Recommended exit songs for sports day: A collection of tracks that are perfect for a brisk, quick-march exit.

A bouquet for meAdo

[Ado] Bouquet for Me Official Audio

An uplifting cheer song filled with energy and courage, paired with a heartwarming melody, guides us toward a positive mindset.

Released in March 2025, this piece gives us the courage to take a step toward tomorrow.

HoneyWorks’ refreshing composition and Ado’s powerful yet gentle vocals harmonize beautifully.

It was also featured as the CM song for Coca-Cola’s canned coffee brand Georgia, and is cherished as a track that encourages you at the start of the morning.

Scheduled to be included on the album “Ado’s Best Album,” this song is perfect for the exit scene at a sports day.

It heightens the sense of accomplishment after giving your all and builds anticipation for new challenges.

lilacMrs. GREEN APPLE

Mrs. GREEN APPLE “Lilac” Official Music Video

Powerfully singing of the radiance and bitterness of youth, this song captivates with Mrs.

GREEN APPLE’s characteristically refreshing melodies and emotionally stirring lyrics.

Resonating with the difficulty of self-acceptance, the anxieties of growth, and hopes for the future, it has been airing since April 2024 as the opening theme for the anime “Oblivion Battery.” Alongside Motoki Omori’s transparent, luminous vocals, the guitar work adds heightened drama, gently embracing the inner conflicts everyone faces while growing up.

It’s a track that makes you feel as if you’re about to break into a run—perfect even as an exit song for a school sports day.

Its fresh, powerful, yet faintly wistful imagery will leave a deep impression on the heart.

It starts here!DREAMS COME TRUE

DREAMS COME TRUE “It Starts Here!”

An encouraging song by DREAMS COME TRUE that sings of life’s challenges and hopes through the lens of an ekiden relay race.

Its lively rhythm fuses ’80s disco with contemporary reggaeton, showcasing a cosmopolitan, borderless musicality.

Beyond cheering on the runners, it’s a powerful anthem that gives courage to anyone taking a new step forward.

Released in January 2025, the track was written as the theme song for an ekiden event commemorating the Osaka-Kansai Expo.

It has also been chosen as the theme song for the film “Kaminofude: The Island of Kaiju,” drawing significant attention.

It’s a perfect choice to stage a unifying finale for all participants during the exit scene of a school sports day.

BOW AND ARROWYonezu Kenshi

Kenshi Yonezu – BOW AND ARROW

The exhilarating melody and powerful drum patterns brilliantly capture the sensation of sprinting forward.

Crafted by Kenshi Yonezu, this piece portrays the courage and passion of taking on figure skating through the metaphor of a bow and arrow.

It vividly depicts both the challenger striving to surpass themselves and the bonds with those who support them, achieving a fine balance between the allure of sports and human drama.

Released in January 2025, it was selected as the opening theme for the TV anime “Medalist.” Yonezu, a fan of the original work, personally requested to create the anime’s theme song—a background that is reflected in the work’s high level of polish.

From brisk exit scenes to dynamic performances at school sports days, the song’s tone complements the powerful movements of children and stands out as one of its key charms.

RunLittle Glee Monster

『Run』 – Little Glee Monster

A positive cheer song born from the collaboration between Meiji Probio Yogurt R-1 and Little Glee Monster.

It delivers a powerful message about the courage to take the first step and the importance of striving toward dreams and goals.

The six members’ overwhelming vocal prowess and harmonies weave a youthful story brimming with energy and hope.

Included on the album “Ambitious,” released in March 2025, it was selected to support new first-year students as they begin their new lives.

Its driving rhythm and uplifting melody are perfect for moments when many people move in unison.

An ideal track for exit music at sports festivals and field days, it’s a song that lets everyone share a refreshing sense of exhilaration.

FRIENDS!!!imase

【imase】FRIENDS!!!（MV）

In February 2025, imase crafted a new-generation pop song distinguished by its groovy rhythm and rich blend of instruments.

Centered on the importance of friendship and the depth of bonds, the piece was produced as the theme song for “Everyone’s Concert,” a collaboration project between the live communication app Pococha and Yamaha Corporation.

Gently expressing the awkward distance with friends you haven’t seen in a while and the enduring beauty of friendship that doesn’t change with time, it’s a perfect fit to close out a school sports day.

A special movie featuring a collaboration with over 120 performers was also created, hinting at the formation of new communities through music.

It’s a track you can enjoy while picturing the brisk exit scene, walking side by side with friends whose bonds have grown stronger, all to a comfortably soothing melody.

Helloyama × bocchiboromaru

yama × Bocchi Boromaru “Hello” MV (TV anime “Pokémon” opening theme)

“Halo” is a track whose appeal lies in lyrics that feel like a cheer, giving you the courage to take a step forward.

Chosen as the opening theme for the anime “Pokémon,” it’s also hugely popular among children.

With its rock-infused, up-tempo sound, it would be a great fit for a quick, running exit scene.

Released in 2023, the song was created through a collaboration between yama and Bocchi Boromaru, inspiring listeners with the courage to chase their dreams and hopes.

Both the message in the lyrics and the overall vibe make it a perfect choice to play at a school sports day!