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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| show_chart | Title | Playlist | Review |
| 1 | Curtain callYuri |  play_arrow | An uplifting support song of positive hope and strong will |
| 2 | Crimson Lotus FlowerLiSA |  play_arrow | A massive hit from 2019 to 2020... |
| 3 | HeroYOASOBI |  play_arrow | Frieren opening theme, a passionate song by YOASOBI |
| 4 | Miracle of BondsMAN WITH A MISSION×milet |  play_arrow | Demon Slayer theme song, an anthem of courage and bonds |
| 5 | I am the strongest.Ado |  play_arrow | The powerful in-film song from the movie One Piece |
| 6 | OtonokeCreepy Nuts |  play_arrow | A captivating track where occult vibes and dynamism harmonize |
| 7 | Blue HabitatTatsuya Kitani |  play_arrow | Tatsuya Kitani’s song “Aoi no Sumika” (The Blue Shelter/Home) is… |
| 8 | BOW AND ARROWKenshi Yonezu |  play_arrow | Kenshi Yonezu’s theme song for Medalist, filled with fervent emotion |
| 9 | flash[Alexandros] | ![flash[Alexandros]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/xfG6L9I7N8I/default.jpg) play_arrow | A timeless hit by [Alexandros] brimming with a sense of speed |
| 10 | Cry BabyOfficial HIGE DANDism |  play_arrow | Tokyo Revengers theme song, a famous song of courage and bonds |
| 11 | Become a flowerGreen Yellow Society |  play_arrow | The opening of the TV anime 'The Apothecary Diaries'... |
| 12 | peace signKenshi Yonezu |  play_arrow | It’s an exhilarating song that gradually builds in intensity and serves as a cheer for the athletes. |
| 13 | Maximum reachSEKAI NO OWARI |  play_arrow | A song that turns weakness into an ally and gives you the courage to move forward with kindness and strength. |
| 14 | 100% CourageHikaru Genji |  play_arrow | The cheering song of Nintama Rantarō that gives energy and courage |
| 15 | SPECIALZKing Gnu |  play_arrow | A passionate anthem cheering on teammates who give their all |
| 16 | Chu, diversity.ano |  play_arrow | Expressing oneself with a powerful, energetic singing voice |
| 17 | Kaikai KitanEVE |  play_arrow | A powerful song that portrays the strength to overcome the darkness |
| 18 | breakthroughSUPER BEAVER |  play_arrow | With powerful vocals and a fiery band sound, it challenges… |
| 19 | Your AdventureOkazaki Taiiku |  play_arrow | Recommended for sports days at kindergartens, nursery schools, and elementary schools… |
| 20 | InfernoMrs. GREEN APPLE |  play_arrow | To really fire up the excitement at a sports day or athletic festival... |
| 21 | to clear up (weather)Yorushika |  play_arrow | Yorushika’s ... released for streaming in 2024 |
| 22 | lilacMrs. GREEN APPLE |  play_arrow | “Mrs. GREEN APPLE’s ‘Rai…’” |
| 23 | Crimson Bow and ArrowLinked Horizon |  play_arrow | The opening theme of Attack on Titan is a Kōhaku appearance song, expressing the battle theme in an inspiring way. |
| 24 | Pride RevolutionCHiCO with HoneyWorks |  play_arrow | Opening theme of the anime Gintama°. Sho… |
| 25 | 100% for YouKyary Pamyu Pamyu |  play_arrow | It became the theme song for the Crayon Shin-chan theatrical movie... |
| 26 | RPGSEKAI NO OWARI |  play_arrow | The movie “Crayon Shin-chan: Bakauma! B… |
| 27 | Make my storyLenny code fiction |  play_arrow | The opening theme of the anime “My Hero Academia”... |
| 28 | Alola!!Satoshi with Pikachu |  play_arrow | The anime “Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon…” |
| 29 | 1, 2, 3After the Rain |  play_arrow | The wildly popular “Pokémon,” loved by children and adults alike… |
| 30 | The DayPorno Graffitti |  play_arrow | The opening theme of the anime “My Hero Academia”... |
| 31 | No.1DISH// |  play_arrow | An athletic meet or sports festival where you and your teammates aim for victory… |
| 32 | OLA!!yuzu |  play_arrow | Crayon Shin-chan: My Moving Story … |
| 33 | Aim to be a Pokémon MasterRika Matsumoto |  play_arrow | I can recommend it for sports days and athletic festivals of any age group… |
