
SPECIALZKing Gnuplay_arrow
A passionate anthem cheering on teammates who give their all
14south_eastflash[Alexandros]
flash[Alexandros]play_arrow
A timeless hit by [Alexandros] brimming with a sense of speed
15south_eastChu, diversity.ano
Chu, diversity.anoplay_arrow
Expressing oneself with a powerful, energetic singing voice
16south_eastMaximum reachSEKAI NO OWARI
Maximum reachSEKAI NO OWARIplay_arrow
A song that turns weakness into an ally and gives you the courage to move forward with kindness and strength.
17north_eastInfernoMrs. GREEN APPLE
InfernoMrs. GREEN APPLEplay_arrow
A rock song by Mrs. GREEN APPLE for a sports day
18north_eastto clear up (weather)Yorushika
to clear up (weather)Yorushikaplay_arrow
A song by Yorushika that carries a message of hope and courage
19north_eastAlola!!Satoshi with Pikachū
Alola!!Satoshi with Pikachūplay_arrow
You can dance to the Pokémon Sun and Moon theme song
20north_eastKaikai KitanEVE
Kaikai KitanEVEplay_arrow
A powerful song that portrays the strength to overcome the darkness
21south_eastbreakthroughSUPER BEAVER
breakthroughSUPER BEAVERplay_arrow
A fiery band sound that expresses the strength of challenge
22eastlilacMrs. GREEN APPLE
lilacMrs. GREEN APPLEplay_arrow
Depicting the lilac beauty of youth
23eastCrimson Bow and ArrowLinked Horizon
Crimson Bow and ArrowLinked Horizonplay_arrow
The opening theme of Attack on Titan is a Kōhaku appearance song, expressing the battle theme in an inspiring way.
24eastYour AdventureOkazaki Taiiku
Your AdventureOkazaki Taiikuplay_arrow
A Pokémon opening theme suitable for a sports day
25eastRPGSEKAI NO OWARI
RPGSEKAI NO OWARIplay_arrow
Theme song RPG of the Crayon Shin-chan movie
26north_eastMake my storyLenny code fiction
Make my storyLenny code fictionplay_arrow
Opening theme song of My Hero Academia
27south_east1, 2, 3After the Rain
1, 2, 3After the Rainplay_arrow
After the Rain song from Pokémon
28south_east100% for Youkyarī pamyu pamyu
100% for Youkyarī pamyu pamyuplay_arrow
Crayon Shin-chan movie theme song
29north_eastsilhouetteKANA-BOON
silhouetteKANA-BOONplay_arrow
Introduction to KANA-BOON's 'Silhouette'
30north_eastWe are!kitadani hiroshi
We are!kitadani hiroshiplay_arrow
Popular as a cheer song among One Piece theme songs
31south_eastThe DayPorno Graffitti
The Day by Porno Graffittiplay_arrow
Upbeat songs by Porno Graffitti
32south_eastPride RevolutionCHiCO with HoneyWorks
Pride RevolutionCHiCO with HoneyWorksplay_arrow
CHiCO songs suitable for running competitions
33south_eastAim to be a Pokémon MasterMatsumoto Rika
Aim to be a Pokémon MasterMatsumoto Rikaplay_arrow
The Pokémon theme is perfect for a sports day
34south_eastRevolutionary DualismMizuki Nana × T.M. Revolution
Revolutionary DualismMizuki Nana × T.M. Revolutionplay_arrow
Collaboration song by Nana Mizuki and Takanori Nishikawa
35south_eastRefrain of SoulsTakahashi Yoko
Refrain of SoulsTakahashi Yokoplay_arrow
A powerful song by Yoko Takahashi, the theme of Eva
36south_eastGenesis of AquarionAKINO
Genesis of AquarionAKINOplay_arrow
Theme song introduction of Genesis of Aquarion
37south_eastNo.1DISH//
No.1DISH//play_arrow
Striving for victory as one team
38south_eastImperfectŌishi Masayoshi
ImperfectŌishi Masayoshiplay_arrow
A positive anime song that lets you seize the future if you’re by my side
39south_eastGod knows…suzumiya haruhi (hirano aya)
God knows...suzumiya haruhi (hirano aya)play_arrow
The in-story song “God knows…” from Haruhi is popular.
