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[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.

Be sure to read through to the end!

[Sports Day Cheering Songs] A roundup of classic cheer songs and recommended tracks for parody versions (141–150)

As many times as you likeDREAMS COME TRUE

Any Number of Times / Dreams Come True (Cover)
As many times as you likeDREAMS COME TRUE

“Nando Demo,” which matches the stage of a sports day where it’s important to persevere to the very end, was released in 2005 by the nationally renowned music duo DREAMS COME TRUE and has become a staple at their live shows.

Its lyrics, portraying the noble figure of someone who keeps facing challenges no matter the hardships, are particularly striking.

It’s a perfect number to cheer on various sports day events—like tamaire, where you keep trying within a time limit, or relays that test running speed.

Why not cheer on your precious teammates with its heartwarming phrases?

mutō
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Mileage of LoveRAG FAIR

A six-member a cappella group formed in 1999.

Their overwhelming a cappella performances gained recognition through “Hamonep,” leading to their major debut in 2001.

With the unique warmth of a cappella and the exhilarating drive of their songs, they’re sure to energize any school sports festival or athletic meet.

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Everyday, KachushaAKB48

[MV full] Everyday, Kachusha / AKB48 [Official]
Everyday, KachushaAKB48

Written by Yasushi Akimoto and composed by Yoshimasa Inoue, this golden duo created one of AKB48’s signature summer songs.

AKB48’s summer tracks—like “Ponytail to Shushu” and “Manatsu no Sounds good!”—are guaranteed crowd-pleasers at live shows.

Of course, “Everyday, Kachusha” is also a fun song where fans can shout the call-and-response parts—these chants are known as “mixes.” With its bright, refreshing melody, it works great as a cheer song, too.

The line near the end of the chorus, “Motto motto suki ni natte yuku,” and the closing line, “Kachusha o shiteiru onna no ko,” are especially flexible spots for parody lyrics!

Taki no namida pin ku
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In conclusion

We’ve introduced lots of cheer songs to liven up sports day, and I believe there are as many ways to make memories as there are songs.

You can make it more fun by creating parody lyrics, or sing together at the top of your lungs in unison.

If the songs we introduced this time become a catalyst for you to create irreplaceable memories with your classmates, that would be wonderful.

Wishing all of you a sports day that becomes a special, unforgettable day in your hearts!