[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 Sports Days and Athletic Festivals (21–30)
lilacMrs. GREEN APPLE
An uplifting song that delicately captures the sparkle and bitterness of youth has emerged from Mrs.
GREEN APPLE.
This piece expresses the fragility of life and the passage of time, cherishing memories while conveying the anticipation of new encounters.
It’s a gem that traces the wavering hearts of young people—where light and shadow intertwine—set to a buoyant melody.
Featured on the album “Unity,” the track has served as the opening theme for the TV Tokyo anime “Oblivion Battery” since April 2024.
A bold work from Mrs.
GREEN APPLE following their return to activity and winner of the 66th Japan Record Awards, it’s sure to resonate in scenes that deepen friendships at school sports days and athletic festivals.
Highly recommended for those who value the bonds they share with their companions.
winding roadNovelbright
This song portrays growth and hope along the winding roads of life.
It serves as the theme for TV Tokyo’s Drama 9 series “Courtroom Dragon,” which tells the story of a protagonist who transitions from professional shogi player to lawyer, and it will be released in January 2025.
The lyrics were written by Novelbright’s vocalist, Yudai Takenaka, with composition by Takenaka and guitarist Kaito Yamada.
The track features grand melodies and a refreshing sound.
In the music video, directed by actor Hiroshi Tamaki, the band performs amid forests and vast natural landscapes, creating a striking impression.
It’s a song that gives courage to look ahead—perfect for young people unsure of their path and friends striving in new environments.
It’s also ideal for building excitement ahead of school sports festivals and athletic meets.
Sugar Song and Bitter StepUNISON SQUARE GARDEN
A driving, upbeat band sound with great groove and tempo—this track is guaranteed to get everyone pumped! The lyrics, “Let’s mess around with our friends and shock the world!” are the very essence of friendship.
It originally came from an anime, but thanks to the band’s success, it’s a well-known classic that many people recognize.
Beautifulyuzu
To seize victory at a sports day or athletic festival, an unyielding spirit and teamwork are essential, aren’t they? This song by Yuzu portrays that relentless drive to keep moving forward, with its striking layers of vocals.
It’s also featured as the CM song for Nippon Life supporting the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023.
Built on the fierce strumming of an acoustic guitar, the arrangement stacks a thick band sound and choral harmonies, conveying the sense of deepening bonds and charging ahead.
Feel the layered voices in the music and let’s press on toward victory.
GloriousBE:FIRST
A gem of a song produced as the official cheer anthem for the 102nd All Japan High School Soccer Championship.
BE:FIRST’s overwhelming vocal prowess and moving lyrics strike a chord.
This work is a youth anthem that sings of the courage to face adversity and the bonds between teammates.
Released in November 2023, it topped Tower Records’ monthly chart.
An emotional and powerful track perfectly suited to the sweat-and-tears stage of the school sports festival.
It’s a number that gives you the courage to move forward together with your friends.
BE:FIRST’s soulful vocals are sure to set your hearts ablaze!
WinnerShonan no Kaze
While it’s quintessentially a Shonan no Kaze summer tune, it’s also an unbeatable fit as a friendship anthem that boosts morale.
It suits both guys going all-out for the win and girls shining with full-on passion, and its catchy vibe makes it perfect for everyone to get hyped together.
Precious thingsroodo obu mejyaa
Released in 2002, Road of Major’s indie debut single is a quintessential youth punk anthem themed around friendship and bonds.
It delivers universal themes—meeting and parting with friends, supporting one another—through an energetic sound.
Remarkably, as an indie release, the song spent 19 consecutive weeks in the Oricon Top 10 and sold over 900,000 copies in total.
It’s also included on the album “ROAD OF MAJOR” and the best-of compilation “GOLDEN ROAD ～BEST～.” This track is perfect for anyone who has dear friends they’re connected to at heart, even when apart.
Listen to it during graduation season or at the start of a new chapter in life, and you’ll be reminded of the irreplaceable value of those connections.