40eastOLA!!yuzu
OLA!!yuzuplay_arrow
Yuzu “OLA!!” song for sports day
41eastButter-FlyWada Kōji
Butter-FlyWada Kōjiplay_arrow
A classic Digimon theme song
42eastSTEP by STEP UP↑↑↑↑fourfolium
STEP by STEP UP↑↑↑↑fourfoliumplay_arrow
NEW GAME!! Season 2 Opening Theme Song
43eastGO!!!FLOW
GO!!!FLOWplay_arrow
A hot rock song from Naruto’s opening
44eastCrimson OathFukuyama Yoshiki
Crimson OathFukuyama Yoshikiplay_arrow
Move forward with the mission in your heart
45eastAdolescent Complexkessoku bando
Adolescent Complexkessoku bandoplay_arrow
Liven up the sports day with a youth complex
46eastLet It Go ~As I Am~Matsu Takako
Let It Go ~As I Am~Matsu Takakoplay_arrow
Let It Go singer Takako Matsu from Frozen is popular
47eastOrangeSPYAIR
OrangeSPYAIRplay_arrow
Haikyu!! theme song that sings of bonds with teammates and courage
48eastSHINY DAYSAsaka
SHINY DAYSAsakaplay_arrow
Asaka’s single. The opening theme of Laid-Back Camp. It has a pop and cheerful vibe.
49eastKokoro-eroodo obu mejyaa
Kokoro-eroodo obu mejyaaplay_arrow
Anime theme songs by Road of Major
50eastKICKBACKYonezu Kenshi
KICKBACKYonezu Kenshiplay_arrow
Kenshi Yonezu’s iconic song used as the Chainsaw Man opening theme
51eastDokimeki Diaryasmi feat. Chinozo
Dokimeki Diaryasmi feat. Chinozoplay_arrow
A collaboration song by asmi and Chinozo that’s also hugely popular with kids
52eastFanfaresumika
Fanfaresumikaplay_arrow
sumika songs suitable for a sports day
53eastFlat-out flopAoP
Flat-out flopAおうPplay_arrow
Mr. Osomatsu OP, A応P’s signature song
54eastfrecklesJUDY AND MARY
frecklesJUDY AND MARYplay_arrow
It’s the opening theme song of Rurouni Kenshin.
55eastSky-Blue DaysNakagawa Shoko
Sky-Blue DaysNakagawa Shokoplay_arrow
Introduce Shoko Nakagawa’s singing career
56eastCHA-LA HEAD-CHA-LAKageyama Hironobu
CHA-LA HEAD-CHA-LAKageyama Hironobuplay_arrow
The hot popular songs of Dragon Ball
57eastKerok! MarchNoburo Tsunoda / Jury Ihata
Kerok! March Noburo Kakuta / Juri Ihataplay_arrow
The opening theme song of Sergeant Keroro
58eastREADY STEADY GOL’Arc〜en〜Ciel
READY STEADY GOL'Arc〜en〜Cielplay_arrow
Run, move forward, Fullmetal Alchemist
59eastMy Past Life, Many Lifetimes AgoRADWIMPS
My Past Life, Many Lifetimes AgoRADWIMPSplay_arrow
The theme song that boosted RADWIMPS’s popularity
60eastBlessingYOASOBI
BlessingYOASOBIplay_arrow
Let's liven up the sports festival with YOASOBI's 'Shukufuku'
61eastteary-eyed explosion soundWarukyūre
teary-eyed explosion soundWarukyūreplay_arrow
Valkyrie’s strong feelings for the future
62eastOK!Matsumoto Rika
OK!Matsumoto Rikaplay_arrow
Pokemon victory-confirmed BGM hype
63eastZankyo SankaAimer
Zankyo SankaAimerplay_arrow
Aimer's Demon Slayer opening theme song
64eastSugar Song and Bitter StepUNISON SQUARE GARDEN
Sugar Song and Bitter StepUNISON SQUARE GARDENplay_arrow
Ending theme song of the anime Blood Blockade Battlefront
65eastabsolute zeronatori
absolute zeronatoriplay_arrow
Natori’s Powerful Song of Courage
66eastSong of the DeadKANA-BOON
Song of the DeadKANA-BOONplay_arrow
KANA-BOON’s message song that questions life
67eastsingle-minded; earnest; wholehearted; dedicatedSUPER BEAVER
single-minded; earnest; wholehearted; dedicatedSUPER BEAVERplay_arrow
Introduction to SUPER BEAVER's passionate rock songs
68eastTheme of Lupin the ThirdŌno Yūji
Theme of Lupin the ThirdŌno Yūjiplay_arrow
Introduction to the Theme Song of Lupin the Third
69eastmixed nutsOfisharu Higedan Dism
mixed nutsOfisharu Higedan Dismplay_arrow
“Mixed Nuts” by Official HIGE DANDism is recommended for sports day.
