[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 energize your sports day or athletic festival (111–120)
Heavy rotationAKB48
Beginning with a driving electric guitar and Yuko Oshima’s catchy callouts, this track stands out in idol pop for its exceptional sense of exhilaration.
Its straightforward declaration of love gives listeners a refreshing rush and stirs an irresistible urge to break into a run.
Released in August 2010, AKB48’s single, together with its music video directed by Mika Ninagawa—renowned for its vibrant, pop-infused visuals—left a lasting impression on many.
It’s perfect for moments like sports festivals and athletic events, where participants and spectators alike want to come together and get fired up.
[Friendship Songs] Tracks to energize sports days and athletic festivals (121–130)
AcaciaBUMP OF CHICKEN
A song that extols the importance of friendship and bonds, it’s a moving piece that lets you feel a glimmer of hope even amid bittersweet emotions.
With its upbeat rhythm and memorable melody, it inspires listeners to look forward with positivity.
In September 2020, it became the theme song for the special Pokémon music video “GOTCHA!,” and BUMP OF CHICKEN’s warm vocals and performance captured the hearts of people across generations.
The message embedded in the encouraging, relatable lyrics makes it a perfect fit for group performances like coordinated gymnastics.
It’s recommended as a cheer song that will further elevate everyone’s spirit when uniting as one toward a common goal.
OrangeSPYAIR
A heart-thumping number where the bittersweetness of youth coexists with optimism.
The lyrics, which look back on past memories while singing of hope for the future, are particularly striking.
Released in February 2024, this track was used as the theme song for the film Haikyu!! The Dumpster Battle and became a major talking point.
It marks SPYAIR’s fourth collaboration with the Haikyu!! series.
Fresh and energetic, the song is perfect to listen to before an important game or competition.
It will surely give a gentle push to your back as you believe in yourself and move forward.
TwinsCHiCO with HoneyWorks
The seventh single by CHiCO with HoneyWorks, released in August 2017.
It was used as the opening theme for the anime PriPri Chi-chan.
Expressing everyday gratitude to friends can become so taken for granted that we rarely get the chance to do it, and it can feel a bit embarrassing—but this song conveys those feelings brightly and directly, and it naturally brings a smile to your face.
Even the lines that sound a bit exaggerated make you want to believe them.
It made me once again realize how wonderful it is to have a best friend.
Highschool ♡ loveE-girls
Starting with an energetic, cheer-like intro, this song’s lyrics revolve around the theme of meeting up with female friends you haven’t seen in a while, like at a class reunion.
It might seem a bit more adult-oriented, but its sparkling sound is crafted to get everyone—from little kids to adults—excited.
So, you are not alone.Little Glee Monster
It’s a truly convincing song precisely because Little Glee Monster has been honing their vocal power together and cultivating solid skill since before their major debut.
This friendship anthem lets you fully feel their greatest charm—the power of their voices—through fresh, airy harmonies and strong, powerful vocals.
C.h.a.o.s.m.y.t.h.ONE OK ROCK
A song included on ONE OK ROCK’s fifth original album, Zankyo Reference, released in 2011.
ONE OK ROCK, who are truly showing us how to live a life without regrets, sing straightforwardly about the importance of friendship and dreams, and it’s impossible not to be moved—It makes you feel grateful that they put it into words.
Because they come at you with pure human strength, the song’s appeal grows even more and gains greater persuasive power.