A Collection of Moving Songs Perfect for Sports Days and Athletic Festivals: Coloring the Drama of Youth

Ten Thousand Cheers, A Thousand ChantsRADWIMPS

Banzai Sensho

A RADWIMPS song created together with a thousand 18-year-olds for an NHK special program.

It carefully weaves the dreams and anxieties of young people—and their forward-looking steps into the future—into a single, story-like piece, resulting in an energetic, deeply stirring anthem of encouragement.

Inspired by the passionate feelings of the youth who took part, the track was also performed on RADWIMPS’ nationwide ANTI ANTI GENERATION TOUR 2019.

As music that highlights scenes brimming with collective energy—like a massive, unified formation—it will envelop the moment in a positive, uplifting atmosphere.

MILKMakihara Noriyuki

MILK Makihara Noriyuki

The song that moves you with its charming melody and gentle vocals is Noriyuki Makihara’s “MILK,” included on the album SELF PORTRAIT.

A sports festival is, fundamentally, not something you do alone.

Even in the 50-meter dash or a relay, where you may be running by yourself, your classmates and teammates are there to cheer you on and pass the sash, so you are all fighting together.

If there’s something you can’t accomplish by practicing alone, rely on the friends and classmates around you.

After days spent moving forward like that, the sports festival that awaits will be filled with touching memories, no matter the outcome.

This is a song that lets you feel those sentiments.

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SAKI

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OrangeSPYAIR

SPYAIR “Orange” Music Video (Theme Song for Haikyu!! The Dumpster Battle: The Movie)

This song captivates with its heartwarming message and moving melody.

Created by SPYAIR as the theme for Haikyu!! The Dumpster Battle (the theatrical film), it was released in February 2024.

Centered on encounters, bonds, and farewells within limited time, it sings about the importance of not saying goodbye and holding onto the hope of meeting again.

Its up-tempo feel pairs perfectly with brisk exit scenes at school sports days.

SPYAIR has had a long-standing relationship with the Haikyu!! series, contributing many songs since the TV anime began airing in 2014.

True to SPYAIR’s style, this hope-filled track is one that will surely etch precious moments into your heart whenever it plays.

Our Starting LineHIPPY

Our Starting Line

A new song from HIPPY, brimming with passion and hope, has arrived.

Co-created with high school students in Hiroshima Prefecture, it will be released digitally in August 2024.

It’s the official support song for the 2025 All Japan High School Athletic Championships.

The lyrics are packed with youth and a passion for sports, paired with a catchy, powerful pop melody.

This anthem portrays the drive to take on new challenges—an irresistible track for J-pop fans.

It’s perfect not only for young people devoted to sports but also for anyone ready to take a new step forward.

Imbued with HIPPY’s love for his hometown and a heartfelt message to young people, the song especially celebrates the brilliance of youth experienced through sports.

A bittersweet episodeHata Motohiro

Motohiro Hata – “A Tale of Tears and Laughter” Music Video

Featured as the theme song for the NHK morning drama series “Ocha-yan,” ‘Nakiwarai no Episode’ has been a comforting presence in our daily mornings.

It was released digitally in December 2020.

Its gentle melody is perfect for creating a warm, moving atmosphere at a sports day! The encouraging lyrics, sung in Hata’s tender voice, make you feel as though every time you stumble, you grow stronger—somehow it lifts your spirits and makes you feel positive.

It’s sure to tug at your heartstrings as it overlaps with the earnest efforts of your own child or students.

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KEI

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Walk with DreamsDragon Ash

Dragon Ash｢Walk with Dreams｣

This song is Dragon Ash’s second digital single, released in 2012.

It was also used as the theme song for Otsuka Pharmaceutical’s Pocari Sweat commercial featuring Yuto Nagatomo.

While the overall tone isn’t particularly intense, it evokes a sporty image.

Conversely, its steady, understated feel might stand out well in events that involve running hard.

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Hirakawa Masako (Bōkarisuto: Sakata Mizumako)

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TouchIwasaki Yoshimi

Touch

This is a song by Yoshimi Iwasaki, famous as the theme song for Touch, a work whose appeal lies in its two axes: high school baseball and romantic comedy.

Although the lyrics depict the sorrow and missed connections of love and have nothing to do with baseball, the strong association with a baseball manga’s theme song means it’s often used in sports scenes.

The sound, with its emphasized guitar tone, is also striking, conveying a power that seems to push you toward your goals and a driving energy that stirs the heart.

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kappamaki

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