| 34 | Revolutionary DualismNana Mizuki × T.M.Revolution |  play_arrow | A lavish collab featuring an artist with a powerful singing voice... |
| 35 | Refrain of SoulsYoko Takahashi |  play_arrow | The hugely popular anime film “Neon Genesis Evangelion… |
| 36 | STEP by STEP UP↑↑↑↑fourfolium |  play_arrow | The second season opening of “NEW GAME!!”… |
| 37 | Genesis of AquarionAKINO |  play_arrow | The sci-fi robot anime that still enjoys enduring popularity... |
| 38 | silhouetteKANA-BOON |  play_arrow | It could even be said that they helped define an era in the Japanese rock scene... |
| 39 | ImperfectMasayoshi Oishi |  play_arrow | "With you, I can seize the future," the song goes... |
| 40 | God knows…Haruhi Suzumiya (Aya Hirano) |  play_arrow | Anime 'The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya' Episode 12 'Live… |
| 41 | We are!Hiroshi Kitadani |  play_arrow | Just hearing the intro of the song already gets me hyped... |
| 42 | Butter-FlyKoji Wada |  play_arrow | One of the classic anison (anime song) tracks, 'Butter-Fl…' |
| 43 | Fanfaresumika |  play_arrow | The theme of the animated feature film “I Want to Eat Your Pancreas”… |
| 44 | Flat-out flopAOP (Anime Ouen Project) |  play_arrow | The anime Osomatsu-san, which was also popular among adults… |
| 45 | GO!!!FLOW |  play_arrow | The hugely popular anime “NARUTO”... |
| 46 | Crimson OathYoshiki Fukuyama |  play_arrow | The opening theme of the anime “Buso Renkin” and… |
| 47 | Adolescent Complexcable tie |  play_arrow | Anime 'Bocchi the Rock!' Openi... |
| 48 | BlessingYOASOBI |  play_arrow | A music ar... overwhelmingly supported primarily by the younger generation |
| 49 | teary-eyed explosion soundValkyrie |  play_arrow | Appearing in the Macross series “Macross Δ”… |
| 50 | Let It Go ~As I Am~Takako Matsu |  play_arrow | The smash-hit Disney animated film “Froze… |
| 51 | OrangeSPYAIR |  play_arrow | Haikyu!! theme song that sings of bonds with teammates and courage |
| 52 | SHINY DAYSAsaka |  play_arrow | Asaka’s single. The opening theme of Laid-Back Camp. It has a pop and cheerful vibe. |
| 53 | Zankyo SankaAimer |  play_arrow | The piano’s brilliant timbre, the crisp burst of the horns... |
| 54 | Sugar Song and Bitter StepUNISON SQUARE GARDEN |  play_arrow | The ending theme song of the anime “Blood Blockade Battlefront”… |
| 55 | Kokoro-eRoad of Major |  play_arrow | It was also Road of Major’s debut single, and... |
| 56 | KICKBACKKenshi Yonezu |  play_arrow | Kenshi Yonezu’s iconic song used as the Chainsaw Man opening theme |
| 57 | absolute zeroNatori |  play_arrow | Natori, who has gained popularity with a unique vocal style… |
| 58 | frecklesJUDY AND MARY |  play_arrow | The anime Rurouni Kenshin: Meiji Swordsman Romantic Story... |
| 59 | Sky-Blue DaysShoko Nakagawa |  play_arrow | A female talent affectionately known by the nickname “Shokotan”… |
| 60 | CHA-LA HEAD-CHA-LAHironobu Kageyama |  play_arrow | The globally popular anime Dragon Ball... |
| 61 | Kerok! MarchNoburo Tsunoda / Jury Ihata |  play_arrow | The opening theme of the anime “Sgt. Frog”... |
| 62 | My Past Life, Many Lifetimes AgoRADWIMPS |  play_arrow | The theme song of Makoto Shinkai’s animated film “Your Name”... |
| 63 | OK!Rika Matsumoto |  play_arrow | The third generation of the TV anime series “Pokémon”... |
| 64 | Tokyo Wonder.Crybaby ☔︎ |  play_arrow | My heart boils over at this cool yet fiery sound. Y'know… |
| 65 | Indelible (unforgettable)Huwie Ishizaki |  play_arrow | Huwie Ishizaki’s song “Wasuregataki” is… |
| 66 | Dokimeki Diaryasmi feat. Chinozo |  play_arrow | A collaboration between asmi and Chinozo… |
| 67 | Song of the DeadKANA-BOON |  play_arrow | The TV anime “Zom 100: Bucket List of the Dead” (Zon 100 ~ Before I Become a Zombie...) |
| 68 | single-minded; earnest; wholehearted; dedicatedSUPER BEAVER |  play_arrow | A straightforward, heart-shaking message and a solid, robust... |
| 69 | PlazmaKenshi Yonezu |  play_arrow | Kenshi Yonezu, theme song for the movie 'Gundam' |
