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

One moreFUNKY MONKEY BABYS

FUNKY MONKEY BABYS “One More”

This is a ballad released in 2010 by Funky Monkey Babys, a hip-hop unit that delivers passionate feelings with a pop touch.

“Ato Hitotsu” always brings to mind that moving mass sing-along just before the Tohoku Rakuten Golden Eagles clinched the Japan Series championship in 2013, and it really gets me choked up.

It’s about that moment when steady, step-by-step effort finally blossoms.

It’s an inspiring song that resonates across all sports.

At school sports days and athletic festivals, it cheers on hardworking friends, students, and our own children, and makes those emotional moments even more powerful!

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The wind is blowing.ikimonogakari

Ikimonogakari 'The Wind Is Blowing' Music Video

This song, which was also NHK’s theme for the London Olympics, is incredibly uplifting.

At over eight minutes long, it’s one of Ikimonogakari’s most substantial tracks.

It makes you look back on all the hard work you’ve put into practice and brings past dramas flooding back, coloring a page of your youth.

Seiji Kameda’s dramatic arrangement is wonderful, and if it started playing in a climactic scene, you’d probably be moved to tears.

It’s a song that will surely heighten the emotion of any moving moment!

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migratory bird[Alexandros]

[Alexandros] – Wataridori (MV)

This song was released in 2015 as [Alexandros]’s 10th single.

It gained popularity through wide use as the theme song for the film “Akegarasu,” as well as in commercials such as Asahi Beer’s “Asahi The Dream” and SUBARU’s “XV.” Its lively tempo and sense of speed are sure to further energize events like school sports days and athletic meets.

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Hirakawa Masako (Bōkarisuto: Sakata Mizumako)

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Precious thingsroodo obu mejyaa

Lord of Major / Precious Things

A number by Road of Major, a band known for releasing many songs that capture the sweat and tears of youth.

It was originally released independently, but achieved astonishing sales for an indie release and became the band’s biggest hit.

Surrounded by precious friends and cherished days, the story follows the time leading up to the sports festival and the day itself.

Even the tough, grueling practices can be overcome precisely because of those important people and moments.

It conveys that uniquely youthful, burning passion through a brisk, refreshing melody.

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Be the soil that makes flowers bloom, rather than the flowers themselves.berii guddoman

Berry Goodman “Become the soil that makes flowers bloom, rather than the flowers themselves” Music Video (NHK ‘Minna no Uta’ December 2024–January 2025)

An uplifting song that earned popularity on NHK’s Minna no Uta, celebrating the dignity of those who support others.

Warm and heartfelt, it expresses gratitude to people who, like soil, may not stand out but nurture others’ growth.

Created by MOCA of Berry Goodman, inspired by his experiences as a high school baseball player and by the words of Seiryo High School baseball coach Tomoshige Yamashita, the piece was released in December 2024.

It gently supports and encourages those who work tirelessly out of the spotlight or struggle with their own roles, making it a perfect fit for school sports days and athletic festivals where the “unsung heroes” behind the scenes play a crucial part.

SMILE ~Like a Clear, Sunlit Sky~Kuwata Keisuke

Keisuke Kuwata “SMILE ~Like a Clear Blue Sky~” Commercial Broadcasters Official Special Movie (Joint Commercial Broadcasters Project ‘Let’s Do It Together’ Support Song)

This is the support song for the joint commercial TV project “Let’s Do It Together,” produced by Keisuke Kuwata.

The interwoven sounds and beautiful lyrics resonate and gently embrace you.

Kuwata-san singing about loneliness, connection, and dreams really hits home! Through sports and teamwork, those moments when we recognize each other and truly connect are just wonderful.

Sometimes we team up and cooperate.

I think it’s a warm number that carries the hope of overcoming things together.

If it played during the climax of an event or sports festival competition, I’d be overwhelmed with emotion.

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We’ve gotta do what seems impossible.Sambomasutā

Sambomaster and the Fukui Commercial High School cheerleading team JETS form a tag team! “This is the summer we do the impossible.” Inter-High Support Project

This song, the 14th single by the rock band Sambomaster, was released in 2010 and serves as a cheer anthem for people giving it their all.

With lyrics about not giving up and an upbeat groove, it’s the perfect soundtrack to cheer you on at school sports days and athletic festivals, sure to boost your motivation.

Their music is fiery, powerful, and yet gently encouraging—listen to it and your heart is guaranteed to feel warm.

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Hirakawa Masako (Bōkarisuto: Sakata Mizumako)

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