Coloring the drama of youth! Heartwarming songs perfect for school sports days and athletic festivals

Extraordinary day&TEAM

Extraordinary day

This song was written as the theme for TBS’s 2025 Beppu Oita Mainichi Marathon.

With its rhythmic tempo and light, breezy melody, it gives listeners the urge to start running.

The lyrics emphasize the importance of bonds with friends and believing in yourself, encouraging not only marathon runners but anyone facing daily challenges.

In 2024, &TEAM released four works as part of their Spring-Summer-Autumn-Winter series, and their second album, Yukiakari, topped various charts.

This track is also recommended for those working hard toward exams, careers, or their dreams.

astronomical observationBUMP OF CHICKEN

BUMP OF CHICKEN “Stargazing”

BUMP OF CHICKEN’s signature song “Tentai Kansoku” (Stargazing).

Watching this music video reminds me of how I used to look up at the sky over and over with the telescope we had at home, almost every night.

Even though it’s a song from the very beginning of the 21st century, it’s a timeless classic!

Dear, boyHump Back

Hump Back – “Dear, Boy” Music Video

This track by Hump Back pierces the heart with its powerful vocals and straightforward lyrics.

Released in June 2018 as their major-label debut single, it was also selected as the ending theme for “Buzz Rhythm 02” for June 2018.

Emphasizing the importance of chasing your dreams and giving you the courage to bounce back from setbacks, this song is sure to ignite your fighting spirit.

It’s a must-listen for anyone taking on new challenges or striving to make their dreams come true.

ApollodorusMrs. GREEN APPLE

Mrs. GREEN APPLE “Apollodorus” Official Lyric Video

This work is a grand composition that expresses the athlete’s inner “calm” and “motion.” It delivers deep inspiration and courage to listeners—truly an anthem for everyone who takes on a challenge.

Released in July 2024, it was also used in broadcasts of the Paris Olympics.

It portrays the pain and anxiety experienced on the path toward a goal, as well as the strength to overcome them.

It’s a song we especially want students dedicated to their club activities and anyone striving toward their dreams to hear.

It’s a piece that lets you feel the breadth and depth of Mrs.

GREEN APPLE’s musicality.

Tomorrow as wellSHISHAMO

SHISHAMO “Tomorrow Too”

An encouraging song by SHISHAMO that sings about the anxiety and setbacks we feel in life, and the courage to keep moving forward.

Many listeners will relate to the lyrics that say even when it’s painful and you want to cry, there’s a hero whose very presence gives you the strength to live.

Surely you, too, have your own hero—someone who makes you think, “I can do my best for them!” This track was included on the album SHISHAMO 4, released in February 2017, and was also featured in a DOCOMO commercial.

It’s a perfect song for those struggling at school or striving toward their dreams.

With its powerful yet warm melody, it will give you the courage to take a step toward tomorrow.

determinationSUPER BEAVER

SUPER BEAVER “Determination” MV

It’s a classic that upliftingly sings of youthful emotions.

It powerfully portrays young people moving toward the future and warmly conveys the importance of living true to oneself.

The melody that draws out a positive mindset and the deeply resonant, message-rich lyrics are beautifully harmonized in this song.

Released in November 2023 as the CM song for Morinaga’s “in Jelly Energy Glucose,” it was also included on the album “Ongaku,” released in February 2024.

An ambitious work by SUPER BEAVER, it fully showcases their sincere musicality.

It’s a song to listen to when you stand at a crossroads in life, face an important decision, or are about to take a new step forward.

It serves as a powerful cheer song that offers the courage to believe in yourself and hope for the future—especially resonant for high school students.

GiftsSuperfly

Superfly『Gifts』(Music Video)

“Gifts” is a song whose message about the importance of living true to yourself resonates deeply.

Released by the musical unit Superfly in 2018, it was also selected as the set piece for the junior high division of the NHK All-Japan School Choir Competition.

It’s filled with words of encouragement for those moments when daily life doesn’t go smoothly and you start to feel down.

It will empower students taking on various events like relays and tamaire (beanbag toss).

Rather than comparing yourself to others, this moving song teaches that the days you’ve spent working hard are what turn into real strength.

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