Sports Day/Field Day BGM: Moving Classics & Uplifting Anthems to Power Your Practice
When it comes to undōkai and school sports festivals, they’re among the biggest school events—a special day that colors a page of your youth! Besides the marquee relay race, there are usually all kinds of events like dance performances and cheer battles, right? In this article, we’ve selected support songs that keep you going through the hard work of practice and preparation leading up to the day, as well as tracks that give you a push during the nerve‑wracking main event.
Listen closely and you might just burst into tears… Use this as a guide to choose the perfect BGM to color your wonderful memories!
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[Sports Day / Athletic Festival BGM] Moving masterpieces & motivational songs that support practice (51–60)
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For thrilling sports day scenes like short-distance races and relays, the song I’d love to hear is “Wataridori.” Released in 2015 by the rock band [Alexandros], it was used as the theme song for the film “Akegarasu” and featured in numerous other media tie-ins.
The track delivers a crisp band sound with lively guitars and drums, and Yohei Kawakami’s refreshing high-tone vocals leave a strong impression.
How about playing this motivational rock tune at your sports day to lift the athletes’ spirits?
Wasted NightsONE OK ROCK
This song by ONE OK ROCK, a rock band hugely popular not only in Japan but around the world, was used as the theme song for the film “Kingdom,” so many of you may already be familiar with it.
The composition is so grand that it could be mistaken for a Western band’s song, and that alone is moving.
The lyrics, which sing about a stance of continuous challenge, overlap with the parts of ourselves who have kept putting in effort, and the more you’ve tried, the more this song will resonate in your heart.
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wacci is a rock band that delivers music that fits seamlessly into everyday life.
Their song “Sora ni Waraeba,” included on the 2018 album Gunjō Refrain, empowers people striving toward their dreams and goals.
The lyrics unfold like a portrait of days spent working hard with classmates toward a school sports festival.
Even when things get tough, you can picture everyone overcoming it together.
With a warm band arrangement incorporating beautiful strings, it’s a moving song that resonates with the heart.
ROOFTOPS feat. Satoshi Fujiwara (Official HIGE DANDism)KERENMI
The track ROOFTOPS, produced by sound creator KERENMI, has been making waves thanks to the addition of Official Hige Dandism’s Satoshi Fujihara on vocals.
As expected from a seasoned sound creator, the music is striking and highly effective, resulting in a song where Fujihara’s distinctive voice shines brilliantly.
It’s a dramatic, cheer-filled number that seems perfect for school sports days and athletic festivals.
This mid-tempo piece is sure to make a special day feel even more special.
[Sports Day / Athletic Festival BGM] Moving Masterpieces & Cheer Songs to Support Practice (61–70)
HeroAmuro Namie
Since this was chosen as the theme song for NHK’s Rio de Janeiro Olympics and Paralympics coverage, I think it’s a perfect fit for school sports days as well.
The first verse has a grand, solemn atmosphere, but from the second verse it unfolds with a strikingly danceable beat.
As a result, it’s a song that balances touching tenderness with excitement.
Also pay attention to the lyrics, which feel as if they’re cheering you on.
SignalWANIMA
Many people probably felt their hearts lighten at the message, “It’s okay not to be perfect.” The pep song WANIMA dedicated to 18-year-olds is a track that gives a boost to kids giving their all at sports days and athletic festivals.
Released in January 2018 on their major-label debut album Everybody!!, this song resonates with its powerful rock sound and the message, “Don’t miss the signs we exchange.” Created for NHK’s project “18 Fes,” the track is sure to give courage to those who keep moving forward despite anxiety and doubt.
If everyone listens together during practice or on the big day, it’ll bring hearts together and help you charge toward victory.
BON VOYAGEBON BON BLANCO
This song, which became a theme for the anime ONE PIECE, is one of the most popular tracks among all the series’ theme songs! If you’re an anime fan, you’ve probably heard it before.
Its array of percussion sounds and soaring vocals are striking, making it perfect for sports days and athletic meets when you want to amp up the energy.
The power of music will boost events where everyone comes together as one.