[March, Foot Races, Dance] Energetic songs and the latest hits to liven up a sports day

Heart, on the dancing side.meiyo

[Let your heart choose the fun side.] meiyo “Taiko & No-Arrangement Choreography & Easy Dance” (au Santaro commercial song) A simple arrangement dance you can do at sports festivals and school performances!

This song carries the message of making choices that make your heart dance, and it’s perfect for school sports days.

Sung by meiyo, it has a bright, uplifting vibe that energizes you just by listening.

Released on January 1, 2023, it was also used as a CM song for the au Santaro series.

Use it for entrance and exit marches or as background music for events, and the whole venue is sure to be filled with smiles! It’s a lively track that teachers and parents can enjoy together, too.

Under the SeaAlan Menken

Autumn Sports Day: Ume Class (4-year-olds) Performance “Under the Sea”

With its pleasant calypso rhythm, this song is brimming with the joys of the ocean world.

Featured in Disney’s 1989 animated feature film, it was cheerfully performed by the little mermaid’s crab friend and went on to win both an Academy Award and a Grammy.

The version covered by miwa in 2017 for the Sokenbicha commercial also leaves a strong impression with its bright, lighthearted feel.

Its melody is perfect for school sports day dance time, and the 2/4 rhythm naturally brings smiles as children can’t help but sway along.

Lively and fun for everyone to dance to, this energetic piece is sure to liven up any sports day.

It starts here!DREAMS COME TRUE

DREAMS COME TRUE “It Starts Here!”

Brimming with dynamic rhythm and a powerful melody, this track serves as a heartwarming anthem that, while a theme song for an ekiden relay race, also celebrates life’s challenges, hard work, and those taking a bold new step forward.

DREAMS COME TRUE fuse ’80s disco sounds with Latin grooves into a lively arrangement that gently pushes listeners onward.

The song was released digitally ahead of time in January 2025 and was later included as a single in March of the same year as the theme song for the “ACN EXPO EKIDEN 2025 Commemorating the Osaka-Kansai Expo.” It’s a buoyant tune that, when played during practice for school sports days or athletic festivals, naturally sparks a sense of camaraderie with teammates and a renewed determination to reach your goals.

DREAMIN’ONDa-iCE

[DREAMIN′ ON] Da-iCE “Easy Dance & Bandana” — A dance you can do at sports day or at home! Perfect for toddlers and elementary school kids!

A heart-thumping medium-tempo tune by Da-iCE that sings of boundless possibilities and a spirit of adventure.

It portrays the passion of chasing dreams and the courage to move forward.

Released in August 2020, the song drew attention as the opening theme for the Wano Country arc of the TV anime ONE PIECE.

The powerful vocals and dance performance bring out Da-iCE’s unique appeal to the fullest.

It’s perfect for school sports day dances too—before you know it, you’ll be smiling as you move your body to the melody.

Miracle of BondsMAN WITH A MISSION×milet

MAN WITH A MISSION × milet “Kizuna no Kiseki” Music Video

The song that drew attention for the collaboration between MAN WITH A MISSION and milet was produced as the theme for the anime Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – Swordsmith Village Arc.

It fuses a powerful rock sound with milet’s clear, resonant vocals, singing of the strength of bonds and the courage to face hardship.

Released as a single in May 2023, it received a huge response both in Japan and abroad, surpassing 100 million views on YouTube.

It’s a track that encourages not only anime fans but everyone who keeps taking on challenges.

Highly recommended for boosting your motivation or listening before an important match.

Stand Out Fit InONE OK ROCK

ONE OK ROCK: Stand Out Fit In [OFFICIAL VIDEO]

This is a highly message-driven song that powerfully sings about the importance of staying true to yourself.

Included on the album “Eye of the Storm,” it features a polished sound that embraces pop rock and electropop with a global market in mind.

It’s a track that, with every listen, draws out the potential hidden in your heart, and its refreshingly exhilarating ONE OK ROCK–style melody is deeply stirring.

Released in November 2018, it was also used as the theme song for the global campaign “Go, Vantage Point.” by the world-renowned automaker Honda.

With a tempo and dynamism perfectly suited to group gymnastics performances, along with a message that encourages students’ individuality and growth, it’s an ideal choice for BGM at school sports days and athletic festivals.

CathartistRADWIMPS

RADWIMPS – Catharsist [Official Music Video]

An uplifting anthem themed around the drive to better oneself and the bond with teammates, this song overflows with the powerful message that only RADWIMPS can deliver.

Released in June 2018, it was written as the theme song for Fuji TV’s soccer-related programs during the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia.

It is also included on the album ANTI ANTI GENERATION and reached No.

5 on the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart.

As a track that pushes people to give their all toward their goals, it’s a perfect choice for use at school sports days and athletic festivals.