| 70 | READY STEADY GOL’Arc〜en〜Ciel |  play_arrow | The hugely popular anime Fullmetal Alchemist, which also received a live-action adaptation… |
| 71 | Theme of Lupin the ThirdYuji Ohno |  play_arrow | The anime Lupin the Third, based on the original work by Monkey Punch... |
| 72 | My voiceRhythmic Toy World |  play_arrow | “Yowamushi Pedal: GLORY LINE” O— |
| 73 | Diver’s HighSKY-HI |  play_arrow | The opening of 'Gundam Build Divers'... |
| 74 | DIES IN NO TIMEJun Fukuyama |  play_arrow | Rhythmic anime songs make the sports day and athletic festival... |
| 75 | Yo-kai Exercise No. 1Dream5 |  play_arrow | Yo-kai Watch, which became a social phenomenon and was extremely popular among children... |
| 76 | Naked HeroVaundy |  play_arrow | My soul burns as the song builds more and more in excitement… |
| 77 | SHIORIClariS |  play_arrow | Used as the ending theme for Owarimonogatari… |
| 78 | Helloyama × Bocchi Boromaru |  play_arrow | “Hello” gives you the courage to take a step forward… |
| 79 | one halfBACK-ON |  play_arrow | The opening of 'Gundam Build Fighters'... |
| 80 | DeterminationLASTGASP |  play_arrow | The anime Yowamushi Pedal GRANDE ROAD... |
| 81 | LionMay’n / Megumi Nakajima |  play_arrow | The opening theme of the anime “Macross Frontier”… |
| 82 | mixed nutsOfficial HIGE DANDism |  play_arrow | Even when competing with victory and defeat on the line, there’s a festive atmosphere... |
| 83 | refrainLuck Life |  play_arrow | The opening theme of Saiyuki Reload Blast… |
| 84 | The Zero Sense10-FEET |  play_arrow | A loud rock sound blended with reggae and hip-h… |
| 85 | TOMORROWBiSH |  play_arrow | Let’s not give up and boldly move forward toward tomorrow... |
| 86 | Feeling great!!EIKO starring 96Neko, Zhuge Kongming (CV: Ryotaro Okiayu), KABE Taijin (CV: Shoya Chiba), Nanami Kuon starring Lezel |  play_arrow | ED cover song of the anime 'Ya Boy Kongming!' |
| 87 | Can DoGRANRODEO |  play_arrow | The anime Kuroko's Basket(ball), which is about high school basketball, ... |
| 88 | Spring SwallowHey! Say! JUMP |  play_arrow | Theme song of the anime “Love All Play,” hopes of youth |
| 89 | ClattanoiaOxT |  play_arrow | A dark fantasy anime based on a light novel... |
| 90 | Run! with Seiya YamasakiPolysics |  play_arrow | As the title says, it's perfect as BGM for a footrace... |
| 91 | Run, Makibao!Salty Sugar |  play_arrow | The opening of the anime “Midori no Makibao”… |
| 92 | scabHidenori Chiwata |  play_arrow | The opening theme of 'Zatch Bell!'... |
| 93 | AoreidoAiri Miyakawa |  play_arrow | A singer who can masterfully perform songs across a wide range of genres... |
| 94 | Guitar, Loneliness, and the Blue Planetcable tie |  play_arrow | The clear resonance of the guitar and the soaring vocals... |
| 95 | Dragon SoulTakayoshi Tanimoto |  play_arrow | You could almost say there isn’t a single person in Japan who doesn’t know it… |
| 96 | The night before the decisive battleSano ibuki |  play_arrow | A movie theme song that brims with drive and courage |
| 97 | SesameKroi |  play_arrow | Kroi’s “Sesame” is the opening theme for the anime “Bucchigiri?!” |
| 98 | blizzardShiena Nishizawa |  play_arrow | Adorning the ending of an anime that personifies a fleet... |
| 99 | The BeastWagakki Band |  play_arrow | An insanely cool track from Wagakki Band! “… |
| 100 | Ninnin Nintama Ondo |  play_arrow | Introducing the popularity and the ondo (traditional dance/song) of Nintama Rantarō |
| 101 | FRIENDS!!!imase |  play_arrow | imase's new song that depicts the bonds of friendship |
| 102 | superstarKetsumeishi |  play_arrow | Believe in your potential and shine |
| 103 | single-minded; wholehearted; devoted; earnestKing Gnu |  play_arrow | The theme song for the anime film Jujutsu Kaisen 0: The Movie is... |
| 104 | Grand Escape feat. Toko MiuraRADWIMPS |  play_arrow | The moving theme song of Weathering with You, a masterpiece by RADWIMPS |