70eastMy voiceRhythmic Toy World
My voiceRhythmic Toy Worldplay_arrow
A fast-paced, high-energy rock song like an anime theme
71eastDiver’s HighSKY-HI
Diver's HighSKY-HIplay_arrow
SKY-HI’s Gundam opening theme
72eastTokyo Wonder.nakimushi☔︎
Tokyo Wonder.nakimushi☔︎play_arrow
Crybaby ☔︎ Tokyo Revengers ED
73eastIndelible (unforgettable)Ishizaki Hyuui
Indelible (unforgettable)Ishizaki Hyuuiplay_arrow
A song by Huwie Ishizaki that gives courage and hope
74eastDIES IN NO TIMEFukuyama Jun
DIES IN NO TIMEFukuyama Junplay_arrow
Liven up the sports day with anime songs
75eastYo-kai Exercise No. 1Dream5
Yo-kai Exercise No. 1Dream5play_arrow
Yo-kai Watch dance song
76eastPlazmaYonezu Kenshi
PlazmaYonezu Kenshiplay_arrow
Kenshi Yonezu, theme song for the movie 'Gundam'
77eastNaked HeroVaundy
Naked HeroVaundyplay_arrow
Vaundy’s theme song for Ranking of Kings
78eastSHIORIClariS
SHIORIClariSplay_arrow
ClariS 18th single
79eastHelloyama × bocchiboromaru
Helloyama × bocchiboromaruplay_arrow
Halo is a rock song that gives you courage.
80eastone halfBACK-ON
one halfBACK-ONplay_arrow
OP cheer song of Gundam Build Fighters
81eastDeterminationLASTGASP
DeterminationLASTGASPplay_arrow
Yowamushi Pedal Opening Theme Song
82eastLionMay’n / Nakajima Ai
LionMay'n / Nakajima Aiplay_arrow
Macross Frontier’s opening theme, a duet by May’n and Megumi Nakajima
83eastrefrainrakkuraifu
refrainrakkuraifuplay_arrow
A refreshing-feeling single by Luck Life
84eastThe Zero Sense10-FEET
The Zero Sense10-FEETplay_arrow
A three-piece band that fuses rock and reggae
85eastTOMORROWBiSH
TOMORROWBiSHplay_arrow
BiSH’s hard rock that keeps moving forward without losing
86eastFeeling great!!EIKO starring 96neko Shokatsu Koumei (CV: Okiayu Ryoutarou) KABE Futo (CV: Chiba Shouya) Kuon Nanami starring Lezel
Feeling great!!EIKO starring 96neko Shokatsu Koumei (CV: Okiayu Ryoutarou) KABE Futo (CV: Chiba Shouya) Kuon Nanami starring Lezelplay_arrow
ED cover song of the anime 'Ya Boy Kongming!'
