[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 (31–40)
See You Again (ft. Charlie Puth)Wiz Khalifa

It’s a moving ballad about the importance of friendship and bonds.
It conveys the determination to keep looking forward while cherishing memories of a deceased friend.
Released in March 2015, it was chosen as the theme song for the film Furious 7 and became a worldwide hit.
It serves as a tribute to actor Paul Walker and perfectly matches the franchise’s emphasis on the bonds between teammates.
This song will resonate with anyone who has experienced parting from a dear friend.
It’s also a great choice for scenes at school sports days or athletic festivals where teams reaffirm their unity.
CharacterRyokushokushakai

A four-piece co-ed pop-rock band, Ryokuoushoku Shakai, has been drawing attention from a wide range of listeners with their pop-savvy, stylistically diverse songs.
This is the lead track from their third album, “Actor,” and it was featured in a commercial for Morinaga’s in Jelly.
The message—that things fall short if even one person’s individuality is missing—gives you strength for school sports days and athletic festivals where the class comes together to compete.
With its catchy phrases and crisp, upbeat guitar cutting, it’s a pop tune that lifts the mood and helps everyone step into the competition with a positive mindset.
migratory bird[Alexandros]
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A four-piece rock band, [Alexandros] captivates fans with their distinctive high-tone vocals and meticulously crafted songs.
This is their 10th single overall.
Despite being their major-label debut, it greatly boosted the band’s name recognition and is also known for its numerous tie-ins with films and commercials.
The lyrics, which encourage moving forward together toward a destination, make it perfect for events like sports days and athletic festivals that aim for a single victory.
From the catchy guitar riff in the intro to the exhilarating chorus, it’s a friendship anthem that radiates a motivating, uplifting power throughout.
Everyone is a heroAI

This is the full version of the song used in the au commercial.
It’s a piece that arranges a well-known children’s song into a grand, gospel-style number, and the powerful vocals by the AI are so impactful that it really gets you pumped up, even when you know it’s based on a nursery rhyme.
Helloyama × bocchiboromaru

A heartwarming collaborative piece by yama and Bocchi Boromaru, brimming with positive energy as a rousing anthem.
It carries a message that awakens hope for the future and a spirit of adventure, with a simple yet powerful melody that resonates deeply.
The song is approachable for a wide audience and was chosen as the opening theme for the TV anime Pokémon starting in October 2023.
In December 2023, it was released on CD in two formats: a standard edition and a limited-time production edition.
As a positive track that makes you want to sing along with someone, it’s perfect for cheering at sports days and athletic festivals.
Raise your voices together with friends under the blue sky, and it will surely become a wonderful memory.
[Friendship Songs] Tracks to Hype Up Sports Days and Athletic Festivals (41–50)
Knock OutOkazaki Taiiku

A hot-blooded rock number packed with a fierce determination to charge forward as your true self! Its heavy metalcore sound blends seamlessly with lyrics laced with humor, powerfully expressing the resolve and courage of a challenger.
Released in April 2023 as the opening theme for the TV anime “MASHLE: MAGIC AND MUSCLES,” this track further evolves the musicality of Okazaki Taiiku, who made his major debut with the album “BASIN TECHNO.” Perfect for those crucial matches or moments before a big challenge when you need to fire yourself up.
With adrenaline-pumping sound, it’s sure to ignite your fighting spirit.
Connect!Misaka Saki

This song, written as the support anthem for the 98th All Japan High School Soccer Tournament, is included on Saki Misaka’s first nationally distributed EP.
It marked the first time in the tournament’s history that a current first-year high school student was selected.
Depicting bonds with teammates and the mindset of players heading into matches from the perspective of the same generation, it captured the hearts of many.
In January 2020, she performed it at Saitama Stadium 2002 before an audience of about 60,000.
Although it’s a medium-tempo ballad, its pop sensibility combines strength with warmth, gently encouraging not only those dedicated to sports but also anyone striving toward a goal together with cherished friends.



