[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 to Hype Up Sports Days and Athletic Festivals (91–100)
Youth PhotographLittle Glee Monster
A single by Little Glee Monster released in 2015.
Among the countless songs in this world themed around graduation, this one joyfully and positively encourages us to celebrate the moment, and it really energizes me.
Farewells are sad, but I interpret the song as encouraging us to cherish the day of graduation so we can part with smiles.
It’s a powerful track that gives hope, suggesting that the paths each of us will take will be bright and full of promise.
Opening DeclarationNovelbright
This song, which celebrates a forward-looking spirit and the importance of friendship, comes from Novelbright’s major-label debut album, “Kaimaku Sengen” (Opening Declaration).
While preserving the universal message of “making dreams come true,” it’s marked by a warm resolve to join hands with friends, share laughter, and move forward together.
Even when faced with setbacks and hardships, the story of supporting one another and overcoming obstacles is sure to resonate with many.
Released in April 2021, the track was chosen as the theme for a high school dance club support project on Nippon TV’s “Sukkiri,” fueling the passion of young people.
Its grand sound, backed by a full orchestra, is another highlight.
As a rousing cheer song for sports days—where friends encourage each other and take on heated competitions—it’s sure to become a memorable tune.
[Friendship Songs] Tunes to Hype Up Sports Days and Athletic Festivals (101–110)
Blue SpringRADWIMPS
An early masterpiece by RADWIMPS, whose popularity has soared even more through their collaboration with director Makoto Shinkai.
As the title suggests, it’s a song themed around youth—one you’ll definitely want to listen to while you’re still a student.
The opening lines are in English, but most of the lyrics are in Japanese, so try listening while following along with the lyric booklet.
If you really take in the words, you’ll feel inspired to cherish the present with your friends.
It’s upbeat and refreshing, making it perfect as BGM for school sports days and athletic festivals.
ImaginationSPYAIR
Not only does it have a driving, high-speed sound, but perhaps thanks to its use as the theme song for the anime Haikyuu!!, this track evokes friendship and bonds tied to clubs and sports.
It gives you the grit to keep pushing toward your goals without giving up, together with your cherished teammates.
earnest desireSUPER BEAVER
This is a track from the album “Ongaku,” released in February 2024, that powerfully sings about the importance of human connections and smiles.
It carries the belief that each person’s happiness is shaped by many others, and that life shines through our relationships with those around us.
The piece blends deep insights into friendship and bonds with SUPER BEAVER’s signature passionate sound.
The album “Ongaku” also includes several tie-in songs, such as the theme for Tokyo Revengers 2, earning support from a wide audience.
This song is sure to resonate even more when listened to with friends at school sports days and athletic festivals.
On Your SideSuperfly
This song was included on the studio album WHITE released in 2015, and was later re-released that July as the group’s 19th single.
It was also chosen as the 2015 ABC “Netto Koshien” high school baseball support song, so I’m sure many people are reminded of the intense battles from that time.
No matter how crushed you may feel, it powerfully sings—through overwhelming vocal prowess—about the strength to keep looking forward without giving in, and the importance of the people around you who support you.
I felt it was an incredibly powerful track.
TRAIN TRAINTHE BLUE HEARTS
THE BLUE HEARTS is a legendary band with a devoted cross-generational fanbase, and if you’re looking for a youthful friendship anthem to race through with your crew, this might be the one.
It never sounds dated—if anything, the production only amplifies how cool it is.
Truly masterful.