87eastCan DoGRANRODEO
Can DoGRANRODEOplay_arrow
Kuroko's Basketball OP song guitar rock
88eastSpring SwallowHey! Say! JUMP
Spring SwallowHey! Say! JUMPplay_arrow
Theme song of the anime “Love All Play,” hopes of youth
89eastClattanoiaOxT
ClattanoiaOxTplay_arrow
Overlord OP, mysterious guitar sound
90eastRun! with Seiya YamasakiPolysics
Run! with Seiya YamasakiPolysicsplay_arrow
A exhilarating rock anime song that's perfect for a footrace
91eastRun, Makibao!Sorutī Shugā
Run, Makibao!Sorutī Shugāplay_arrow
Makibaoh Opening Theme Song Introduction
92eastscabChi-wata Hidenori
scabChi-wata Hidenoriplay_arrow
A passionate song celebrating the zeal of children
93eastAoreidoMiyagawa Airi
AoreidoMiyagawa Airiplay_arrow
Airi Miyagawa’s fiery cheer song
94eastGuitar, Loneliness, and the Blue Planetkessoku bando
Guitar, Loneliness, and the Blue Planetkessoku bandoplay_arrow
A youth song resonating with guitar, delicately depicting loneliness and conflict
95eastDragon SoulTanimoto Takayoshi
Dragon SoulTanimoto Takayoshiplay_arrow
Opening theme song of Dragon Ball Kai
96eastSesameKroi
SesameKroiplay_arrow
Kroi’s “Sesame” is a motivational song themed around self-discovery
97eastblizzardNishizawa Shiena
blizzardNishizawa Shienaplay_arrow
A song that aims for victory with the spirit to take on the fight
98eastThe BeastWagakki Band
The BeastWagakki Bandplay_arrow
A blazing battle theme fusing traditional Japanese instruments with rock
99eastThe night before the decisive battleSano ibuki
The night before the decisive battleSano ibukiplay_arrow
A movie theme song that brims with drive and courage
100eastNinnin Nintama Ondo
Ninnin Nintama Ondoplay_arrow
Introducing the popularity and the ondo (traditional dance/song) of Nintama Rantarō
101eastFRIENDS!!!imase
FRIENDS!!!imaseplay_arrow
imase's new song that depicts the bonds of friendship
102eastsuperstarKetsumeishi
superstarKetsumeishiplay_arrow
The importance of letting hidden talents shine
103eastsingle-minded; wholehearted; devoted; earnestKing Gnu
single-minded; wholehearted; devoted; earnestKing Gnuplay_arrow
Jujutsu Kaisen theme song, a powerful track by King Gnu
104eastGrand Escape feat. Toko MiuraRADWIMPS
Grand Escape feat. Toko MiuraRADWIMPSplay_arrow
The moving theme song of Weathering with You, a masterpiece by RADWIMPS
105eastNot fleetingSUPER BEAVER
Not fleetingSUPER BEAVERplay_arrow
A moving, heart-stirring ballad that expresses the bonds of life
106eastSong Not to Forgetmakaroni enpitsu
Song Not to Forgetmakaroni enpitsuplay_arrow
A powerful song that sings of youthful struggles and hope
107eastEven…ifYamada Tamaru
Even...ifYamada Tamaruplay_arrow
Anisong by Tamaru Yamada. A mature-sounding voice and an exhilarating track.
108eastVSBLUE ENCOUNT
VSBLUE ENCOUNTplay_arrow
A powerful rock song by BLUE ENCOUNT
109eastBOYKing Gnu
BOYKing Gnuplay_arrow
King Gnu's pop song for a sports day
110eastidolYOASOBI
idolYOASOBIplay_arrow
YOASOBI's theme song for Oshi no Ko
111eastPOKÉDANCEnanahira
POKÉDANCEnanahiraplay_arrow
Pokémon songs are dance-friendly and perfect for sports day.
112eastJudgementASH DA HERO
JudgementASH DA HEROplay_arrow
The passionate rock of ASH DA HERO
113eastGood Morning World!BURNOUT SYNDROMES
Good Morning World!BURNOUT SYNDROMESplay_arrow
A hot rock song by Burnout Syndromes
114eastTreasure PleasureGRANRODEO
Treasure PleasureGRANRODEOplay_arrow
Introducing the fiery theme songs of fighting anime
115eastShouted SerenadeLiSA
Shouted SerenadeLiSAplay_arrow
Powerful rock songs by LiSA suitable for a sports day
116eastVirgin’s high!MELL
Virgin's high!MELLplay_arrow
The opening theme song of Sky Girls, suitable for a sports day
117eastWindow by the 70-cm SquareROTTENGRAFFTY
Window by the 70-cm SquareROTTENGRAFFTYplay_arrow
The rock band’s Dragon Ball Super theme song
118eastI can flyYOSHIKI EZAKI x Bleecker Chrome
I can flyYOSHIKI EZAKI x Bleecker Chromeplay_arrow
J-hip hop collaboration track, perfect for sports
119eastfatesumika
fatesumikaplay_arrow
Sumika’s “Unmei” is an encouraging song suited for sports day events.
