[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 Cheer Songs] Summary of classic cheer songs and recommended tracks for parody versions (121–130)
Crimson Lotus FlowerLiSA
This song depicts the courage to face adversity, with a powerful rock sound and a richly projected vocal that represents modern anime.
It captures the indomitable spirit of a protagonist striving to overcome countless hardships and the strong will to protect loved ones, resulting in a striking piece.
LiSA’s vocals brilliantly convey the story’s themes.
Released in April 2019, it was chosen as the opening theme for the TV anime Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, became a massive hit, and earned numerous accolades, including an appearance on NHK’s Kōhaku Uta Gassen.
Its dynamic, high-impact sound is perfect for sports days and athletic festivals, and it also works great as a rousing cheer song everyone can enjoy together.
superstarKetsumeishi
This track features a compelling fusion of hip-hop and pop, filled with messages of positivity and encouragement.
It celebrates the talents and charms that everyone possesses and underscores the importance of believing in one’s potential.
Released on November 4, 2020 as Ketsumeishi’s 33rd single, it was selected as the theme song for the TV Asahi anime Crayon Shin-chan starting October 3 of the same year.
The music video, filmed entirely in India, visually conveys its brightness and optimistic message.
Perfect as a cheer song for school sports days and athletic festivals, this piece lifts listeners’ spirits and gently supports those striving toward their goals—making it an ideal anthem of encouragement.
NO MORE CRYD-51
This song was used as the theme for the drama Gokusen and became a big hit.
It’s a signature track by the male duo D-51, released as their third single in 2005.
If you’re going to shed tears, let them be tears of joy, not sadness—many people can relate to those lyrics.
Sports days and athletic festivals, in particular, are events where everyone aims for victory together, and there are many parts that connect with the message of the song.
Let this song inspire you to move toward your goals with determination in your heart! By the way, it’s also a song that’s easy to make parody lyrics for.
Boom!Magokoro Burazāzu
This song became established as a baseball cheer anthem after being used as background music in a TV information program’s baseball segment.
It’s by the rock band THE Magokoro Brothers and was released in 1990 as their fourth single.
You often hear it played by school brass bands during games.
Of course, it has lyrics, but its standout feature is how easy it is to adapt into parody versions.
Try customizing it with your team’s colors and players’ names to make your own original cheer song.
The catchy, easy-to-remember melody is a big plus.
[Cheering Songs for Sports Day] A roundup of classic cheer songs and recommended tracks for parody versions (131–140)
marching bandASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION
This is a song by the rock band ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION, commonly known by their nickname Ajikan.
It’s also known as a theme song for the Shinken Zemi commercials.
The refreshing, fast-paced melody is uplifting.
It’s a great pick as a cheer song for sports festivals!
doorGReeeeN
It’s a cheer song that sends encouragement to people who are doing their best.
The artist was also known for not revealing their true face, but the foreign actor playing the artist in this song’s music video performed the singing parts so naturally that it sparked buzz like, “Did they finally appear in person?”
Perfect-Sense DreamerONE OK ROCK
This is one of ONE OK ROCK’s signature songs, and I feel like it really propelled them into the spotlight and boosted their popularity.
The lyrics are about half English and half Japanese.
Rather than a straightforward cheer-you-on anthem, it’s more like a song that makes you claw your way back up—that’s the kind of image it gives.
