[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)
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.
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.
[Friendship Songs] Tracks to Hype Up Sports Days and Athletic Festivals (31–40)
Anthem of CounterattackRyukku to soine gohan
To achieve good results in competition, believing in yourself and your teammates is what leads you to bring out your full potential.
This song by Ryutoko to Soinen Gohan powerfully sings about the resolve and determination to trust and push forward.
Its powerful band sound is striking, and the straightforward arrangement conveys a fresh, youthful energy racing through adolescence.
Because it’s a motivational song that portrays the importance of believing in yourself, sharing it with your teammates might lift everyone’s spirits.
ultra soulB’z
This is a classic rock number that powerfully sings out a soul’s cry to challenge one’s own limits.
Riding on a sound brimming with intensity and impact, it vividly portrays the meaning of hard work and the passion for achieving goals.
Released in March 2001 as the official theme song for TV Asahi’s “FINA World Championships Fukuoka 2001,” the track became a major hit as B’z’s 31st single.
It has since been used repeatedly at subsequent World Aquatics Championships and the Pan Pacific Swimming Championships.
Its uplifting, powerful melody and positive message make it the ultimate BGM to boost the morale of a team taking on a tug-of-war.
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.
GOBUMP OF CHICKEN
BUMP OF CHICKEN has many songs about youth, but this one has a sound that somehow evokes the vastness of the sky.
It quietly ignites your fighting spirit, as if urging you to keep climbing to the peak—“there’s still higher to go,” aiming ever higher.
DREAMIN’ ONDa-iCE
A youthful anthem from Da-iCE, its vibrant, dynamic sound is a major draw.
Released in August 2020, the track was also chosen as a theme song for the popular anime ONE PIECE.
The lyrics, which express a strong will to pursue courage and dreams, have an empowering impact.
The choreography by s**t kingz’s Shoji is dynamic and highly engaging.
With Da-iCE’s twin vocals spanning four octaves, the song creates a world that perfectly suits school sports days and athletic festivals.
It’s an ideal track for those who want to deepen their bonds with friends.