[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)
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.
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.
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.
Curtain callYuuri
Yuri’s “Curtain Call,” filled with heartfelt passion, is a moving song that celebrates the brilliance of friendship and youth.
Its powerful rock sound and emotionally resonant lyrics perfectly capture the heated atmosphere of school sports days and athletic festivals.
Released in July 2024, the track gained attention as the opening theme for the hugely popular anime My Hero Academia.
It’s a song we’d love everyone to hear as they sweat alongside their teammates and etch a page of their youth.
Embracing the importance of friendship and bonds, it cheers you on to enjoy everything with all your might—an upbeat tune that’s perfect for a sports day.
RPGSEKAI NO OWARI
SEKAI NO OWARI’s fourth major-label single, released in 2013.
It was chosen as the theme song for the animated film Crayon Shin-chan: Very Tasty! B-class Gourmet Survival!!.
The first thing I felt when I listened to this track was an overwhelming sense of excitement.
As we go through life, where will we end up next? This song feels like a reliable friend or companion—someone who stays by your side when uncertainty sets in, gives you courage when you take your next step, and walks forward with you.
Wake up!AAA
AAA, a co-ed performance group that announced a hiatus as of 2020.
Just one listen and you’ll be captivated by each member’s exceptional vocal ability and striking good looks.
“Wake up!” was selected as the theme song for the TV anime One Piece.
True to an adventure-driven anime, once you hear it, you’ll feel an itch to get moving.
It’s a song that makes you eager for your turn on stage and ready to dash out right away.
The freshness is at 120%.
It sings about bonds, making it a perfect youth anthem and an ideal choice for school events.
