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

Give it some guts!!Urufuruzu

Ulfuls – Guts da ze!!

When it comes to Ulfuls’ “Guts Da Ze!!,” it’s the very definition of an energizing anthem.

Just playing it at a sports day fills you with power.

The uplifting lyrics make you feel like you can go out there and get it done.

Sports days are full of competitions, so listen to this song and go for the win.

Team unity is important too, so I hope listening to it will strengthen your teamwork even more.

Show your guts and see the sports day through to the very end.

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kinoshita ayaka

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Start to shine and run forwardSambomasutā

Sambomaster / Starting to Shine and Run - MUSIC VIDEO

A song characterized by passionate lyrics and a powerful rock sound that’s sure to get you excited just by listening.

Released as a single in August 2018, it was used as the theme song for the drama “Cheer☆Dan.” It’s an uplifting anthem about the importance of facing forward and taking off, teaching us the greatness of continuing to strive toward our dreams no matter how tough things get.

Its up-tempo feel makes it perfect for school sports day entrances or brisk exits, and it’s sure to ignite everyone’s spirits.

With emotional lyrics and a powerful sound, it’s a track that gives listeners a strong push forward.

Sword DanceHachaturian

Khachaturian: Sabre Dance (GOLD CLASSIC ~TV II~)

This piece, with its strikingly relentless, driving melody, is Khachaturian’s “Sabre Dance.” Originally used near the end of the ballet Gayane, it accompanies a scene where the performers dance with sabres, just as the title suggests.

Matching the impression you get from the music, the choreography is extremely fast-paced and dashing.

Thanks to the energetic feel of both the composition and the original ballet, it’s become a staple at school sports days; it’s a classic tune everyone’s likely heard, making it a perfect fit for running events!

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Hane Keisuke

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strollInoue Azumi

Sampo (My Neighbor Totoro) Sato no Uta Hey Let’s Go (Totoro)

Studio Ghibli films are hugely popular with kids, too.

A great Ghibli song for sports days and school athletic festivals is “Sanpo.” It’s the familiar song from the movie “My Neighbor Totoro,” and I think not only children but adults know it as well.

With its bright and gentle feel, it’s perfect as a cheer song or background music for lower elementary school kids.

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Saitō Ayumu

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Runnerbakufū suranpu

[MV] Sunplaza Nakano-kun “Runner (Heisei 30 Ver.)” [Full ver.]

It’s one of Bakufu Slump’s signature songs, released in 1988! Though it’s quite an old track, it’s often performed on TV impersonation shows and is a staple as a sports cheer song, so I think many younger people know it too.

This cross-generational classic features a memorable chorus delivered with passionate vocals, and the more you listen, the more fired up you get! No matter how tough the situation, it gives you the courage to keep fighting to the very end without giving up.

It’s perfect as BGM for the relay race at the end of a school sports day, isn’t it?

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Hane Keisuke

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RED OUTYonezu Kenshi

Kenshi Yonezu – RED OUT

Kenshi Yonezu’s songs are characterized by a futuristic sound rooted in electropop.

In this piece, the innovative sound design that makes extensive use of synthesizers is striking, gripping listeners and not letting go.

It has also been featured as a song for a Spotify brand campaign, underscoring its high level of attention.

Included on the album “LOST CORNER,” released in August 2024, it’s a track that fully showcases Yonezu’s spirit of musical exploration.

It’s also well-suited for school sports days and athletic festivals; the exhilarating, fast-paced sound is ideal for events like sprints and relays, and can be expected to boost participants’ motivation.

sparkleFuji Kaze

Fujii Kaze – Kirari (Official Video)

This is the eighth digital single by Fujii Kaze, a singer-songwriter from Okayama who’s drawing attention for his emotional vocals and lyrics that deftly weave in regional dialect.

Written specifically as the theme song for Honda’s VEZEL commercial, it’s a brisk dance-pop track with a satisfying blend of drive and weightlessness.

Its fresh, streamlined arrangement makes it a perfect fit for a car commercial and would bring a crisp, uplifting vibe to events like school sports day marches.

An ideal pick for events, it’s a song you’ll want to hear under a clear, sunny sky.

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Hoshino Takashi

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