120eastSpace Battleship Yamatosasaki isao
Space Battleship Yamatosasaki isaoplay_arrow
Let’s liven up the sports festival with Space Battleship Yamato
121eastFerocious Cosmic Symphony, Seventh Movement: Infinite LoveMomoiro Kurōbā Zetto
Ferocious Cosmic Symphony, Seventh Movement: Infinite LoveMomoiro Kurōbā Zettoplay_arrow
Momoiro Clover Z’s signature song for sports days
122eastOveRTomita Miyu
OveRTomita Miyuplay_arrow
Gives me the courage to face difficulties through Miyu Tomita’s songs
123eastDon’t say “lazy”Sakurakou Keionbu
Don't say “lazy”Sakurakou Keionbuplay_arrow
An uptempo guitar piece suitable for a sports day
124eastBling-Bang-Bang-BornCreepy Nuts
Bling-Bang-Bang-BornCreepy Nutsplay_arrow
CreepyNuts' song about confidence and individuality
125eastdizzyAdo
dizzyAdoplay_arrow
Ado’s “Kura Kura” is the opening theme song of SPY×FAMILY.
126eastHello,world!BUMP OF CHICKEN
Hello,world!BUMP OF CHICKENplay_arrow
BUMP OF CHICKEN’s theme song for Blood Blockade Battlefront
127eastALIVEClariS
ALIVEClariSplay_arrow
ClariS’s 24th single “ALIVE” is characterized by a sense of speed and poppiness
128eastOdoru Pompoko RinE-girls
Odoru Pompoko RinE-girlsplay_arrow
Chibi Maruko-chan's opening theme song
129eastkaleido proud fiestaUNISON SQUARE GARDEN
kaleido proud fiestaUNISON SQUARE GARDENplay_arrow
The fiery rock of UNISON SQUARE GARDEN
130eastno heart rate[Alexandros]
no heart rate[Alexandros]play_arrow
Soccer anime theme song, a passionate song of the soul
131eastFull-Power BoySukima Suichi
Full-Power BoySukima Suichiplay_arrow
An anthem cheering on the courage of young people who face adversity
132eastAnpanman’s Marchdoriimingu
Anpanman's Marchdoriiminguplay_arrow
Liven up the sports day with Anpanman's March
133eastMy Neighbor TotoroInoue Azumi
My Neighbor TotoroInoue Azumiplay_arrow
My Neighbor Totoro is perfect for sports day.
134eastReckless fireIde Yasuaki
Reckless fireIde Yasuakiplay_arrow
s-CRY-ed opening song for a sports day
135eastReincarnated as a SwordKishida Kyoudan & THE Myoujou Rockets
Reincarnated as a SwordKishida Kyoudan & THE Myoujou Rocketsplay_arrow
Anime theme song, a fiery rock cheer song
136eastU&IHōkago Tī Taimu
U&IHōkago Tī Taimuplay_arrow
A pop song from K-On! used in the show, suitable for a sports day
137eastRude loose danceMinami
Rude loose danceMinamiplay_arrow
Passionately expressing Minami’s courage to face difficulties
138eastPonyo on the CliffFujioka Fujimaki & Oohashi Nozomi
Ponyo on the CliffFujioka Fujimaki & Oohashi Nozomiplay_arrow
Nozomi Ohashi's songs are perfect for sports day
139eastBe SURVIVORZZ
Be SURVIVORZZplay_arrow
Depict the exhilaration of a football warrior
140eastYouth Lineikimonogakari
Youth Lineikimonogakariplay_arrow
Believe in your companions and connect your feelings
141eastAnthroposKanjani∞
AnthroposKanjani∞play_arrow
Kanjani Eight’s 50th single