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

Gate of GloryHirai Dai

Dai Hirai / The Door of Glory (Music Video)

Singer-songwriter Dai Hirai, known for his refreshing songs that evoke images of the seaside and sandy beaches, has been gaining attention.

His 2022 release “Eikō no Tobira” (“The Door to Glory”) is a cheer song that sends encouragement to everyone striving toward their dreams and goals.

It portrays students who, despite various difficulties, have worked hard in preparation for their sports day.

His gentle, conversational singing voice and heartwarming message are sure to give you strength.

The song reminds us that beyond winning and losing lies a future full of possibilities.

Try playing its sound throughout every moment of the sports day, from the opening ceremony to the closing ceremony.

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superstarKetsumeishi

Ketsumeishi “Superstar”

This is a cheering song that fuses an uplifting message with a pop sound, singing about the importance of recognizing the potential and talent hidden within yourself and letting it shine.

The lyrics, which convey the presence of friends who acknowledge each other’s individuality and offer mutual encouragement, are also striking.

Released in November 2020 as the 33rd single, the track was used as the theme song for the TV Asahi anime Crayon Shin-chan.

This marked Ketsumeishi’s second tie-in with the series, following their contribution of a film theme song in 2016.

It’s perfect for events like school sports days or field days, where teammates strive together toward a single goal, as it energizes everyone.

The lyrics vividly portray students recognizing each other’s strengths and growing together.

wimp ft. Lil’ Fang(from FAKY)BACK-ON

BACK-ON / 「wimp ft. Lil’ Fang(from FAKY)」MUSIC VIDEO

I think everyone has stumbled at least once and has come close to giving up.

This is the one song I want you to listen to in those moments.

It’s a collaboration by Lil’Fang, the vocalist of BACK-ON and FAKY.

The lyrics, which carry the desire to become stronger, are striking and truly empowering.

Placard of the HeartAKB48

[MV full] Kokoro no Placard / AKB48 [Official]

Kokoro no Placard, a love song released by AKB48 in 2014.

While its lyrics portray the thrill of romance and the innocence of young love, it’s also perfect for occasions where placards are used, like entrance marches.

Its heartwarming world and gentle melody resonate softly, helping set a good mood for the big moment.

It’s a number often performed with dance, and it’s the kind that makes you feel proud of your child’s or students’ growth.

Along with messages that make you think of each individual, it’s sure to stir up moving emotions!

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Spring SwallowHey! Say! JUMP

Hey! Say! JUMP – Spring Swallow [Official Music Video]

Haru Tsubame, released in 2022 by the male idol group Hey! Say! JUMP, was selected as the theme song for the anime Love All Play, which portrays the youth of a high school badminton team.

The song depicts a bird soaring beyond the sky, delivering a refreshing sound that evokes a clear blue sky.

It’s an upbeat track with a bright, expansive worldview that perfectly matches a sports day where classmates and teammates give it their all.

Why not play this song—rich with their harmonies and brimming with passion and hope—at a sports day that’s sure to set hearts ablaze?

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Connect!Misaka Saki

Saki Misaka – Connect! (Full ver.)

This song, written as the support anthem for the 98th All Japan High School Soccer Tournament, is included on Saki Misaka’s first nationally distributed EP.

It marked the first time in the tournament’s history that a current first-year high school student was selected.

Depicting bonds with teammates and the mindset of players heading into matches from the perspective of the same generation, it captured the hearts of many.

In January 2020, she performed it at Saitama Stadium 2002 before an audience of about 60,000.

Although it’s a medium-tempo ballad, its pop sensibility combines strength with warmth, gently encouraging not only those dedicated to sports but also anyone striving toward a goal together with cherished friends.

TOMMOROWMayo Okamoto

TOMORROW – Mayo Okamoto (Full)

This song, the debut single by singer-songwriter Mayo Okamoto, was released in 1995 and became a hit for her.

After the Great Hanshin-Awaji Earthquake that occurred the same year, it is said that many people were encouraged by this song.

Since it was written to cheer up one of her own friends, listening to it really feels like it gives you courage.

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Hirakawa Masako (Bōkarisuto: Sakata Mizumako)

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