| 105 | Not fleetingSUPER BEAVER |  play_arrow | A moving, heart-stirring ballad that expresses the bonds of life |
| 106 | Song Not to ForgetMacaroni Enpitsu |  play_arrow | A powerful song that sings of youthful struggles and hope |
| 107 | Even…ifTamaru Yamada |  play_arrow | Full Metal Panic! Invisib… |
| 108 | VSBLUE ENCOUNT |  play_arrow | Japanese rock band, BLUE ENCOU... |
| 109 | BOYKing Gnu |  play_arrow | They've had many tie-in songs and are supported by a wide range of generations... |
| 110 | idolYOASOBI |  play_arrow | YOASOBI’s songs are hugely popular among the younger generation... |
| 111 | POKÉDANCENanahira |  play_arrow | In celebration of Pokémon Day on February 27… |
| 112 | JudgementASH DA HERO |  play_arrow | The passionate rock of ASH DA HERO |
| 113 | Good Morning World!BURNOUT SYNDROMES |  play_arrow | So hot and cool, it makes you want to sing along without thinking… |
| 114 | Treasure PleasureGRANRODEO |  play_arrow | Sports day and the athletic festival are battlegrounds. And so, naturally, warlike... |
| 115 | Shouted SerenadeLiSA |  play_arrow | “Shouted Serenade” is ... |
| 116 | Virgin’s high!MELL |  play_arrow | The opening theme of the anime “Sky Girls”… |
| 117 | Window by the 70-cm SquareROTTENGRAFFTY |  play_arrow | The theme song of the anime Dragon Ball Super... |
| 118 | I can flyYOSHIKI EZAKI x Bleecker Chrome |  play_arrow | J-hip hop collaboration track, perfect for sports |
| 119 | fatesumika |  play_arrow | The rock band sumika’s song “Unmei” (Fate)… |
| 120 | Space Battleship YamatoIsao Sasaki |  play_arrow | Anime songs that make your heart race no matter the generation… |
| 121 | Ferocious Cosmic Symphony, Seventh Movement: Infinite LoveMomoiro Clover Z |  play_arrow | The opening of the anime “Bodacious Space Pirates”... |
| 122 | OveRMiyu Tomita |  play_arrow | Miyu Tomita, who is active as a voice actress and singer, 2... |
| 123 | Don’t say “lazy”Sakuragaoka High School Light Music Club |  play_arrow | Focusing on the up-tempo, easy-to-groove sound... |
| 124 | Bling-Bang-Bang-BornCreepy Nuts |  play_arrow | “Bling…” by Creepy Nuts |
| 125 | dizzyAdo |  play_arrow | The song “Kurakura” by Ado is the theme for the tele... |
| 126 | Hello,world!BUMP OF CHICKEN |  play_arrow | A world of profound lyrics, with a refreshing yet... |
| 127 | ALIVEClariS |  play_arrow | It evokes a somewhat nostalgic pop sensibility… |
| 128 | Odoru Pompoko RinE-girls |  play_arrow | The popular anime “Chibi…” that is loved across generations |
| 129 | kaleido proud fiestaUNISON SQUARE GARDEN |  play_arrow | The fiery rock of UNISON SQUARE GARDEN |
| 130 | no heart rate[Alexandros] | ![no heart rate[Alexandros]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/OwLkGMBYL7I/default.jpg) play_arrow | Soccer anime theme song, a passionate song of the soul |
| 131 | Full-Power BoySukima Switch |  play_arrow | Sukima Switch’s “Zenryoku Shonen” is about facing hardships and... |
| 132 | Anpanman’s MarchDreaming |  play_arrow | This “Anpanman March” is the TV a… |
| 133 | My Neighbor TotoroAzumi Inoue |  play_arrow | My Neighbor Totoro, beloved by a wide range of generations... |
| 134 | Reckless fireYasuaki Ide |  play_arrow | “Reckless fire” is an anime… |
| 135 | Reincarnated as a SwordKishida Kyoudan & The Akeboshi Rockets |  play_arrow | Kishida Kyoudan & The Akeboshi Rockets worked on... |
| 136 | U&IAfter School Tea Time |  play_arrow | A song featured within the TV anime K-On!! … |
| 137 | Rude loose danceMinami |  play_arrow | Singer-songwriter Minami-san 202... |
| 138 | Ponyo on the CliffFujioaka Fujimaki & Nozomi Ohashi |  play_arrow | Nozomi Ohashi's singing voice is just so cute... |
| 139 | Be SURVIVORZZ |  play_arrow | The anime themed around American football, “Eyeshiel… |
| 140 | Youth LineIkimonogakari |  play_arrow | The anime themed around high school baseball, “Big Windup!” (Oofuri) … |
| 141 | AnthroposKanjani Eight |  play_arrow | “Anthropos” was relea… in January 2024. |