[Sports Day Cheer Songs] A roundup of classic cheer songs and recommended tracks for parody versions
Cheer songs and background music are essential for sports days and athletic festivals! Classic staples that make you want to start running the moment you hear them are a given, but it’s also long been common to rewrite the lyrics of popular J-pop songs and sing them as parodies.
In this article, we’ll introduce plenty of Japanese songs that are perfect for cheering at school sports events! Of course, we’ve also picked out songs that will hype up the crowd even if you sing them as-is.
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[Sports Day Cheers] A roundup of classic cheer songs and recommended tunes for parody versions (61–70)
Blue HabitatKitanitatsuya
“Ao no Sumika” is a song known as the opening theme for the anime Jujutsu Kaisen: Hidden Inventory/Premature Death.
It was released by Tatsuya Kitani in 2023.
The lyrics are a bit bittersweet, but the song evokes the characters’ youth, making it a perfect choice for a school sports festival.
Its driving sound also makes it great for sprints and relays.
If you plan to use a parody version, you could replace the key word “blue” with your class color and create new lyrics.
Soldier, run.B’z
Created as the official support song for Japan’s national rugby team by Lipovitan D and also featured in Lipovitan D’s commercials, B’z’s “Tsuwamono, Hashiru” (“Soldiers, Run”) is included on their 21st album, NEW LOVE, released in 2019.
As the title suggests, its powerful sound is sure to fire up any school sports day!
Ojamajo Carnival!!MAHO dō
When it comes to bright and cute songs, “Ojamajo Carnival!!” is the one.
You probably know it as the opening theme of the anime Ojamajo Doremi.
The anime isn’t airing now, but the song is still popular, and “I tried dancing” videos are frequently uploaded.
It’s a perfect track for scenes like beanbag tosses and races, so definitely consider picking it.
If you want to use it as a parody song, how about changing the chorus lyrics to words related to a sports day?
Again and againHinatazaka46
The song that will cheer on a sports day that heats up both heart and body in a refreshing way is “Nando demo Nando demo.” It’s included on “Tteka,” released in 2021 by the female idol group Hinatazaka46, whose strikingly fresh school-uniform look stands out, and it was chosen as the support song for the 41st High School Quiz.
A dynamic melody that evokes ‘youth’ resounds throughout.
You can also feel the strength within their cute vocals.
It’s a cheer song that further amps up an intense sports day, from relays to tug-of-war.
R.Y.U.S.E.I.Sandaime Jē Sōru Burazāzu fromu Eguzairu Toraibu
Released in 2014 as the 13th single by Sandaime J Soul Brothers from EXILE TRIBE.
It was selected as the Tokyo City Keiba 2014 campaign song and reached No.
1 on the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart.
The song is notable for the “Running Man” dance, which became a social phenomenon.
It’s an energy-boosting track, making it perfect for events like school sports days and athletic festivals.
room for growthCreepy Nuts
The members of Creepy Nuts are in such high demand not only on music shows but also on variety programs, where things like improvised rap are their specialty.
Lines like “Our talent is about to be exposed to the world,” the official song for the R-1 Grand Prix, are praised as cool, and on other tracks, people on social media go wild saying “Their singing style is so distinctive!”—their every move becomes a hot topic.
Their song Nobishiro is also perfect as a pep tune for school sports festivals filled with students whose futures are wide open.
There are tons of parody ideas too, like swapping the repeated “We’ve got nothing but room to grow” style refrain for a class name or the name of the student you’re cheering for.
Use this upbeat, fast-tempo track to give your team some momentum!
Shanghai HoneyORANGE RANGE
This is a song that will get you pumped up unconditionally if you listen with a festival-like vibe.
Its lively tune will instantly lift your spirits, making it a perfect recommendation for cheering at a sports day! It’s ideal as a rallying anthem for key moments like footraces or tug-of-war.