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

See You Again (ft. Charlie Puth)Wiz Khalifa

Wiz Khalifa – See You Again ft. Charlie Puth [Official Video] Furious 7 Soundtrack

An emotional ballad that sings about the importance of overcoming the farewell to a lost loved one and continuing to face forward.

Released in March 2015, it was used as the theme song for the film Furious 7.

This collaboration between Wiz Khalifa and Charlie Puth became a worldwide hit and even became the most-viewed video on YouTube.

It’s a song that stays close to those moments when you think of a departed friend and feel the importance of bonds.

Played during team efforts like group gymnastics at school sports days, it’s sure to stir your heart.

Outlineimase

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It’s a powerful song that portrays young people’s challenges and growth.

Written specifically as the support song for the All Japan High School Soccer Championship, it features beautiful string tones, a sing-along quality, and a driving beat.

Its grand, dramatic sound and progression are deeply moving.

The lyric “Run toward your goal” reflects imase’s own high school experiences, carrying an emotional message that resonates.

It’s perfect for those facing difficulties or about to embark on new challenges.

Released in October 2024, this track is sure to add a touching backdrop to scenes at sports days and school athletic festivals as well.

In the Blueikimonogakari

Ikimonogakari “In the Blue” (Mitsuya Cider theme song) Music Video

This song by Ikimono-gakari is an uplifting message tune overflowing with youthfulness, themed around an explosion of youth and emotion.

Released in March 2024, it was also featured in a Mitsuya Cider commercial, drawing a lot of attention.

With its up-tempo sound and optimistic lyrics, it’s perfect for running events.

Play it at a school sports day or athletic festival, and it will surely fill the air with a refreshing sense of exhilaration and youthful emotion.

Be sure to include this track to create an unforgettable, youth-filled moment.

heartbeat soundMiura Daichi

Daichi Miura / Heartbeat Sound - Music Video -

A track by Daichi Miura released in July 2024 as the official support song for TEAM JAPAN challenging the Paris 2024 Olympics.

Centered on the theme of athletes’ heartbeats, it expresses through music the effort built up second by second over a lifetime and the new challenges that lie ahead.

Symbolizing the beginners’ mindset and fresh starts when athletes take their first step, the song features a powerful beat paired with a warm tone.

It is also used in the concept movie “The Courage to Take a Step,” which depicts athletes setting out toward the dream stage of the Olympics.

Beyond the fierce contests of the actual Games, it is crafted to inspire everyone who cheers—sports days included—and is sure to heighten the emotion of moving moments.

SunMy Hair is Bad

My Hair is Bad – Sun

It’s a heartwarming cheer song that gives you the courage to face the brilliance of youth.

The lyrics paint springlike scenes, beautifully capturing the hopes and anxieties of those taking a new step forward.

With My Hair is Bad’s characteristically powerful rock sound and warm vocals, it gently gives listeners a supportive push.

Released in March 2024, the song was written as the official MBS theme for the 96th National High School Baseball Invitational Tournament (Senbatsu).

It’s a track I wholeheartedly recommend to anyone starting a new chapter or about to take an important step.

Brimming with hope, it conjures up the sound of brass bands echoing across the field and the sight of young people giving their all.

RPGSEKAI NO OWARI

SEKAI NO OWARI「RPG」

SEKAI NO OWARI’s “RPG,” perfect for a closing ceremony, has a good tempo and is also recommended for the exit march.

It’s a song that will let you feel fulfilled and accomplished after taking part in the sports day with your classmates and having fun together.

In the end, the entire venue will surely become one, with everyone holding hands for a moving moment.

The powerful vocals and the band’s performance make it a song that sends encouragement to children stepping into the future.

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breakthroughSUPER BEAVER

SUPER BEAVER “Toppakō” MV (TV anime Haikyu!! TO THE TOP, 2nd cour opening theme)

SUPER BEAVER is a four-piece rock band that captivates fans with passionate lyrics delivered through straightforward vocals.

Their 13th single, Breakthrough, released as a double A-side with I Want to Be Your Boast, was selected as the opening theme for the TV anime Haikyu!! TO THE TOP.

The lyrics, which portray a stance of fighting fair and square without tricks, encourage you to enjoy this very moment instead of being fixated solely on winning or losing.

With its driving melodies and tight ensemble that raise the energy, it’s a no-frills, straight-up rock tune.

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