[Friendship Song] Music to hype up sports days and athletic festivals
I think there are very many students who look forward to school sports days and athletic festivals.
On those days, you’ll have fun and smile, throw yourself into heated competitions, and even be moved to tears—truly a day packed with youthful memories.
At such a memorable sports day, you might also grow closer through practice and events, or deepen your friendships even more, don’t you think?
With that in mind, this article will introduce lots of recommended songs for a sports day with the theme of friendship!
I hope you find wonderful tracks to color your special day.
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[Friendship Songs] Tracks that hype up sports days and athletic festivals (61–70)
DarlingMrs. GREEN APPLE
An uplifting anthem that gently stays by your side and gives you a push forward, dedicated to everyone who feels anxiety and uncertainty in their youth.
Mrs.
GREEN APPLE’s signature emotional, catchy melody and strongly affirmative lyrics that boost self-esteem will resonate in your heart.
Released in January 2025, this song was written for NHK General’s special program “Mrs.
GREEN APPLE 18 Festival,” and featured a special performance with 1,000 members of the 18-year-old generation.
It’s a track to listen to when you feel like you’re losing your sense of self or want a chance to face your true self.
Sing it with your friends on a school festival stage, and it will surely become an unforgettable memory.
About meMrs. GREEN APPLE
Mrs.
GREEN APPLE’s hugely popular song “Boku no Koto,” which captures everyday scenes and feelings, is a wonderful choice for a closing ceremony.
Listening to the lyrics and melody that begin gently and quietly may bring back memories of the emotions and experiences you had throughout the sports day.
Playing it during the awards presentation could make the moment even more exciting.
Rather than focusing on winning or losing, it’s a song that conveys a sense of accomplishment for everyone’s hard work and hope for the future.
Please give it a listen.
Blue and SummerMrs. GREEN APPLE
A youthful pop tune, reflecting the cool hues of the sky and the summer sunlight, has arrived from Mrs.
GREEN APPLE.
Woven with exhilarating guitar riffs and a lyrical melody, this track heralds the beginning of summer.
Released in August 2018 as the theme song for the film “Ao-Natsu: Kimi ni Koi Shita 30-Nichi,” it portrays an honest, relatable first love and a longing for summer.
The song carefully expresses the emotions of falling in love with a season one once felt indifferent to, gradually discovering its charm, and carries a powerful message about believing in human connection.
Performed at the 75th NHK Kohaku Uta Gassen in December 2024, it has become a staple of the summer season.
It’s the perfect track for creating radiant memories of youth—like running along the seaside with friends and talking about love under a bright blue sky.
Clap your handsNICO Touches the Walls
NICO Touches the Walls, a four-piece rock band that unfortunately announced a hiatus in 2019, released their 9th single “Te o Tatake,” which was featured in commercials for KDDI’s au LISMO! and RecoChoku’s RecoChoku.
Its pop melody and brisk band sound really lift your spirits.
The positive lyrics and catchy handclap rhythms are sure to boost your motivation before taking on a challenge.
It’s a refreshing rock tune that also works great as background music for events like school sports days.
We AreONE OK ROCK
With its powerful message and hope-filled lyrics, this song resonates deeply with young listeners.
While grappling with conflict over society’s judgments and prejudice, it carries a strong resolve to cherish one’s true self and keep moving forward.
Included on the album “Ambitions,” it has been highly acclaimed since its release in January 2017.
On NHK’s “18-sai Festival,” ONE OK ROCK and a thousand 18-year-olds created a one-time-only performance that produced a moving, unforgettable moment.
Paired with group gymnastics, it becomes a piece that expresses the importance of teamwork and the spirit of striving toward a shared goal.
It serves as an excellent BGM that unites youthful energy and inspires the courage to face challenges.
Kimisidai TrainONE OK ROCK
This ambitious work by ONE OK ROCK is marked by powerful vocals and a fast-paced, exhilarating sound.
Interweaving English and Japanese lyrics, it expresses a determination to move forward—believing in one’s own potential and drawing strength from past experiences.
The members’ passionate performance blends perfectly with a message that pushes listeners onward.
Included on the album “Zankyo Reference,” released in October 2011, it’s cherished as a staple in live shows that fosters a strong sense of unity with fans.
More than just a boost during sports day practices, this song serves as a source of support when standing at life’s crossroads or taking a new step forward.
Cry BabyOfisharu Higedan Dism
An ambitious work crafted by Official HIGE DANDism as the opening theme for the anime Tokyo Revengers.
The song fuses lyrics that brilliantly capture the anime’s worldview with an innovative sound that shifts keys roughly ten times.
It sings of the protagonist’s indomitable spirit in the face of fate, his comeback from setbacks, and the bonds with his friends, inspiring courage and emotion in listeners.
Since its release in May 2021, it peaked at No.
4 on Billboard JAPAN’s Japan Hot 100.
It continued to be a long-running hit, ranking 13th on the year-end chart for 2021.
When you want to strive toward your goals together with your cherished friends, this song is sure to be a pillar of support.